Tales From The Cutting Room Floor: Jorge Gutierrez On ‘The Book Of Life’
For the first article in our new series, Gutierrez tells us about the original ending to his 2014 feature — and why he had to change it.
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INTERVIEW: How Jorge Gutierrez Learned to Embrace the Polygon While Making ‘Son of Jaguar’
For a filmmaker, working in vr is like chopping off someone’s legs and telling them to run, says “Son of Jaguar” director Jorge Gutierrez.
‘Coco’ Director Lee Unkrich Doesn’t Understand Why Some People Are ‘Threatened’ By His Film
Disney put “Coco” director Lee Unkrich in a tough spot, and he’s expressing his frustration on Twitter.
Artist of the Day: Jorge R. Gutierrez
Discover the art of Jorge R. Gutierrez, Cartoon Brew’s Artist of the Day!
‘Free Birds’ and ‘The Book of Life’ Studio Reel FX Sues Co-Founder Dale Carman
In a case of corporate intrigue, Reel FX claims its co-founder Dale Carman stole confidential information from the studio to boost his new company.
Pixar Announces Day of the Dead Film ‘Coco’
Pixar will finally answer the question, What if a Mexican boy named Miguel could meet his long-dead Mexican family members?
Jorge Gutierrez: “If The Work We Do Comes From A Real Place, Then It’s Bulletproof”
“Book of Life” director Jorge Gutierrez has some inspiring advice for young filmmakers.
Jorge Gutierrez on ‘The Book of Life’ and Bringing Mexico to Hollywood
“Mexico is way more complicated than anybody thinks.” Jorge Gutierrez talks like a man on a mission. For the past decade-and-a-half, he has sought to bring a more authentic portrayal of Mexico and its people to Hollywood.
17 Animated Features Eligible For Golden Globe Consideration
The Golden Globes, handed out by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, have announced that 17 animated features are eligible for consideration this year.
42nd Annie Award Nominations Announced: Complete List
Laika’s “The Boxtrolls” topped the noms with a total of thirteen; the awards will be handed out January 31, 2015, in Los Angeles, California.
‘Big Hero 6’ Top U.S. Box Office with $56.2M Launch
Disney’s “Big Hero 6,” directed by Don Hall and Chris Williams, topped the United States box office with a first weekend gross of $56.2 million.
20 Animated Features Submitted for 2014 Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences announced yesterday afternoon that 20 animated features have been submitted for Oscar consideration in the 2014 animated feature category.
‘Book of Life’ Earns $10 Mil in U.S., ‘Big Hero 6’ Almost $5 Mil in Russia
“The Book of Life” scored $10 million in its second weekend, which was good for 5th place at the U.S. box office, while “Big Hero 6” opened strong in Russia.
‘Book of Life’ Launches with $17 Million
This weekend the $50 million-budgeted Fox/Reel FX film “The Book of Life,” opened in the United States with an estimated $17 million.
‘Book of Life’ Director Jorge Gutierrez: “Write Your Own Story”
Today, Reel FX’s film “The Book of Life” opens in the United States, and the story of its 39-year-old director, Jorge Gutierrez, is also one worth telling.
Chester Cheetah Redesigned For ‘Book of Life’-Themed Spot [UPDATED]
Chester Cheetah enters the world of the new animated feature “The Book of Life.”
Early Look at 2014 Feature Film Award Contenders
With eight months of the year nearly passed, we’re beginning to get a clearer sense of who the major contenders will be in the upcoming award season.
New ‘Book of Life’ Trailer is Out
The latest trailer for Fox’s “The Book of Life” opens up the festive-looking world of the film with new plot points like a love triangle and the introduction of new characters like the Candle Maker portrayed by Ice Cube.
‘Book of Life’ Trailer Looks Unlike Any CG Feature You’ve Seen
The first trailer is out today for “The Book of Life” directed by Jorge Gutierrez (“El Tigre”) and produced by Reel FX.
Digging into Disney’s “Day of the Dead” Problem
Last week after word got out that Disney was seeking to trademark “Día de los Muertos” in preparation for its 2015 release of a Pixar …
