Must See New Trailers In The Theatrical Release Database
Updates were light this week in AWNs Theatrical Release Database, but we have four new trailers some of them are must see peeks...
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This Week's Animation Trivia Quiz for Nov. 13, 2003
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The TAB Animation Contest Deadline Nears
The TAB Animation Contest World Wide WebNovember 30, 2003Deadline: November 30, 2003
Taiwan International Animation Festival Puts Out Call
The 2nd Taiwan International Animation FestivalTaipei, TaiwanMay 2004Deadline: December 31, 2003
NSI Global Marketing Program
Cannes, FranceFebruary 1 April 2, 2003Deadline: January 8, 2004
The National Screen Institute - Canada, in association with Global Television Network, is hosting the NSI Global Marketing Program culminating at MIP-TV 2004 in Cannes, France. Participants must have a show that has aired on national television and have a project in development to qualify for the NSI Global Marketing Program.
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A52’s Hassen Talks Small at China's Computer Graphics Festival
Rick Hassen, managing director of Clio-winning L.A. visual effects and design company A52 (www.a52.com), was one of a few Hollywood professionals to present at China's Computer Graphics Festival, which was held in Beijing on Oct. 9 and 10.
Bionicle 3 Gets Scribe
Miramax has hired writer Brett Matthews to pen the theatrical installment of the LEGO BIONICLE franchise. Both the first and in-production second film in the series are direct-to-DVD releases. The BIONICLE story follows a group of intelligent biomechanical superheroes who battle the evil Makuta.
Disney Treasures Wave 3 DVD Collection Delayed
Due to "overwhelming consumer demand and retailer orders for Buena Vista Home Entertainment's WALT DISNEY TREASURES WAVE 3," the highly anticipated and collectible limited series has been pushed back from December 2, 2003 to May 18, 2004. Apparently Technicolor is backed up with manufacturing orders (including FINDING NEMO, THE LION KING and PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN), because, according to an official statement, "demand for the four titles in the upcoming wave has exceeded BVHE's ability to manufacture enough [units]."
X2, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Bound for DTS-Encoded D-VHS
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment plans to up the D-VHS ante by debuting five new titles this holiday season on JVC's D-VHS format, featuring JVC's D-Theater encryption and introducing for the first time optional DTS digital surround sound at the full bit rate of 1509 kbps. The titles include: X2 (Nov. 25), LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN (Dec. 16), MOULIN ROUGE (Nov. 25), SPEED (Dec. 16) and TRUE LIES (Dec. 16).
DECODE’S Save-Ums! Racks Up Licensing Deals & Ratings
Worldwide licensing agent, The Sharpe Co., has negotiated a number of licensing partners for DECODE Entertainments 3D animated pre-school show, THE SAVE-UMS!
New licensing and merchandising partners include Copyright Promotions Group in the U.K., France, Spain, Portugal, the Benelux territories and Italy; Licensing Works in Australia and Newman International in New Zealand. Plus Licens is a licensing partner for Scandinavia and Eastern Europe with the company also picking up merchandising rights for Scandinavia.
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3D Character Animator Lew Releases Instructional Animation Series on DivX Video
Jeff Lew, creator of the popular KILLER BEAN series of 3D animated shorts, released a three-part series of instructional character animation videos in secure, high-quality DivX video on Nov. 11, 2003. Available for download and purchase on www.divx.com and www.jefflew.com. LEARNING 3D CHARACTER ANIMATION WITH JEFF LEW provides step-by-step instruction for creating great-looking animation.
Wild Earth Game Becomes Motion Simulator Attraction
Creators of the WILD EARTH videogame at San Diego-based Super X Studios are joining forces with the Entertainment Technology Corporation (EnTCo), of Philadelphia, to produce a motion simulator-based version of WILD EARTH for zoos, amusement parks and other location-based entertainment venues.
Immersive First With Lilo & Stitch's Island DVD
Walt Disney Home Entertainment ups the LILO & STITCH ante with a new DVD board game, LILO & STITCH'S ISLAND OF ADVENTURES ($29.99), available Nov. 11, 2003. In keeping with the home entertainment division's "immersive" theme, the DVD provides nearly 60 minutes of new content that expands the home theater family experience.
