News Archive for James R Whitson

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Behind the scenes look at the groundbreaking technology used to create The Mandalorian
posted by , February 21, 2020

ILM gives viewers a behind the scenes look at the groundbreaking virtual production technology used in the Disney+ show The Mandalorian. “Over 50 percent of The Mandalorian Season 1 was filmed using this ground-breaking new methodology, eliminating the need for location shoots entirely. Instead, actors in The Mandalorian performed in an immersive and massive 20’ […]
Wes Anderson to discuss his animation career at Annecy 2020
via Variety, posted by , February 21, 2020
Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World getting a makeover
posted by , February 17, 2020

The Disney Parks Blog has announced that Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World will be receiving a makeover. Jason Kirk, Vice President of Magic Kingdom Park, said, “Cinderella first transformed into a princess 70 years ago this week when the animated classic was released—and ever since, her courage and kindness have been inspiring guests and […]
See Onward a week early or in a marathon with other Pixar films
posted by , February 14, 2020

You can see Pixar’s upcoming film Onward a week before it’s released at select theatres, including two of the biggest theatre chains in the United States — Regal (at over 90 theatres) and AMC (check your local listings). The showing is on February 29th at 3pm local time. A much smaller number of theatres are […]
Toy Story 4, Hair Love, 1917 win animation Oscars
posted by , February 10, 2020

Read the acceptance speeches and watch the backstage interviews from the animation winners at the 92nd Academy Awards. BEST ANIMATED FEATURE: TOY STORY 4 • ONSTAGE SPEECHES JOSH COOLEY: We are so, so grateful for this honor. We just want on behalf of our incredible cast and our crew of the Pixar Animation Studios, we […]
Disney unveils 20th Century Studios logo with latest The Call of the Wild ad
via Screen Rant, posted by , February 7, 2020

Screen Rant notes that “Disney has unveiled its official 20th Century Studios logo (without Fox) as part of its marketing for The Call of the Wild… Moving forward, Fox films will instead be released under either 20th Century Studios or Searchlight Pictures. That includes the movies that entered production before the Disney-Fox deal was finalized… […]
Animation industry reacts to Kobe Bryant’s death
via Cartoon Brew, posted by , January 27, 2020
Warner Archive reveals details of Tex Avery Screwball Classics Blu-ray
via Animation Magazine, posted by , January 22, 2020
Skydance Animation names Peggy Holmes director of Luck
via Variety, posted by , January 17, 2020
Aladdin writer John August to pen Toto for Warner Animation
via Deadline, posted by , January 15, 2020
The moment the team behind Klaus finds out they are now Oscar nominees
via The SPA Studios, posted by , January 14, 2020

“The incredible moment when #TheAcademyAwards announces that we are nominated. No words can describe it, better just watch it.”
Netflix to release Shaun the Sheep Movie sequel Farmageddon
via IndieWire, posted by , November 23, 2019
Frozen II opens
posted by , November 22, 2019

Disney’s Frozen II opens today in 4,440 theatres according to The Numbers. While not as big a hit with the critics as the original, the film is still safely Fresh according to Rotten Tomatoes with 77%. Their consensus: “Frozen II can’t quite recapture the showstopping feel of its predecessor, but it remains a dazzling adventure […]

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