Tag "Treasure Island"

China’s Belfry and DeZerlin Reboot ‘Treasure Island’

December 27, 2012 by Ramin Zahed 1 Comment divider image

Chinese studios Belfry Animation and DeZerlin Media have joined forces to produce a new CG-animated version of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island. The new take on the classic tale is set in a steampunk world where animals live and work alongside humans, and a young boy has to decide who [...]

Will Weekend Auds Warm to New ‘Ice Age’ Movie?

July 10, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

The fourth installment of the Ice Age franchise introduces several new characters as well as meticulously rendered visuals to draw fans back into theaters. Who could have predicted that a CG-animated movie about a saber-toothed tiger, a sloth and a wooly mammoth would have such legs? Back in March of [...]

Creating the Super-Sized Visuals of ‘Journey 2'

February 9, 2012 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image

How Journey 2 director Brad Peyton and his vfx team crafted the thrilling visuals of the 3-D fantasy adventure. Though inspired by classic literary adventures, creating a believably fantastic world for Journey 2: The Mysterious Island required plenty of cutting-edge visual effects technology. The Warner Bros. release, a sequel to [...]