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‘The Bad Guys 2’: It’s Still Hard to be Bad at Being Good

Director Pierre Perifel, co-director JP Sans, and VFX supervisor Matt Baer discuss their animated comedy sequel, recently nominated for 5 Annies and 3 VES Awards, about our favorite now reformed animal felons getting hijacked into a huge heist by a new team of criminals.

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Watch the Trailer: ‘The Bad Guys: Breaking In’ Series Coming to Netflix

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 11:20am

New animated comedy from DreamWorks Animation features everyone’s ‘favorite felons’ trying to earn their reputation before they became ‘The Bad Guys;’ Streams November 6.

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Enter for Chance to Win ‘The Bad Guys 2’ Cast-Signed Sketch Print

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 11:18am

In support of the DreamWorks Animation comedy’s home entertainment release, the studio will send one lucky U.S.-based winner a special fan package that includes the print along with a film digital code, branded notebook, water bottle and other goodies.

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Pierre Perifel and Matt Baer to Present ‘The Bad Guys 2’ at VIEW 2025

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 10:30am

The hilarious new DreamWorks Animation comedy’s director and VFX supervisor will share an in-depth look at the creative process behind the production of their film, now showing in theaters; conference runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.

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Going Good Ain’t Easy in New ‘The Bad Guys 2’ Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 9:08am

It’s tough to be good when everyone knows how bad you’ve been in DreamWorks Animation’s upcoming animated comedy about a crackerjack crew of animal outlaws, now-reformed, who get hijacked into a high-stakes, globe-trotting heist, masterminded by a new team of criminals: The Bad Girls; in theaters August 1.

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The Felons Return in ‘The Bad Guys 2’ Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 1:10pm

Everyone’s favorite bad guys kind of gone good are back in DreamWorks Animation’s upcoming animated comedy about a crackerjack crew of animal outlaws, now-reformed, who get hijacked into a high-stakes, globe-trotting heist, masterminded by a new team of criminals: The Bad Girls; coming summer 2025.

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CAFÉ Reveals 2023 Program

The 2-day event for VFX and animation professionals, running May 16-17 in Quebec, will feature panels, discussions, and presentations by industry leaders from Sony Pictures Imageworks, DNEG, Marvel Studios and DreamWorks Animation.

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Watch: A Slew of ‘The Bad Guys’ Behind-the-Scenes Clips

They’re BAD, and they’re streaming your way on Peacock July 1! DreamWorks Animations’ 3DCG animated comedy about a crackerjack criminal crew of animal outlaws attempting to become model citizens.

Can Bad Guys Go Good? ANIMATIONWorld

‘The Bad Guys’: A Messy and Complex Tale of Friendship and Redemption

For creator and writer Aaron Blabey, the DreamWorks Animation film, like his award-winning book series, shows how chaotic and complex relationships between characters highlight the humanity in all of us; now available on Digital.

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DreamWorks Animation Announces Annecy 2022 Presentation Lineup

Studio hosting two June 14 programs: a first look ‘Making Of’ screening of the upcoming holiday film ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ followed by a focus session on its recently released animated feature ‘The Bad Guys;’ festival takes place June 13-18.

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DreamWorks Drops ‘The Bad Guys’ Featurettes

They’re BAD – but can they draw? Studio’s new 3DCG action comedy about a crackerjack criminal crew of animal outlaws attempting to become model citizens, starring Sam Rockwell, Craig Robinson, and Awkwafina, hits theaters April 22, 2022.

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DreamWorks Drops ‘The Bad Guys’ Trailer Because… It’s Good to be Bad!

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 4:10pm

Studio’s new action comedy about a crackerjack criminal crew of animal outlaws attempting to become model citizens, starring Sam Rockwell, Craig Robinson, and Awkwafina, hits theaters April 22, 2022.

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DreamWorks Animation’s ‘The Bad Guys’ Lands All-Star Cast

Awkwafina, Oscar winner Sam Rockwell, and Emmy Award winner Alex Borstein among stars added to upcoming animated feature film adaptation of Aaron Blabey’s book series about notorious bad guys going good; movie debuts April 15, 2022.

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DreamWorks’ ‘The Bad Guys’ and ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ Get Release Dates

Adaptation of Aaron Blabey’s book series about notorious bad guys going good debuts April 15, 2022; Antonio Banderas reprises his role as the suave feline outlaw in the new sequel premiering September 23, 2022.

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Magicians Perform More Than Just Magic in Taylor Meacham’s ‘To: Gerard’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 2:01pm

Premiering today on NBC’s Peacock, DreamWorks Animation’s latest animated short brings together the director’s love for animation, the art of illusion, and his father.

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New Trailer for DreamWorks Animation’s Latest Short, ‘To: Gerard’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, June 12, 2020 at 1:45pm

Taylor Meacham’s love letter to his father tells how life’s greatest magic is inspiring someone else to follow their dreams, even if you haven’t achieved your own. 

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SIGGRAPH 2018: A Chat with Computer Animation Festival Director Larry Bafia

Ahead of this year’s SIGGRAPH Conference, Computer Animation Festival director Larry Bafia reflects on his experiences heading up this year’s edition, and dishes up some sage advice for first-time attendees.

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Winners Announced for SIGGRAPH 2018 Computer Animation Festival

MoPA short ‘Hybrids’ wins best in show; Supinfocom’s Overrun’ wins best student project; DreamWorks Animation’s ‘Bilby’ receives Jury Award.

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New DreamWorks Shorts Program Is for the Birds (and Marsupials)

The program’s first productions -- ‘Bird Karma’ and ‘Bilby’ -- opened and closed this year’s Annecy International Animation Festival.

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DreamWorks Animation Unveils New Title, Synopsis for ‘How to Train Your Dragon 3’

Attendees of the 2018 edition of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival to get a sneak peek at the culmination of director Dean DeBlois’s ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ franchise.

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DreamWorks Animation Presenting Two New Shorts at Annecy

Studio lineup for the 2018 Edition of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival also includes a sneak-peek into the making of DWA’s 2019 release, ‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.’

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