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Sony Dates Next Two Spider-Man Films

jwolfe — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:00:57 -0700

Sony announces the release dates for the next two Spider-Man films.

Psyop Goes into Overdrive for Xbox

jwolfe — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:55:58 -0700

Psyop teams with Microsoft to create an action-packed trailer for Insomniac Games’ Sunset Overdrive for Xbox.

motion504 Animates New Provincetown Sponsor Reel

jwolfe — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:48:09 -0700

motion504 creates a 2D-animated sponsor reel for the 15th annual Provincetown International Film Festival.

Framestore Creates CG Fish for Three

jwolfe — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:38:00 -0700

Framestore collaborates with Boys and Girls to develop a 30’ spot for Three Ireland's new ‘all you can eat everything' plan.

Evolution Named Agent for This One ‘N That One

jwolfe — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:28:47 -0700

Evolution is appointed global licensing agent for animated series This One ‘N That One, created by actress, artist, author and designer Jane Seymour and actor, writer, director and producer James Keach.

Small Potatoes Land New Deals

jwolfe — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:37:25 -0700

Little Airplane Productions announces a series of deals for its Small Potatoes franchise.

Netflix to Premiere DreamWorks Animation's Original TV Series

jwolfe — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:16:58 -0700

Largest deal for original content in Netflix history will give members in the U.S., Canada, Latin America and Europe exclusive access to new original television series based on the studio's beloved franchises and characters.

Box Office Report: Man of Steel Top June Opening

jwolfe — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:21:14 -0700

Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures’ Man of Steel, directed by Zack Snyder and produced by Christopher Nolan, debuts to $113.1 million over Father's Day weekend in North America and to $71.6 million overseas for a worldwide opening of $196.7 million.

Jim Henson Co. Debuts Chatter Zoo

jwolfe — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:13:23 -0700

The Jim Henson Company announces the upcoming debut of its latest property, Jim Henson's Chatter Zoo, at Licensing Expo 2013.

Loyalkaspar Expands in NY & LA

jwolfe — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:37:55 -0700

Entertainment branding agency loyalkaspar announces a bi-coastal expansion with the addition of Chief Development Officer Robert Blatchford (Los Angeles) and Creative Director Anna Minkkinen (New York).

Jordan Geary Joins NY’s FlickerLab

jwolfe — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:18:10 -0700

FlickerLab appoints Jordan Geary its new Head of Production and Development.

CRCR Helps Create Super ID for Cartoon Network

jwolfe — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:12:58 -0700

French design collective CRCR collaborates with animators from around the world to create a new summer ID for Cartoon Network.

eOne Acquires Art Impressions

jwolfe — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:05:54 -0700

Entertainment One expands its licensing business with the acquisition of Art Impressions.

Nathan Love Steps into the Ring for Battroborgs

jwolfe — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:59:41 -0700

Nathan Love steps into the CG ring with Battroborgs in a new spot for TOMY.

Hornet Animates Origami for Special K

jwolfe — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:55:34 -0700

Hornet’s Peter Sluszka creates, The Box, a stop-motion animation spot using origami for Special K.

Melissa McCarthy Joins DWA's B.O.O.

jwolfe — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:07:20 -0700

Melissa McCarthy signs on to voice star opposite Seth Rogen in DreamWorks Animation’s B.O.O. (Bureau of Otherworldly Operations).

Andrew Z. Davis Joins Columbia

jwolfe — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:29:05 -0700

Andrew Z. Davis is named President of Production Administration for Columbia Pictures, where he will supervise all aspects of physical production including post production and visual effects for all Columbia Pictures films as well as live-action portions of films from Sony Pictures Animation.

Disney Updates Feature Release Sked

jwolfe — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:45:00 -0700

Following last month’s announcement of upcoming release dates for its animated feature slate, Disney announces a number of updates for the studio’s live-action projects.

Hollywood Reporter Predicts ‘Brutal Animation War’

jwolfe — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:41:43 -0700

With a record six animated features scheduled between Memorial Day and Labor Day, The Hollywood Reporter predicts a “brutal animation war.”

Seth Green Enjoys Man of Steel, Twitter Implodes

jwolfe — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:43:26 -0700

Multi-hyphenate talent Seth Green expresses his approval of Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel, paying his compliments to the director via Twitter.