The Digital Eye: Dissecting A Previs Roundtable -- Part 2
In this month's edition of "The Digital Eye," Bill Desowitz concludes his report on a recent Previs Roundtable discussion he moderated with a focus on videogames.
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Toy Story Franchise Going 3-D
The Walt Disney Studios is planning to debut new Disney Digital 3-D versions of TOY STORY on Oct. 2, 2009, and TOY STORY 2 on Feb. 12, 2010, as a lead-in to the 3-D launch of TOY STORY 3 on June 18, 2010. Veteran Pixar filmmaker Lee Unkrich (co-director of TOY STORY 2) is helming TOY STORY 3.
9 Story Secures Robin Squires for DTV
Toronto-based 9 Story Ent. has acquired the rights to Joan Clark's celebrated book THE HAND OF ROBIN SQUIRES to develop and produce into a direct-to-video animated feature. 9 Story is working with children's industry veteran Peter Moss to adapt the story of a young boy's elusive quest to unravel a century's worth of secrets and ultimately find a hidden pirate treasure.
9 Story Adds Two New Execs
Canadian-based production and animation studio 9 Story Ent. heads into 2008 with the addition of two new senior executives. Jill Fraser has been named VP, Business Affairs and Krista Barron, Manager Production Finance. The two will report directly to Steve Jarosz, VP and COO, 9 Story Ent.
As VP, Business Affairs, Fraser will be responsible for legal and business affairs matters for all areas of 9 Story's operations. Barron will be responsible for administration and certifications relating to tax credits, film agency and other domestic funding on all 9 Story productions.
New Musical Brings Toy Story to Life
Disney Cruise Line will transform TOY STORY into a stage spectacular aboard the Disney Wonder cruise ship when TOY STORY -- THE MUSICAL makes its debut at the Walt Disney Theatre this spring. This is the first time the popular Disney-Pixar classic has been adapted for the stage.
Following the storyline of the original film, TOY STORY -- THE MUSICAL will give the audience a toy's-eye view of life in Andy's room, exploring the true meaning of friendship as Buzz Lightyear and Woody transform from jealous adversaries to best friends with an unbreakable bond.
The Animation Pioneer
With the feature animation industry booming in India, Lisa Goldman reports on the opportunities and challenges presented by an immense and diverse audience.
The Pixar Story Screening
Begins: December 11, 2007
The American Cinematheque presents THE PIXAR STORY (2007, Disney/Pixar, 87 min.), a documentary about the history of the Pixar Animation Studios, on Dec. 11 at 7:30 pm at the Lloyd E. Rigler Theatre at the historic Egyptian in Hollywood (6712 Hollywood Blvd. between Highland and Las Palmas).
Leslie Iwerks Talks Pixar Story
With the American Cinematheque presenting THE PIXAR STORY tonight (Dec. 11) at the Egyptian Theatre at 7:30 pm, director Leslie Iwerks spoke to AWN about her critically acclaimed documentary about the history of Pixar Animation Studios.
AWN: What did you learn about Pixar during the making of the doc?
Anime Reviews: 'Laughing Man' Same Jokes, 'Third' & 'Scissors' Make Cut
In this month's trio of anime reviews, Chris Feldman tells us about Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex: The Laughing Man, The Third: The Girl with the Blue Eye and Pumpkin Scissors.
Back to the Futurama: 'Bender's Big Score'
Futurama is back, and Joe Strike tells us how the TV series found new life on DVD in the new feature release, Bender's Big Score.
American Cinematheque to Screen Pixar Story at the Egyptian Theatre
The American Cinematheque presents THE PIXAR STORY (2007, Disney/Pixar, 87 min.), a documentary about the history of the Pixar Animation Studios, on Dec. 11 at 7:30 pm at the Lloyd E. Rigler Theatre at the historic Egyptian in Hollywood (6712 Hollywood Blvd. between Highland and Las Palmas).
Rare Snow White Art Joins New Toy Story Zoetrope in California Adventure Exhibit
Unique celebrations of two motion picture icons will be on view beginning Saturday (Nov. 17), exclusively at the Disney Animation attraction in Disney's California Adventure park at the Disneyland Resort.
Anime Reviews: Karas & N-H-K Welcome, Hammerboy Not So Much
MPC had numerous challenges to contend with on the more action-oriented Elizabeth: The Golden Age, and Alain Bielik reports on the results.
The Box Claims Male Victim
X-MEN's James Marsden is in closing talks to play Cameron Diaz's husband in the horror film THE BOX, which is being written and directed by Richard Kelly, says THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER. Marsden and Diaz will play a couple going through a rough period in their marriage when a stranger (Frank Langella) gives them a box that can fulfill their dreams -- except that its use will result in the death of another stranger.
