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Yup, It’s Time for a New ‘Monsters U.’ Trailer!


February 11, 2013 by Ramin Zahed 1 Comment divider image
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There are at least 14 new animated features heading our way in 2013, but Disney/Pixar’s Monsters University has already generated a lot of pre-release buzz among toon fans. This week, a new trailer for the much-anticipated release, which is directed by Dan Scanlon hit the Internet. The story follows original [...]

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‘Life of Pi’ & ‘Brave’ Top VES Winners


February 6, 2013 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image
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The creative team behind the vfx of Ang Lee’s literary adaptation Life of Pi (lead by Rhythm & Hues)—which featured stormy seas, a photoreal Bengal tiger and more—took home four Visual Effects Society Awards last night during the 11th annual ceremony. This included the top prize for outstanding visual effects [...]

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‘Wreck-It Ralph’ Takes the Top Prize at the Annies


February 3, 2013 by Ramin Zahed 1 Comment divider image
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Disney’s underdog hero Wreck-It Ralph had a sweet night at the Annie Awards on Saturday (February 2) as it took home the prize for Best Animated Feature. The film’s helmer Richard Moore also won for Best Director. The acclaimed movie, which has made over $368.4 million globally, was also honored [...]

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‘Wreck-It Ralph’ Wins Producers Guild Award


January 27, 2013 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image
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Ralph is finally a winner. Disney’s popular animated feature Wreck-It Ralph, about an 8-bit videogame baddie who wants to change his life, was the winner of the Best Animated Feature at this past weekend’s 24th Annual Producers Guild Awards. The film’s producer Clark Spencer took home the coveted prize. The [...]

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GRspace Showcases ‘Ladies of Animation’


January 23, 2013 by Mercedes Milligan 3 Comments divider image
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Gennie Rim, former artistic manager at Pixar and Disney and founder of GRworks, will present the latest installment in her ongoing series of shows centered on the art of animation with a new exhibit, “Ladies of Animation,” which will showcase the personal work of female artist from major studios including [...]

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GKIDS’ ‘The Rabbi’s Cat’ Rolls Out in the U.S.


January 18, 2013 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image
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Prolific French comic-book artist and film director Joann Sfar discusses the real-life inspirations behind The Rabbi’s Cat and his love for American classics. Joann Sfar, the celebrated French comic-book artist and director of the animated film The Rabbi’s Cat, had harbored dreams of writing about his grandmother’s tales of life [...]

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Disney Infinity Opens Doors to New Game Platform


January 16, 2013 by Ramin Zahed 1 Comment divider image
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Disney Interactive has unveiled a new ambitious gaming initiative titled Disney Infinity. This platform, which will kick off in June, will allow players to create stories and enjoy games starring characters from The Walt Disney Company (Pirates of the Caribbean) and Pixar Animation Studios (Monsters, Inc., The Incredibles) Disney Infinity [...]

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Pixar’s ‘Brave’ Nabs the Golden Globe Award


January 14, 2013 by Ramin Zahed 1 Comment divider image
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Pixar’s Brave won the Golden Globe on Sunday for Best Animated Feature Film. The blockbuster film, which has made over $535.4 million in theaters worldwide, was the most popular animated movie at the box office in 2012. The film is also doing very well on the DVD/Blu-ray chart since its [...]

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The 85th Oscar Nominations Are In!


January 10, 2013 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image
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Family Guy creator and next month’s Academy Award host Seth MacFarlane and actress Emma Stone announced the nominees for this year’s Oscars at 5 a.m. this morning. (January 10) in Beverly Hills. The nominees for Best Animated Feature are:   Brave (directed by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman) Disney/Pixar Frankenweenie [...]

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Spike & Mike Fest Turns 30


January 9, 2013 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image
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Iconic indie toon fest Spike & Mike’s Festival of Animation will be holding a 30th Anniversary Celebration this year which will feature the most popular and award-winning short animations from the festival’s influential history—including early works by Disney-Pixar director Ralph Eggleston and over 10 Academy Award-winning or nominated shorts. The [...]

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