Blue Sky Announces New Features

jwolfe — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:10:01 -0700

Blue Sky Studios moves ahead on two new animated feature projects, Anubis and Ferdinand .

DreamWorks Animation Moves B.O.O., Trolls Release Dates

jwolfe — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:49:17 -0700

DeamWorks Animation moves the release dates for two of its forthcoming features.

Simpsons Writer Jon Vitti to Tackle Angry Birds Feature

jwolfe — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:57:02 -0700

Rovio announces veteran comedy writer, John Vitti is set to write the “Angry Birds” screenplay, which is slated for a July 2016 release.

Shout! Unleashes Wolverine: Origin

jwolfe — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:53:25 -0700

Shout! Factory unleashes “Wolverine: Origin” on DVD July 9.

Wizart Brings New Features to Cannes

jwolfe — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:47:57 -0700

Wizart brings “Sheep and Wolves” and the sequel to “The Snow Queen” to Cannes for international pre-sales.

Disney XD Announces Star Wars Rebels Animated Series

jwolfe — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:44:03 -0700

Disney Channel announces an all-new animated series, “Star War Rebels,” to premiere in fall 2014.

eOne Acquires Simon’s Cat

jwolfe — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:38:36 -0700

eOne acquires the global distribution rights for “Simon’s Cat.”

Studio 100 Launches Maya the Bee Animated Feature

jwolfe — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:35:08 -0700

Studio 100 Film, Studio 100 Media’s new film division, launches “Maya the Bee” animated feature.

Gaumont Brings Calimero to Annecy

jwolfe — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:29:13 -0700

Gaumont Animation will celebrate the 50th anniversary of “Calimero” by hosting the opening night party of MIFA on June 12.

World War Z to Open Moscow Film Festival

jwolfe — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:23:54 -0700

The 35th Moscow International Film Festival announces the first ten films in competition and that Marc Forster’s "World War Z" will open the festival.

Moviehouse Shops Color City Feature

jwolfe — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:55:59 -0700

U.K. based sales agent Moviehouse Entertainment seeks foreign buyers for Frank Gladstone's The Hero of Color City.

Academy Caps Number of Animation Award Recipients

jwolfe — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:32:18 -0700

The Academy announces rule changes for the 86th annual Oscars, including a new rule which designates a maximum of two award recipients, one of whom must have a producer credit, in the Animated Feature Film category.

Box Office: Star Trek Opens to $84.1M

jwolfe — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:28:58 -0700

“Star Trek” sequel opens in the U.S. to $84.1 million for a worldwide tally of $164.6 million.

Jacob Kafka's True Story Takes Best in Show at ASIFA-East Awards

dsarto — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:45:10 -0700

On Sunday, May 19, ASIFA-East awarded prizes for its 44th annual Animation Festival, with Jacob Kafka's Based on a True Story taking Best in Show.

Trailer for The Congress Released

jwolfe — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:20:28 -0700

The first international trailer is released for director Ari Folman’s “The Congress.”

SIGGRAPH 2013 Releases Emerging Technologies Preview

jwolfe — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:43:59 -0700

SIGGRAPH 2013 releases its list of 2013 Emerging Technologies highlights that will be featured at this year’s conference.

Martin Allais Animates Oreo's Wonderfilled

jwolfe — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:17:12 -0700

Oreo debuts a cheery, animated 90-second commercial directed by Barcelona-based animator/designer Martin Allais for The Martin Agency, accompanied by a 30-second spot from Los Angeles-based motion design and production studio Royale.

Disney Says Merida Redesign a One-Off

jwolfe — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:21:32 -0700

Disney says its redesign of Brave's Princess Merida was a one-time effort to promote the character.

D'Works Launches $1M Turbo Contest

jwolfe — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:23:22 -0700

DreamWorks Animation launches the action-packed “Turbo Racing League” app and $1,000,000 Shell-Out contest.

Aardman Digital Designs New Fansite for The 99

jwolfe — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:40:08 -0700

Aardman creates new look for kids fansite “The 99,” which launches this week on 2.4 billion screens around the world.