Films

Gigapix Faces Fraud Suit for Oz Feature

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A lawsuit is brought against Gigapix Studios in Los Angeles Superior Court alleging securities fraud and breach of contract over a $700,000 loan related to a planned computer-animated version of “The Wizard of Oz.”

Cody the Robosapien Heads to DVD

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The live-action/animated feature film, “Cody the Robosapien,” heads to DVD June 25 from Anchor Bay Entertainment.

Virgin Produced and Overbrook Join Forces on After Earth Franchise

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Virgin Produced teams up with Overbook Entertainment to support the “After Earth” franchise.

ParaNorman’s Mitch: The First Family-Friendly Gay Animated Character

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Do a wider variety of narratives and protagonists mean unabashedly gay animated characters are being embraced by the majority of mainstream U.S. audiences?

Annecy Fest Announces 2013 Conference Program

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The Annecy International Animation Festival announces this year’s lineup of professional conference panels.

Teaser Trailer Released for Rio 2

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Twentieth Century Fox releases a new teaser trailer for the highly-anticipated “Rio 2.”

Universal Releases New Trailer for Riddick

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Universal Pictures debuts the first trailer for “Riddick,” the upcoming epic action-adventure starring Vin Diesel and written and directed by David Twohy.

Angry Birds Feature Nests At Sony

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In one of most high-profile deals of the year, Sony Pictures Entertainment wins the exclusive worldwide distribution rights to the eagerly anticipated “Angry Birds” animated film.

Disney Pulls Merida Makeover

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Disney pulls makeover for Princess Merida of “Brave” amid controversy.

Key Dates Announced for 41st Annual Annie Awards

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The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, announces its Key Dates for the upcoming awards season, with the 41st Annual Annie Awards ceremony set for Saturday, February 1, 2014.