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DreamWorks Returns to the Cave with ‘Croods’ Sequel


April 17, 2013 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image
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The adventures of the rambunctious Croods family will continue in a brand new sequel at DreamWorks. According to The Hollywood Reporter, a sequel to The Croods has been greenlit at DreamWorks Animation. Original co-writers and co-directors Kirk De Micco and Chris Sanders are returning for the project. The studio is [...]

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New Pics, Voices for ‘Planes’


March 26, 2013 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image
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DisneyToon Studios’ CG spin-off of Disney-Pixar’s popular Cars franchise, Planes, is getting ready for its August 9 lift-off as new images are revealed and Disney announces the full cast list, lead by comedian Dane Cook. Cook voices lead character Dusty, who dreams of being a racer but just wasn’t built [...]

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Animated People: Chris Sanders & Kirk DeMicco


March 22, 2013 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image
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In theaters today, DreamWorks Animation’s latest feature The Croods goes back to the basics with a strong family comedy set in a magical, prehistoric period. The world will be watching DreamWorks’ caveman family very closely this spring. Fortunately, The Croods, the studio’s first venture after the disappointing box-office performance of [...]

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And Now, For Something Completely Different…


November 1, 2012 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image
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A Liar’s Autobiography uses various animation techniques to shed light on the outrageous life and career of the late Monty Python player, Graham Chapman. It sounds like a classic Monty Python sketch—an actor playing himself in an animated autobiographical film 23 years after he dropped dead. But, as fans of [...]

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Animated ‘A Liar’s Autobiography’ Trailer Hits the Web


September 4, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image
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This fall, Monty Python fans are eagerly awaiting the arrival of a very unusual, animated feature about the late Python player Graham Chapman in select theaters. Featuring animation from 14 different animators in 17 different styles, A Liar’s Autobiography is based on the life and times of Chapman and uses [...]

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Graham Chapman Pic Sponsors Animation Contest


August 2, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image
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In celebration of the new feature film A Liar’s Autobiography – The Untrue Story of Monty Python’s Graham Chapman, an international online animation competition titled ‘Animate Chapman’ was launched today. The contest, which is open to students, amateurs and professional animators alike, aims to find creative animators to bring Chapman [...]

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‘A Liar’s Autobiography’ to Premiere at Toronto


July 24, 2012 by Ramin Zahed 1 Comment divider image
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The animated feature A Liar’s Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python’s Graham Chapman will unspool at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival this September as a Special Presentation. Python member Terry Jones and the film’s directors Bill Jones (Jones’ son), Ben Timlett and Jeff Simpson will be in attendance [...]

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Back to the Days of Christopher Robin & Pooh


July 10, 2011 by Ramin Zahed 1 Comment divider image
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Disney returns to the basics with the terrific 2D movie Winnie the Pooh, which is inspired by five classic stories by A. A. Milne. In this day and age, when everyone is trying to jump on the 3-D, CG animation bandwagon, you’ve got to admire Disney for sticking to its [...]

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Monty Python Members Help Animate Graham Chapman Memoir


June 28, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean 1 Comment divider image
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Members of Monty Python are reuniting to provide voices for a new 3D animated feature called A Liar’s Autobiography, based on the memoir of former Monty Python member the late Graham Chapman. The film is in production, according to EPIX, a premium entertainment channel, video on demand and online service. [...]

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