.png){kind=logo}
Benedict Cumberbatch Thinks ‘Penguins of Madagascar’ is A Disney Film
The general public gets a lot of flak from the animation community for not being able to tell the difference between the studios that make mainstream CGI features.
Feature Film
From fully-animated features to vfx-driven live-action films, animation is an integral part of the theatrical marketplace today.
‘Book of Life’ Director Jorge Gutierrez: “Write Your Own Story”
Today, Reel FX’s film “The Book of Life” opens in the United States, and the story of its 39-year-old director, Jorge Gutierrez, is also one worth telling.
Mondo Announces Feature Film Plans for ‘Happy Tree Friends,’ ‘Dick Figures’ and ‘Deep Space 69’
Mondo Media may be expanding their brand into the kid-friendly market, but that doesn’t mean they’re neglecting their adult-oriented successes.
Extended 4-Minute Clip from ‘Penguins of Madagascar’
Here’s a 4-minute piece from the upcoming “Penguins of Madagascar” that DreamWorks Animation teased last weekend at New York Comic Con.
Second Teaser for ‘Astérix: Le Domaine des Dieux’
A new teaser has been released for the French animated feature “Asterix: The Land of the Gods” directed by Alexandre Astier and Louis Clichy
The Challenges of Designing Tiny Costumes for “The Boxtrolls”
Costume designer Deborah Cook talks about the challenges of designing tiny costumes for the characters of Laika’s “The Boxtrolls.”
Disney Releases Second Full-Length ‘Big Hero 6’ Trailer
Disney released a second full-length trailer today for “Big Hero 6.”
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.
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.
142 of 186