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DreamWorks Pulls Back The Curtain On Its Filipino-Inspired Fantasy ‘Forgotten Island’ In Annecy Preview
New footage, Filipino folklore, anime-inspired sequences, and Jennifer Hudson’s villain highlight DreamWorks’ Annecy showcase.
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DreamWorks Drops Trailer For Filipino Folklore Fantasy ‘Forgotten Island’ From The Directors Of ‘Puss In Boots: The Last Wish’
Two best friends stumble into a sprawling, myth-inspired world where getting home will test their lifelong bond along the way.
Dreamworks Announces Original Filipino-Themed Film ‘Forgotten Island’
Directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado, the film will debut theatrically in 2026.
Creating The Year’s Most Memorable Oscar-Nominated Characters: Count Volpe, Wolf, Mei, Captain Crow, And Connie
This year’s Oscar-nominated filmmakers share behind-the-scenes details of how they created memorable characters and brought their performances to life.
‘Puss In Boots: The Last Wish’ Reviews Roundup: Dreamworks’ Adventurous Animation Is Like Catnip For Critics
‘Puss in Boots’ is now one of the year’s best-reviewed animated features, and a guaranteed awards season contender.
Joel Crawford On How ‘Puss In Boots: The Last Wish’ Explores New Territory, Both Aesthetic And Emotional
“This is a story about mortality,” says director Joel Crawford of “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” a sequel that pushes beyond the original film.
Unpacking View Conference’s Extensive 2022 Program
With so much to fit into just a few short days, we picked out a few events we wouldn’t want to miss at this year’s View Conference.
The 11-Year Wait Is Over: Dreamworks Releases ‘Puss In Boots’ Sequel Trailer
Puss in Boots may have nine lives, but how many lives did this production have?
Dreamworks Inks First-Look Deal With ‘The Croods: A New Age’ Director Joel Crawford
The deal cements a relationship between Crawford and the studio that stretches back to 2006.
‘The Croods: A New Age’ Review: Class Conflict Meets Crazed Comedy In New Caveman Caper
By the midway point, “A New Age” is shaping up as an enjoyable social satire. But the current logic of Hollywood animation writing dictates that this is not enough.
Universal Pushes Back Release Dates For ‘Sing’ and ‘Croods’ Sequels
Universal is shifting around release dates for films from its Illumination and Dreamworks studios.