‘Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins’ Unmasks the Mysterious Ninja Hero
The origin film, premiering July 23, features Henry Golding as Snake Eyes in his time before the mask, when he could still speak; watch the action-packed trailer.
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Apple and Skydance Announce ‘Blush’ Animated Short
Written and directed by Emmy Award winner Joe Mateo, the CG film follows a horticulturist-astronaut trying to survive after crash landing on a desolate dwarf planet; short is first under new Apple/Skydance animated film and TV partnership.
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Korean Webtoon ‘Dr. Brain’ Nabs Live-Action Series Order at Apple TV+
Sci-fi thriller based on the popular webtoon is the first Korean-language project for the streamer; ‘Parasite’s Lee Sun-Kyun to star, with Kim Jee-Woon writing and directing.
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DNEG Feature Animation Expands Leadership Team
Industry veteran Archie Donato heads to London as VFX supervisor on new studio project; Ted Ty brings 25+ years of 2D and 3D animation experience to Montreal as new global head of character animation.
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Netflix Orders ‘Terminator’ Anime Series
Streamer and Skydance announce deal to produce epic sci-fi franchise’s first animated TV adaptation; animation to be produced by Production I.G.
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Jane Fonda Joins Cast of Apple and Skydance Animation’s ‘Luck’
The Academy Award winning actor will voice ‘The Dragon’ in Peggy Holmes’ tale of the unluckiest girl in the world, the first project under the animation studio's new multi-year deal to produce films and TV shows for Apple TV+.
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Apple and Skydance Animation Sign Multi-Year Film and TV Deal
Partnership kicks-off with features ‘Luck’ and ‘Spellbound,’ and two-season order for ‘The Search for WondLa,’ all set to stream on Apple TV+.
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An Intergalactic Battle Begins for George Clooney’s ‘Buck Rogers’ Project
Skydance and the Buck Rogers estate counter Legendary’s claim they have rights to the classic pulp hero IP, as both announce competing series.
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Skydance Adds Shane Prigmore as Senior VP of Animation Development
Industry veteran will focus on creative development of all feature films and TV series.
Skydance and Paramount Announce ‘Spellbound’ and ‘Luck’ Release Dates
Both original animated features will be released worldwide in 2022.
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Oscar-Winning Composer Alan Menken to Score Skydance Animation’s ‘Spellbound’
Grammy Award winner Glenn Slater to write lyrics, and Grammy Award winner Chris Montan to serve as executive music producer, on Vicky Jenson’s upcoming animated feature.
Skydance Media Acquires Ilion Animation Studios
John Lasseter-led animation studio’s purchase of Spanish CG animation studio brings development and production under one roof; new entity will be named Skydance Animation Madrid.
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DNEG Hires David Prescott to Lead Feature Animation Expansion
Former Skydance SVP joins LA office; will build creative team that provides range of services including pitching and development support, creative supervision and production management.
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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.
Emma Thompson to Skydance Animation: ‘I Can Only Do What Feels Right’
Praising ‘Luck’ director Alessandro Carloni, two-time Oscar-winning actor outlines concerns about Skydance Animation’s hire of former Disney and Pixar chief creative officer John Lasseter in a letter to the studio.
Emma Thompson Reportedly Exits ‘Luck’ Feature at Skydance Animation Over Lasseter Hire
Two-time Oscar winner backs out of her role as voice talent for the upcoming animated feature because of concerns about working with the former Disney and Pixar chief.
Holly Edwards Promoted to President, Skydance Animation
Replacing Bill Damaschke, animation veteran to serve as newly-hired division head John Lasseter’s right hand.
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Lasseter ‘Deeply Sorry for My Actions’
Former Disney and Pixar chief creative officer expresses contrition for past ‘missteps’ at town hall meeting with staffers at Skydance Animation.
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Mirielle Soria: Paramount Animation Staffers ‘Not Obligated’ to Work with Lasseter
Delivering a personal take on John Lasseter’s appointment as head of Skydance Animation at a town hall meeting on Monday, Paramount Animation president Mirielle Soria says ‘no one should feel obligated to work with him.’
‘Shocked and Distressed’: WIA Breaks Silence on Lasseter Hire
Women in Animation president Marge Dean addresses the hiring of John Lasseter to head Skydance Animation in an open letter to members.
REPORT: Skydance Distribution Partner Paramount ‘Shocked’ by Lasseter Hire
Former Pixar and Disney Animation chief’s employment contract said to include ‘ironclad’ provisions protecting Skydance from any past, present or future misdeeds.
John Lasseter Named Head of Skydance Animation
Former Pixar and Disney chief creative officer to lead David Ellison’s animation studio following year-long break from the industry; Bill Damaschke to ‘transition from current role.’
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VRLA 2018 Announces Keynotes and Expo Highlights
Immersive tech event returns May 4-5 to explore “A New Reality.”
Skydance Media Forms Partnership With Spain’s Ilion Animation Studios
Multi-year pact begins with the production of two new animated features to be produced in Spain.
Deluxe Streamlines VFX Workflow for ‘Star Trek Beyond’ with The Portal
Unique workflow automatically formats, distributes media and metadata to multiple VFX houses at unprecedented speeds.
