“Tintin” Ushers in a New Era of Photoreal Cartoons
This is not a review of the Adventures of Tintin. I think we can all agree there have been enough of those already. My primary interest …
Feature Film
From fully-animated features to vfx-driven live-action films, animation is an integral part of the theatrical marketplace today.
‘The Strange Case of Dad’s Missing Head’ Teaser
Our friends at Headless Productions, the independent studio based in Barcelona Spain run by Adrian Garcia, Alfredo Torres, Victor …
Every Tintin Adaptation–And How Spielberg Stacks Up
Steven Spielberg’s new Adventures of Tintin is the most technically ambitious film version of Tintin to date, but it is hardly the first …
Jennifer Yuh Nelson and Angelina Jolie In Conversation
The Hollywood Reporter offers a joint interview between Kung Fu Panda 2 director Jennifer Yuh Nelson, and the voice of Tigress, Angelina …
“ParaNorman” trailer #2
A second trailer for Laika’s ParaNorman has been leaked to our pals at Bloody-Disgusting.com. Combined with the first teaser it gives us …
“Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted” trailer
2012 is shaping up to be a great year for animated features. Even the sequels-to-sequels look great. Case in point: Madagascar 3:
“The Lorax” trailer #2
A newer, longer look at Illumination’s upcoming The Lorax.
“Three Stooges” trailer
Yeah, I know. It’s not animated. But the Stooges are part of my childhood – part of my life. And heck, they were animated several times …
Puss In Boots knock-off: “A Furry Tail”
What fresh hell is this? From the people that brought you Chop Kick Panda, here’s a new 45-minute, direct-to-dvd Puss in Boots …
This week in LA: “Redline” and “A Cat In Paris”
Two animated features opened quietly in Los Angeles this weekend. Both are well worth seeing in a theater and deserve our support. Both …
NY Film Critics Didn’t Like a Single Animated Film This Year
The New York Film Critics Circle, which I can only presume is a circle of film critics from New York, has announced their picks for the …
Andrew Stanton’s “John Carter” trailer
We don’t usually post trailers for live action films but have, when time to time, one is closely related to our field (Brad Bird’s …
A Few Thoughts on Martin Scorsese’s “Hugo”
Above right is a photo of me in Paris some years ago standing besides the grave of French filmmaker and visual fx pioneer Georges …
“The King of Pigs” trailer
This new animated feature from South Korea, The King Of Pigs, tackles adult themes and examines on the social impact of high school …
Illumination developing CG “Woody Woodpecker”
The Hollywood Reporter is reporting about Universal Pictures new plans to revive Walter Lantz’ classic cartoon star Woody Woodpecker in a …
Aardman’s “The Pirates: Band of Misfits” 2nd trailer
This is lookin’ real good to me… better and better with every trailer:
18 Qualify for Best Animated Feature
As reported yesterday on CB Biz, 18 films have qualified as eligible to be nominated for Best Animated Film at the 2011 Academy Awards. …
“Puss In Boots” talkback
Dreamworks’ Puss In Boots (directed by Chris Miller) opens today and I really liked it. Michael O’Sullivan says it best in his review in …
“The Lorax” trailer
Here’s the final version of a trailer we leaked a few months ago, Illumination’s adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax:
Trailers for “Arriety” and “Pirates”
When it rains, it pours. Here’s the spanking new trailers for two 2012 releases. First up, Aardman’s clay animation The …
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