Tagged With: Lucasfilm
Visual Effects Society Announces 2020 Board of Directors
Art Directors Guild Announces Noms for Excellence in Film and TV Production Design
DreamWorks Animation’s ‘Abominable,' Disney’s ‘Frozen 2,’ DreamWorks Animation’s ‘How to Train Your Dragon: Hidden World,’ Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ and Pixar’s ‘Toy Story 4’ are nominated in animated film category.
Cuteness Levels Over 9,000 with New ‘The Mandalorian’ Character
Jon Favreau’s highly anticipated Disney+ ‘Star Wars’ series features a mysterious infant fans have dubbed ‘Baby Yoda,’ and it’s the cutest thing since Ewoks.
Benioff, Weiss and Johnson Join the Rebellion Against ‘Star Wars’ Trilogies
David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and Rian Johnson have left their respective projects, leaving no new ‘Star Wars’ films in active development.
WATCH: Lucasfilm’s New ‘The Mandalorian’ Trailer and Character Art
With Jon Favreau at the helm, the first ever ‘Star Wars’ live-action series, about a deadly gunfighter in the galaxy’s outer reaches, launches November 12 on the new Disney+ streaming service.
WATCH: The Newest Star Wars Easter Egg Extravaganza
Rey, Kylo, Poe, C-3PO, etc., etc., return for the conclusion of the Skywalker saga in Lucasfilm and J.J. Abrams’s new sci-fi action-adventure coming December 20, 2019.
Innovators and Pioneers in Computer Graphics and Animation to Speak at SIGGRAPH Asia 2019
The conference, taking place is Brisbane, Australia from November 17 -20, will feature a wide array of sessions with industry luminaries in animation, VFX and technology.
WATCH: Disney Unveils New ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ D23 Trailer
Hitting U.S. theatres December 20, Episode IX’s epic conclusion to the original ‘Star Wars’ cinematic saga draws ever closer.
Disney+ Reveals High-Profile Slate of Shows at D23 Expo
Splashy presentations of new series set within Star Wars, Marvel and Pixar franchise worlds teases both fans and industry with previously unannounced details about the studio’s aggressive new streaming platform programming plans.
Andrew Millstein and Clark Spencer Lead Disney Animation Executive Shakeup
Management changes at Walt Disney Animation and Blue Sky Studios signal Disney’s effort to more fully integrate former Fox film and TV assets is gaining strength.
Women in Animation Summit Set for July 29 at SIGGRAPH 2019
Condensed version of WIA’s annual Summit to feature keynote by Dr. Stacy L. Smith, who will present landmark USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative study.
Nadine Westerbarkey and Chris Buckley Get Atomic Cartoon Promotions
New heads of 2D and 3D animation bring their extensive experience to lead kids and family division production teams.
Women in Animation Launches WIA Global Fund
Founding donors contribute more than $500,000 to support organization’s programs and international outreach initiatives.
WATCH: Oscar Winner Doug Chiang Talks ‘Star Wars’ Visual Design at FMX 2019
Legendary artist shares concept design insights, George Lucas’ impact on his evolution as a designer, working through production design challenges and how he handles different opinions from strong creative voices on a film.
‘Star Wars: Force for Change’ Expands Global Philanthropic Initiative
Disney and Lucasfilm will provide a $1.5 million donation, in-kind and mentorship resources to help expand access to worldwide K-12 nonprofit FIRST programs.
The Streaming Wars Heat Up as Disney Unveils Details for Disney+
Taking a direct shot at Netflix, The Walt Disney Company announces plans to release more than 25 original series and 10 original films, documentaries and specials in the first year of its rival streaming service.
Disney Unveils Title, Teaser & Images for the Final Installment of the ‘Star Wars’ Saga
Opening in U.S. theaters on December 20, ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ will include previously unused footage of Carrie Fisher as General Organa.
Disney+ Appoints Tehmina Jaffer Senior VP of Business Affairs
Former Netflix executive will oversee content for The Walt Disney Company’s new streaming service launching later this year.
On the Road to the 91st Oscars: The Visual Effects Nominees
Leading up to Oscar Sunday on February 24th, catch up on AWN’s coverage of the films and creative teams nominated for Best Visual Effects at the 91st Academy Awards.
Disney Channel Orders Second Season of ‘Star Wars Resistance’
Season 2 of high-flying animated series set for fall 2019 premiere; Mid-Season 1 trailer debuts with first look at major villain from ‘The Force Awakens.’
Disney Details 2019 Feature Slate
Ten new Disney releases set for 2019 include super hero blockbusters, sci-fi adventures, live-action remakes of classic animated films, and the highly anticipated animated sequels ‘Frozen 2’ and ‘Toy Story 4.’
Sneak Peek: ‘LEGO Star Wars: All-Stars’ Debuts October 29
New series of animated shorts and full-length episodes from Wil Film, The LEGO Group and Lucasfilm to roll out on Disney XD and DisneyNOW through December 8.
Pixar Co-Founder Ed Catmull Retiring After 40 Years
Catmull transitioning to an advisory role to end in summer 2019; Pixar president Jim Morris and Walt Disney Animation Studios president Andrew Millstein to continue in Catmull’s place.
VIDEO: Meet the Heroes of ‘Star Wars Resistance’
New series from Lucasfilm Animation set prior to the events of ‘The Force Awakens’ takes flight with one-hour premiere on Sunday, October 7.