Warner Drops He-Man
Warner Bros. has backed away from the big screen redux of HE-MAN: MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE, reports VARIETY.
Warner Bros. has backed away from the big screen redux of HE-MAN: MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE, reports VARIETY.
Ted Thomas discusses the making of his new documentary, Walt & El Grupo, revealing a hidden chapter in the fabled life of Walt Disney.
Sony Pictures Animation has set a multi-year deal with Fred Seibert and his Frederator Studios to develop animated feature films, it was announced today by Bob Osher, president of Sony Pictures Digital Productions, and Hannah Minghella, president of production for Sony Pictures Animation. Seibert, a prolific animation producer, promises to be a rich source of original ideas as Sony Pictures Animation continues to advance its development slate.
The videogame industry is still feeling the effects of the global recession, posting its sixth straight month of slumping sales, reports VARIETY.
Disney Interactive Studios announced today it has agreed to acquire Wideload Games Inc., a Chicago-based producer and developer of original interactive entertainment.
With the DC Comics sale firmly in place, WB has created a new company known as DC Entertainment, notes the Hollywood Reporter.
Lionsgate/LGF, the leading next generation studio, announced today that David Spitz, Executive Vice President and General Sales Manager, has agreed to a new long-term contract with the studio.
Topping Labor Day weekend, THE FINAL DESTINATION (WB/NL, with vfx by Amalgamated Pixels) was #1 again, with audiences, grabbing $12.3M in its second week. DESTINATION was down 55% with a total gross of $47.4M.
Hollywood's official summer ended on Labor Day and it's already evident that Warner Bros. has emerged as the studio champ says The Hollywood Reporter.
THR, Esq. reports that New Line Cinema, the Tolkien estate and Harper Collins Publishing have settled a lawsuit over profits from LORD OF THE RINGS, specifically the films released from 2001-03.
Some mergers get rumored about for months; others take the industry off guard. Here's one of the latter. Disney announced this morning that is would acquire Marvel Ent., the home of Spider-Man, Iron Man, the X-Men and thousands of other superheroes for $4 billion.
France boasts the biggest TV toon industry in Europe by a wide margin, according to International showbiz industry analysts.
Publishing giants Shogakkan and Shueisha have jointly acquired two Europe-based distributors of Japanese toons.
In a landscape of sequels and remakes, one of the most expensive films in history, AVATAR, is being compared to a low-budget, independent, CG-animated feature, DELGO, produced by Fathom Studios.
Variety reports two TERMINATOR SALVATION producers have sued the Pacificor hedge fund (and one of its former employees) alleging financial wrongdoing.
The Halcyon Co., owner of the rights to the movie franchise, has accused former Pacificor employee Kurt Benjamin of fraud, double-dealing and conspiring with the fund's CEO, Andy Mitchell.
Press Release by Activision
Santa Monica, California (Aug 05, 2009) -- Activision Blizzard, Inc. today announced better-than-expected financial results for the second quarter 2009.
For the quarter ended June 30, 2009, Activision Blizzard’s GAAP net revenues were $1,038 million, and its non-GAAP net revenues were $801 million. The company’s prior GAAP net revenue outlook for the quarter was $1 billion. On a non-GAAP basis, the company’s net revenue outlook was $775 million.
On Thursday, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Craig Karlan delayed is ruling on preventing Electronic Arts' October release of BRUTAL LEGEND, reports the AP. But he did say that he was not inclined to stop the release.
Nickelodeon is changing its image. VARIETY reports that this fall Nick will unveil a new logo, saying goodbye to the splat look that it's had since 1984.
The reason for the change is to unite the brand identity of its sister networks -- Nick at Nite and Nicktoons, as well as Noggin and The N, which become Nick Jr. and TeenNick in September, respectively.
SUNNYVALE, Calif. & REDMOND, Wash. -- Yahoo! and Microsoft announced an agreement that will improve the Web search experience for users and advertisers, and deliver sustained innovation to the industry. In simple terms, Microsoft will now power Yahoo! search while Yahoo! will become the exclusive worldwide relationship sales force for both companies' premium search advertisers.
Press Release from Studio100 Media GmbH Munich, July 29, 2009 -- Studio100 Media GmbH has signed a buy-out agreement with Waldemar Bonsels Foundation for the endearing classic MAYA THE BEE. Studio100 Media already holds all exploitation rights including TV, Video, VOD and merchandising to the existing animated series of 104 episodes produced in 1975 and to the 1977 animated feature film.
Calypso Animation Studios (CAS) is pleased to announce the opening of a satellite offices in Bangalore and Chennai, India, headed by Project Manager Muthu A. Muthu is an expert at animation and project management and has over 10 years experience in the Indian animation market specializes in outsourced animation. The CAS Bangalore team will help orchestrate outsourced projects in Central and East Asia.
GLENDALE, Calif., July 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (Nasdaq: DWA) today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2009. In the quarter, the Company reported total revenue of $132.0 million and net income of $25.6 million, or $0.30 per share on a fully diluted basis. This compares to revenue of $141.5 million and net income of $27.5 million, or $0.30 per share on a fully diluted basis, for the same period in 2008.
Press Release from DUCK
DUCK has signed Brooklyn-based art and animation studio Golden Lucky, bringing a high-end animation studio onto its ever-expanding roster. The studio, led by Creative Directors Saiman Chow and Sean Dougherty, is known for churning out creative projects for multiple applications with their unique variety of animation, which involves blending music, storytelling, character development, and the creation of sets and artwork from various materials.