Kelly Asbury’s ‘Smurfs: The Lost Village’ Makes a Colorful Dive Into the World of Peyo
Sony Pictures Animation’s fully CG franchise reboot aims to reconnect with original Peyo Culliford comics.
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Sony Pictures Animation Appoints Pam Marsden Head of Production
‘Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs’ 1 & 2 producer previously served as executive vice president of physical production.
Latest Trailer for Sony’s ‘Smurfs: The Lost Village’ A Workout for the Eyes
Brand-new trailer and clips from Sony’s forthcoming Smurf adventure showcase exotic, bioluminescent flora and fauna, and a tribe of kick-ass, suspiciously Smurf-like natives.
Genndy Tartakovsky and the Return to ‘Samurai Jack’
AWN editor-in-chief Dan Sarto sits down with celebrated animation director Genndy Tartakovsky to discuss his roller-coaster ride at Sony, the shifting landscape of television animation production, and the return of a beloved TV property.
First Look: ‘Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs’ Series Set for March 6 Premiere
New Cartoon Network series based on the critically-acclaimed blockbuster film franchise from Sony Pictures Animation is produced by DHX Media and SPA in association with Corus Entertainment.
Disney Makes $100 Million Settlement with Animation Workers in Hollywood Studio Antitrust Lawsuit
Settlement in the class-action lawsuit filed workers in December 2014 on behalf of animation and VFX workers covers Disney, Pixar, Lucasfilm and Two Pic MC, formerly known as ImageMovers.
Sony Pictures Animation Details Upcoming Feature Slate
Julia Roberts, Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry and Patrick Stewart join studio’s voice roster; animated films from Phil Lord & Christopher Miller and Lin-Manuel Miranda on the horizon.
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Trailer: ‘Surf’s Up 2: Wavemania’ Debuts on DVD & Digital January 17
Bonus materials include bloopers, ‘Behind the Mic: Hanging with the Dream Team,’ ‘Chicken Joe’s Extreme Slaughter Island Tour,’ ‘How to Draw Your Favorite Characters with Director Henry Yu’ and ‘Inside the Music with Composer Toby Chu’ featurettes.
‘Emoji Movie’ Teaser Optimized for Mobile Devices
First teaser trailer for Sony Pictures Animation’s ‘The Emoji Movie’ optimized in vertical format to be viewed on the tiniest screens of all.
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Sony Unveils New Trailer & Images from ‘Smurfs: The Lost Village’
Newest entry in the Columbia Pictures movie franchise from the director of ‘Shrek 2’ and ‘Gnomeo & Juliet’ is set for a worldwide release on March 31, 2017.
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Watch: Production Designer Michael Kurinsky Talks ‘Hotel Transylvania 2’ at VIEW Conference
The 2016 VIEW Conference kicks off next week in Turin - watch AWN's two-part interview with the Sony Pictures Animation artist from the 2015 edition.
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DreamWorks Animation Makes $50 Million Settlement in Hollywood Studio Antitrust Lawsuit
Comcast-owned studio reaches a settlement in the class-action lawsuit filed in December 2014 claiming it and other Hollywood studios violated antitrust laws by conspiring to suppress the wages of animation and VFX artists.
James Corden, Ilana Glazer Join Sony’s ‘Emojimovie’ Voice Cast
Emmy and Tony award winner James Corden and Emmy nominee Ilana Glazer join previously announced T.J. Miller to lead the cast of director Anthony Leondis’ 2017 animated comedy from Sony Pictures Animation.
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Rocket Licensing Details U.K. Partners for ‘Smurfs: Lost Village’
New licensing deals and merch detailed in advance of the release of Sony Pictures Animation’s ‘Smurfs: Lost Village’ on March 31, 2017.
Watch New ‘Smurfs: The Lost Village’ Teaser Trailer
Get a peek at the new Smurfs movie, coming to the U.S. on April 7, 2017.
Early Bird Rate for 2016 World Animation and VFX Summit Ends July 15
Summit featuring top talent from leading studios like DreamWorks Animation, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Google, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Reel FX, LAIKA, Atomic Cartoons and Cartoon Saloon runs October 31 - November 2 in Marina del Rey, CA.
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Sony Pictures Animation Announces 2017 & 2018 Slate
Projects include ‘Emojimovie: Express Yourself,’ faith-based film ‘The Star,’ ‘Hotel Transylvania 3,’ animated ‘Spider-Man’ and ‘Ghostbusters’ animated TV series.
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Disney, DreamWorks Animation Appealing Hollywood Studio Antitrust Lawsuit
New petition raises questions about the statute of limitations for the class-action lawsuit alleging that studios violated antitrust laws by conspiring to suppress the wages of animation and VFX artists via non-poaching agreements.
WIA, Sony Pictures Animation to Host Female Character & Storytelling Talk
Script consultant Lindsay Doran to lead Women In Animation event, ‘The Quagmire of the Female Character,’ on Thursday, June 2 at Sony Pictures Animation.
Sony Joins Blue Sky in Settlement of Hollywood Studio Antitrust Lawsuit
Settlement in a class-action lawsuit alleging that Sony and other studios violated antitrust laws by conspiring to suppress the wages of animation and VFX artists via non-poaching agreements will see a payout of roughly $13 million to the initial plaintiffs and other class members.
Blue Sky Reaches Settlement in Hollywood Studio Antitrust Lawsuit
Settlement provides for a cash payment of almost $6 million, with $10,000 for each of the named plaintiffs; hearing on the proposed settlement is scheduled for June 16.
Sony Teaming with WWE Studios on ‘Surf’s Up 2: Wavemania’
Coinciding with the original film’s 10th anniversary, animated sequel directed by ‘Hotel Transylvania’ 1 & 2 story artist and Genndy Tartakovsky protégé Henry Yu is set to be released in 2017.
‘Open Season: Scared Silly’ Lands on Retail March 8
Directed by David Feiss, Rainmaker Entertainment’s fourth installment in the ‘Open Season’ franchise celebrates 10th anniversary of the original animated feature.
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Sony Rounds Out Voice Cast for ‘Smurfs: The Lost Village’
Joining the previously announced casting of Demi Lovato as Smurfette, Rainn Wilson as Gargamel and Mandy Patinkin as Papa Smurf are Jack McBrayer as Clumsy, Danny Pudi as Brainy, and Joe Manganiello as Hefty.
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‘Hotel Transylvania 2’ Arriving on Blu-ray Jan. 12
Sony Pictures Animation’s monster family box-office hit debuts on Digital HD Dec. 22 and on Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD on Jan. 12.
