Paramount May Yet Save the Day with 'Mighty Mouse'
According to an article in the Los Angeles Times, the studio is moving ahead with plans to find a new writer and director after several years and several attached writers.
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2010 Animation Sneak Peek
To Infinity and Beyond and Far Far Away one last time: Here's a sneak peek at the upcoming animated feature lineup.
213 Films in Competition Headline Annecy’s 50th Anniversary
Featuring an announced program packed with conferences, presentations, exhibitions and 6 days filled with screenings of the world’s best animation, the Annecy International Animation Film Festival celebrates its 50th Anniversary from June 7-12 in Annecy, France.
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Scorsese Jumps on 3D Bandwagon with 'Hugo Cabret'
In a move that underscores the studio drive to tap into the extra earning power of 3D releases, Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese is teaming with Sony to bring Brian Selznick’s The Invention of Hugo Cabret to the screen in 3D.
Jamie Foxx Bringing Animated 'Jungle' to Fox
As reported on Variety, Jamie Foxx and 20th Century Fox Animation will team up on Welcome to the Jungle, based on an original pitch from Foxx and writer Malcolm Spellman.
'Man From U.N.C.L.E.' Nabs a Writer
Max Borenstein has been brought in to write the newest draft of Man From U.N.C.L.E., the feature film version of the cult classic 60s action-thriller-spy-cold war-cool guns TV show.
Corus Releases Quarterly Results, Announces Shareholder Dividend
Canadian entertainment and media company Corus Entertainment today made several announcements centered around the company’s financial performance, including the most recent quarterly results as well as the declaration of a shareholder dividend.
More Anime from the Tokyo Anime Fair
So, here is a simple list of anime whose content and artwork represent not just the expected, but also chase the slippery beast that is originality and re-invention.
Whedon to Helm Marvel’s 'Avengers'
According to a report in Variety, Joss Whedon and Marvel Studios are wrapping up a deal to direct Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and the Incredible Hulk in the The Avengers.
'Apollo 13' Blasts Off Onto Blu-Ray; 'Great Mouse Detective' Gets Digitally Remastered
Capitalizing on the 40th anniversary of the near fatal NASA mission, Apollo 13 comes to Blu-ray on the 13th from Universal Home Ent. The release just happens to also coincide with the Tom Hanks-produced miniseries, The Pacific, currently airing on HBO.
$500 Just Doesn’t Buy Much VFX These Days
A friend of mine once showed me a little blue book he owned that contained the hand-written visual effects budget for a film his grandfather made in the 1930’s. . The overall budget for the particular film that he showed me was under five hundred dollars all in. If grandpa could only see us now.
Summer Preview: 10 to Watch in 2010
Let's take a sneak peek at some of the summer's hottest VFX-laden films.
Wake Up, Wake Up You Sleepyhead…
Disney artist hi-jinks… nasty caricatures of Eisner, Katzenberg and a host of others… not to mention how Walt’s animation studio was dragged, kicking and screaming from old school storytelling into hip ‘n edgy territory; it’s all in Waking Sleeping Beauty, Disney producer Don Hahn’s warts-and-all documentary of the studio’s 1980’s 2D rebirth.
Captain Kirk to Play Ryan in 'Mosow'
Chris Pine, who played Captain Kirk in the latest Star Trek feature, may be traveling to Russia as the rebooted Jack Ryan franchise has reportedly been given the working title Moscow.
Date Night and Titans Clash but Dragon Still Flying High at Box Office
DATE NIGHT barely beats CLASH OF THE TITANS at the U.S. box office, but HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON stays close behind as it continues posting strong numbers.
Dr. Toon: Wielding the Hatchet
Dr. Toon takes on critics for blasting The Princess and the Frog for all the wrong reasons.
Comic-Con Closer to Staying in San Diego
Every year fans and industry insiders alike wonder whether Comic-Con’s days in San Diego are numbered. VARIETY reports that San Diego has made a big move to keep the Con right where it is.
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BAA 2010 Winners Announced
Multi award-winning studio Aardman Animations has scooped up a brace of awards at the eighth British Animation Awards held tonight at the BFI Southbank.
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Lionsgate Advised to Take Poison Pill Against Icahn
A proxy advisory firm has recommended Lionsgate investors use the poison pill option to fend off the take-over bid of activist shareholder Carl Icahn, according to THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.
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Ottawa International Animation Festival: Call for Entries
North America's largest animation event, the Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) is now accepting film submissions for the 2010 edition.
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Ben Hur Rides Again with Oblique FX
Oblique completed all of the visual effects for Ben Hur – a new two-part miniseries that revisits the Charlton Heston classic tale of a man betrayed and sold into slavery by his friend.
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Movie Review & Director Interview – The Secret of Kells: Illuminating Tale of Creativity
“The Secret of Kells” is an “illuminating” tale about friendship, wisdom, overcoming fear, and discovering your own creativity. It has splendid visual, haunting music, and amazing storyline built upon historical facts.
Harrison Ford Rides onto Cowboys and Aliens
VARIETY reports that Harrison Ford is in negotiations to join the cast of Jon Favreau’s adaptation of the graphic novel, COWBOYS AND ALIENS.
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Dreamgirls to Twilight for Condon
DREAMGIRLS helmer is in talks with Summit Ent. to take the reins of THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN, reports VARIETY.
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THQ Brings M. Night Shyamalan’s The Last Airbender to Nintendo
THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced plans to bring The Last Airbender video game exclusively to the Wii system and Nintendo DS/Nintendo DSi systems in June 2010.
