With the recent SCOOBY DOO movies and the upcoming KING KONG remake, combining live action and animation has certainly come a long way from Pete’s Dragon.The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences is preparing a panel of experts (names to be announced) to discuss the dynamics of using animation in live action films, exploring the history of the technique(s) and past films - and current challenges of creating a realistic animated performance in the digital age. This screening and panel discussion will be held December 6th at 7:30pm in the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theatre. For more information click here.