Tag: Disney
Live-Action ‘Aladdin’ Rubs Many Critics the Right Way
After months of speculation and Internet grumbling, moviegoers can finally find out for themselves whether Disney’s latest live-action version of animation fan favorite Aladdin...
‘Aladdin’ Star Mena Massoud Voice Starring in ‘Lamya’s Poem’
Unity Productions Foundation announces that Mena Massoud, star of the upcoming Disney film Aladdin, will play the lead role of Rumi in the upcoming...
Koch Films Acquires Animagrad’s ‘Mavka’ for German Territories
German distributor Koch Films has snagged rights to the upcoming animated feature Mavka. The Forest Song from Ukraine’s Animagrad studio (FILM.UA Group). The agreement...
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...
11 New Disney Legends to Be Inducted at D23 Expo 2019
Eleven celebrated filmmakers, performers and entertainment innovators will be honored as Disney Legends during the D23 Expo 2019. Hosted by Disney Chairman and CEO...
It’s Official: Disney Takes Full Control of Hulu
Disney and Comcast have come to an agreement that gives the Mouse House full operating control of streaming outlet Hulu, effective immediately. The company’s...
News Bytes: ‘Arthur’ Spreads the Love with Gay Wedding, Disney Eyes Last Hulu Stake, Winnie the Pooh Welcomes Archie & More
WATCH: Making-Of Trailer for ‘Ask Dr. Ruth’
Neko Productions pored over historical photos to tenderly recreate the iconic health guru’s early life in Nazi...
Pikachu to Capture Audiences This Weekend
It looks like Warner Bros.’ gamble with the live-action/CG-animation hybrid adaptation of Pokémon Detective Pikachu is going to pay off in a big way this...
2019 Golden Trailer Awards Nominees Announced
The nominations for the 20th annual Golden Trailer Awards (goldentrailer.com) have been announced by GTA Executive Director Evelyn Watters. Honoring marketing executives and companies...
Disney Studios Tweaks Movie Slate, Adds Fox Titles
The Walt Disney Studios has unveiled its upcoming slate following the recent acquisition of the Fox film studios, including changes to previously dated films...
Animation Production Days Wraps on Optimistic Note
The 13th edition of Animation Production Days drew to a close in Stuttgart Friday night. During the course of the two-day event, about 800...
Animated People: Joel Payne Makes Contact with ‘Friendliens’
Digital artist Joel Payne, whose credits span the critically acclaimed video game Heroes of Might and Magic to Steven Spielberg’s Sky Pirates, Disney’s Atlantis:...
News Bytes: Peter Mayhew’s Passing, ‘Ingress’ Arrives, ‘GoT’ X Disney & More
Amy Pascal Leaves Sony for Universal
After 30 years with Sony Pictures, the fierce exec-turned-producer is ready to forge a new chapter at Universal.
Marvel Animation...
Suzanna Makkos to Head WarnerMedia Animation
WarnerMedia has brought on Fox Broadcasting veteran Suzanna Makkos to lead creative development for comedy and animation for its upcoming streaming service. The group...
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...
News Bytes: New ‘She-Ra’ S2 Clips, ‘SuperMansion’ S3 Trailer, BTS of ‘Wonderful World of Animation’ & More
Jack de Mello Dead: Hawaiian Music Advocate, Animation Composer was 102
The composer, arranger, producer and recording artist (nearly 160 albums) composed for Hanna-Barbera classics...
‘Avengers: Endgame’ Obliterates Box Office Records with $1.2B Debut
Marvel Studios' Avengers: Endgame achieved a record-shattering weekend, with an estimated global debut of $1.209 billion, becoming the first film in history to surpass...
Wizart Brings Not-So-Grimm Fairy Tale ‘Hansel and Gretel’ to Cannes
***This article originally appeared in the May ‘19 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 290)***
Having had great success with its four Snow Queen movies, leading...
Licensing Veterans Form bRAND-WARD
Licensing industry veterans Trudi Hayward and Jean-Philippe Randisi have joined forces to form a new children’s entertainment support company, bRAND-WARD.
Hayward has many years...
Lino DiSalvo, Michel Ocelot & More Stars Light Up ITFS
The 26th International Festival of Animated Film Stuttgart (April 30-May 5) has announced a stellar lineup of international animation professionals confirmed to attend the...
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