Top Story: A Historic Box Office Weekend: Five Of The Top Ten Films Are Animated Features

VES Awards Nominate Sandra Bullock as Best Animated Character

To acknowledge the crucial role of animators in the evolving world of filmmaking, the Visual Effects Society today nominated Ryan Stone, Bullock’s character in “Gravity,” for Outstanding Animated Character in a Live-Action Feature Motion Picture.

The Minions Invade China

“Despicable Me 2”, retitled “Super Thief Nanny 2,” had the biggest opening for an animated feature in China since 2012.

Ten Films Shortlisted for Visual Effects Oscar

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that the following ten films have been shortlisted in this year’s Visual Effects Oscar category.