Tag "Gremlins"

‘ParaNorman’ Helmers Craft a Zombie Pic for Kids

May 25, 2012 by Ramin Zahed 1 Comment divider image

A few months ago, we had the great opportunity to visit the talented team of artists and technicians at Portland studio LAIKA, who are putting the finishing touches on their much-anticipated summer movie ParaNorman. The charming tale centers on a misunderstood young boy who can speak with the dead and [...]

Animation Block Party Spotlight

May 13, 2012 by Casey Safron No Comments divider image

Animation Block Party (www.animationblock.com) is the premier animation festival of the East Coast. In this interview series, the founder of ABP, Casey Safron will be introducing Animation Magazine readers to some of the award winning animators who have screened at past ABP festivals. Michael Langan’s new film Choros recently premiered [...]

Academy’s Tech Council Adds Four New Members

December 14, 2011 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

Denny Clairmont, John Hora, Bob Lambert and Milt Shefter have accepted invitations to join the Science and Technology Council of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, bringing the Council’s 2011–2012 membership roster to 24. Clairmont, one of the industry’s premier motion picture camera technologists, co-founded Clairmont Camera, a [...]

The Hub Plans Special Summer Lineup

May 19, 2011 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

The Hub TV network will introduce its Saturday Mashup scheduling beginning on Saturday, May 28, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The special themed lineup that will highlight the network’s game shows, comedies, and action/adventure series in designated, kid-friendly blocks. Viewers can tune in to two back-to-back episodes of each of [...]