Category: CG
3D Society Awards Dragons, Tron
The second annual International 3D Society 3D Creative Arts Awards were hosted tonight by comedian and costar of “3DYogi Bear” Tom Cavanagh at Hollywood’s historic Grauman’s Chinese Theater, honoring talent — both in front of and behind the cameras — within the rapidly burgeoning 3D filmmaking, gaming and television industries.
Titans 2 Challenges Hunger Games
Warner Bros. has put WRATH OF THE TITANS up against Lionsgate's THE HUNGER GAMES, reports ComingSoon.net.
Disney Q1 Rises 54%
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported earnings for its first fiscal quarter ended January 1, 2011.
Fright Night Director Walks to Pride And Prejudice and Zombies
Craig Gillespie (upcoming FRIGHT NIGHT remake) is in talks to take the helm of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES, reports Deadline.com.
Pike Takes Over Clash of the Titans 2 Role
Rosamund Pike (SURROGATES) is in final talks to play Andromeda in WRATH OF THE TITANS, reports Deadline.com.
How to Train Your Dragon Flies with Humane Society Nod
Every year, The Genesis Awards pays tribute to the major news and entertainment media for producing outstanding works that raise public awareness of animal issues.
Warner Takes Stake in Harker
Warner Bros. is in talks to acquire HARKER, writers Lee Shipman & Brian McGreevy's reworking of DRACULA, reports Deadline.com.
Nexus Sets Siege on Coke Super Bowl Spot
Nexus directors Fx & Mat have created an epic fantasy spot for Wieden + Kennedy Portland and Coca Cola which aired last night Sunday, 6 Feb to around 85 million people at the Super Bowl XLV.
CBeebies Acquires A Third Series Of Chuggington
Ludorum plc, a leading specialist in the creation of global pre-school children's IP, announced today that it has secured an acquisition from the BBC’s CBeebies Channel for a further 26 x 10 minute episodes of its highly successful pre-school series, Chuggington.
Minnie’s Masquerade Dresses Up DVD
Parents and their preschoolers are invited to join in the ultimate masquerade party with Minnie, Mickey and pals in a fun-filled collection of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse latest episodes that celebrate themes of friendship, teamwork, sharing and problem solving. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Minnie’s Masquerade is the perfect gift to dress-up your Valentine’s Day, available on Disney DVD February 8 from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment.
Chico & Rita Will Open Cartoon Movie 2011 To The Rhythm Of Cuba
Animated feature film “Chico & Rita”, winning director Fernando Trueba (“Belle Epoque”) Mariscal, will open the 13th edition of Cartoon Movie on 2 March in Lyon, France.
TRON: Legacy Coming to France on IMAX
IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq:IMAX) (TSX:IMX), and The Walt Disney Studios announced today that TRON: Legacy, a 3D high-tech adventure about a father and son who embark on a life-and-death journey across a visually stunning cyber universe, will open in France for an exclusive four-day run in the country's five commercial IMAX theatres prior to the nationwide release on February 9, 2011.
Absolute Helps Motorola XOOM Kick off for Super Bowl XLV
It's become apparent that a certain electronics manufacturer once revered for its open and independent approach to technology has become the bland establishment it once rallied against. Motorola is making an effort to add some color to this white-washed world with the debut of their new XOOM tablet, a powerful little machine that is cleverly introduced via Smuggler Director Randy Krallman and Anomaly in a :60 which aired during Sunday's Super Bowl XLV.
QuietMan Produces First 2011 NFL Draft Spot
QuietMan Founder and Creative Director Johnnie Semerad, no stranger to collaborating on a multitude of Super Bowl classics, alongside Jonathan Klein of the NFL, recently directed a unique, direct-to-client interstitial for the much-anticipated 2011 NFL Draft, Path to Primetime that will debut during the Super Bowl XLV broadcast on FOX on Sunday, February 6.
Charged Studios Crowns The Biggest Winner for Tayto
Can a campaign featuring a bag of potato chips motivate women to lose weight? It might seem a little far-fetched, but the creative and technical team at Charged Studios, the hybrid animation, live-action and VFX company, conceived and created a pair of bumpers for Irish potato crisp brand Tayto, that did just that.
Boogie Studio Creates Unique Animations for Videotron
Montreal-based audio and VFX house, Boogie Studio recently handled CG character animation for an innovative in-store interactive display for Videotron – a leading telecommunications provider in Quebec.
SIGGRAPH Asia 2010 – Inspiring Greater Digital Creations
The third annual SIGGRAPH Asia captured the imagination of the computer graphics and interactive techniques community this week with a wide spectrum of digital innovations.
Roommate Beats Sanctum at U.S. Box Office
Screen Gems' THE ROOMMATE rented the top spot at the U.S. box office for the weekend of Feb. 4-6, 2011.
Levy Takes Fantastic Voyage
Franco Great for Oz?
Disney and director Sam Raimi want to discuss with James Franco about taking the lead in OZ, THE GREAT AND POWERFUL, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Jackson's Avengers Sidekick is Maria Hill
After Samuel L. Jackson revealed that he would have a new female sidekick in THE AVENGERS, speculation has heated up on what actress would about the unknown character.
CBS Films Thrilled About Legend
CBS Films has picked up feature rights to Marie Lu's forthcoming fantasy novel LEGEND, reports Variety.