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VIDEO: DreamWorks Animation Short ‘Bilby’ A Testing Ground for New Production Tools

Directors Pierre Perifel, JP Sans and Liron Topaz delve into the making of their CG-animated short ‘Bilby’ -- including the use of the studio’s new Moonray light rendering engine -- in a new exclusive video and accompanying Q&A.

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Sony Pictures Animation Headline News

Miles Flails Through Web-Swinging 101 in New ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ Clip

Reluctant mentor Peter Parker and his bumbling protégé barely escape with their lives in latest look at Sony’s upcoming animated comic-adventure.

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People Headline News

Marci Proietto Named Exec Vice President of Animation at 20th Century Fox TV

26-year studio veteran will oversee all creative and production on ‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Bob’s Burgers’ and ‘Family Guy’ as well as all new animated series development.

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Sony Pictures Animation Headline News

WATCH: Spider-Ham Revealed in New ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ Trailer

John Mulaney’s hilarious Peter Porker is one of six Spideys sharing screen time in latest preview of Phil Lord and Christopher Miller animated feature being released by Sony December 14.

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New York Comic-Con Headline News

Sony Bringing ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ to New York Comic Con

Panel will promote studio’s highly anticipated animated take on an alternate universe separate from the MCU that swings into theatres December 14.

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Reel FX Headline News

Reel FX Recruits Chris Miller To Direct Untitled Wish Project

Oscar-nominated ‘Puss n’ Boots’ and ‘Shrek the Third’ director to helm upcoming original feature that takes place in both the real world and a world of mythical creatures.

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Sony Pictures Animation Headline News

LOOK: Sony Reveals New Concept Art for ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’

Animated feature developed Phil Lord and Chris Miller swings into theaters on December 14.

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ILM VFXWorld

How ILM Animated Rio, L3, and the Space Creature from ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’

Industrial Light & Magic employs its traditional hybrid approach to combining practical and CG effects for grounded performances.

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Films Headline News

Sony Dates ‘The Mitchells Vs. The Machines’ for 2020

Produced by Chris Miller and Phil Lord, the original animated comedy a tech-loving family that has to make peace with their devices when they try to take over the world.

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GLAS 2018 ANIMATIONWorld

GLAS Animation Festival Brings the Spirit of Independent Animation to the West Coast

GLAS Animation director Jeanette Bonds discusses the evolution of the fledgling festival as it enters its third edition with a powerhouse lineup including special guests David OReilly, Phil Lord and Chris Miller, Ruth Lingford, Réka Bucsi, Boris Labbé and more.

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GLAS 2018 Headline News

GLAS Animation Festival Unveils 2018 Trailer

Highlights of GLAS 2018 include a conversation with ‘Everything’ creator David OReilly, along with special guests Phil Lord and Chris Miller, retrospective screenings of work from Ruth Lingford, Réka Bucsi and Boris Labbé, and a closer look at director Jorge Gutierrez’s VR short for Google Spotlight Stories, ‘Son of Jaguar.’

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Internet Headline News

Sony, Frederator Launch GO! Cartoons with ‘The Summoning’

Channel is Seibert’s company’s most-recent effort to bring promising animation talent and content to mainstream attention.

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Jorge Gutierrez Headline News

‘Book of Life’ Director Jorge Gutierrez Joins ‘Billion Brick Race’

Warner Bros. taps ‘Book of Life’ and ‘Son of Jaguar’ director to develop a new animated feature in ‘The LEGO Movie’ franchise.

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Titmouse ANIMATIONWorld

2D Animating the VFX Way on ‘Son of Zorn’

Lead Titmouse creatives explain the fast-paced production pipeline behind the scenes of FOX’s groundbreaking live-action/animation hybrid TV comedy from executive producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller.

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Animated TV Series Headline News

‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Bob’s Burgers’ and ‘Son of Zorn’ Premieres Coming This Sunday

Brand new seasons of two Fox animated series classics, along with the series premiere of Phil Lord and Chris Miller’s hybrid live-action / animated series debut September 25^th, 2016.

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‘Thundarr’ Meets ‘Modern Family’ in Fox’s Brilliant New ‘Son of Zorn’

Director Eric Appel discusses Phil Lord and Chris Miller’s raucous, biting and hilarious new hybrid live-action/animated series about an animated 80’s-style barbarian reconnecting with his disaffected live-action suburban family.

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Television Headline News

FOX Unveils ‘Son of Zorn’ Trailer

Live-action/2D animated hybrid comedy series from executive producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller is scheduled to debut during the 2016-2017 season.

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Warner Bros. Headline News

WATCH: New ‘LEGO Batman’ Teaser is the Perfect Antidote to ‘Batman v Superman’

Described by director Chris McKay as ‘About a Boy’ as directed by Michael Mann, new teaser trailer honors every era of Batman filmmaking.

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Television Headline News

Phil Lord, Chris Miller to Exec Produce 'Son of Zorn' for Fox TV

'The LEGO Movie' directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller to executive produce new live-action/animated hybrid comedy series set to air during the 2016-2017 season.

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Sony Pictures Entertainment Headline News

‘LEGO Movie’ Directors Developing Animated ‘Spider-Man’ Feature for Sony

Phil Lord and Chris Miller are writing the treatment and producing the animated feature set to arrive in theaters on July 20, 2018.

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Warner Bros. Headline News

Jason Segel, Drew Pearce to Co-Direct New 'LEGO Movie' Spinoff

Titled 'Billion Brick Race,' spinoff joins three 'LEGO' movies already on Warner Bros.' release schedule.

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Awards Headline News

‘LEGO Movie’ Filmmakers React to Oscar Snub

Directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller take to the Internet following the announcement of nominations for the 87th Academy Awards.

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Features Headline News

New Featurette Delves into the Animation of ‘The LEGO Movie’

Directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller discuss how the artists at Animal Logic created the wild, mixed-media hybrid world of the fourth-highest grossing film of 2014.

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Sony Headline News

Sony Hack Reveals Plans for Animated ‘Spider-Man’ Feature

Massive data breach in November reveals that the studio is developing an animated ‘Spider-Man’ comedy feature to be directed by ‘The LEGO Movie’s Phil Lord and Chris Miller.