Saturday, March 8, 2014
Disney Chairman Rich Ross Steps Down
Disney Studios’ Chairman Rich Ross has resigned as what many believe is the direct result of the disappointing performance of John Carter at the box office.
“I no longer believe ... Continue Reading →
Rare Pixar Items Auctioned to Help Japan Tsunami Recovery
It’s been a year since an earthquake and resulting tsunami caused tremendous damage to Japan, and the animation community and Pixar are here to remind fans that there’s ... Continue Reading →
An Interview with Disney/Pixar President Dr. Ed Catmull
There are a handful of people in this world who represent everything that the CG animation community has been able to achieve in the past few decades. Pixar co-founder and president ... Continue Reading →
Disney’s New Tinker Bell Pic Set for Oct.
Disney’s evergreen fairy will take flight again on Oct. 23, when the studio releases the CG-animated Secret of the Wings on DVD, Blu-ray and Digital. Produced by Michael Wigert and ... Continue Reading →
‘Yellow Submarine’ Dives onto DVD/Blu-ray
Fans of psychedelic ‘60s animation are in for a treat as The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine (1968) is set for a fully restored home video release on DVD and Blu-ray May 28, together ... Continue Reading →
Stan Lee to Receive Producers Guild’s Vanguard Award
Iconic comic-book and animation creator Stan Lee will be receiving the Producers Guild’s 2012 Vanguard Award this January. The award is designed to recognized achievements in new ... Continue Reading →
Disney-Pixar’s Lasseter Gets Star on the Walk of Fame
Fans can finally walk all over John Lasseter — and he’s thrilled about it.
The creative head of both Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios, as well as the director of Toy ... Continue Reading →
Wallace & Gromit’s Charity Auction Set for Nov.
The children’s charity, Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal, will hold an online animation art auction from November 1st to the 10th. The event, which will benefit the Bristol Children’s ... Continue Reading →
John Lasseter Defends ‘Cars 2′
In time for the release of Disney/Pixar’s Cars 2 on DVD, John Lasseter spoke to The New York Times today (Oct. 17) about the movie’s reception and the various challenges of overseeing ... Continue Reading →
Douglas Trumbull to Receive VES Award
Filmmaker and vfx supervisor Douglas Trumbull will receive the 2012 Georges Méliès Award at the 10th Annual VES Award on February 7, 2012. The Georges Méliès Award honors individuals ... Continue Reading →
