Paley Center Sets NY Screening for ‘LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League: Cosmic Clash’
New Warner Bros. Home Entertainment title to screen at family-friendly event at the Paley Center for Media in New York on Saturday, February 27.
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Voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck Joe Alaskey Dies at 63
One of the most celebrated successors of legendary voice actor Mel Blanc, Alaskey was one of Blanc’s only successors to work alongside the veteran voice performer prior to his death in 1989.
Rodeo FX Recreates 1800s Whaling Village for ‘In the Heart of the Sea’
Rodeo FX recreates 19th-century Nantucket with VES-nominated visual effects for Ron Howard’s historic drama.
Cartoon Network Appoints Pacific Licensing Studio in Southeast Asia & Taiwan
Pacific Licensing Studio will represent Cartoon Network’s consumer products division in Southeast Asia, driving the licensing business regionally for global franchises such as ‘The Powerpuff Girls,’ ‘Ben 10,’ ‘We Bare Bears’ and ‘Adventure Time.’
Pam Lifford Named President, Warner Bros. Consumer Products
Disney veteran to succeed Brad Globe, who will step down in February after more than a decade overseeing WBCP.
Chris Bremble: Leading the Base FX Juggernaut - Part 2
The CEO at one of China’s top VFX studios assesses the often painful but mostly positive realities of China’s explosive feature film industry growth.
In Business, CG, Education and Training, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Technology, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Asia
Digital Domain Appoints Daniel Rosen Technology VP
Longtime industry veteran previously served as Vice President of Technology at Warner Bros, Managing Partner and Chief Technology Officer for Group 47, and Chief Engineer for DreamWorks Animation.
In Business, Films, People, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Paley Center Sets Bi-Coastal Premieres for ‘Batman: Bad Blood’
Latest DC Universe original movie from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment to screen at the Paley Center for Media in New York on January 19 and Los Angeles on February 2.
Box Office Report: ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Outpaces ‘Avatar’
J.J. Abrams’ record-shattering ‘Star Wars’ reboot becomes the fastest title in history to hit $700 million, a feat accomplished in only 16 days versus the 72 days it took for ‘Avatar’ to reach the milestone.
Box Office Report: ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Crosses $1 Billion
J.J. Abrams' record-shattering ‘Star Wars’ reboot earns $149.2 million domestically and $550.3 million overseas over Christmas weekend for a global cume of $1.09 billion through Sunday.
WATCH: Warner Bros. Releases ‘Storks’ Teaser Trailer
Co-directed by Nicholas Stoller and Doug Sweetland from a script written by Stoller, ‘Storks’ features the voice talents of Andy Samberg, Kelsey Grammer, Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele.
In 3D, CG, Films, People, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Spin VFX Provides Effects for Warner Bros.’ ‘The 33’
Led by VFX supervisor Jeff Campbell and supervising VFX producer George Macri, SpinVFX delivers nearly 150 shots to help bring to life the remarkable true story of the 33 survivors of the Chilean mine disaster.
Box Office Report: ‘The Martian’ Reclaims Top Spot with $15.9M
Several new releases enter the North American box office race but fail to meet expectations, leaving Ridley Scott's ‘The Martian,’ Sony's family film ‘Goosebumps’ and Steven Spielberg's Cold War drama ‘Bridge of Spies’ at the top of the of the chart.
Andy Baker Joins Hornet
London native and co-founder of the This Is It Collective has worked on campaigns for brands including Marmite, VICE, Vans, Warner Bros., Ricard and Adidas.
In 2D, Business, Commercials, People, Places | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
Box Office Report: ‘Goosebumps’ Scares Up $23.5M Debut
Sony's ‘Goosebumps’ edges past Ridley Scott’s ‘The Martian’ to win the North American box office race, easily out-spooking Steven Spielberg's ‘Bridge of Spies’ and Guillermo del Toro's ‘Crimson Peak.’
‘Pan’ Could Lead to $150M Write-Down for Warner Bros.
Made for $150 million, Joe Wright's big-budget Neverland origins story could lose between $130 million to $150 million for Warner Bros.
Box Office Report: ‘Hotel Transylvania 2’ Crosses $200M Globally
Ridley Scott's ‘The Martian’ wins weekend box office race with $37 million; Sony's animated ‘Hotel Transylvania 2’ follows in second place with $20.3 million for a new worldwide total of $207.7 million.
Rainbow Acquires Bardel
Canadian animation studio employs 650 artists across three divisions, working with companies such as Nickelodeon, DreamWorks Animation, Disney, Warner Bros., Cartoon Network and Adult Swim.
In Business, Cartoons, Production, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
Box Office Report: ‘The Martian’ Makes $55M U.S. Launch
Ridley Scott's space epic also dominates overseas with $45.2 million; Robert Zemeckis’ ‘The Walk’ sees soft limited IMAX debut.
In Business, CG, Films, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, North America
Bardel Entertainment Launches New B.C. Animation Studio
Located in in British Columbia’s downtown Kelowna, new animation studio provides services for a diverse slate of partners including DreamWorks Animation, Nickelodeon, Disney, Warner Bros., Cartoon Network and Adult Swim.
Box Office Report: ‘Hotel Transylvania 2' Sets New September Record With $47.5M Debut
The Adam Sandler-led CG-animated sequel ‘Hotel Transylvania 2’ sets a new opening weekend record for the month of September, marking the best start ever for a Sony Pictures Animation title.
Animal Logic Officially Opens in Vancouver
New 45,000 square-foot studio in Vancouver’s Yaletown district to be led by newly-promoted executive vice president & general manager Sharon Taylor.
In Business, CG, Films, People, Places | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Australia, North America
BAFTA Awards Scholarships to Students in the U.K. & U.S.
Awardees include three beneficiaries of the Prince William Scholarships in Film, Television and Games, supported by BAFTA and Warner Bros.
Duncan Studio Provides Animation for New ‘Iron Giant’ Sequences
Oscar-winning director Brad Bird’s classic animated film has been re-mastered with two new sequences in ‘The Iron Giant: Signature Edition,’ returning to theaters this fall from Warner Bros. and Fathom Events.
WATCH: Warner Bros. Unveils New Trailer for ‘The Iron Giant’
More than 15 years after Brad Bird’s animated classic first arrived in theaters, ‘The Iron Giant’ has been retooled in a Signature Edition complete with two newly-added scenes.
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