Paramount Pictures has fired first-time director Dylan Brown from upcoming animated feature Amusement Park after investigating complaints of “inappropriate and unwanted conduct.” Announced Tuesday, the axe reportedly dropped a week and a half ago as the result of complaints by multiple women. THR broke the news. A statement from a Paramount spokesman said: “We are […]
“Inappropriate” ‘Amusement Park’ Director Dylan Brown Axed
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Jack-Jack’s Unpredictable Powers Teased in ‘Incredibles 2’ Olympics Spot
Viewers got an informative first-look at the highly anticipated Disney-Pixar sequel Incredibles 2 during the NBC Olympics coverage on Wednesday night. The spot shows how Bob (a.k.a. Mr. Incredible) struggles to be a super parent while Elastigirl is called upon to save the day — something made even more tricky by the unpredictable emergence of […]
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Animator & Voice Actor Bud Luckey Dies Age 83
William “Bud” Luckey, a multitalented artist and performer who touched many facets of animation, has died at age 83. Among his many credits, Luckey earned an Annie Award and an Academy Award nomination for the Pixar short Boundin’, which he wrote and directed as well as composing the music and performing as the solo singer/narrator. […]
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Stuff We Love: A Summer Bounty of Books, Discs & More
***These reviews were written for the August‘18 issue of Animation Magazine (#282)*** The onslaught of San Diego Comic-Con announcements got us (and our shopping list) in an extra-geeky mood. Although, don’t ask how this is different from every other month… USEFUL STUFF The world has gone digital, and while we’d all like to spend our […]
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Clip: All-New ‘Auntie Edna’ Mini Movie Comes Home with ‘Incredibles 2’
The super smash-hit Incredibles 2 — sequel to the 2004 Oscar winner The Incredibles and once again directed by Brad Bird — comes home on Digital HD / 4K Ultra HD and Movies Anywhere on October 23, followed by Blu-ray 4K, Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand on November 6. And of course, it comes powered-up […]
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Brazilian Movie ‘Tito and the Birds’ Fights a Climate of Fear
***This article originally appeared in the December ‘18 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 285)*** Those seeking relief from the loud, predictable world of some of the season’s big CG-animated studio movies would be wise to seek out the wonderful new Brazilian movie Tito and the Birds. Directed by Gustavo Steinberg, Gabriel Bitar and André Catoto, […]
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Pixar Vet Teddy Newton Laces Up for Animated Sneaks Movie
Animation fans know Teddy Newton for his fantastic character design work on movies such as Iron Giant, The Incredibles, Ratatouille, Toy Story 3, Smallfoot and his Oscar-nominated 2010 short Day and Night. The talented Pixar alum is now directing a new feature called Sneaks, for Columbus, Ohio-based Lengi Studio. The pic, which is produced by […]
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Watch: John Kahrs’ Acclaimed Short ‘Age of Sail’
The much-anticipated new Google Spotlight Stories project making a big splash on the VR and animation scene is available to view online today. Anyone who’s been aboard a sailboat on the open ocean knows the distinctive sound of sailcloth flapping in the wind, and the rolling motion of a craft riding the waves. Movie magicians […]
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‘Tales of Arcadia: 3Below’ Reveals Aliens Among Us
***This article was written for the February ‘19 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 287)*** If you’re going to launch an animated series trilogy, it helps when the first chapter of the franchise becomes a global hit, winning several Emmy and Annie Awards along the way. Of course, it doesn’t hurt if the show is created […]
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Wonderful World of Animation Show Opens May 1 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Walt Disney World has announced that the new nighttime show Wonderful World of Animation will be lighting up the skies over Disney’s Hollywood Studios starting May 1. The spectacle will play out above the soon to be opened new Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway attraction. First announced by Parks Chairman Bob Chapek during D23’s Destination […]
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2018’s Animated Feature Composers Strike a Universal Chord
With the checkered flag about to be waved on the 2019 Academy Award race, the list of likelies for the Best Animated Feature category not only contains several of the usual suspects, but has some familiar sounds as well, courtesy of their musical scores. While the nominees have yet to be announced, certain films have […]
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Brad Bird: Lasseter Misconduct Not “Black and White”
In an interview with Kevin Fallon for The Daily Beast’s Oscar Talk coverage published Sunday, Incredibles 2 director Brad Bird spoke up on the ouster of former Pixar Animation boss John Lasseter due to allegations of misconduct. The chat took place the day before it was announced that burgeoning studio Skydance Animation had appointed Lasseter […]
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Animation Oscar Nominees React to Good News
Here are some of the reactions of today’s Oscar nominees the Animation and VFX-related categories: Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, and Rodney Rothman, directors, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse: “Although we flew under the radar for years, we always felt that Into the Spider-Verse could be something special,” they said. “We never dreamed, though, that it would have the […]
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Atlantyca’s ‘Berry Bees’ Sends Young Jane Bonds to the Rescue
***This article originally appeared in the March ‘19 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 288)*** Is the world ready for a team of dynamic 10-year-old female spies? Italy’s family entertainment and publishing company Atlantyca believes so. The innovative studio behind hits such as Geronimo Stilton and Bat Pat is joining forces with Australia’s SLR Productions, Ireland’s […]
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VFS Announces Michal Makarewicz 3D Animation & VFX Scholarship
Vancouver Film School (VFS) announced a new scholarship for its popular 3D Animation and Visual Effects program, in conjunction with Pixar animator Michal Makarewicz. Makarewicz will vet applications from prospective students looking for admission to the award-winning program, working with VFS to award one recipient with a full-tuition scholarship and up to $250,000 in partial […]
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Disney+ Launch Details & Line-Up Revealed
During its investor day on Thursday, The Walt Disney Company revealed the U.S. launch details for its Disney+ streaming service, and a programming lineup sure to tantalize fans of many top entertainment brands. The news was so well received that the company’s stock jumped more than 10% Friday morning, soaring to a new all-time high. […]
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Mattel Expands Pixar Deal for New Releases and Fan Faves
Mattel, Inc. announced the expansion of its global licensing agreement with Disney to span new titles and to design and develop toys inspired by characters from all Pixar Animation Studios film properties. Included in the new agreement are upcoming 2020 movie releases, including fantasy epic Onward, as well as beloved titles, many of which are […]
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Annecy: Disney Premiering 3 Experimental Shorts, BTS of ‘Frozen 2’
In what has become an annual tradition at Annecy International Animated Film Festival, Walt Disney Animation Studios returns with a Bonlieu Theater presentation showcasing the Studios’ latest projects, presented by the filmmakers themselves. On Friday, June 14, Head of Animation Becky Bresee and Head of Effects Animation Marlon West take to the stage to give […]
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Exclusive: Brad Bird, Michael Giacchino and Ralph Eggleston to Keynote VIEW Confab
Italy’s popular VIEW Conference has nabbed a Pixar tripleheader to keynote its 2019 Edition. Turin’s animation and vfx conference, which takes place Oct. 21-25, has just announced that director Brad Bird (The Incredibles movies, Ratatouille, Iron Giant ), composer Michaael Giacchino (Incredibles movies, Up, Ratatouille), and Ralph Eggleston (production designer on Incredibles 2, Inside Out) […]
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Freeform Revisits ‘30 Days of Disney’ Magic in September
Freeform will be airing beloved Disney live-action and animation, Pixar and Marvel titles all throughout September, capped off at the end of the month with an out-of-this-world exploration of the latest Disney theme park land, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Each week (Monday through Friday) will have a special programming theme, and each weekend will also […]
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