‘Spider-Verse’ Director Bob Persichetti Will Helm ‘Puss In Boots 2’
Persichetti, who served as head of story on the original “Puss in Boots,” will helm the sequel.
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VES Awards 2019 Winners: ‘Spider-Verse’ Sweeps Animation Categories
“Avengers: Infinity War” and “Lost in Space” also came up big at this year’s VES Awards.
‘Minions’ Maker Chris Meledandri To Receive VES Lifetime Achievement Award
Chris Melendandri is being recognized for the unstoppable success of his studio Illumination.
BREAKING: Margie Cohn Named President Of Dreamworks Animation; Chris DeFaria Will Exit The Studio
Cohn will oversee both film and television animation at Dreamworks.
Can ‘Secret Life Of Pets 2’ Withstand The Replacement Of Its Lead Voice?
Do celebrity voice actors make animated features successful or the filmmakers themselves? We’re about to find out.
‘Despicable Me’ Producer Wants to Reboot Dreamworks’ Shrek
Shrekciting news!
Minions Maker Illumination Is Working On A Mario Bros. Feature
Who needs Minions, when you’ve got Mario!
Louis C.K. Is No Longer Fit To Play A Dog: Multiple Animated Projects In Disarray After Louis C.K. Admits To Sexually Harassing Women
Multiple animated projects are in disarray after Louis C.K. admits to sexually harassing multiple women.
The Humble Roots Of The Mega-Hit Franchise ‘Despicable Me’
“Despicable Me,” the most financially successful theatrical animation franchise of all-time, has unlikely roots in an independent Spanish studio.
Stat of the Day: 20% of The Content Illumination Creates Isn’t For Its Films
Illumination, makers of “Sing” and “Secret Life of Pets,” doesn’t play by the standard rules of Hollywood feature animation. Here’s one way they’re breaking the rules.
Disney Wins Producers Guild of America Award for 9th Time in 11 Years
The Producers Guild of America likes Disney Company animated films—A LOT.
What is The Future of Dreamworks Animation? A Few Thoughts on What’s Happening
Why is a guy who made his reputation in vfx taking over a character animation studio? We’ve got some theories.
Chris deFaria Named President of Dreamworks Animation, Leaves Warner Animation Group Floundering
Chris deFaria, the voice of Peppermint Patty in 1970s Peanuts specials, is now top dog at Dreamworks Animation.
A Complete List of Every Song in Illumination’s ‘Sing’
The complete list of songs that appear in Illumination’s “Sing.”
My First Thoughts and Questions About This Comcast-Dreamworks Deal
We’ve got a lot to talk about.
Katzenberg Might Leave Dreamworks: Stunning New Details from Comcast Negotiations
A Comcast deal could potentially spell the end of Dreamworks’ feature animation division.
Illumination Premieres ‘Sing’ Teaser
Imagine ‘American Idol’ with an all-animal cast.
Illumination Announces ‘Sing’ With 85 Songs and Matthew McConaughey As A Koala
2016 is shaping up to be the year of the animated animal feature, and “Sing” just might be the quirkiest film of the bunch.
How Did Sony Animation Hire An Exec Who Bought An Emoji Movie Pitch?
A leaked Sony email reveals part of the decision-making process that led Sony executives to hire Kristine Belson as the head of their animation division.
Were Movie Critics Too Harsh on ‘Minions’?
The ‘Minions’ is a hit with audiences and a miss with critics. Who got it right?
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