Watch: ‘We’re Kinda Different’ Funny 3-Minute Musical Cartoon Short

by Alex Billington
July 21, 2025
Source: Vimeo

“We’re kinda different… I bet you can’t guess how!” Can you guess how this little guy is different? There’s just something that seems a little off about him… But I can’t tell what it is! He looks pretty normal to me. Enjoy this especially funny animated short film called We’re Kinda Different, created and directed by the animation filmmaker Ben Meinhardt based up in BC, Canada. He’s been working in animation for two decades so far, creating cartoons and more. The characters in this film are created by his son, who drew this picture of Mr. Butt Face (or is it Ms.?) and a new character was born. Ben took this one-of-a-kind creation and turned it into a 3-minute cartoon musical which is now online for everyone to enjoy. It played at a few film festivals earlier this year, including at the Ottawa Animation Festival & Waco Film Festival in TX, and now it’s on YT and Vimeo. As much fun as this character is, it’s actually a wholesome little film about not caring about differences and appreciating exactly who you are & whatever makes you so unique. View below.

Thanks to Vimeo Staff Picks for the tip on this short. Here’s the very brief intro via Vimeo: “Blessed be the cracked, for they let in the light.” –Someone Special. The song kind of explains what this is really about: “I have a Butt right beneath my face! I bet it’s obvious now…” Is it obvious, though? We’re Kinda Different is an animated short film written and directed and animated by filmmaker Ben Meinhardt based in British Columbia, Canada – you can view more of his work on his Vimeo page or visit his official website or follow him on YT. “Ben has worked in animation for over 20 years in the animation industry (how is this possible?) His independent short films have been screened around the world in multiple festivals such as Annecy and SXSW.” The characters (and trumpet) are created by Ben’s son. Produced entirely on his own. For more info on the film, visit Ben’s site or head to Vimeo. To enjoy more short films, click here. Aren’t we all different?

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First Look Trailer for ‘El Tesoro de Barracuda’ Spanish Animated Film

by Alex Billington
July 21, 2025
Source: YouTube

“If you can read these pages, it means you are looking for my treasure.” Filmax in Spain has revealed the first teaser trailer for a new animated adventure film titled El Tesoro de Barracuda, or The Treasure of Barracuda in English, based on the book series of the same name. This thrilling new pirate adventure has all the usual ingredients: secret maps, chases, naval battles, and unforgettable characters. On board the dreaded ship The Southern Cross, she’s the only hope for an illiterate crew to find the legendary treasure of Phineas Krane. Together with Captain Barracuda & John La Ballena, protector of Sparks, they will form an unforgettable trio. The big twist: the pirates can’t read. But Sparks will teach them! Of course. No voice cast is listed yet. From director Adrià García, the Spanish production is animated by Hampa Animation Studio in Valencia, produced by Inicia Films and Belvision. This is designed for kids, to teach them about the joys of reading, but it still looks like fun anyway. And this colorful 2D animation style is lovely. Check it out below.

Here’s the first teaser trailer (+ poster) for Adrià García’s film El Tesoro de Barracuda, from YouTube:

While trying to find her parents, Chispas ends up by accident on Captain Barracuda’s pirate ship, manned by fearsome sailors armed to the teeth and with a serious problem: they can’t read. Only she can help them find the treasure of Phineas Crane, the most valuable and coveted by all the pirates of the Caribbean. Thus begins an adventure that will change their lives forever. El Tesoro de Barracuda, which translates to The Treasure of Barracuda in English, is directed by Spanish animation filmmaker Adrià García, director of the film Nocturna and My Family and the Wolf previously. The screenplay is written by Amèlia Mora, adapted from the Spanish children’s book of the same name written by Llanos Campos. Produced by Valérie Delpierre. Made by Inicia Films & Hampa Studio. Filmax will debut García’s The Treasure of Barracuda in Spanish cinemas first starting on September 26th, 2025 in the fall. No US release date is set – stay tuned.

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Liam Neeson & Pamela Anderson in ‘The Naked Gun’ Funny Featurette

by Alex Billington
July 21, 2025
Source: YouTube

“It’s really wild. It’s just one laugh after another.” Paramount has unveiled a series of promo featurettes for the upcoming comedy reboot The Naked Gun, directed by the comedy mastermind Akiva Schaffer. Their opener “Absurdist comedy is back! A Naked Gun for the modern age — only in theatres August 1st.” Watch the full trailer here. Liam Neeson stars in this as Lt. Frank Drebin Jr., son of the original Frank Drebin, played by comedy maestro Leslie Nielsen. Joining the case are Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, CCH Pounder, Kevin Durand, Cody Rhodes, Liza Koshy, Eddie Yu, & Danny Huston. The three original Naked Gun movies are some of the funniest ever made – for real. So much absurdly dumb humor. Thankfully this also looks hilarious! Only one man has the particular set of skills… to lead Police Squad and save the world! This promo shows some behind-the-scenes but mainly has the cast talking about how much fun this was to make and how they went back to old school comedy to make this just as funny as the before.

Here’s the “First Look” promo featurettes for Akiva Schaffer’s comedy The Naked Gun, from YouTube:

You can rewatch the teaser for Schaffer’s The Naked Gun reboot right here or the full official trailer here.

