Tag "Rise of the Planet of the Apes"

15 Pics Make the First VFX Oscar List

December 9, 2011 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that 15 films have been selected for consideration for Achievement in Visual Effects for the 84th Academy Awards: The films are listed below in alphabetical order, followed by releasing studio in the U.S. In early January, the members of the [...]

‘Chico and Rita’ Wins Best Euro Animated Film Prize

December 5, 2011 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

As we’re waiting to hear about Annie Award nominations on Monday (Dec. 4), we can update you on some of the recent animation noms and wins that happened over the past few days. Over the weekend, the Spanish feature Chico & Rita, which is directed by Fernando Trueba, Javier Mariscal [...]

The Return of ‘Fright Night,’ Conan’ and ‘Spy Kids’

August 18, 2011 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

While there are no animated features debuting in theaters this weekend, there are plenty of CG-laden summer thrills to go around that will spell competition for returning titles such as The Smurfs, Cars 2 and Rise of the Planet of the Apes. For starters, we have the remake of the [...]

Harry Potter Dethroned by Smurfs Overseas

August 15, 2011 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

It looks like Peyo’s little blue guys have dethroned Harry Potter from the top of the global box office chart this weekend. Sony’s live-action/CG hybrid movie delivered over $60 million from 10,285 theaters in 44 markets, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The 3-D feature was a big hit in China, [...]

Moviegoers Go Bananas for ‘Apes’

August 8, 2011 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

Despite lower expectations, Fox’s Rise of the Planet of the Apes managed to bring in close to $54 million this past weekend, thanks to positive reviews and good word of mouth. The prequel also made a cool $23.4 million in 25 territories overseas. Directed by Rupert Wyatt, Rise of the [...]

Will Moviegoers Go for ‘Apes’ Again?

August 4, 2011 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

Fox is hoping that audiences will be hungry for its prequel to the 1968 cult classic as Rise of the Planet of the Apes hits the screens this Friday (August 5). Showcasing the talents of James Franco, Freida Pinto, John Lithgow, Tom Felton and performance capture master Andy Serkis as [...]