John Knoll Talks ILM, Disney, ‘Star Wars’ and Tough Times in the VFX Industry
Out from under George Lucas’ wings, ILM’s legendary visual effects guru takes the helm as Chief Creative Officer.
Category: Business
Troika Rebrands A&E Network
Troika rebrands A&E developing a brand platform and identity around the tagline ‘Be Original.’
Facilis Technology Launches TerraBlock 6.0
Facilis Technology announces the availability of TerraBlock 6.0, latest iteration of its production-proven shared storage solution, which features Advanced User and Volume Management.
Fandor Announces Ted Hope as CEO
Film veteran Ted Hope will take over as Chief Executive Officer of Fandor on January 30th.
‘Gravity’ to See January 17 Re-Release
As part of its Oscar push, Warner Bros. will re-release Gravity nationwide on Friday, January 17.
In Awards, Business, Films, People, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Michel Gagné's ‘Saga of Rex’ Optioned for Feature Film
Belgium’s Grid Animation acquires the option to create the feature film version of Michel Gagné's graphic novel, “The Saga of Rex.”
HPA Tech Retreat Celebrates 20 Years
The Hollywood Post Alliance Tech Retreat celebrates twenty years of exploring the opportunities and complexities facing an industry in transition and investigating new solutions and technologies, February 17-21, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency in Indian Wells near Palm Springs, CA.
Carrie Holecek Joins Reel FX as Executive Producer of Editorial
Reel FX welcomes Carrie Holecek to the newly created position of Executive Producer of Editorial.
‘In the Night Garden’ Takes Root in CBeebies Land
In the Night Garden, the preschool TV brand acquired in September by Canada’s DHX Media, is set to have a place at the new CBeebies Land attraction at UK-based Alton Towers Resort.
Beijing Galloping Horse CEO Li Ming Dies at 47
The Beijing-based executive, whose firm bought Digital Domain in 2012, was felled by a sudden heart attack.
DreamWorks Animation Launches Kids Tablet
DreamWorks Animation partners with Fuhu to launch an educational tablet for kids called the DreamTab.
In Business, Cartoons, Films, Interactive, Mobile and Wireless, Technology | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Box Office Report: ‘Frozen’ On Top with Over $600M Globally
Disney's Frozen continues its ride at the box office on the first weekend of 2014, topping the chart in North America with $20.7 million and skating past the $600 million mark worldwide.
Dark Horse Loses ‘Star Wars’ License to Marvel
Marvel takes over the publishing of new Star Wars comic books, with Dark Horse Comics losing the licensing deal it’s had for over 20 years.
Box Office: 'Hunger Games: Catching Fire' Crosses $400 Million
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire continues to light up audiences, reaching the $400 million mark at the domestic box office on Friday.
Top Animators Talk the Business of Animation
With awards season in full swing, The Hollywood Reporter rounds up five top animators from this year’s contenders -- Chris Buck, Dan Scanlon, Chris Wedge, Kristine Belson and Chris Meledandri -- for a roundtable discussion on the business of animation.
Scholastic Media Content Headed to Hulu Kids
Scholastic Media’s beloved fan favorite television shows The Babysitter’s Club, I SPY and Horrible Histories now available on Hulu Plus.
Box Office Report: Disney’s ‘Frozen’ Crosses $500 Million Worldwide
More than a month into its run, animated musical Frozen is Disney's fourth film to reach the milestone.
Chris Williams to Co-Direct Disney’s ‘Big Hero 6’
Chris Williams, co-director and co-writer for Disney Animation’s Bolt, joins Big Hero 6 as co-director alongside Don Hall.
‘Disney Animated’ Named Best App of the Year
Selected out of the 100,000 iPad apps launching on the App Store in 2013, Apple names Disney Animated the iPad app of the year.
Box Office Report: 'Hobbit' On Top for Third-Straight Weekend
This year, five new nationwide releases were delivered on Christmas Day. By the weekend, however, audiences had turned their attention back to blockbuster holdovers The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug and Frozen.
Disney’s Bob Iger Made $34.3 Million In 2013
The Walt Disney Co. chairman and CEO Bob Iger took in roughly $34.3 million in total compensation in fiscal 2013, nearly 15 percent down from the $40.2 million he received in the previous year.
Universal Takes Writedown on ‘47 Ronin’
Japanese sword and sorcery film cost a reported $175 million, but is heading towards a $17-$20 million opening over the five-day Christmas holiday period.
Box Office Report: 'Hobbit' Holds off 'Wolf' on Christmas Day
Five new nationwide releases reached theaters on Christmas Day, though none were quite strong enough to take first place away from Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.
Disney’s ‘Frozen’ to See Theatrical Run in China
Although no date has yet been set, Disney’s animated hit Frozen is headed for a theatrical run in China.
Forbes Examines DreamWorks Animation's ‘Cloud Atlas Strategy’
Forbes writer Scott Mendelson examines the implications of multi-platform branding, or the 'Cloud Atlas strategy,' for DreamWorks Animation with the launch of Turbo FAST on Netflix.
