Films

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.

Bavaria Film Taps ASSIMILATE Scratch

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Bavaria Film purchases a company-wide site license for ASSIMILATE’s SCRATCH and SCRATCH Lab, its advanced production dailies and VFX tool.

Shout! Factory to Release Luc Besson’s Adèle Blanc-Sec

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Luc Besson’s “The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec” heads to disc August 13.

Box Office Report: Iron Man 3 Leads Again

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Warner Bros. feature “The Great Gatsby” opens to $51.1 million over Mother's Day weekend, coming in second place to Disney’s “Iron Man 3,” which follows up its record-breaking U.S. debut with $72.5 million.

SIGGRAPH Previews 2013 Production Sessions

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SIGGRAPH 2013 releases an early preview of its schedule of production sessions to be featured at this year’s conference and as part of the Computer Animation Festival.

LOOK Effects Helps Secure Funding for Wes Anderson Feature

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VFX company LOOK Effects helps “The Grand Budapest Hotel” find financial support from Baden-Württemberg’s regional funding agency.