‘Marona’s Fantastic Tale’ Virtual Theatrical Release Coming June 12
Via virtual cinema partners, audiences can support their local arthouse cinemas from the comfort of their own homes.
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Oscar-Winning Composer Alan Menken to Score Skydance Animation’s ‘Spellbound’
Grammy Award winner Glenn Slater to write lyrics, and Grammy Award winner Chris Montan to serve as executive music producer, on Vicky Jenson’s upcoming animated feature.
WATCH: Exclusive ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Behind the Scenes Clip
High-speed adventure available now on digital and May 19 on 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray combo packs that include limited-edition comic book.
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10 Animated Features, 7 VR Project Selected to Compete at Annecy 2020
10 additional features also selected to screen in the Contrechamp program at upcoming online festival.
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Eric Demeusy’s Indie Sci-Fi Thriller ‘PROXIMITY’ Launching May 15 on VOD
The Emmy Award-winning VFX artist leverages his animation and visual effects experience to craft a suspenseful film about a young NASA scientist obsessed with proving he was abducted by aliens.
Rising Sun Pictures Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Adelaide, South Australia-based VFX production house today marks 25 years creating visual effects for some of Hollywood’s biggest films.
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Taika Waititi to Harness the Force in New ‘Star Wars’ Feature
Oscar-winning ‘Jojo Rabbit’ director to co-write and direct new movie franchise entry; new ‘Star Wars’ Disney+ series also announced during May the Fourth celebrations.
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WATCH: Pixomondo VFX Breakdown Reel for ‘The Hunt’
Led by VFX supervisors Johnny Gibson and Edward Hawkins, the studio provided a bucket-full of digital blood and gore, wounds, muzzle flashes, deadly arrows and a digital jet on the Jason Blum and Damon Lindelof produced action-thriller.
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‘The Essentials’ According to Brad Bird
On the eve of his debut co-hosting TCM’s classic film series, the two-time Oscar-winning director discusses his love of movies and the differences between big and small screen viewing experiences.
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Chapeau Studios Helps ‘The Donut King’ Spotlight His Confectionary Crown
Signature pink boxes and ‘sweet’ skateboarding effects are skillfully sprinkled throughout Ted Ngoy’s classic rags to riches tale.
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Oscars Amid COVID-19: Streamed Films Eligible This Year
Films initially streamed commercially after theatrical release was postponed or canceled can be submitted for Academy Awards consideration; sound mixing and sound editing awards being combined into one category.
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Netflix Releases New Clip and Free Family Watch Guide for ‘The Willoughbys’
An open house goes horribly wrong in latest clip from Kris Pearn’s hilarious new film; plus download fun recipes, drawing guides, Bingo sheets and other fun family activity guides.
Brad Bird Joins New Season of TCM’s 'The Essentials'
Each week, Oscar-winning director will discuss one of his top 20 classic films on the network’s popular franchise series showcasing some of the greatest movies in cinematic history.
Submissions Now Open for New Chitose 2020
7th edition of Japanese festival, being held November 20-23, 2020, is now accepting short and feature film submissions.
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Comic-Con Canceled Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Event organizers announce event will not be held this year, will return July 22-25, 2021
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CLIP: Babies Can Be Sickeningly Sweet in ‘The Willoughbys’
There’s nothing stronger and more touching than the bond between a baby and a building filled with candy in Kris Pearn’s hilarious animated comedy, launching April 22 on Netflix.
Pixar’s ‘Soul’ and Disney’s ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Release Dates Pushed
Disney has updated its feature film release schedule yet again in response to continued uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 pandemic.
CLIP: A Legacy of Great Facial Hair in ‘The Willoughbys’
It’s a beard… it’s a moustache… it’s orange yarn? Watch ‘The Great Willoughby Way’ clip from Kris Pearn’s hilarious animated comedy, launching April 22 on Netflix.
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Marvel, Lucasfilm, Pixar, Other Disney Units Hit with Furloughs
Previously announced Walt Disney Company move begins as employees whose jobs aren’t deemed necessary will be temporarily dismissed April 19.
DreamWorks Releases Free ‘Trolls World Tour’ Virtual Activity Kit
Just in time for the film’s April 10 premiere, studio rolls out downloadable party pack and coloring book, plus a ‘How to Draw a Troll’ tutorial series.
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Ibero-American Animation Quirino Awards Postponed
3rd edition, previously set for April 16-18 in Tenerife, Spain, will not be held; plans for online edition will soon be released.
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Skydance Media Acquires Ilion Animation Studios
John Lasseter-led animation studio’s purchase of Spanish CG animation studio brings development and production under one roof; new entity will be named Skydance Animation Madrid.
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‘Black Widow’ and Other Disney Films Get New Release Dates
‘Eternals,’ ‘Mulan,’ and ‘Indiana Jones 5’ among films getting the ‘shift’ as the studio announces major changes to its theatrical release calendar.
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Universal’s Monsterverse Resurrecting ‘Dracula’
With recent success of ‘The Invisible Man,’ Universal and Blumhouse Productions announce movie featuring the famed bloodsucker is in development.
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WATCH: Netflix Releases First Trailer for Kris Pearn’s ‘The Willoughbys’
Deliciously neglectful parents, cute but hapless kids longing for a normal family, a half-baked plan to send mom and dad away for good… what could possibly go wrong? Coming April 22.
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