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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Sarah Smith Steps Down at Locksmith Animation as Natalie Fischer Named CEO
Co-founder leaves to develop own projects; former Illumination COO takes the helm, with co-founder and ‘Ron’s Gone Wrong’ producer Julie Lockhart named president of production.
Disney Drops Trailer for Locksmith Animation’s ‘Ron’s Gone Wrong’
Just in time for ‘Best Friends Day,’ check out the trailer for the upcoming CG animated comedy about a socially awkward middle-schooler and his faulty robot; the film, which stars Zach Galifianakis and Jack Dylan Grazer, opens in theaters worldwide on October 22.
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Animation UK and BFI Promote British Animation at Annecy 2020
Lupus Film’s ‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea’ was honored as best TV Special at the YouTube livestream of the official Annecy Awards.
Peggy Holmes Named New Director on Skydance Animation’s ‘Luck’
Alessandro Carloni leaves the production reportedly due to creative differences with studio head John Lasseter.
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.’
Locksmith Animation Signs Multi-Picture Deal with Warner Bros. Pictures
UK production house, led by Sarah Smith and Julie Lockhart, will co-develop and distribute family animated features in theatres worldwide.
Encounters Film Festival Announces Expanded Animation Lineup
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Bristol’s largest international film festival, coming September 24-29, reveals an extensive program of animation-related activities.
Women in Animation Launches WIA Global Fund
Founding donors contribute more than $500,000 to support organization’s programs and international outreach initiatives.
Locksmith Animation Appoints Dónall Crehan Chief Business Officer
Former All3Media general counsel to oversee London animation studio’s legal and business affairs, business strategy and development, commercial operations and the implementation of its long and short-term strategic plans.
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Manchester Animation Festival Announces Full 2018 Program
U.K.’S largest animation festival returns for fourth year at Manchester’s HOME.
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Locksmith Options Lissa Evans' Kids' Novel 'Wed Wabbit'
London animation studio to develop Costa Children’s Book Award-nominated title as family feature.
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Updated: Fox Bumps Up 3 Execs in Animation Division Shakeup
Vanessa Morrison will oversee Fox Family, covering all animated and live action projects aimed at young viewers and their parents, on both TV and in theaters.
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Locksmith, Fox Set ‘Ron’s Gone Wrong’ for 2020
Crew announced for the feature, the first in a multiyear production deal between the studios expected to produce a new movie every 12 to 18 months.
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Fox, Locksmith Sign Multiyear Production Deal
Trans-Atlantic deal calls for release of a CG-animated feature every 12 to 18 months.
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Animation UK Flies Flag for British Animation at Annecy
The delegation of 15 producers from Animation UK is attending Annecy International Animated Film Festival 2017 as a collective group for the first time, to fly the flag for British animation with support from the UK Department for International Trade.
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Locksmith Animation, Paramount Sign Multi-Picture Deal
Paramount Pictures and U.K. feature animation studio Locksmith to co-develop and co-produce a series of animated projects with plans to have their first theatrical release in theaters in 2020.
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London Calling: How Sarah Smith Plans to Bring Animation Back to the UK
The ‘Arthur Christmas’ writer and director talks about her pioneering new studio looking to make world class CG features in London.
Former Aardman Exec Sarah Smith Launches Locksmith Animation
Former Aardman Features exec Sarah Smith launches a UK animation studio with backing from Elisabeth Murdoch and VFX house Double Negative.
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