Brenda Chapman Becomes First Woman to Win Feature Animation Oscar [UPDATED]
A writer couldn’t have scripted a more Hollywood ending to the saga of Brenda Chapman, Pixar’s first female director. It was over two …
Feature Film
From fully-animated features to vfx-driven live-action films, animation is an integral part of the theatrical marketplace today.
“Ernest and Celestine” Wins The Cesar Award
The Cesars, the French equivalent of the Oscars, were handed out on Friday evening. The sole prize for animated film (shorts and features …
People Saw “Escape From Planet Earth” After All
The Weinstein Co’s Stephen Bruno reveals how he convinced people to come see the film in theaters.
Shane Acker Joins Reel FX To Direct “Beasts of Burden” Film
Santa Monica and Dallas-based Reel FX has no plans to slow down. Already producing two features—Jimmy Hayward’s Turkeys and Jorge …
The Legend of the “Legend of Tembo”
How the film’s co-director Aaron Blaise is keeping the memory of Digital Domain’s unproduced “Legend of Tembo” alive.
Will Anybody See “Escape from Planet Earth” This Weekend?
Today marks the American release of the Weinstein Company’s Escape from Planet Earth, a film that is best known for the nasty legal fight …
Illumination Plans CG Remake of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”
Illumination Entertainment, the company responsible for Despicable Me and The Lorax, announced this week that it will produce a CGI …
Laika’s Next Feature Will Be “Boxtrolls”
Laika, the Portland studio that made Coraline and ParaNorman, announced this morning that its third feature will be Boxtrolls. The film, …
Henry Selick is Reviving “The Shadow King”; Synopsis and First Artwork Released
Six months after Disney pulled the plug on Henry Selick’s film The Shadow King, Selick wants to revive production on the film. He is …
“Space Pirate Captain Harlock” teaser
Leiji Matsumoto’s manga (and anime) character is being brought to life via CG in a new theatrical movie opening this Fall.
Brad Bird’s Next Film Will Be Called “Tomorrowland”
A clearer picture of Brad Bird’s next live-action feature film project is starting to emerge. Described as a Close Encounters Of The …
“Day and Night” Director Teddy Newton is Developing A Feature At Pixar [UPDATED]
Teddy Newton is developing a feature film at Pixar. That last sentence should excite anyone who knows Newton’s work. One could be …
César Nominations Include Five Animated Films
Imagine the Oscars. Now, imagine the Oscars if they were presented in French and no one cared about them. That’s the César …
“El Tigre” Creator Jorge Gutierrez Moves Into Features with “Book of Life”
Jorge Gutierrez is transitioning into feature film directing. Guillermo del Toro, Reel FX and Fox are involved.
“The Rabbi’s Cat” opening on the West Coast
The Annie Award nominated The Rabbi’s Cat is getting its “real” LA, SF and San Diego theatrical release this month.
An Appreciation of the Tiger in “Life of Pi”
My favorite animated performance in Pixar’s Brave was the Queen-as-a-bear character. It was a fine piece of cartoon-inspired …
“Brave” Wins Golden Globe
Pixar’s Brave won the Golden Globe tonight for Animated Feature Film.
FIRST IMAGE: Sylvain Chomet’s “Swing Popa Swing”
Take a look at the first image from Sylvain Chomet’s upcoming prequel to his film The Triplets of Belleville.
“Thor: Legends Of Valhalla” trailer
Tis the season… for crap!
Animation Dominates the Top 20 Highest Grossing Features of 2012
All told, it was an incredible year at the box office. The top six animated features contributed over $1 billion dollars gross to the US box-office.
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