What Animation Does Sony Own?
A continuing series in which we map out what major corporations own in terms of animation-related characters, studios, and distribution platforms.
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Mike Rianda On Making Sony Animation’s ‘The Mitchells Vs. The Machines’ (Interview)
The director speaks to us about the challenges of developing a hand-drawn look for his cg feature, and much more.
Netflix Releases A Trailer For Sony Picture Animation’s ‘The Mitchells vs. The Machines’
After numerous release delays due to the pandemic, “The Mitchells vs. The Machines” will launch on Netflix.
These ‘Over The Moon’ Making-Of Videos Reveal The Challenges Of Creating A Lunar Fantasy World
The videos were released by Sony Pictures Imageworks, the animation studio behind the Netflix feature.
‘Over The Moon’ Review: Glen Keane’s Celestial Journey Is A Scenic But Bumpy Ride
The legendary animator’s feature directorial debut is produced by Netflix and Shanghai’s Pearl Studio.
Glen Keane’s ‘Over The Moon’ Now Has The Same Release Date As Sony Animation’s ‘Connected’
In a year with a reduced slate of animated features, two major releases — one streaming and one theatrical — will go head-to-head.
Vancouver, Canada’s Animation Powerhouse, Is Thriving In The Pandemic
What gives the city an edge — and what threats does it face?
Watch The First Trailer For ‘Over The Moon,’ Glen Keane’s Feature Directorial Debut
A Chinese girl and her pet rabbit board a rocket to space in this new feature from Netflix and Pearl Studio.
Reel Of The Week: Tom Davis
Over five years at Sony Imageworks, Davis has worked on the studio’s high-profile projects, including “Hotel Transylvania” and “Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse.”
Interview: ‘Angry Birds 2 Movie’ Director And Producer On Defying The Franchise’s Video Game Origins
Thurop Van Orman, creator of “The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack,” makes the most of his feature directorial debut.
4 Steps Sony Imageworks Took To Animate The Sardonic Pawny From ‘Men In Black: International’
Kumail Nanjiani lends his voice — and personality — to the completely cg alien.
What Is A VFX Supervisor? Sony Imageworks’ Mike Ford Explains.
What does a vfx supervisor actually do during a film’s production? The answer might surprise you.
The Best Breakdowns in VFX Right Now
It’s breakdown season – here’s our guide to some of the best making of clips, reels, and behind-the-scenes featurettes.
‘The Angry Birds Movie 2’ Teaser Introduces A New Character On A Frozen Island
A first look at the sequel directed by Thurop Van Orman.
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.
Op-Ed: Why I Filed The Wage-Theft Lawsuit Against Major Animation Studios
Georgia Cano, one of the three lead plaintiffs in the animation wage-fixing lawsuit, speaks out for the first time.
“If We Could Do Anything Our Own Way, What Would We Do?”: A Conversation With ‘Spider-Man’ Co-Director Bob Persichetti
An extensive conversation with “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” director Bob Persichetti.
‘If It’s Not Broke, Break It’: Sony Imageworks’ Renegade Approach To ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’
Why Imageworks had to ‘break’ their animation and VFX pipeline to make “Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse.”
Sony Pictures Imageworks Boards Glen Keane’s ‘Over The Moon’
Glen Keane’s feature directorial debut will be animated in Vancouver.
Snow And Fur Combine To Make Imageworks’ Effects For ‘Smallfoot’ A Yeti-Sized Challenge
Two of the hardest things to produce in visual effects animation are snow and fur – two of the main elements required for “Smallfoot.”
