Monthly Archives: February 2009
The Force is Strong with the STAR WARS Toys
STAR WARS fans young and old have been showing their love for the franchise by making the STAR WARS toy line the most popular in 2008. Spurred on by opening of STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS movie and tv series, … Continue reading
Game Developers and BAFTA Announce Noms
AWN reports that the nominees have been announced for the 9th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards. Leading the way is LITTLEBIGPLANET, the platform puzzle game for PS3, but BRAID, the 4 dimensional game, is close behind. Other nominees for that … Continue reading
DreamWorks Seals Deal with Disney
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Disney will be distributing for DreamWorks. The deal will provide DreamWorks with immediate capital, and fill the hole in Disney’s theatrical pipeline. This deal was originally in the works between DreamWorks and Universal, but after Universal fell … Continue reading
RHYTHM & HUES Moves to Feature
It is good to hear that there are some companies out there that are thriving despite the current economy woes. According to Variety, Rhythm & Hues is pushing to open a new facility in Malaysia. This new growth is prompted by R&H’s … Continue reading
CORALINE Opens Today
If the animation fare offered in 2009 is as good as being offered this weekend, then the industry is off to a great start. CORALINE, the stop-motion animated feature by Neil Gaiman and directed by Henry Selick, is the most … Continue reading
Sony and Platinum Join Forces
AWN reports that Sony Pictures Animation and Platinum Studios have teamed up once again for a new feature deal. Last time these two companies joined forces it culminated into the hugely popular and immensely profitable MEN IN BLACK franchise, including two feature films, animated series, and … Continue reading
UP at New York Comic Con
AWN reports that the New York Comic Con will feature the first 50 minutes of Disney Pixar’s upcoming movie UP. UP has been greatly anticipated by audiences, and Pixar is standing firm to the idea of creating new and challenging stories. UP … Continue reading
EA Gets A Crack At BOURNE
Variety reports that Ludlum Entertainment is now partnered with Electronic Arts to turn the books of Robert Ludlum’s books into video games, starting with the popular BOURNE CONSPIRACY Trilogy. Sierra Entertainment created the game “The Bourne Conspiracy” last year, but … Continue reading
KUNG FU PANDA Sweeps Annies
While most of America was in Super Bowl frenzy this weekend, the animation community held their annual Annie Awards ceremony at Royce Hall. This year Dreamworks swept the Annies collecting 17 awards out of 27 with their feature KUNG FU PANDA and … Continue reading
