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Sam Summers

Sam Summers is a researcher in animated film at University of Sunderland. His latest book is Toy Story: How Pixar Reinvented the Animated Feature. Find him on Twitter at @SamSummers0

Latest articles by Sam Summers

The Big Idea
It’s a golden age for animated film. A new Oscar rule could end it.It’s a golden age for animated film. A new Oscar rule could end it.
The Big Idea

The Academy just tilted the playing field in favor of The Emoji Movie — and against indie animation.

By Sam Summers