Simon Otto to Helm Locksmith Animation’s ‘That Christmas’
Renowned ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ head of character animation makes his animated feature film directorial debut on CG animated adaptation of Richard Curtis’ children’s book series.
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WATCH: New VFX Breakdown Reel from ‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’
DreamWorks Animation shares never-before posted online video revealing some of the digital magic behind a number of the Oscar-nominated film’s signature shots.
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Dean DeBlois Talks the Care and Feeding of Flying Reptiles
The writer-director of DreamWorks Animation’s Oscar-nominated ‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ reflects on his long and loving journey creating the epic animated trilogy.
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Golden Globe Nomination Reactions
Disney, DreamWorks Animation, LAIKA and Pixar filmmakers share their thoughts on this morning’s announcement.
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Locksmith Animation and Richard Curtis Developing Christmas Feature, ‘The Empty Stocking’
Bonnie Arnold joins Sarah Smith and Julie Lockhart to oversee film based on series of children’s books by writer / director known for ‘Yesterday,’ ‘Four Weddings and A Funeral’ and ‘Love Actually.’
David Rubin Named Motion Picture Academy President
Veteran casting director and board governor takes over for John Bailey.
GIVEAWAY: Win ‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ on Blu-ray!
Now available on Digital, the final quest of the ‘Dragon’ trilogy arrives on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand May 21 with a never-before-seen alternate opening & DreamWorks Animation shorts ‘Bilby’ and ‘Bird Karma.’
EXCLUSIVE CLIP: Dean DeBlois and Simon Otto Discuss ‘Hidden World’ Light Fury Design
April 30 'How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World' digital release on Movies Anywhere features never-before-seen alternate opening, DreamWorks shorts ‘Bilby’ and ‘Bird Karma’ and scores of special features; 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand coming May 21.
‘How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ Flying to Disc & Digital
Home entertainment release featuring a never-before-seen alternate opening & DreamWorks Animation shorts ‘Bilby’ and ‘Bird Karma’ available on Digital May 7, and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand May 21.
Where Have All the Dragons Gone? Dean DeBlois Concludes His Spectacular Trilogy with ‘The Hidden World’
‘How To Train Your Dragon’ series writer and director Dean DeBlois reflects on his ten years with the beloved franchise, detailing how new technologies helped bring ‘The Hidden World’ to the screen.
How To Design an Infinite Number of Dragons in DreamWorks Animation’s ‘The Hidden World’
Head of character animation Simon Otto helps bring more than 65,000 fantastical dragons to life for one of the biggest sequences in the culmination of the studio’s ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ trilogy.
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DreamWorks Animation’s ‘The Hidden World’ Earns $40.2M in Early U.S. Ticket Sales
Already in theaters in 41 international markets, DreamWorks Animation’s ‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ has grossed $84.4 million to date.
Designing the Spectacular Realm of the Dragons for DreamWorks Animation’s ‘The Hidden World’
From concept art to finished frames, production designer Pierre-Olivier Vincent brings a singular touch to the final film in the blockbuster ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ trilogy.
DreamWorks Animation’s ‘How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ Takes Flight Overseas
Series director Dean DeBlois returns with the culminating chapter of one of the most beloved animated franchises in film history, setting opening day records in Australia and New Zealand ahead of the film’s North American release on February 22.
WATCH: Second Trailer for ‘How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ Arrives
Series director Dean DeBlois returns with the culminating chapter of one of the most beloved animated franchises in film history, arriving in theaters on February 22, 2019.
WATCH: Hiccup’s Destiny Revealed in New Clip for ‘How to Train Your Dragon 3’
DreamWorks Animation unveils a brand-new clip for the highly anticipated ‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ at NYCC and moves the film’s release date up to February 22, 2019.
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Bonnie Arnold Elected to Academy of Governors
ILM’s John Knoll re-elected to the visual effects branch in annual vote.
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WIA, LFA Finalize Sponsors, Livestreaming of Annecy Summit
Groups set day of panel discussions and events focused on the topics ‘Inclusion and Intersectionality.’
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Program Set for Women in Animation World Summit at Annecy
Panels and speakers set for daylong event set for June 11 at the Imperial Palace Hotel.
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Animation Is Film Festival Announces Full Slate
Festival schedules 12 feature films in competition, plus director Q&A's, special events, short film programs, VR lounge and more, Oct. 20-22 in Hollywood
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Mireille Soria Tapped to Head Paramount Animation
Former DreamWorks Animation co-president to serve as president of Paramount Animation, reporting to Paramount Motion Picture Group president Marc Evans.
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First Teaser for ‘Mavka. The Forest Song’ to Premiere at Annecy
The film’s producers Iryna Kostyuk, Egor Olesov and Anna Eliseeva will present the in-development film’s teaser introducing the protagonists on June 15 at MIFA.
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Chris DeFaria Appointed DreamWorks Animation CEO
Warner Bros. veteran succeeds DWA founder Jeffrey Katzenberg, who stepped down from his role when the company was bought by Comcast’s NBCUniversal for $3.87 billion in April 2016.
DreamWorks Animation Co-President Mireille Soria Steps Down
Bonnie Arnold to serve as president of DWA; Soria to remain with the studio as a producer of the ‘Madagascar’ franchise.
DreamWorks Animation Faces 170 Additional Layoffs
Cuts come as DWA continues to be integrated into NBCUniversal following its acquisition by Comcast, and just two months after the studio eliminated 200 positions at its Glendale campus and in its distribution and consumer products operations.
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