Max Howard - On the Road from Moscow to St. Petersburg
Surprise, surprise - I’m not at 30,000 ft. as I write this latest blog but on a high-speed train, traveling from Moscow to St. Petersburg in Russia.
Category: Films
From Ducks to Dragons: Translating a DreamWorks Franchise into Print
Aaron Sparrow and James Silvani discuss the new Dragons: Riders of Berk comic series.
'The Collection' to Open Screamfest
Screamfest kicks off its 12th annual festival on Friday, October 12, at 8:00 p.m. with the opening night horror “The Collection,” directed by Marcus Dunstan.
Laika in Talks with Henry Selick
Henry Selick's currently-untitled next film may get a second life.
In Business, Films, People, Stop-Motion, Business, Films, People, Stop-Motion | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Digital Domain Sale to Chinese-Indian Venture Approved
Digital Domain Media Group wins court approval to sell its business to a partnership of Chinese and Indian film companies.
In Business, Films, Visual Effects, Business, Films, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, North America
First Looks of 'Carrie', 'Evil Dead' at NYCC
Sony Pictures will debut exclusive first looks at the highly anticipated upcoming films “Carrie” and “Evil Dead” at New York Comic Con.
Matt Thunell Joins Carbon as EP
VFX house Carbon announces the hire of Matt Thunell as Executive Producer of the company’s new West Coast studio.
In Business, Commercials, Films, People, Places, Visual Effects, Business, Commercials, Films, People, Places, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Box Office Report: It’s A Tie!
In one of the tightest races ever for the top spot at the box office, Relativity Media’s horror film “House at the End of The Street” and Open Road Films’ “End of Watch” are tied with $13 million each.
Digital Domain Purchased by Galloping Horse & Reliance
Galloping Horse America and Reliance MediaWorks win joint bid to acquire Digital Domain and Mothership.
In Business, Films, Places, Visual Effects, Business, Films, Places, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Weldon Owen Releases Two New 'Snow White' Books
In honor of the 75th anniversary of Walt Disney’s first feature-length film, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” Weldon Owen is releasing two new collections that chronicle the complete making of the ground-breaking animated movie.
Book Review: 'The Art and Making of Hotel Transylvania'
This lush new book is a must have for fans and for anyone looking to dig deep into character design progressions.
Digital Domain Heads for Auction amid Lawsuit, Grave Concerns
The city of West Palm Beach slams Digital Domain Media Group in bankruptcy court and a shareholder suit is filed.
In Business, Films, People, Places, Visual Effects, Business, Films, People, Places, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
DOK Leipzig Preparations in Full Swing
Some 2,850 films from 77 countries were submitted to this year’s International Leipzig Festival for Documentary and Animated Film.
'Men in Black 3' on Disc November 30
Get ready for a groovy, out-of-this-world 3D adventure when Sony Pictures Home Entertainment releases “Men in Black 3” as a Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack, Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack and DVD on November 30.
In Films, Home Entertainment, Films, Home Entertainment | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Chiller Announces Original Programming
Building on a year of successful original programming, Chiller will continue to grow its offerings for 2012-2013.
WBCP Announces Licensing for 'The Hobbit' Trilogy
Warner Bros. Consumer Products EMEA highlights several of its global partners providing support for its exciting licensing and merchandising programme for the upcoming “The Hobbit” Trilogy.
'Tarantino XX: 8-Film Collection' Available Nov. 20
Celebrating Quentin Tarantino’s legendary filmmaking, Lionsgate and Miramax are proud to present the “Tarantino XX: 8-Film Collection,” arriving on Blu-ray Disc November 20th.
In Films, Home Entertainment, People, Films, Home Entertainment, People | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Escape Studios to Host VFX Festival
This October, Escape Studios hosts the first-ever VFX festival in London, celebrating a decade of VFX excellence in the UK.
In Event, Films, Places, Visual Effects, Event, Films, Places, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
'Dhoom: 3' to Get IMAX Release
Yash Raj Films to release next installment of India's blockbuster action franchise in IMAX Theatres.
BFI Announces 2012 Fest Lineup
The British Film Institute announces the program schedule for the 56th edition of the London Film Festival, including 12 World Premieres, 12 International Premieres and 35 European Premieres, as well as 111 live action and animated shorts.
In Event, Films, Places, Short Films, Event, Films, Places, Short Films | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
Key Dates Announced For 85th Academy Awards
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC announce key dates for the 85th Academy Awards season.
In Awards, Event, Films, Awards, Event, Films | Headline News | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: North America
'Frankenweenie' Featurette Unleashed
With only two weeks until the 3D stop-motion animated feature hits theaters, Disney releases a new featurette chock-full of commentary.
In Films, People, Stop-Motion, Voice Acting, Films, People, Stop-Motion, Voice Acting | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Disney Announces 'Sofia' Debut
Disney introduces its first little girl princess with the debut of “Sofia the First: Once Upon A Princess.”
5D Institute Explores 'The City and The Book'
The 5D Institute Hosts “The City and the Book” Transmedia Summit at the USC School of Cinematic Arts, September 20 & 21.
In Event, Films, People, Places, Event, Films, People, Places | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Stuttgart Festival Issues Call for Entries
The Festival of Animated Film Stuttgart announces a call for entries for the 20th anniversary edition of the festival.
In Call for Entries, Event, Films, Places, Short Films, Call for Entries, Event, Films, Places, Short Films | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
