Month: December 2008 – page 3

Bolt features strong legs

According to Box Office Mojo, Disney’s latest animated flick Bolt earned $26,581,002 this past weekend, $35,7874 more than it’s opening weekend intake of $26,223,128. Bolt‘s earnings also bumped it up to number two at the box office, ahead of Twilight and Quantum of Solace, which both fared better than the CGI comedy at the time […]

Yogi! Fred! Caspian! All on DVD!

Yogi and Fred finally make it to DVD, plus Caspian coverage with our contest and art director Frank Walsh!

Kung Fu Panda among top 10 trailers of 2008

Yahoo!Movies lists the top ten most-watched trailers of the year 2008 with Kung Fu Panda being the only Animated feature to appear in the list.

Quantum of Wallace

A trailer mash-up of Wallace & Gromit and the recent James Bond flick Quantum of Solace has made its way on the internet and can be watched here.

Frank Walsh: On set with Prince Caspian’s Final Battle – The Beruna Bridge Sequence

Jeremie Noyer conlcudes his discussion with Narnian art director Frank Walsh, describing the practical set work that went into Price Caspian‘s epic Beruna Bridge climax!

Waltz with Bashir wins top honor at Tokyo Filmex

Variety reports that Ari Folman’s Cannes competition player Waltz With Bashir won the grand prize at the ninth Tokyo Filmex Festival, which closed Sunday. According to the report, the feature was cited for “inventing a new cinematographic language.” Waltz With Bashir will see a limited release in US theatres starting December 25.

Monsters vs. Aliens character poster

IMPAWARDS shares a new character poster for the Dreamworks’ upcoming animated feature Monsters vs. Aliens. Directed by Rob Letterman and Conrad Vernon, Monsters vs. Aliens is slated for a March 27, 2009 release.

Open Season 2 trailer

Movie-List has made available a teaser and a trailer for Sony Pictures’ upcoming direct to dvd sequel Open Season 2 in flash format. As reported earlier, the dvd will hit shelves on January 27, 2008.

The Man Called Flintstone

Right after their historic television run ended in 1966, The Flintstones starred in this Bond-inspired spy caper.

Waltz with Bashir wins British Independent Film Award

Ari Folman’s critically acclaimed animated feature Waltz with Bashir was adjudged best foreign independent film at the eleventh annual British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs) on Sunday 30 November at Old Billingsgate Market in London. Waltz with Bashir won the award beating out films such as Persepolis, Gomorrah, I’ve Loved You So Long and The Diving […]

Kung Fu Panda leads 36th Annie Awards nominations

The nominations for the 36th Annie Awards were announced today, and Kung Fu Panda leads all films with 17 nominations. Bolt was second with 9 nods, and WALL-E third with 8. Those three, along with $9.99 and Waltz with Bashir were tapped for Best Feature. Winners will be announced on Friday, January 30, 2009, at […]

Wanna know the Secrets of Kung Fu Panda's Furious Five?

Kung Fu Panda reviewed, plus a chat with the film’s directors, we talk to Bolt‘s orchestrator, and our Prince Caspian contest continues!

Bolt: John Ashton Thomas – one bold, Bolt orchestrator!

Jeremie Noyer speaks to Bolt‘s orchestrator John Ashton Thomas about John Powell’s musical score for the film!

Wallace & Gromit in A matter of Loaf and Death

Four time Academy award winner Nick Park returns with Wallace and Gromit in a brand new adventure A Matter of Loaf and Death, to be premiered on BBC 1 in UK this Christmas, reports WallaceandGromit.com. The new film reunites Park with writer Bob Baker who co-wrote the Academy award winning Wallace and Gromit shorts The […]