Tag "Feature"

Sony Adapting ‘Muncle Trogg’ for Big Screen

March 31, 2011 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image

Sony Pictures Animation has acquired the motion picture rights to Janet Foxley’s prize-winning book Muncle Trogg. The deal was announced by Bob Osher, president of Sony Pictures Digital Productions—who describes the story as “one of the most original” he’s come across—and Michelle Raimo-Kouyate, president of production for Sony Pictures Animation. [...]

CN’s First CG Feature Firebreather Debuts Nov. 24

November 4, 2010 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image

The feature Firebreather debuts Nov. 24 on Cartoon Network as the network’s first original CGI movie. The movie is based on the comic book by Phil Hester and Andy Kuhn about a half-breed boy who struggles to find a place in a world full of monsters and humans. Directed by [...]

Animated Feature Deadline for Oscars is Nov. 1

October 29, 2010 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image

The deadline is nigh for films looking to qualify for the animated feature film category for the 83rd annual Academy Awards. Entries and supporting materials must be submitted to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences by 5 p.m. PT on Monday, Nov. 1. The deadline to submit the [...]

New Svankmajer Feature Gets U.S. Debut at L.A. Animation Fest

October 25, 2010 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image

The Los Angeles Animation Festival will present the United States premiere of Jan Svankmajer’s new feature film, Surviving Life (Theory and Practice). Set for Dec. 3-7 at Cinefamily’s Silent Movie Theater, the festival also will feature screenings of Sylvain Chomet’s The Illusionist, a screening of Pixar’s Day and Night and [...]

Blaas’ Short Alma To Become DreamWorks Feature

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Rodrigo Blaas is in talks with DreamWorks Animation to turn his short film Alma into a feature film with Guillermo del Toro as executive producer, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Blaas has worked with Pixar on a number of features including Finding Nemo and Up. His deal is expected to [...]