Category: Films
Plympton Chats with Earthlight Pictures Students
Recently, indie animator Bill Plympton took time off from his latest production IDIOTS AND ANGELS to speak to students of Earthlight Pictures' Teletraining program.
Real Steel Punches in November
Touchstone Pictures will release DreamWorks' REAL STEEL on Nov. 18, 2010, reports THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.
Brolin Enlists in Men in Black 3
Future Film Fest Program Highlights
The Future Film Festival 12th edition will take place, as usual, in Bologna, Italy, from 26th to 31st January 2010 at Teatro Duse (Via Cartoleria 42) and Palazzo Re Enzo (Piazza del Nettuno). Advance news about the programme.
FUNimation to Distribute Guardians of Luna
In an agreement with Cybergraphix Animation, FUNimation is now the official distributor for the Guardians of Luna animated series.
NVIDIA Demonstrates 3-D Blu-ray Playback Accelerated on GeForce and 3-D Vision
2010 is poised to be the year where consumers can enjoy stunning 3D experiences across all entertainment mediums, including gaming, photographs, Web browsing, and of course, movies. And, with the forthcoming 3D Blu-ray specification expected to be formally announced later this year, NVIDIA and its partners are pleased to announce that the amazing 3D experience that has proven so popular in movie theaters is about to come home.
StudioGPU Helps Sony Create First Playmobil Entertainment DVD
StudioGPU announced today that the CGI experts at Hollywood-based Extra Large Technology (XLT) turned to StudioGPU MachStudio Pro to accelerate the production of Playmobil: The Secret of Pirate Island DVD for Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Coming to IMAX June 30, 2010
IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq:IMAX) (TSX:IMX) and Summit Entertainment announced today that The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, the third film in the studio's Twilight franchise, will be released to IMAX(R) theatres simultaneously with the film's launch on June 30, 2010.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince on Blu-ray and DVD, Plus More
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince on Blu-ray and DVD, Ultimate Editions of Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone and Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets on Blu-ray and DVD, Lost: The Complete Fifth Season on Blu-ray and DVD, SpongeBob SquarePants: Season 6, Volume 1 on DVD, Coraline Widescreen Limited Edition Gift Set on Blu-ray and DVD, Public Enemies on Blu-ray and DVD.
Resident Evil: Afterlife Delayed Till Early 2011
RESIDENT EVIL: AFTERLIFE has been delayed until Jan. 14, 2011, SHOCKTILLYOUDROP.COM reports. Originally scheduled to hit theaters on Aug. 27, 2010, the first film in the series to use 3D technology is taking longer to put together than Screen Gems anticipated.
Dracula Film Coming From Summit Entertainment
The team behind THE TWILIGHT SAGA, Summit Entertainment, is developing an action-oriented take on Dracula called VLAD, HEAT VISION reports.
Williams and Wood Gearing Up For Happy Feet 2
Robin Williams and Elijah Wood are in talks to voice their characters again in HAPPY FEET 2, according to THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.
Red Dawn Remake Getting Call of Duty Treatment
MGM Chairperson Mary Parent told RISKY BUSINESS that the upcoming RED DAWN remake will play like "a live-action CALL OF DUTY."
Gears of War Movie Coming to Big Screen
Wyck Godfrey, the producer behind THE TWILIGHT SAGA, told MAKINGOF about plans to bring GEARS OF WAR to the big screen.
Lance Henriksen to Appear in New Aliens Vs. Predator Game
Actor Lance Henriksen (Aliens, Alien3 and AVP: Aliens vs. Predator) has signed up to appear in the upcoming Aliens vs. Predator game, developed by Rebellion in the UK.
Blood The Last Vampire on Blu-Ray
At any rate, the Blu-Ray release of Blood The Last Vampire anime is a big win. If not for the reasons mentioned above, then the 3-D quality of the artwork. At 1080p, and without any visual aids, Saya’s murderous cuts might just make you flinch.
Twilight Gets Blind Sided at Box Office
THE BLIND SIDE from Warner Bros. knocked THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON out of first place, taking in $20.4 million over its third week in theaters, Dec. 4-6. THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON from Summit, raked in $15.7 million.
More Terminator Movies Coming From McG
In a BD-Live chat for the TERMINATOR SALVATION Blu-ray, McG said he still expects to direct the fifth and sixth films for the franchise, GIZMODO reports.
Jack Black Joins Crytozoology Project
A mostly unknown project centered around Crytozoology has attracted Jack Black as a producer, according to THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER's HEAT VISION BLOG.
Stars Wars Celebration V Slated For Mid-August in Orlando
Commemorating the 30th Anniversary of Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back and the ongoing, weekly adventures of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Lucasfilm Ltd. and Reed Exhibitions’ PopGroup will partner to produce what’s expected to be one of the largest official Star Wars fan events ever – featuring cast and crew celebrities, fan-run events, costumes, music, live entertainment, screenings, autographs, collectibles, panels and sneak peaks into the future of Star Wars.
Creative Group and Mantra Design Craft Jay-Z 9/11 Special
Creative Group, the industry’s premier full-service post-production facility, and Mantra Design, an award-winning creative content design and visual effects boutique, have transformed Jay-Z’s renowned Answer the Call 9/11 benefit concert into a stirring hour-long special airing on the Fuse music network. Together, the two studios delivered a complete post package for Fuse Presents Jay-Z Live from Madison Square Garden: Answer the Call, including video editing, audio mixing and 3D graphics.