Character Animation Technologies Launches Character Animation Toolkit
Character Animation Technologies Ltd. of Dunedin, New Zealand, announced the worldwide availability of the company's first product offering, Character Animation Toolkit (CAT) Version 1.0. Designed for animators by animators, CAT is a fully integrated next-generation character animation system plug-in for Discreet's 3ds max. CAT provides production-proven technology to animation professionals in film, video, broadcast and games development, who are seeking overall speed, efficiency and flexibility in creating fully customizable rigs and animation sequences.
IDT Pulls Holdings Under IDT Ent. Umbrella
IDT Corp., a multinational carrier, telephone and technology company that has been showering investment capital based on animation companies has created IDT Entertainment Inc., a new business subsidiary, which will incorporate Digital Production Solutions (DPS), IDTs existing animation company, DPS/Film Roman and its joint venture and equity interest with Vanguard Animation. Upon completion of its purchase of Mainframe Ent. in Vancouver, the CGI production house will also become part of IDT Entertainment.
Miss Digital World Beauty Contest Launches Website
At the 2003 Virtuality Conference, Franz Cerami announced the new Miss Digital World, a beauty contest for digitally created women. The contests Website (www.missdigitalworld.com) has now officially launched. The idea for the event is to search for a contemporary ideal of beauty, represented through virtual reality.
Reel To Real Deadline Soon!
6th Reel To Real International Film Festival For YouthVancouver, British Columbia, CanadaMarch 2-11, 2004Deadline: November 12, 2003
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Matrix Revolutions Powered by Giant Killer Robots
Giant Killer Robots (GKR), an Oscar-winning vfx boutique in San Francisco, provided pre-visualization, design, effects animation, rendering and final compositing services to create the subterranean metropolis Zion in THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS. GKR also served as a lead coordinating firm for critical action sequences in Zion that required photorealism and precise animation. REVOLUTIONS features vfx with a Japanese anime-like feel that blends fantasy and reality.
Metacal Experiment Deadline Around the Corner
Metacal ExperimentClaremont, California, USADecember 6, 2003Deadline: November 16, 2003
Former Hallmark & Mattel Execs Hatch New Firm
Veteran industry executives Margaret Loesch and Bruce Stein have teamed to create The Hatchery, LLC, a new entertainment and marketing firm. Loesch, an Emmy Award-winning producer, was most recently president/ceo of Crown Media U.S./Hallmark Channel. Stein was formerly president/coo of Mattel Inc. Also a partner in the new production house is Emmy and Peabody Award-winning producer/writer Dan Angel.
Get Your Scripts to Scriptapalooza TV
World Wide WebFebruary 17, 2004Deadline: November 17, 2003
Supported by the Writers Guild of America, west, Scriptapalooza TV Television Writing Competition is dedicated to helping emerging writers get their feet in the door. It accepts one-hour Spec Scripts, half-hour Spec Scripts and Original Pilots. The winners in each category will be considered by Scriptapalooza's outstanding list of participants. Visit www.scriptapaloozaTV.com for details or call (323) 654-5809.
Alien Quadrilogy DVD Collection to Contain New VFX
On the heels of Ridley Scott's new director's cut of ALIEN comes ALIEN QUADRILOGY, the ultimate box set of the sci-fi franchise and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment's (TCFHE) most ambitious DVD project yet. Due Dec. 2, 2003 and priced at $99.98, QUADRILOGY contains four films, nine discs and 45 hours of bonus materials. Plus new vfx in ALIEN and ALIEN3 supplied by TCFHE and five houses (Svengali, R!OT, Encore, Frantic and Modern Video). There are 15 new CG shots in ALIEN, including CG blood, CG fire, wire removal and star fields.
BVITV Promotes Sales Team in London
Buena Vista International Television (BVITV) has promoted Haydn Arndt, based in BVITVs London office, to director, sales, U.K. & Ireland, and Rory Buckley, also in London, has been promoted to senior sales executive, Central & Eastern Europe.
Loi Counts More At DECODE
Anne Loi has been promoted from vp to svp of finance and operations for DECODE Entertainment, based in Toronto, reporting to DECODE partner Steven DeNure.
Lois role has evolved to include a number of other responsibilities, including operations, human resources, office management, IT and business affairs. Her duties also include development of long term forecasts, assisting in acquiring financing for various productions and exploring growth opportunities.
