GKids Acquires ‘Lupin the 3rd: The First,’ the Franchise’s First CG-Animated Caper
GKids will release the latest in the popular “gentleman thief” anime franchise in 2020 for Oscar consideration.
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Why Some VFX Artists Can’t Work From Home
With thousands of VFX artists unable to work remotely because of binding non-disclosure agreements, the industry is pushing studios to relax security concerns that are putting workers at risk.
Why Universal Had to Delay ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ Release
Illumination Mac Guff in Paris is unable to complete the “Minions” sequel because of unavoidable disruptions to its workflow.
How Hollywood Animation Studios Are Coping with Coronavirus
Many employees are working from home, some productions have been temporarily halted, and “Trolls World Tour” offers same-day VOD to combat theater closures.
Every Animated Feature Coming Out in 2020
Highlights include Pixar’s “Soul,” Disney’s “Raya and the Last Dragon,” Sony’s “Connected,” and Cartoon Saloon’s “Wolfwalkers.”
The Best Animated Films of the 21st Century Ranked, From ‘ParaNorman’ to ‘Spirited Away’
You’ve got a friend in these classic movies.
‘Onward’: Director Dan Scanlon Bared His Soul For Pixar, and That Was Only the Beginning
Chris Pratt and Tom Holland’s voices bring the story to life, but at Pixar personal stories increasingly are becoming the star.
DreamWorks Animated Short, ‘To: Gerard,’ to Premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival
The love letter to Manhattan and magic, directed by storyboard artist Taylor Meacham, will bow at Tribeca on April 18. Plus, check out the rest of fest’s shorts lineup.
‘Onward’: How ‘Atomic Blonde’ Inspired Pixar’s Graphic Look for Its First Fantasy
Cinematographer Sharon Calahan looked at the graphic pop of DP Jonathan Sela to conjure the magical color palette of Pixar’s first fantasy.
Large-Format Film to Thrive in 2020, Led by ‘No Time to Die,’ ‘Tenet,’ and ‘Wonder Woman 1984’
Kodak renewed its commitment to film with the Hollywood studios, while leading the large-format charge this year with four high-profile releases.
‘The Mandalorian’: How ILM’s Innovative StageCraft Tech Created a ‘Star Wars’ Virtual Universe
Jon Favreau’s Disney+ “Star Wars” series benefited from a breakthrough in digital backdrops while shooting on set.
‘The Call of the Wild’: How a CG Dog Named Buck Held His Own with Harrison Ford
Director Chris Sanders had the animation chops to make Buck the protagonist, but took advantage of reshoots with producer James Mangold to bolster Ford’s screen presence.
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‘Uncorked’ Director Prentice Penny and Star Mamoudou Athie Talk Wine, Barbecue and Family Expectations
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David Byrne Pens Coronavirus Op-Ed: ‘We’re All in the Same Leaky Boat’
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Tom Hanks And Rita Wilson Are Back In The USA
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In Defense of Aiden Zhane, the Bullied Queen of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12
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Chris Harrison is down to officiate Bachelorette Hannah Brown and Tyler Cameron’s wedding (that is totally not in the works… yet)
