Writing

2012 ASIFA-East Awards Announced

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On Sunday, April 29, ASIFA-East awarded the prizes for its 43nd annual Animation Festival.

Warner Bros. Announces Lego Animated Feature Release Date

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Warner Bros. announced that the first-ever full length, theatrical LEGO movie will open nationwide on February 28, 2014.

WGC Screenwriting Award Winners Announced

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The Canadian film, TV and digital media community came out in full force to join the Writers Guild of Canada in celebration of Canadian screenwriters at the 16th annual WGC Screenwriting Awards.

Cartoon Art Museum to Celebrate Star Wars Comics

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On Tuesday, May 15, the Cartoon Art Museum welcomes Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha for a special presentation on the origins of the "Star Wars" comic book and their experiences in creating the official Marvel Comics adaptation of the film.

Chris Robertson Leaves DC Comics

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Science fiction author and comic book writer Chris Roberson announced he will no longer work with DC Comics.

The Productive Studio Opens in NY

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The Productive has opened its doors to industrious animators, digital artists, writers and publishing professionals.

'Halloween 3D' Dropped From 2012 Release

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Dimension Films confirmed that it has removed “Halloween 3D” from the release calendar.

Tradition Studios Signs Mike Markowitz for Animated Feature

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Tradition Studios, the new animated feature film studio of Digital Domain Media Group, announced that Mike Markowitz has signed on to write its next animated feature.

Producer John Davis Picks up Rights to ‘Archetype’

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Producer John Davis has picked up the rights to “Archetype,” a sci-fi short directed by Aaron Sims, with plans on developing it into a feature.

FX Developing New Animated Series

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FX is continuing its push into animation with the development of a new half-hour animated comedy project from the co-creator of “Aqua Teen Hunger Force.”