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Chris Wedge Previews Vibrant New ‘Epic’

March 22, 2013 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

Blue Sky Studios co-founder and Oscar-winning animation director Chris Wedge took some time out of his busy schedule to show a few scenes from his upcoming feature Epic to members of the press recently. Best known for helming features such as Ice Age and Robots and voicing the beloved character [...]

New Trailer for Fox/Blue Sky’s ‘Epic’ Delivers the Goods

November 20, 2012 by Ramin Zahed 1 Comment divider image

Just in time for Thanksgiving, animation fans have a new sneak peek at Fox/Blue Sky’s 2013 feature Epic. Directed by Chris Wedge, the film is based on William Joyce’s hugely popular book The Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs. The storyline follows a teenage girl named Mary Katherine (voiced by [...]

Seth MacFarlane to Host ‘Saturday Night Live’

August 29, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

After directing this summer’s sleeper hit Ted (and voicing everyone’s favorite foul-mouthed teddy-bear), Seth MacFarlane will host the 38th season opener of the late night TV show Saturday Night Live on Sept. 15. Fans expect the man behind Fox-TV’s killer primetime toons Family Guy, American Dad and The Cleveland Show of [...]

Fox/Blue Sky’s ‘Epic’ Trailer Debuts

June 26, 2012 by Mercedes Milligan 1 Comment divider image

Good Morning America got a first look at the upcoming animated adventure Epic from Fox and Blue Sky Studios—based on William Joyce’s kids book The Leaf Men, and formerly titled such. The 3-D CG adventure is set to hit theaters May 24, 2013. Directed by Chris Wedge (Ice Age, Robots), [...]

Beyonce, Farrell, ‘Idol’s’ Tyler Lead Blue Sky’s ‘Epic’ Voice Cast

May 31, 2012 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image

A voice cast including Beyonce Knowles, Steven Tyler and Colin Farrell has been set for Epic, an upcoming animated feature film from Fox and Blue Sky Studios. Directed by Chris Wedge, Epic is about a teenage girl who is transported into a secret forest universe where a group of whimsical [...]

Future of Fox’s ‘Cleveland Show’ Looks Hazy

May 10, 2012 by Ramin Zahed 2 Comments divider image

Fox-TV announced that it has renewed its Sunday animation regulars Seth MacFarlane’s Family Guy and American Dad. However, according to ew.com, the channel hasn’t made a firm commitment to bringing back Family Guy spinoff The Cleveland Show. MacFarlane’s original toon Family Guy will begin its 11th season this fall, while [...]