In The Battle Of The Hybrids, ‘Call Of The Wild’ Comes Up Short Against ‘Sonic’
“Sonic the Hedgehog” continues to control the box office, while “Call of the Wild” delivered an underwhelming debut.
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‘The Call Of The Wild’ Is Let Down By Its Animation, Say Critics
Most films about dogs are either fully animated or entirely live action. This one lands awkwardly in between.
See The Trailer For Chris Sanders’s Live-Action Debut ‘The Call Of The Wild’
The hybrid film pairs Harrison Ford with a cg dog.
The First Lightbox Expo Is Taking Place This Weekend In Pasadena
Artists assemble: California has a brand-new convention for you.
Disney To Release 4 Fox Animated Features, But The Future Of Blue Sky In Question
Titles include Blue Sky films, a “Bob’s Burgers” feature, and the hybrid cg/live debut of Chris Sanders.
‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Series Director Dean DeBlois On Being Blown Away By The Advancement Of Animation Tech
Having been at the helm of all three “How to Train Your Dragon” films, DeBlois has witnessed major changes in editorial processes, effects, and rendering.
Lightbox Expo Will Launch Next Year In Pasadena
Over 250 artists are slated to participate in the first edition next September.
Directors Mostly Named Chris Discuss Feature Filmmaking
It’s been a great year for people named Chris.
“Croods” Directors Kirk DeMicco and Chris Sanders on Making An Ensemble Film
When the server enters the drawing room of the Crosby Hotel, Kirk DeMicco’s eyes begin to dance, “Mini desserts are coming! Many, many mini desserts!” Both DeMicco (“Racing Stripes,” “Space Chimps”) and Chris Sanders (“Lilo & Stitch,” “How to Train Your Dragon”) are in New York to take part in a presentation on the making of “The Croods,” the animated film that they directed for Dreamworks earlier this year, which went on to gross nearly $600 million worldwide.
Tomorrow in LA: USC Football Game Will Feature “Croods” Musical Performance
Here’s something for the individual who’s torn between watching college football and animation. Tomorrow’s USC versus Utah game will …
John Lasseter Removes Bob Peterson As Director of “Good Dinosaur” [UPDATED]
The LA Times has confirmed that Bob Peterson has been dropped as director of Pixar’s 2014 feature The Good Dinosaur. The news of …
Watch 9 Famous Animation Directors Talk About Their Careers
If you were unable to attend the SIGGRAPH Keynote panel on Monday, featuring nine distinguished animation directors, you’re in luck …
Chris Sanders Answers Your Mermaid Prayers
Having trouble finding that very special mermaid statuette? Well, Chris Sanders (Lilo & Stitch, The Croods) can commiserate. …
SIGGRAPH 2013 Keynote Session Will Feature 8 Cartoon ‘Giants’
SIGGRAPH attendees, mark your calendars for Monday, July 22. 11:30am. The SIGGRAPH 2013 Keynote Session is titled “Giants’ First Steps” …
“The Croods” Opens In First Place With $43.6 Million
DreamWorks’ The Croods opened in first place at the U.S. box office with $43.6 million. That is almost the exact same opening as Chris …
“The Croods” Talkback
Chris Sanders and Kirk De Micco’s The Croods opens today in the United States along with over 45 other countries. Critics haven’t been …
How “The Croods” Builds On A Century of Caveman Stereotypes
We can’t seem to get over our obsession with the caveman, who has appeared on screen since at least 1912. In fact, anthropologist Judith …
Reader Poll: How Big Will The “Croods” Open?
Can you predict how much DreamWorks’ “The Croods” will earn this weekend?
Artist of the Day: Chris Sanders
This week we’ll take a look at the work of artists who were part of the production crew of The Croods, which will be released into …
Chris Sanders’ Cut Scenes from “The Croods”
Director Chris Sanders is posting deleted storyboards from The Croods.
Dreamworks “The Croods” teaser poster
Already one the most anticipated animated features coming in 2013, Chris Sanders and Kirk DeMicco’s The Croods keeps looking better and …
“The Croods” Print By Chris Sanders
A few thousand copies of this Croods print drawn by Chris Sanders and painted by Arthur Fong were handed out at Comic-Con last week. The …
Dreamworks Teases “Guardians” and “Croods”
Two Dreamworks publicity pieces, created for display at Toy Fair (currently going on in New York), have been leaked online and they look …
Chris Sanders Talks About “Big Bear”
Chris Sanders, the author of the Big Bear Aircraft Company, penned a detailed comment that clarifies the purpose of the book and the …
Read the Chris Sanders Storybook About What Was Wrong At Disney in the 1980s
An allegorical tale about the animation industry by the director of “Lilo and Stitch” and “How to Train Your Dragon.”
“Fun With Father” by Chris Sanders
Man, I miss hand drawn animation… someone uploaded one of Chris Sanders’ (Lilo and Stitch, How To Train Your Dragon) Cal Arts student …
Oscar-Nominated Animated Feature Symposium in LA
If this event isn’t already sold out, it will be soon. On Thursday evening, February 24, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences …
AMERICAN DOG CLIP
Ain’t It Cool News has video clips from SIGGRAPH of test animation from Disney’s AMERICAN DOG and A DAY WITH WILBUR ROBINSON. You can …
