In a deal set to close later this year, co-founders Wes Lui and Ricardo Curtis are named Co-General Managers of the Toronto-based pre-production studio, which will maintain its distinct identity under new parent company banner.
Former Disney execs Robert Baird and Andrew Millstein to helm new group following their collaboration with entertainment company on upcoming animated film, ‘Nimona,’ coming to Netflix next year.
Spire Studios’ creative director, development discusses climbing the corporate animation ladder, a must have skill to attract new opportunities, and how to develop the confidence to forge your own path.
New hires at the multiple Emmy Award-winning studio include Oscar nominee Erick Oh and Jony Chandra as directors, Brian Tinsman and Michael McCormick as games creative directors, and Hayley Porter as director of marketing.
Doors will close sometime in April; 450 employees will lose their jobs as the studio behind the hugely successful ‘Ice Age’ franchise falls victim to the pandemic’s continuing economic impact.
Veteran production executive will supervise upcoming studio features from inception through production, as well as acquiring new creative IP and recruiting talent.
Move clears the way for Disney’s $71 billion cash and stock offer, which was approved in June by the Department of Justice.
Director of hits from ‘Ice Age’ to ‘Ferdinand’ will receive the festival’s Iconic Director award and present a master class.
Director Carlos Saldanha’s Oscar-nominated animated feature now available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD.
Animal-rights group rewards films for storylines positive to animals and use of CG imagery instead of live creatures.
Blue Sky’s animation team discuss the challenges of creating the Academy Award-nominated adaptation directed by Carlos Saldanha.
Features from Japan, China, Korea, North America and Europe to be screened at the acclaimed festival.
Oscar-nominated animated feature comes loaded with featurettes.
Animation featured in four of 23 categories, with winners to be announced Feb. 18.
Leading up to March 4th, use our handy guide to catch up and keep up with AWN’s coverage of the films and creative teams nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 90th Academy Awards.
Studio entries ‘Boss Baby,’ ‘Coco’ and ‘Ferdinand’ face off against indies ‘The Breadwinner’ and ‘Loving Vincent’ for the Best Animated Feature Oscar.
Tie puts 11 titles -- including ‘Dunkirk,’ ‘The Shape of Water’ and ‘Wonder Woman’ -- in contention for top feature award.
Disney’s most-recent ‘Star Wars’ entry edges out ‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’ in busy holiday weekend.
Colorist Natasha Leonnet previously lent her talents to Blue Sky’s ‘The Peanuts Movie’ and the ‘Ice Age’ and ‘Rio’ franchises.
Nominations for the 90th Academy Awards will be announced on Tuesday, January 23rd.
Oscar-nominated director of Blue Sky Studios and 20th Century Fox’s ‘Ice Age’ and ‘Rio” franchises details the six-year journey adapting the beloved story of the giant bull who prefers flowers to fighting into a full-length feature film.
DreamWorks Animation’s ‘The Boss Baby,’ Cartoon Saloon’s ‘The Breadwinner,’ Pixar’s ‘Coco,’ Blue Sky’s ‘Ferdinand’ and BreakThru Entertainment’s ‘Loving Vincent’ garner nominations for best animated feature.
A diverse collection of films will vie for the Academy Award for best animated feature film.
Forthcoming CG-animated feature from director Carlos Saldanha charges into theaters on December 15.
From martial arts action-comedy ‘The LEGO Ninjago Movie’ to Pixar’s Día de los Muertos-themed ‘Coco’ and Blue Sky’s ‘Ferdinand,’ some of the year’s most highly anticipated animated features are heading into theaters this fall.
