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“ParaNorman” trailer #2
A second trailer for Laika’s ParaNorman has been leaked to our pals at Bloody-Disgusting.com. Combined with the first teaser it gives us …
Feature Film
From fully-animated features to vfx-driven live-action films, animation is an integral part of the theatrical marketplace today.
“Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted” trailer
2012 is shaping up to be a great year for animated features. Even the sequels-to-sequels look great. Case in point: Madagascar 3:
“The Lorax” trailer #2
A newer, longer look at Illumination’s upcoming The Lorax.
“Three Stooges” trailer
Yeah, I know. It’s not animated. But the Stooges are part of my childhood – part of my life. And heck, they were animated several times …
Puss In Boots knock-off: “A Furry Tail”
What fresh hell is this? From the people that brought you Chop Kick Panda, here’s a new 45-minute, direct-to-dvd Puss in Boots …
This week in LA: “Redline” and “A Cat In Paris”
Two animated features opened quietly in Los Angeles this weekend. Both are well worth seeing in a theater and deserve our support. Both …
NY Film Critics Didn’t Like a Single Animated Film This Year
The New York Film Critics Circle, which I can only presume is a circle of film critics from New York, has announced their picks for the …
Andrew Stanton’s “John Carter” trailer
We don’t usually post trailers for live action films but have, when time to time, one is closely related to our field (Brad Bird’s …
A Few Thoughts on Martin Scorsese’s “Hugo”
Above right is a photo of me in Paris some years ago standing besides the grave of French filmmaker and visual fx pioneer Georges …
“The King of Pigs” trailer
This new animated feature from South Korea, The King Of Pigs, tackles adult themes and examines on the social impact of high school …
Illumination developing CG “Woody Woodpecker”
The Hollywood Reporter is reporting about Universal Pictures new plans to revive Walter Lantz’ classic cartoon star Woody Woodpecker in a …
Aardman’s “The Pirates: Band of Misfits” 2nd trailer
This is lookin’ real good to me… better and better with every trailer:
18 Qualify for Best Animated Feature
As reported yesterday on CB Biz, 18 films have qualified as eligible to be nominated for Best Animated Film at the 2011 Academy Awards. …
“Puss In Boots” talkback
Dreamworks’ Puss In Boots (directed by Chris Miller) opens today and I really liked it. Michael O’Sullivan says it best in his review in …
“The Lorax” trailer
Here’s the final version of a trailer we leaked a few months ago, Illumination’s adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax:
Trailers for “Arriety” and “Pirates”
When it rains, it pours. Here’s the spanking new trailers for two 2012 releases. First up, Aardman’s clay animation The …
Coming Soon
2011 is not quite done, but that doesn’t stop the studios from promoting its upcoming 2012 fare. Here’s the clever one-sheet (and a new …
“Kooky” trailer
I’ve been aware of this 2010 live-action/puppet film from the Czech Republic – and its new English trailer (below) intrigues me. Kooky, …
David Stainton in as President of Paramount Animation
Paramount has named David Stainton president of its new animation division. Stainton, the controversial former president of Walt Disney …
New “Happy Feet 2” trailer
Here is the new improved trailer for Happy Feet 2. Visually beautiful, yes! Story? We’ll wait and see. In the meantime:
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