Skyland Wins Two Gemini Awards
Canadian-based production and distribution studio 9 Story Ent. has garnered two 2007 Gemini Awards for its action-adventure series SKYLAND. SKYLAND received the awards, which recognize the best in Canadian English-language television, for Best Animated Program or Series and Best Original Score, Animated Program or Series, won by composer Paul Inston. The Academy of Canadian Cinema announced the winners for the Lifestyle, Children's and Youth Awards on Tuesday, Oct. 16.
Murray & Schwartzman In Mr. Fox Voice Cast
While on MTV, director Wes Anderson announced that Bill Murray and Jason Schwartzman would be lending their voices to his stop-motion animated feature THE FANTASTIC MR. FOX. The RUSHMORE pair will be joining George Clooney (Mr. Fox) and Cate Blanchett. Based on Roald Dahl's classic children's tale, the story follows a quick-witted fox who sets out to protect his family from three vicious, but stupid, farmers.
Futz! a Wrap for 9 Story Ent.
9 Story Ent. has announced that production has been completed on the first 26 episodes of its new animated comedy series FUTZ! The Teletoon Original Production is scheduled to premiere as part of the network's new fall programming lineup in September.
Targeting nine- to14-year-olds, the wacky comedy is a retro nonverbal cartoon based on the misadventures of its title character, who is ready for anything, prepared for nothing and always able to severely mess things up in just 180 seconds -- the length of each episode.
Ridley To Pen Lucas' Red Tails
George Lucas has tapped John Ridley (THREE KINGS, UNDERCOVER BROTHER) to write his pet project RED TAILS, the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, reports VARIETY. The script will be based on a story by Lucas, who is funding development via Lucasfilm and exec producing. Industrial Light & Magic will handle the aerial battles.
The story chronicles the young African-American pilots who broke the color barrier to become the first black U.S. fighter pilots. The title of the project refers to the Tuskegee Airmen's planes' tails, which were painted red.
Anime Reviews: Stand Alone with Bokan & The Third
For August, Chris Feldman looks at Time Bokan, The Third: The Girl with the Blue Eye and Ghost in Shell: Stand Alone Complex-Solid State Society in AWN's monthly anime reviews.
E3 2007: Wow, What A Difference a Year Makes
Rick DeMott travels to the revamped E3 and discovers a maturing gaming industry that has put playtime aside and focused on the business of playing games.
Masters of Science Fiction Debuts on ABC in August
Aug. 4, 2007, will be the launch date for Starz Media's MASTERS OF SCIENCE FICTION on ABC, announced Starz's John W. Hyde and Industry Ent.'s Keith Addis. Featuring stories from some of the most creative minds in science fiction literature and hosted by world-renowned physicist Stephen Hawking, MASTERS OF SCIENCE FICTION is produced by Starz Media in association with Industry Ent. Exec producers are Hyde, Addis, Andrew Deane and Brad Mendelsohn.
Latest Zune Arts Video, Dogfight, Airs on Adult Swim
Strategic design and advertising agency 72andSunny released the second of several new artist collaborations to be featured on zune-arts.net and aired beginning this month during Adult Swim on Cartoon Network this summer. This latest video, DOGFIGHT, tells the tale of two enemy fighter pilots who spark a friendship via impromptu aerial artistry and fireworks that result from their surprising and spectacular mid-air explosions. The film was animated by Los Angeles-based Fulltank and set to the track "Special Thing" by Portland-based rock duo Viva Voce.
Fresh from the Festivals: June 2007's Reviews
Taylor Jessen reviews five short films -- Niebla (Fog) by Emilio Ramos, Ark by Grzegorz Jonkajtys, En Tus Brazos by FX Goby, Matthieu Landour and Edouard Jouret, Close Your Eyes and Do Not Breathe by Vuk Jevremovic and Loom by Scott Kravitz.
Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage Launches at Disneyland
Disneyland's classic Submarine Voyage attraction resurfaced today in Tomorrowland (June 11, 2007) as the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage. The 12-minute ride features 15 minutes of all-new animation from Pixar Animation Studios with FINDING NEMO favorites Nemo, Marlin, Dory, Crush and others.
Anime Reviews: To Heart Demon Prince Highlander
For this month's trio of anime reviews, Chris Feldman gives us his thoughts on To Heart V.1 New Feelings, V.2 Finding Courage, Demon Prince Enma V.1 and Highlander: The Search for Vengeance.
