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Sony Unveils CGI Popeye Test by Genndy Tartakovsky
Sony Pictures Animation just debuted on its YouTube channel an exclusive animation test from Genndy Tartakovsky’s “Popeye” CG feature.
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From fully-animated features to vfx-driven live-action films, animation is an integral part of the theatrical marketplace today.
Mexican Studio Anima Will Make CGI ‘Top Cat’ Feature
Mexican animation producer Anima Estudios has announced production on “Top Cat Begins,” a sequel to its 2011 hit “Top Cat: The Movie.”
A New Trailer For The New Walt Disney Biopic ‘Walt before Mickey’
If you didn’t like the Disney Company’s make-believe version of Walt Disney in “Saving Mr. Banks,” fret not, an independent company has now produced their own fantasy Walt biopic: Walt before Mickey.
DreamWorks Delays Release of ‘How to Train Your Dragon 3’
DreamWorks announced yesterday that they will push back the release date of “How to Train Your Dragon 3” to June 9, 2017. No reason was given for the delay.
FILM REVIEW: ‘Rocks in My Pockets’: A Deeply Personal Film About Depression
Can an animated feature about depression be entertaining too?
GKIDS Sets December Release Date for ‘Song of the Sea’
Distributor GKIDS has set Friday, December 19, as the North American release date for the Irish hand-drawn feature “Song of the Sea.”
Betty Boop Film Planned by Simon Cowell and Animal Logic
What do you get when you cross a British reality TV show host, the studio that made “Happy Feet,” and an 84-year-old cartoon sex symbol? You may not have to wait long to find out.
How Laika Pushed 3D Printing to New Heights with ‘The Boxtrolls’
Laika is revolutionizing stop motion animation with 3D printing. We visited the set of their latest film, ‘The Boxtrolls,’ to find out how they do it.
New ‘Book of Life’ Trailer is Out
The latest trailer for Fox’s “The Book of Life” opens up the festive-looking world of the film with new plot points like a love triangle and the introduction of new characters like the Candle Maker portrayed by Ice Cube.
New Trailer and Clip from ‘Penguins of Madagascar’
What can one say about the new trailer for “Penguins of Madagascar” that hasn’t already been said about the previous twenty-plus DreamWorks Animation comedies?
Animation Was UK’s Most Popular Type of Film in 2013
In 2013, filmgoers in the United Kingdom and Ireland watched more animation than any other type of film, according to a new report by the British Film Institute.
Watch ‘The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water’ Trailer
The first trailer for the mixed-media SpongeBob movie “Sponge Out of Water” was released today, and it’s a real winner.
First Look: SpongeBob CGI Superhero Feature ‘Sponge Out of Water’
While we’ve known for quite a while that the new “SpongeBob” film would have computer-animation in it, the first image from “SpongeBob: Sponge Out of Water” was revealed today.
Cuba’s First CG Feature ‘Tom Little and the Magic Mirror’ Opens This Sunday
Add Cuba to the list of the countries that has produced its own computer-animated feature. “Meñique y el espejo mágico” (“Tom Little and the Magic Mirror”) opens this Sunday, July 20th, in Havana.
All-New ‘Big Hero 6’ Trailer
The first full trailer for Disney’s “Big Hero 6” is out today!
Jorge Gutierrez Talks ‘Book of Life’ In Hour-Long Podcast
Jorge Gutierrez, the director of Fox’s “The Book of Life,” spoke at length about the film’s background and production to the website Del Toro Con. At the very least, the film promises to be the most personal and distinctive-looking major studio CG feature of 2014.
Watch: Trailer For The Iranian Action-Adventure Film ‘The Last Fiction’
While Iranian live-action cinema has achieved vast acclaim throughout the years, the country has yet to produce an animated feature that has made a similar impact on the international scene. That may change soon with multiple animated features currently in production and rapidly rising production standards.
‘Wrinkles’ Coming to DVD and VOD Next Week (Exclusive Video)
The 2011 Spanish animated feature “Wrinkles,” based on Paco Roca’s graphic novel, will be released onto DVD and VOD in the United States on July 15.
Sony Announces ‘Superbago’, A Stop Motion/Live-Action Hybrid Film
Sony Pictures Animation is exploring new directions with the announcement of the stop motion/live-action hybrid feature “Superbago.” The superhero-themed film will be directed by John Harvatine and Eric Towner, both veterans of “Robot Chicken” among other animated TV shows.
Brazilian Hand-Drawn Feature ‘Until Sbornia Do Us Part’ Trailer
Hand-drawn feature animation from Brazil is gaining momentum on the international festival circuit. Last month the Brazilian feature “The Boy and the World” (“O menino e o mundo”) won the top feature prize at Annecy.
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