Tag "The Iron Giant"

Stephan Franck Introduces new ‘Silver’ Comic

May 6, 2013 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

Dark Planet Comics has released its first digital comic, Silver #1, now available for download on ComiXology. The 12-issue miniseries marks the comic book debut of animation veteran Stephan Franck, whose many credits include supervising animator on The Iron Giant, storyboard artist on Despicable Me and story artist on How [...]

Anima Vitae Strengthens Ties to Asia and Hollywood

November 8, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

Anima Vitae, the Finnish animation studio behind the movie Niko 2 – Little Brother, Big Trouble, The Flight Before Christmas and The Magic Crystals is expanding to Asia and strengthening its network in Hollywood. The Helsinki-based studio has signed a joint venture agreement to launch a animation studio in Kuala [...]

L.A. Animation Fest Announces Fantastic Lineup

February 8, 2012 by Ramin Zahed 1 Comment divider image

The 3rd Annual Los Angeles Animation Festival will feature the West Coast premiere of Bibo Bergeron’s 3-D feature A Monster in Paris, as well as revivals of The Iron Giant, Team America: World Police, Fantastic Planet, Akira and Shrek. Scheduled to run from March 7-11 at the Regent Showcase theater [...]

The Island of Lost Chipmunks

December 15, 2011 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

The CG-animated singing critters are back and in excellent form in the new family movie Chipwrecked. The Chipmunks first rose to international fame in December of 1958 with their holiday novelty song “The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t be Late).” So it’s only fitting that moviegoers have become accustomed to seeing [...]

The Hub Plans Special Summer Lineup

May 19, 2011 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

The Hub TV network will introduce its Saturday Mashup scheduling beginning on Saturday, May 28, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The special themed lineup that will highlight the network’s game shows, comedies, and action/adventure series in designated, kid-friendly blocks. Viewers can tune in to two back-to-back episodes of each of [...]