Variety Film Review: ‘The Secret Life of Pets’
Based on an original idea by Illumination honcho Chris Meledandri, "Pets" is the studio's most accomplished feature, from both a story and animation standpoint, tapping into an endlessly expandable core concept . . .
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Annecy: ‘Ice Age: Collision Course’ – New Worlds, New Characters, New Colors
Producer Lori Forte and director Mike Thurmeier showcase nine sequences at Annecy.
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Annecy: DreamWorks’ Kendal Cronkhite Unveils ‘Trolls’ Art and Craft
Kendal Cronkhite, production designer for "Trolls", showcases 17-minutes of finished footage and 'Trolls'' production process to a warm reception.
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Step Into Titmouse's 3D Cartoon World With Tilt Brush
"Two Weeks of Titmouse" Showcases Mind and Space-Bending Virtual Reality Art From 11 Famed Creators Using Google's Technology...
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Elton John’s Rocket Pictures appoints animation outfit for 'Sherlock Gnomes'
Sir Elton John’s Rocket Pictures has appointed French animation and VFX outfit Mikros Image (Asterix: The Land Of The Gods, Transporter franchise) to lead digital animation on upcoming Paramount and MGM sequel Gnomeo & Juliet: Sherlock Gnomes.
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Ellen DeGeneres on ‘Finding Dory’: ‘If We Do Another Sequel, They Better Hurry Up’
Disney and Pixar brought a night of family fun to the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood for the world premiere of “Finding Dory” on Wednesday.
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Moonbot Studios exhibition features Disney, Pixar animator guests
This summer, Shreveport, Louisiana -- the home of Moonbot Studios -- will be a magical place where dreams come true.
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Director Chris Wedge on Making the Move from Animated Films to ‘Monster Trucks’
Monster Trucks is a completely original project with some fun lore that the filmmakers hope will spark a series of films.
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Titmouse Feature ‘Nerdland’ to Screen at Annecy
First feature-length film from the animation studio behind ‘Metalocalypse,’ ‘Moonbeam City’ and ‘Superjail!’ is written by Andrew Kevin Walker and directed by Chris Prynoski.
The movie follows two friends, aspiring screenwriter Elliot and aspiring actor John, whose dreams of stardom seem unattainable. The two LA dudes start to panic when they realize they’re about to turn 30, so they decide to risk everything in order to become famous in a world where narcissism reigns supreme.
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Ridgefield: Animator Wedge in film festival
Among the various programs being presented at the Ridgefield Independent Film Festival May 20-22 is “Chris Wedge: Animator, Innovator” at the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum on Saturday, May 21, at 10 a.m. Wedge, an Oscar-winning director and co-founder of Blue Sky Studios, will discuss his three-decade career in a conversation with artist and friend Spencer Eldridge...
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