Sam Richardson, Teyonah Parris Join ‘Matchbox’ Cast
John Cena also stars in the live-action film from Skydance, Apple Original Films, and Mattel Films, inspired by Mattel’s real-world die-cast toy vehicle line, invented in 1953 by Jack Odell.
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‘Spellbound:’ Making Children of Divorce Feel Seen
Vicky Jenson and Skydance Animation’s new, original fairy tale take on a very real contemporary family dynamic, with a princess struggling to keep up appearances while hiding the fact her parents, the king and queen, have been turned into massive, rampaging monsters, debuts November 22 on Netflix.
Netflix Drops ‘Spellbound’ Official Trailer, Key Art, New Images
Get swept away on a monstrous adventure when the animated feature from Skydance Animation and director Vicky Jenson debuts November 22.
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How Japan’s ‘Age of Robotics’ Inspired ‘Terminator Zero’
Set against the backdrop of 1990s Tokyo, Netflix’s new animated series dives deep into the fears, wonders, and spirituality of AI and humanoid robotics, blending horror, history, and canon in the ‘Terminator’ franchise’s first anime; the Skydance Animation and Production I.G show debuts August 29.
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Netflix Drops ‘Terminator Zero’ Red Band Trailer
At ANIME NYC streamer teases August 29 release starring Sonoya Mizuno as Eiko, the resistance fighter sent back in time to stop Skynet’s impending attack on humanity; also revealed ‘Sakamoto Days’ and ‘Leviathan’ anime coming in 2025.
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Netflix Drops Official ‘Terminator Zero’ Trailer
The first anime installment in the popular sci-fi franchise, produced by Skydance Animation and Production I.G Studios, streams August 29.
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Netflix Drops ‘Spellbound’ Teaser Trailer
Rachel Zegler stars in Vicky Jenson and Skydance Animation’s upcoming original fairy tale take on a modern story, except the King and Queen are massive, rampaging monsters, streaming November 22.
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Netflix Drops ‘Terminator Zero’ Anime Series Teaser Trailer
Sonoya Mizuno stars as Eiko, the resistance fighter sent back in time to stop Skynet’s impending attack on humanity, alongside Timothy Olyphant as the Terminator, André Holland as Malcolm Lee, Rosario Dawson as Koroko, and Ann Dowd as The Prophet, in the Skydance Animation and Production I.G project streaming August 29.
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Netflix Announces Cast of ‘Terminator Zero’ Anime Series
Rosario Dawson, André Holland, Sonoya Mizuno, and Ann Dowd join previously announced Timothy Olyphant in the series, set to debut August 29.
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Finding the Right VFX Equation for ‘Foundation’ Season 2
VFX supervisor Chris MacLean talks about the stunning visuals – 3,215 shots in all - that depict the worlds, characters, ships, and creatures of the hit sci-fi series, based on Isaac Asimov’s famed Hugo Award-winning sci-fi trilogy about Dr. Hari Seldon’s mathematical ‘psychohistory’ predictions; now streaming on Apple TV+.
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First Look Photos, Release Date Revealed for Netflix’s ‘Terminator Zero’
The anime series installment in the popular sci-fi franchise, produced by Skydance Animation and Production IG Studios, streams August 29.
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David S. Goyer Steps Down as ‘Foundation’ Showrunner Over Budget Battles
EP Bill Bost will now oversee Season 3 photography, while Goyer will retain the ‘showrunner’ title and continue to write for the hit series, which was renewed by Apple TV+ for a third season last year.
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Declassifying the VFX of ‘Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One’
ILM, led by Simone Coco and Jeff Sutherland, delivered between 1,100-1,200 shots on the Christopher McQuarrie spy thriller, including a gunfight in an Abu Dhabi desert sandstorm, a Rome car chase, and fight atop a speeding train, and star Tom Cruise’s famed motorbike cliff jump.
Apple TV+ Renews ‘Foundation’ for Season 3
The hit series, based on Isaac Asimov’s famed Hugo Award-winning sci-fi trilogy, will continue to riff on Dr. Hari Seldon’s mathematical predictions; Season 1 and 2 are streaming now.
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Netflix and Skydance Ink Multiyear Development Deal
Streamer scores the studio’s animated feature slate with new films ‘Spellbound’ slated for 2024 and ‘Pookoo’ for 2025.
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New Featurette Drops for ‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’
Watch adrenaline junkie Tom Cruise drive and drift one-handed through the streets of Rome, then catch the film during the Early Access Fan Event July 10 at 7:00 PM at participating theaters, or the nationwide debut on July 12.
‘Luck’s Hazmat Bunnies Get Their Close-Up in ‘Bad Luck Spot’
Director Matt Youngberg chats about giving the film’s beloved characters the star treatment in the hilarious new short from Apple Original Films and Skydance Animation, now streaming on Apple TV+.
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WATCH: Apple TV+ Drops All-New ‘Bad Luck Spot’ for St. Patrick’s Day
‘Luck’s hilarious hazmat bunnies get their own ‘spot’ in a new animated short starring Jane Fonda as ‘Babe the Dragon.’
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‘Luck’ Aims to Bring Hope to Kids In and Out of Foster Care
For writer Kiel Murray, the Apple Original Films and Skydance Animation fantasy adventure is rooted in the very real struggles of kids growing up without forever families and the idea that bad luck is random, not something they somehow ‘deserve.’
The Whimsical and Grounded Dance of ‘Luck’
Director Peggy Holmes talks about the importance of family, the challenges of working with characters of wildly divergent sizes, and how her background in choreography helped her nail the physical nuances in Apple Original Films’ and Skydance Animation’s CG fantasy comedy ‘Luck,’ dropping August 5 on Apple TV+.
Skydance Animation’s ‘Spellbound’ Adds Oscar-Winning Voice Talent
Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem join voice cast on the upcoming Apple Original Films animated musical about a princess on a daring quest to save her family and kingdom.
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Apple and Skydance Animation’s ‘Spellbound’ Finds its Princess
‘West Side Story’s Rachel Zegler snags lead role in the upcoming animated musical about a princess on a daring quest to save her family and kingdom.
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Brad Bird Set to Direct ‘Ray Gunn’ For Skydance Animation
The Oscar-winning ‘Incredibles’ and ‘Ratatouille’ director will reunite with former Pixar head John Lasseter to helm what looks to be the studio’s biggest production yet.
Apple TV+ Renews ‘Foundation’ for Season 2
Streamer orders a new season of its hit series based on Isaac Asimov’s famed Hugo Award-winning sci-fi future history trilogy.
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Apple TV+ Drops ‘Foundation’ Series Trailer
Based on Isaac Asimov’s famed Hugo Award-winning trilogy, the all-new show follows a band of exiles who must defy the Galactic Empire in order to save it; first two episodes premiere September 24.
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