Second Time’s Not a Charm for ‘The Smurfs’
Sony’s big summer sequel Smurfs 2 failed to draw big numbers at the American box office this past weekend. The live-action/CG-animated hybrid landed in the third spot Stateside, making about $27.8...
View Article‘Smurfs 2′ to See Holiday Release
Retailers will be offering a delightful stocking stuffer for Peyo-philes on December 3 as Sony Pictures Animation’s The Smurfs 2 arrives in Blu-ray 3D combo pack, Blu-ray combo pack, DVD and Digital HD...
View ArticleGKIDS to Bring ‘Song of the Sea’ to America
Ireland-based Cartoon Saloon’s new feature, Song of the Sea, is coming to North America via a deal the studio struck with distributor GKIDS. The film, the second from The Secret of Kells director Tomm...
View ArticleTrailer Teases Moore’s ‘Song of the Sea’
A trailer has been released for Song of the Sea, the upcoming animated feature from the studio and director behind the Oscar-nominated The Secret of Kells. Take a look at it right now: “Almost five...
View Article‘Song of the Sea’ Opens in NYC, Toronto December 19
GKIDS has announced the North American release date for Cartoon Saloon’s highly anticipated animated feature Song of the Sea. The folk tale inspired 2D film will open in New York at the IFC Theater and...
View ArticleSeals of Excellence
With their much-anticipated, beautiful 2D pic, Song of the Sea, director Tomm Moore and the team at Cartoon Saloon find inspiration in Ireland’s charming folktales. Five years ago, director Tomm Moore,...
View ArticleTrailer: ‘Paddington 2′ Promises a Hairy Crime Caper
Flying in from Darkest Peru comes the sequel to the surprise family megahit Paddington. Based on the classic children’s book series by Michael Bond and Peggy Fortnum, the 2014 live-action/CG hybrid...
View ArticleStudioCanal Plans New Paddington Bear TV Series
It looks like a certain lovable bear is getting his own TV series again. StudioCanal has announced that it is planning a new animated TV series featuring Michael Bond’s beloved Paddington Bear...
View ArticleWeinstein Co. Tries to Find New Parent for ‘Paddington 2′
StudioCanal’s live-action/CG-animated feature Paddington 2 enjoyed a great opening box office in the U.K, beating heavy-hitters such as Murder on the Orient Express and Thor: Ragnarok to land at No. 1...
View ArticleWB Wins Bid War for ‘Paddington 2’
Deadline reports that StudioCanal’s charming family sequel Paddington 2 has been snatched up for US distribution by Warner Bros., following a scramble to find the little bear from darkest Peru a new...
View ArticleA Beloved Furry Friend Returns in ‘Paddington 2’
This weekend, a friendly Peruvian bear named Paddington is back in the spotlight. The loveable ursine hero of Michael Bond and Peggy Fortnum’s 1958 book has returned to the big screen in the acclaimed...
View Article‘Paddington 2’ Breaks Out on Disc & Digital This Spring
The critically acclaimed hybrid family flick Paddington 2 will soon be available to home audiences, with Warner Bros. Home Entertainment set to release the charming sequel on Digital (March 27),...
View ArticleCartoon Movie Top 20: The Next Big Euro Animation Wave
Last week, over 900 international animation producers, directors, distributors, sales agents from 41 different countries gathered in Bordeaux for the 20th edition of the annual Cartoon Movie confab. On...
View ArticleHugh Grant Captured by ‘Pirates!’
Actor Hugh Grant will be the lead voice in Aardman Animation’s upcoming feature The Pirates! Band of Misfits for Sony Animation. The British actor will voice the bearded Pirate Captain who travels far...
View ArticlePlot and Cast Announced for ‘Smurfs’ Sequel
Sony Animation began production on the sequel to its 2011 hit The Smurfs today. Most of the cast and crew from the original movie, which made over $560 million at the global box office, are coming back...
View ArticleAardman’s ‘Pirates’ Set Sail on Disc
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is offering a real swashbuckling good time on DVD and Blu-ray this summer, with The Pirates! Band of Misfits set to hit shelves on August 28. The film will be available...
View ArticleAardman’s ‘Pirates!’ Sets Sail on DVD/Blu-ray Today
Aardman fans, rejoice! This spring’s stop-motion animated feature The Pirates! Band of Misfits arrives on DVD and Blu-ray 3D today (Tuesday, August 28). Directed by Aardman co-founder Peter Lord...
View ArticleGotham Group and Principal Ent. Join Forces
Management-production company The Gotham Group, which reps a lion’s share of animation professionals, and talent management outfit Principal Entertainment Los Angeles have launched a joint venture. The...
View ArticleSony’s ‘Smurfs’ Sequel Ready to Dominate Theaters
The Smurfs 2 director Raja Gosnell and animation director spill the beans on the trials and tribulations of bringing the little blue creatures’ second big cinematic adventure to life. Astute students...
View ArticleBlue Guys Expected to See Major Green Worldwide
Sony’s The Smurfs 2 was the most popular movie on Wednesday with a $5.2 million opening day Stateside. Although the family pic’s numbers were slightly lower than DreamWorks’ Turbo (which also opened on...
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