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‘G.I. Joe’ Knocks ‘The Croods’ Off the Top Spot


March 31, 2013 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image
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Hasbro’s durable action figure, first introduced to consumers in 1964, proved to be force to reckon with this Easter weekend. The new feature G.I. Joe: Retaliation made an estimated $51.7 million at the U.S. box office. The Paramount release was the number one release of the week and also made [...]

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A High-Tech, Dysfunctional Santa’s Coming to Town


November 18, 2011 by Ramin Zahed 2 Comments divider image
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How the wizards at Aardman joined forces with Sony Animation to deliver the poignant and funny CG-animated holiday adventure, Arthur Christmas. Santa Claus and animation have enjoyed a long, mutually rewarding relationship over the years. From classic Rankin-Bass specials like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer to Chuck Jones’ How Grinch Stole [...]

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Warner Bros.’s Live-Action ‘Akira’ to Roll 2012


October 20, 2011 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image
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Fans of the great anime feature and manga Akira got some good news courtesy of Warner Bros. today. The studio has officially greenlit a $90 million feature based on the classic with an eye toward a late February/March production date. Variety reports that Jaume Collet-Serra (Unknown) will direct the adaptation, [...]

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Christmas Miracle: Win Tix to ‘Arthur Christmas’ Premiere


August 22, 2011 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image
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Despite the sweltering summer heat, the holiday season is nearly upon us. To help you get into the spirit of the season, Sony has launched a new online contest for a chance to attend the premiere of Aardman Animations/Sony Pictures Animation’s upcoming film, Arthur Christmas. For your chance to win, [...]

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Comic-Con: Aardman Presents ‘Arthur Christmas,’ ‘The Pirates!’


July 25, 2011 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image
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Besides roaming the San Diego convention hall and gaping at the spandex-wearing masses, Comic-Con attendees get the chance to get an early peek at some of the most anticipated animated and vfx-driven features and TV series. On Thursday, toon fans were treated to a wonderful panel featuring Aardman Animation Studio founder [...]

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New Trailer for Sony/Aardman’s ‘Arthur Christmas’


July 12, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean 1 Comment divider image
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Aardman, Sony and Columbia are reminding movie goers it’s only six months to the holidays by releasing the second trailer to the animated comedy feature Arthur Christmas. Here’s how the studios describe the film: The 3D, CG-animated family comedy Arthur Christmas, an Aardman production for Sony Pictures Animation, at last [...]

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‘X-Men’ Tops Box Office; ‘Panda’ Crosses $100M Mark


June 6, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean 1 Comment divider image
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The VFX-driven superhero film X-Men: First Class handily outclassed the competition at the box office this weekend, thanks to strong reviews and good word of mouth, while DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda 2 crossed the $100 million mark. A Fox release, X-Men: First Class sold an estimated $56 million worth [...]

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‘Gnomeo & Juliet,’ Oscar Shorts Kick Off 2011 Animated Releases


February 10, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image
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Animation is back at the box office with the opening this week of the first major animated feature film of the year. Gnomeo & Juliet, the new 3D animated feature produced by Starz Animation and released by Disney, opens at just under 3,000 cinemas this weekend. The project is directed [...]

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