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Reader Poll: How Big Will The “Croods” Open?
Can you predict how much DreamWorks’ “The Croods” will earn this weekend?
Feature Film
From fully-animated features to vfx-driven live-action films, animation is an integral part of the theatrical marketplace today.
DreamWorks Unveils New “Turbo” Trailer
Yesterday, DreamWorks released the full trailer for its summer feature Turbo directed by David Soren. If I had to cite a few positive …
Vimeo On Demand Lets Filmmakers Sell Their Videos Direct to Audiences
Last week at SXSW, Vimeo announced that Don Hertzfeldt will be among the introductory group of filmmakers to use their new Vimeo On …
New “Despicable Me 2” Trailer
A new trailer released today for Illumination Entertainment’s Despicable Me 2 directed by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud.
“Escape from Planet Earth” Sets Weinstein Co. Box Office Record
In its fifth weekend at the American box office, the Weinstein Company’s Escape from Planet Earth grossed an estimated $2.3 million, …
“Legends of Oz” Set for 2014 Release
Now that Disney’s Oz The Great and Powerful is a box office hit, let the Wizard of Oz remakes commence.Variety reports that Clarius …
Trailer for Katsuhiro Otomo’s Shorts Omnibus “Short Peace”
Short Peace is the name of Akira director Katsuhiro Otomo’s new omnibus feature comprised of four different shorts. It appears that …
“The Legend of Sarila” Trailer
The Legend of Sarila (La légende de Sarila) is the first 3D CGI film produced entirely in Quebec. Drawing on Inuit culture and …
“Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2” Trailer
Sony Pictures Animation released the first trailer today for Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2. Opening in the US on September 27, the …
Brenda Chapman Becomes First Woman to Win Feature Animation Oscar [UPDATED]
A writer couldn’t have scripted a more Hollywood ending to the saga of Brenda Chapman, Pixar’s first female director. It was over two …
“Ernest and Celestine” Wins The Cesar Award
The Cesars, the French equivalent of the Oscars, were handed out on Friday evening. The sole prize for animated film (shorts and features …
People Saw “Escape From Planet Earth” After All
The Weinstein Co’s Stephen Bruno reveals how he convinced people to come see the film in theaters.
Shane Acker Joins Reel FX To Direct “Beasts of Burden” Film
Santa Monica and Dallas-based Reel FX has no plans to slow down. Already producing two features—Jimmy Hayward’s Turkeys and Jorge …
The Legend of the “Legend of Tembo”
How the film’s co-director Aaron Blaise is keeping the memory of Digital Domain’s unproduced “Legend of Tembo” alive.
Will Anybody See “Escape from Planet Earth” This Weekend?
Today marks the American release of the Weinstein Company’s Escape from Planet Earth, a film that is best known for the nasty legal fight …
Illumination Plans CG Remake of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”
Illumination Entertainment, the company responsible for Despicable Me and The Lorax, announced this week that it will produce a CGI …
Laika’s Next Feature Will Be “Boxtrolls”
Laika, the Portland studio that made Coraline and ParaNorman, announced this morning that its third feature will be Boxtrolls. The film, …
Henry Selick is Reviving “The Shadow King”; Synopsis and First Artwork Released
Six months after Disney pulled the plug on Henry Selick’s film The Shadow King, Selick wants to revive production on the film. He is …
“Space Pirate Captain Harlock” teaser
Leiji Matsumoto’s manga (and anime) character is being brought to life via CG in a new theatrical movie opening this Fall.
Brad Bird’s Next Film Will Be Called “Tomorrowland”
A clearer picture of Brad Bird’s next live-action feature film project is starting to emerge. Described as a Close Encounters Of The …
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