Only one man has the particular set of skills… to lead Police Squad and save the world! Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. (Liam Neeson) follows in his father’s footsteps in The Naked Gun. Based off the widely popular comedy franchise The Naked Gun and television series “Police Squad!” by Jim Abrahams and David Zucker and Jerry Zucker. The Naked Gun remake is directed by the comedy mastermind Akiva Schaffer, director of the movies Hot Rod, The Watch, and Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers previously, plus lots of work for “SNL” and Lonely Island. The screenplay is written by Dan Gregor & Doug Mand & Akiva Schaffer; based on the The Naked Gun movies and “Police Squad!” series. It’s produced by Seth MacFarlane, Erica Huggins. Made by Domain Entertainment and A Fuzzy Door Productions. Paramount will debut Schaffer’s The Naked Gun movie in theaters nationwide starting August 1st, 2025 this summer. Who’s down for this? Funny or not?

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Eerie First Look Teaser for Osgood Perkins’ ‘Keeper’ Evil Cabin Horror

by Alex Billington
July 21, 2025
Source: YouTube

“I don’t want to play in your yard, I don’t like you anymore. You’ll be sorry when you see me, sliding down our cellar door…” “You’re not right for this place.” Something weird is going on in here. Neon has revealed the first look teaser trailer for the next new super creepy horror film from director Osgood Perkins – his third movie in two years. He had Longlegs out last year, then The Monkey earlier this year, and now Keeper which is set for release in November later this fall. Keeper is described as “a dark trip from Osgood Perkins.” The story is about a couple escaping on a romantic weekend at a secluded cabin. When Malcolm suddenly returns to the city, Liz finds herself alone in the presence of an evil revealing the cabin’s horrifying secrets. Starring Tatiana Maslany (also in The Monkey) and Rossif Sutherland, plus Tess Degenstein, Claire Friesen, Christin Park. Who are all these other women? Is this a murder house? What is this freaky evil?

Here’s the first look teaser trailer (+ poster) for Osgood Perkins’ horror film Keeper, from Neon’s YouTube:

Osgood Perkins’ new film Keeper follows a couple as they escape for a romantic anniversary weekend at a secluded cabin. When Malcolm (Rossif Sutherland) suddenly returns to the city, Liz (Tatiana Maslany) finds herself isolated and in the presence of an unspeakable evil that unveils the cabin’s horrifying secrets. Keeper is directed by American genre filmmaker / writer / actor Oz Perkins (aka Osgood Perkins), director of the horror movies The Blackcoat’s Daughter, I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House, Gretel & Hansel, Longlegs, and The Monkey, plus one episode for the new “The Twilight Zone” series. The screenplay is written by Nick Lepard. Produced by Chris Ferguson and Jesse Savath. Neon will debut Perkins’ Keeper horror film in select US theaters starting on November 14th, 2025 this fall. First impression? Intrigued?

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Gnarly Full Trailer for Dan Trachtenberg’s ‘Predator: Badlands’ Movie

by Alex Billington
July 21, 2025
Source: YouTube

“Here you’re not the predator… you’re the prey.” “I am prey to no one!” Hell yes, you tell ’em Mr. Predator! 20th Century has unveiled the full official trailer for Predator: Badlands directed by Dan Trachtenberg. This is the next Predator movie as his follow-up to the hit Prey, and it’s actually getting released IN theaters this November! Experience Predator: Badlands on November 7th in IMAX, Dolby Cinema, Cinemark XD, 4DX, ScreenX, and premium screens everywhere. The director of Prey welcomes you to a world of hurt. Set on a remote planet, a young Yautja outcast from his clan finds an unlikely ally on his journey in search of the ultimate adversary. Co-starring Elle Fanning (as a Weyland-Yutani android he brings with him!) and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi as the young predator who must confront an apex predator. It looks SO GNARLY! Even better than the teaser! It also ties in with the other Predator: Killer of Killers animated movie. This trailer features a lot of comedy, plus some hints at how this is more than just a Predator movie.

Here’s the main official trailer (+ poster) for Dan Trachtenberg’s Predator: Badlands, from YouTube:

You can rewatch the teaser trailer for Dan Trachtenberg’s Predator: Badlands right here for more footage.

The sci-fi action movie Predator: Badlands is set in the future on a remote planet, where a young Predator (starring Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi), outcast from his clan, finds an unlikely ally with Thia (Elle Fanning) and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary. Predator: Badlands is directed by acclaimed American filmmaker Dan Trachtenberg, director of the films 10 Cloverfield Lane and Prey previously, the upcoming Predator: Killer of Killers animated movie, episodes of “Black Mirror” and “The Boys”, plus many other shorts. The screenplay is written by Dan Trachtenberg and Patrick Aison. Based on characters created by Jim Thomas & John Thomas. Produced by John Davis, Dan Trachtenberg, Marc Toberoff, Ben Rosenblatt, Brent O’Connor. 20th Century releases Trachtenberg’s Predator: Badlands movie in theaters (huzzah!!) nationwide starting on November 7th, 2025 this fall. So how does that look?

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