Reviews

Is Previs Finally Getting its Due?

dsarto — Fri, 03 May 2013 18:13:11 -0700

A stellar Motion Picture Academy VFX Convergence program shines a welcome spotlight on the world of previsualization.

A Monster in Paris Arrives in the U.S. on Blu-ray

sartomeister — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:27:23 -0700

The whimsical Parisian CG adventure gets a U.S. DVD release from Shout! Factory

ANIMA BRUSSELS – The Brussels Animation Festival 2013

EventsEditor — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:30:06 -0700

Each year I look forward to Anima Brussels because it is my first festival of the year and an opportunity to see a large number of new Belgian animated films. Over the ten days of ANIMA there are also many noted guests and old friends.

Book Review: The Art of The Croods

dsarto — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:00:48 -0700

Fred Patten describes why fans of the new DreamWorks feature will love this definitive movie art book.

Who Framed Roger Rabbit - 25th Anniversary Academy Screening

EventsEditor — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:34:49 -0700

The Motion Picture Academy hosted a special 25th Anniversary screening and discussion of Who Frame Roger Rabbit.

Perry’s Previews Movie Review: The Croods

pchen — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:52:21 -0700

Overall, the Croods is an exciting film, with a lot of humor and heart.

Comparative Review: 2 New Books on Disney’s Song of the South

dsarto — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:15:02 -0700

Fred Patten compares two new books about Disney’s controversial 1946 feature film.

A Sneak Peek at Blue Sky’s Epic

dsarto — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:35:11 -0700

Oscar®-winning animator Chris Wedge teased the assembled press with a look at his new feature, the tantalizingly beautiful Epic.

Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away Flies Onto DVD

sartomeister — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:47:13 -0700

The stunning worlds of Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away are released on Blu-ray 3D DVD.

Richard Williams’ not-so-fine madness: Persistence of Vision

jstrike — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:17:03 -0700

“It wouldn’t be the first time a labor of love arrived stillborn.” That was the closing line to a 1980s article about animator Richard Williams’ long-gestating animated feature The Thief and the Cobbler.

New Regular Show: Party Pack DVD is Anything But Regular

sartomeister — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:30:50 -0700

Series creator J.G. Quintel talks about the Emmy-winning show featuring a blue jay and a racoon.

A Most Spectacular Wreck-It Ralph DVD Release

sartomeister — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 09:29:31 -0700

What a treat to watch this DVD on a big screen TV, comfy couch, warm slippers, hot popcorn and trusty bottle of Makers Mark in hand.

Oscar® Tour SoCal Day 4: Paramount Pictures

OscarTourEditor — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 09:24:22 -0800

Day 4 of the LA leg concludes at Paramount.

Oscar® Tour SoCal Day 3 Wraps Up at 20th Century Fox

OscarTourEditor — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:31:03 -0800

Day 3 of the LA leg of the Oscar Showcase Tour finished up with a screening for The Simpsons production crew.

Oscar® Tour SoCal Day 3 Continues at Sony Pictures Animation

OscarTourEditor — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:17:17 -0800

Day 3 in LA continues with a screening, Q&A and tour of Sony Pictures Animation.

Oscar® Tour SoCal Day 3: Sony Pictures

OscarTourEditor — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:02:06 -0800

Day 3 of our LA tour began at Sony Pictures in Culver City.

Oscar® Tour SoCal Day 2 Finishes at Motion Picture Academy Screening

OscarTourEditor — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:38:00 -0800

Day 2 in LA concludes with a screening at the Motion Picture Academy hosted and moderated by Jason Schwartzman.

Oscar® Tour SoCal Day 2 Continues at Disney Feature Animation

OscarTourEditor — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:05:32 -0800

Day 2 in Los Angeles continues at Disney Feature Animation, highlighted by a studio tour with John Musker.

Oscar® Tour SoCal Day 1: ASIFA-Hollywood Screening and Q&A

OscarTourEditor — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:43:49 -0800

The SoCal leg of Oscar® Showcase Tour kicked off with a screening Monday night at Woodbury University, sponsored and organized by ASIFA-Hollywood.

Digitally Restored Peter Pan on Blu-ray Soars to New Heights

sartomeister — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:01:44 -0800

A digitally restored and remastered Peter Pan is a must for any animation collector and fan of great family entertainment.