Tag: J.J. Abrams
Disney+ Debuts ‘Rise of Skywalker’ May the 4th, Female-Led Star Wars Series in the Works
The final chapter of the Skywalker saga, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, will begin streaming two months early on Disney+ in honor of...
Disney’s ‘Lion King’ and LAIKA’s ‘Missing Link’ Win Top VES Awards
The 18th Annual VES Awards brought a capacity crowd of more than 1000 guests at the Beverly Hilton last night. Hosted by comedian Patton...
VFX Jedi Tricks Still Impress in ‘Rise of Skywalker’
***This article was written for the March ‘20 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 298)***
When the ninth and final chapter of the core Star Wars...
Roland Emmerich to Receive VES Visionary Award
The Visual Effects Society (VES), the industry’s professional global honorary society, named acclaimed director-producer-screenwriter Roland Emmerich as the next recipient of the VES Visionary...
‘Star Wars Resistance’ Producers Confirm Orka & Flix as Gay Couple
One of the world’s most iconic sci-fi franchises finally has its first on-screen, openly gay couple! During the press day for Disney’s Star Wars...
Dean DeBlois Tapped for Paramount/Hasbro ‘Micronauts’ Live-Action Pic
Another major toy brand is headed to the big screen, with Paramount Pictures and Hasbro Studios announcing that How to Train Your Dragon helmer...
News Bytes: ‘Rise of Skywalker’ Special Look, ‘Queens of Animation’ Book, Revisiting the Fleischers & More
=Wicked Cool Toys Launches My Partner Pikachu Interactive Toy
Bring a pocket-sized interactive Pokémon with you at all times! Touch sensor technology brings Pikachu to...
News Bytes: ‘Rise of Skywalker’ Sneak Peek, Nick Park Promises More ‘Wallace & Gromit,’ ‘Spider-Verse’ Heads to Netflix & More
DeviantArt ‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ Discover Your Duo Contest
To celebrate the home entertainment release, this art competition challenges fans to...
News Bytes: ‘Prince of Egypt’ Stage Musical, ‘UglyDolls’ on the Shelf, ‘Star Wars’ Cinematographer Dan Mindel Gets UCLA Residence
Attention Hayao Miyazaki Fans: Studio Ghibli Is Hiring Digital Painters
New painters will work with the man himself to put the finishing touches on How...
‘Rise of Skywalker’ Trailer Debuts at Star Wars Celebration
On Friday, director/writer J.J. Abrams and producer Kathleen Kennedy were joined by stars Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Kelly Marie Tran, Oscar Isaac, Billy Dee...
News Bytes: ‘Star Wars IX’ Wraps, ‘Frozen 2’ Sets Trailer Record, ‘DC Super Hero Girls’ Spot & More
”Marvel’s ‘Loki’ Series Lands ‘Rick and Morty’ Writer
The new super-anti-hero series heading to Disney+ streaming has brought on Michael Waldon as show creator/executive producer;...
Live-Action ‘Your Name’ to be Directed by Marc Webb
The big steam engine of movies based on popular animated titles is showing no signs of slowing down. Deadline just announced that Marc Webb,...
Disney Studios Reveals 2019 Slate
Walt Disney Studios have cemented their 2019 feature film release plans, promising a full year of action-packed spectacles and heartwarming family adventures.
MARCH 8 (Marvel...
Jonathan Nolan to Receive VES Visionary Award
The Visual Effects Society has named acclaimed writer-director-producer Jonathan Nolan as the next recipient of the VES Visionary Award in recognition of his valuable...
Creating Glitch-free Androids for HBO’s ‘Westworld’
HBO’s acclaimed sci-fi series Westworld continues to deliver uncanny visuals from the futuristic wars between humans and their unhappy robots.
Filmmaker J.J. Abrams (Super 8)...
Shinbo’s ‘Fireworks’ Lights Up U.S. Theaters This Week
Producer Genki Kawamura discusses the making of this time-bending animated feature.
By Charles Solomon
At a time when American filmmakers have attempted to remake anime properties...
Mattel and Bad Robot Launch Monster Plans for ‘Beastlies’
L.A.-based sculptor Leslie Levings’ charming monsters The Beastlies are coming to animated or hybrid life, thanks to a new plan launched by Mattel and...
Daily News Bytes: ‘Coco’ Trailer’s a Taste of La Chancla, J.J. Abrams Feels the Force & More
J.J. Abrams to Write and Direct ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’
The man behind the lens flare-spangled reboot of Star Trek has signed on to the...
Disney Studios Details 2017 Slate (with Images)
The Walt Disney Studios have released their official 2017 feature release catalog, full of fresh titles, hotly anticipated sequels, a royal revamp … and...
‘Octonauts,’ ‘SpongeBob’ Receive 2017 PGA Nominations
The Producers Guild of America has revealed the TV category nominees for its 2017 PGA Awards. While there is no dedicated animation award, hit...
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