Category: Films
Cartoon Network, Silver Pictures to Develop Ben 10 Feature
Cartoon Network has signed an agreement with acclaimed producer Joel Silver and Silver Pictures to develop a live-action motion picture for its globally successful animated action-adventure property, BEN 10, it was announced today by Stuart Snyder, president and COO of Turner Broadcasting System Inc.’s Animation, Young Adults and Kids Media division (AYAKM).
Adamson to Turn Beasts of Burden Comic Into Animated Film
Andrew Adamson (SHREK and CHRONICLES OF NARNA: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE) is set to adapt Dark Horse's comic BEASTS OF BURDEN into a CG animated feature, writes Heat Vision.
Global Smurfs Day Smurfaces This Month
On Saturday, June 25, 2011, in celebration of the birthday of Peyo, the creator of the Smurfs (born June 25, 1928), Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation will coordinate events all over the world as part of Global Smurfs Day, a worldwide event in anticipation of the release of the Smurfs’ trip to movie theaters, it was announced today by Marc Weinstock, president, Worldwide Marketing for Sony Pictures.
Battle: Los Angeles Descends Onto Blu-ray/DVD
The battle for Earth’s survival begins June 14th, in the year’s #1 sci-fi action thriller BATTLE: LOS ANGELES, storming onto DVD, Blu-ray and Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack, from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
Red Riding Hood Howls Onto Blu-ray/DVD
Rethink everything you knew about the age-old tale when “Red Riding Hood” arrives onto Blu-ray Combo Pack with an all-new Alternate Cut on June 14th from Warner Home Entertainment Group.
Spider-Woman Animated Feature Comes to DVD
Spider-Woman, aka Jessica Drew, has her Super Hero life changed forever when a mysterious stranger offers her a new job full of espionage, intrigue, and high octane adventure. Welcome to the unusual world of Jessica Drew...
The Collector Star Boards Dark Knight Rises
Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Game Ships
The colossal battle between the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS is underway as Activision Publishing, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: ATVI) new video game Transformers: Dark of the Moon ships to retail stores nationwide today.
Sony Launches Battle: Los Angeles App
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment today announced its Battle: Los Angeles Layar app is now available in the U.S. in the Android Marketplace and the iTunes App Store, making it the first Home Entertainment studio to leverage the latest Layar software release for a promotional campaign.
The Hub To Air Making Of Transformers: Dark Of The Moon
The Hub television network, a destination for kids and their families, will present -- in advance of the theater debut of the eagerly anticipated blockbuster film -- the world premiere of the original special “The Making of ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’,” a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming third feature film in the hugely successful film franchise.
Super 8 Captures #1 at U.S. Box Office
J.J. Abrams' ode of early Steven Spielberg film, SUPER 8, captured the #1 spot at the U.S. box office for the weekend of June 10-12, 2011.
3BOHEMIANS go to MIFA
You may find a trade show to be a common gathering event that any industry has. But what I saw and experienced at MIFA is that this gathering is more than unique. How friendly and open minded everybody is, considering that most of the people are competitors one way or another. It’s actually pretty unbelievable.
Disney's Reboot Ralph Becomes Wreck-It Ralph
Walt Disney Animation Studios has released new word on its videogame-themed animated feature REBOOT RALPH, renaming it WRECK-IT RALPH.
Zemeckis, Hanks Toy with Major Matt Mason
The Hollywood Reporter writes that Playtone's Tom Hanks is talking with his FORREST GUMP director Robert Zemeckis about turning the Mattel toyline MAJOR MATT MASON into a feature film.
Attack the Block Gets U.S. Release Date
ATTACK THE BLOCK, which has already established some cult cred after playing at SXSW, has received a U.S. release date from Screen Gems, reports ComingSoon.net.
Pacific Star Enlists in World War Z
French Actress Go for G.I. Joe 2
French actress Elodie Yung (DISTRICT 13: ULTIMATUM) is in discussions to join G.I. JOE: COBRA STRIKES, reports Heat Vision.
Animation Art of Blue Sky Studios Exhibit Opens
A prehistoric squirrel scampers across an icy landscape, desperately clinging to his beloved acorn; a creative, young robot leaves his small town, with dreams of making it as a successful inventor; a rare, blue macaw travels to the exotic land of Rio de Janeiro in search of true love and adventure--in movies an intriguing story is essential, but how do these memorable characters and scenes become so animated?
Blu-ray: AMERICAN: THE BILL HICKS STORY (2011)
For fans of the cult comic Bill Hicks, this disc is a goldmine. Presented in MPEG-4 AVC 1080i, this documentary looks as sharp as one could hope for. For its photo animated sequences, the filmmakers used vibrant colors and they pop in this Blu-ray. Black levels are mixed, but that is certainly due to the varying sources of the photos and video footage comes from. The few talking head interviews toward the end are crystal clear with skin tones perfect. I didn’t notice any digital anomalies at all.
PIXELS and THE RABBI'S CAT take home top prizes at Annecy
The Annecy International Animation Festival just concluded its 51st edition this evening, June 11, 2011. Patrick Jean’s PIXELS Took home the Annecy Cristal as the top short film, while THE RABBI'S CAT, by Joann Sfar and Antoine Delesvaux, took the top prize for feature film.
iKids: Apps Explained!
On Thursday, June 2, 2011, I attended Kidscreen’s day long “everything you wanted to know about apps but were afraid to ask” workshop. It was great! Not only did it cover the basics, the companies attending and panelists were top-notch and the focus was on making better apps for our kids audience. Held at the beautiful Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, the group was small and intimate and there was plenty of time to network.The attendees were an interesting mishmash as we all convened from our different backgrounds—kids programming, gaming, educators, researchers, etc.—to learn about this new, historically expanding space. How does it work? Who are the best companies in the field? What are the best games? What are the problems facing this new fantastically fast-growing field?
Sammy's Adventure Coming to TV
Jeremy Zag's Zagtoon, Ben Stassen's nWave, StudioCanal and Nexus Factory are teaming to bring the SAMMY'S ADVENTURE film franchise to TV, reports Variety.
The Shield Writer Takes Risk
John Hlavin has been tapped to write an adaptation of the board game RISK for Columbia Pictures, Hasbro and Overbrook Ent., reports ComingSoon.net.