Monthly Archives: September 2009
GREEN HORNET Waltz’s On
Variety reports that Christoph Waltz, fresh from his success in INGLORIOUS BASTERDS, will be the new villan in the upcoming feature THE GREEN HORNET. Waltz was brought on after Nicholas Cage backed away from the role, and now will joining Seth Rogen, Jay … Continue reading
Disney and Del Toro’s Double Dare
AWN reports that Guillermo Del Toro, director of PAN’S LABYRINTH, and the upcoming feature THE HOBBIT, is teaming up with the Walt Disney Company to create a new production label for more edgy animated films. The Disney Double Dare You … Continue reading
Sony Shakes Hands with Frederator
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sony Pictures Animation has just inked a deal with Fred Seibert of Frederator Studios for first-look on animation development. Siebert has been finding promising shorts and producing them as series under his company Frederator since … Continue reading
London Wooed With Disney Clips
According to The Hollywood Reporter, 1,500 lucky people in London were treated to over 2 hours of Disney and Pixar clips of 3D revamped and upcoming projects. John Lasseter, head of Disney/Pixar and consummate animation pitchman, hosted the event producing … Continue reading
Bangkok Honors International Animation
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Bangkok International Animation Film Festival will be held on September 25 to 30 and will screen over 40 films and hold competitions for both feature and short animations. Starting off the festivities is the Franco-Japanese … Continue reading
Venice Honors 3D with New Award
Variety reports that Venice Film Festival, the oldest film festival in the wolrld, is honoring outstanding work in digital 3D with the new Persol 3D Award. With 3D production on the rise, it seems natural that those in the industry would want … Continue reading
LOBO Rides to Hollywood
They are at it again. Variety reports Warner Bros. will remake DC comic book LOBO for the silver screen. Director Guy Ritchie is signed up to direct the new incarnation of the intergalactic bounty hunter, while Kerry Foster and Steve Richards will be exec … Continue reading
Foxworthy Grabs the Ox By the Horns
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jeff Foxworthy of “Redneck” fame will lend his voice to the new animated feature by the Exodus Film Group and MGM. BUNYAN & BABE is the story of the classic American folklore hero and his loyal … Continue reading
PONYO Makes Top 5 On Anime List
According to Animation Magazine, Disney’s release of the Studio Ghibli movie PONYO has hit number 5 on the top-grossing anime feature released in the U.S. By bringing in over another $2 million in this past weekend PONYO also beat out … Continue reading
EL TIGRE Grabs Emmys
Animation Magazine reports that the now canceled animated show EL TIGRE: THE ADVENTURES OF MANNY RIVERA picked up 4 Creative Arts Emmys. Individual Achievement in Animation awards went to character designer Jorge Gutierrez, storyboard artist Eddie Trigueros, and production designer … Continue reading
