News Archive for James R Whitson

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Nicolas Cage is Superman in Teen Titans Go movie
via ComingSoon.net, posted by , March 14, 2018
Oscar winning producer Darla Anderson exits Pixar after 25 years
via Animation Magazine, posted by , March 9, 2018
Coco, Dear Basketball win Oscars
posted by , March 5, 2018

After their last three films received no nominations, Pixar’s Coco picked up two Oscars at the 90th Academy Awards last night, one for Best Animated Film and the other for Best Original Song for Remember Me. It’s the first animated feature since Frozen to win multiple statuettes. Pixar has now won 15 Academy Awards for […]
Disney moves live-action Mulan by two years to 2020
via Deadline, posted by , March 2, 2018
Monster, new song from Frozen Broadway musical, previewed online
via Animated Views, posted by , February 26, 2018
Live-action/CG Sonic the Hedgehog gets a 2019 release date
via Animation Magazine, posted by , February 22, 2018
Coco wins animated prize at BAFTAs
via BAFTA, posted by , February 18, 2018
Early Man opens
posted by , February 16, 2018

Aardman’s Early Man opens today in 2,494 theatres according to Box Office Mojo. The film is doing well with the critics, earning 82% on Rotten Tomatoes. Their critical consensus: “Early Man isn’t quite as evolved as Aardman’s best work, but still retains the unique visuals and sweet humor that have made the studio a favorite […]
Early Man cast tours set and makes models
via Slash Film, posted by , February 15, 2018
Incredibles 2 trailer released
via Animated Views, posted by , February 14, 2018
Early Man’s Eddie Redmayne was hesitant to try voice acting
via USA Today, posted by , February 14, 2018
Director Nick Park talks Early Man
via The Boston Globe, posted by , February 13, 2018
Jorge R. Gutiérrez leaves Waner Bros, no longer directing Billion Brick Race
via Animation Magazine, posted by , February 9, 2018
Butch Hartman leaving Nickelodeon, posts video explaining decision
via Animated Views, posted by , February 8, 2018
The Red Turtle director discusses French animation
via Washington Square News, posted by , February 7, 2018
CBS signs producer to focus on developing animation slate
via Animation Magazine, posted by , February 2, 2018
Up’s Pete Docter and Michael Giacchino to intro the Academy’s Oscar Concert celebration of film music
via Animated Views, posted by , February 1, 2018

PRESS RELEASE THE ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS AND SCIENCES AND THE LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC ASSOCIATION PRESENT THE OSCAR® CONCERT One-Night-Only Celebration of the History of Film Music in Honor of the 90th Oscars® Wednesday, February 28, at 8:00 PM Walt Disney Concert Hall Los Angeles, CA (February 1, 2018) — The Academy of Motion […]
Illumination, Nintendo to co-produce Mario film
via CBS News, posted by , February 1, 2018
Sony moves Lin-Manuel Miranda project Vivo up
via Animation Magazine, posted by , January 29, 2018
90th Academy Awards nominees announced
posted by , January 23, 2018

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the list of nominees for the 90th Annual Academy Awards. The winners will be named on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, and will be televised live on ABC at 6:30pm ET. The animated and visual effects contenders include:

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