Films

Chris Wedge and Bill Joyce Talk Epic

dsarto — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:49:35 -0700

After 15 years and innumerable iterations, their “epic” collaborative vision hits the theatre.

New Adrenolade Ad Released for DreamWorks Animation's Turbo

jwolfe — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:36:48 -0700

Just in time for this weekend’s Indy 500 race, 20th Century Fox releases an ad for an energy drink endorsed by Guy Gagne (voiced by Bill Hader), the famous race car driver in DreamWorks Animation’s forthcoming Turbo.

Fuel Delivers VFX for Iron Man 3

jwolfe — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:02:08 -0700

Fuel VFX contributes design-driven visual effects work for two sequences in the Marvel blockbuster Iron Man 3.

Method Studios Appoints Chris Webb as Chicago EP

jwolfe — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:14:09 -0700

Visual effects house Method Studios announces the appointment of Chris Webb as Executive Producer of Method Chicago.

Soundtrack Announced for Pixar’s Monsters University

jwolfe — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:23:43 -0700

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

jwolfe — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:58:17 -0700

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’

jwolfe — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:47:03 -0700

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

jwolfe — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:36:48 -0700

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

Nexus Partners with Claire Jennings

jwolfe — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:29:52 -0700

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

Equestria Girls Ride to the Big Screen

jwolfe — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:38:34 -0700

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

jwolfe — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:26:49 -0700

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

jwolfe — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:02:13 -0700

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

Evolution to License RGH Properties

jwolfe — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:43:32 -0700

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!

dsarto — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:50:00 -0700

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

jwolfe — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:56:29 -0700

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

jwolfe — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:23:39 -0700

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

Stop Bustin' My Balls

chewonthis — Tue, 21 May 2013 05:29:12 -0700

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

Blue Sky Announces New Features

jwolfe — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:10:01 -0700

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

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

jwolfe — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:49:17 -0700

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

Simpsons Writer Jon Vitti to Tackle Angry Birds Feature

jwolfe — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:57:02 -0700

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