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WB Dates Sherlock 2, Nearing Flash Greenlight

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During Time Warner's investor day, Warner chairman and CEO Barry Meyer revealed the studio's upcoming release dates, as well as the progress of films based on DC Comics characters, according to THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.

Jack the Giant Killer Start Date Delayed

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HEAT VISION reports that the start of production on Bryan Singer's JACK THE GIANT KILLER has been delayed from this summer to February 2011.

Bay to Produce New Mutant Turtles

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Deadline.com reports that Platinum Dunes partners Michael Bay, Brad Fuller and Andrew Form have been hired to produce a new TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES feature for Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon.

Graveyard Book Among CJ and 1492 Projects

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Chris Columbus' 1492 Pictures and Korea-based CJ Entertainment are developing three supernatural family films, including an adaptation of Neil Gaiman's THE GRAVEYARD BOOK, reports VARIETY.

Extended Lost Finale Coming to Blu-ray

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Michael Emerson, who played Ben on LOST, revealed details of the LOST Complete Season DVD and Blu-ray release on ATTACK OF THE SHOW.

MAXON Announces Availability of CINEMA 4D Plug-in for Adobe After Effects CS5

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MAXON Computer , a leading developer of professional 3D modeling, painting, animation and rendering solutions, is pleased to announce the immediate availability of an updated CINEMA 4D exchange plugin for Adobe After Effects CS5.

DreamWorks Announces Cast & New Date for Kung Fu Panda 2

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DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (Nasdaq: DWA) today announced that Gary Oldman, Michelle Yeoh, Jean Claude Van Damme and Victor Garber will join Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, David Cross and James Hong in its upcoming film, "Kung Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom," which is now scheduled to be released on May 27, 2011 (Memorial Day weekend). The previously announced release date was June 3, 2011.

HP Technology Helps DreamWorks Bring Shrek Forever After in 3-D to Life

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The power of HP technology and the creativity of DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (Nasdaq: DWA) fuse once again as the studio’s final chapter to the Shrek film series, “Shrek Forever After,” hits theatres Friday in 3-D.

BOXX Introduces Revolutionary Personal Rendering System

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BOXX Technologies, the leading authority on dedicated rendering and innovator in high-performance computing systems for visual effects, post production, animation, product design, and advanced visualization, today introduced renderPRO, the industry’s first personal, dedicated rendering module.

Lionsgate's Animated Alpha & Omega Trailer Hits

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The trailer for Lionsgate's ALPHA AND OMEGA has hit AWNtv.

Lightspeed Ahead for Disney & Bruckheimer

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Disney and Jerry Bruckheimer Films have paid low-seven-figures against $3.5 million to Terry Rossio and Bill Marsilii for their pitch LIGHTSPEED, reports VARIETY.

Center of the Earth 2 Getting New Director & Star

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New Line and Walden Media have decided to moved ahead on JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH 2 without director Eric Brevig and star Brendan Fraser, reports Deadline.com.

Pixar's Morris to Keynote SIGGRAPH 2010

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Jim Morris, general manager and EVP of production at Pixar Animation Studios, will give one of the keynote presentations at SIGGRAPH 2010, the 37th International Conference and Exhibition on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques.

IMAX Reports Opening Box Office Results of Shrek Forever After

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IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq:IMAX) (TSX:IMX) and DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (Nasdaq:DWA) today announced opening weekend results for Shrek Forever After, the final chapter in the Shrek film series.

Shrek Forever After Tops U.S. Box Office

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DreamWorks Animation's SHREK FOREVER AFTER conjures up a #1 showing at the U.S. box office for the weekend of May 21-23, 2010.

Christmas Carol to Be First Blu-ray in 3-D

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Blu-ray.com reports that Disney will make history by releasing A CHRISTMAS CAROL in 3-D.

Franco Rises for Apes Prequel

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James Franco will take the lead in 20th Century Fox's RISE OF THE APES, a prequel to PLANET OF THE APES, reports VARIETY.

Oldman Kicks Onto Kung Fu Panda 2

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DreamWorks Animation has tapped Gary Oldman for the voice cast of KUNG FU PANDA: THE KABOOM OF DOOM, reports HEAT VISION.

Whedon, Super Size Director Team for Comic-Con Doc

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SUPER SIZE ME director Morgan Spurlock is teaming with Joss Whedon, Stan Lee, Ain't It Cool News' Harry Knowles and Legendary Pictures' head Thomas Tull for the documentary, COMIC-CON EPISODE FOUR: A FAN'S HOPE, reports VARIETY.

Road Runner & Wile E. Coyote Return in 3-D Theatrical Shorts

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Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote, two of the most popular Looney Tunes characters of all time, are returning to the big screen in three all-new animated 3D shorts.