Films

Soundtrack Announced for Pixar’s Monsters University

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Pixar announces the soundtrack for “Monsters University” featuring music from composer Randy Newman and Axwell & Sebastian Ingrosso of Swedish House Mafia.

Süperfad NY Execs Join Gravity

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Visual effects, design and content company Gravity announces the formation of a new division, SCOUT, with the hire of three former Süperfad NY execs.

Trunk Animation Helps Land Rover USA Say ‘Thanks’

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Trunk Animation’s Alasdair + Jock help Land Rover USA to make a 'thank you’ film, celebrating their 1 million fans on Facebook.

Teen Choice Nominations Announced

Fox announces "wave one" nominees and categories for Teen Choice 2013.

Nexus Partners with Claire Jennings

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Nexus announces an exclusive animation feature partnership with producer Claire Jennings.

Equestria Girls Ride to the Big Screen

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Hasbro officially announces the expansion of the My Little Pony brand with new property “Equestria Girls,” which recasts “My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic” characters as human high-school students.

John Knoll Named ILM Chief Creative Officer

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Lucasfilm announces the promotion of John Knoll to Chief Creative Officer of Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), serving alongside ILM President, Lynwen Brennan.

Pacific Rim Featurette Released

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Warner Bros. releases a new Pacific Rim featurette onto the web, alongside an action-packed television ad.

Evolution to License RGH Properties

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Evolution is developing licensing programs for RGH properties, “Monster In My Pocket” and “Life and Adventures of Santa Claus,” which will be unveiled at the 2013 Licensing Expo.

What’s Even Better Than a Dick Figures Episode? A Dick Figures Movie!

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Creators Ed Skudder and Zack Keller talk about their highly anticipated new feature, Dick Figures: The Movie.

Rhythm & Hues Stalking Horse Bidder Settles Break-Up Fee

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JS Communications agrees to a $300,000 break-up fee for its role as stalking horse bidder in the sale of the bankrupt visual effects company.

Robert Moggach Joins Zoic Studios

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Culver City/Vancouver-based visual effects house Zoic Studios signs veteran VFX Supervisor and Flame artist Robert Moggach.

Ball Breaker - Ipad film by Ushev and Robinson

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Ever wondered what would happen if Buster Keaton made a film about testicular cancer using an iPad?

Blue Sky Announces New Features

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Blue Sky Studios moves ahead on two new animated feature projects, Anubis and Ferdinand .

DreamWorks Animation Moves B.O.O., Trolls Release Dates

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DeamWorks Animation moves the release dates for two of its forthcoming features.

Simpsons Writer Jon Vitti to Tackle Angry Birds Feature

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Rovio announces veteran comedy writer, John Vitti is set to write the “Angry Birds” screenplay, which is slated for a July 2016 release.

Shout! Unleashes Wolverine: Origin

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Shout! Factory unleashes “Wolverine: Origin” on DVD July 9.

Wizart Brings New Features to Cannes

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Wizart brings “Sheep and Wolves” and the sequel to “The Snow Queen” to Cannes for international pre-sales.

Studio 100 Launches Maya the Bee Animated Feature

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Studio 100 Film, Studio 100 Media’s new film division, launches “Maya the Bee” animated feature.

World War Z to Open Moscow Film Festival

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The 35th Moscow International Film Festival announces the first ten films in competition and that Marc Forster’s "World War Z" will open the festival.