Film vs Digital or: Why we need to innovate
Marc ponders the question why we need to innovate, and must not keep the status quo.
Category: 3D
Moomins 3d Adventure Catches All-Star Cast
It was announced today at a press conference in Helsinki that Stellan Skarsgard (“Good Will Hunting”, “Mamma Mia!”, “Angels & Demons”), Peter Stormare (“Fargo”, “Bad Boys II”, “The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus”) and Alexander Skarsgard (“True Blood” “Zoolander” “Beyond the Pole”) have signed on to voice the iconic MOOMINS characters in the animated family 3D feature MOOMINS AND THE COMET CHASE.
Animation, Gaming, VFX Center to Open in Mumbai
VARIETY reports that the Indian government will form the National Center of Excellence in Animation, Gaming and Visual Effects in Mumbai, announced by Ambika Soni, the minister of information and broadcasting.
In Business, CG, Films, Games, Interactive, Mobile and Wireless, Technology, Visual Effects, Business, CG, Films, Games, Interactive, Mobile and Wireless, Technology, Visual Effects, 3D | Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia
Burton Developing Stop-Motion Addams Family
Deadline.com reports that Tim Burton wants to direct a 3-D stop-motion feature based on Charles Addams' THE ADDAMS FAMILY drawings.
Smurfs Finds Gargamel & Female Lead
THE SMURFS has filed two more prime roles, according to THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.
In Acting, CG, Films, Visual Effects, Acting, CG, Films, Visual Effects, 3D | Headline News | Geographic Region: All
REVIEW: God of War III
Kratos rages on in our review of God of War III. SPOILER! At one point in the game Kratos will scream "ZEUS!"
New Zealand Actors Don Green Lantern Rings
New Zealand actors Taika Waititi and Temuera Morrison (STAR WARS prequels) have joined the cast of GREEN LANTERN, reports HEAT VISION.
In Acting, CG, Films, Visual Effects, Acting, CG, Films, Visual Effects, 3D | Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Alice Still in Box Office Wonderland
Tim Burton's ALICE IN WONDERLAND falls into the top spot at the box office in its second weekend.
In Business, CG, Films, Visual Effects, Business, CG, Films, Visual Effects, 3D | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Avatar Extended Version Coming This Summer
Fox is in talks with James Cameron to bring an extended version of AVATAR to theaters in late summer, according to THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.
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Downey Falls for Gravity
Deadline.com reports that Robert Downey Jr. is in talks to take the lead in Alfonso Cuaron's GRAVITY.
In Acting, Films, Visual Effects, Acting, Films, Visual Effects, 3D | Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Spain's Screen 21 Revamps Structure With New 3D TV And Internet Technology
The Catalonian company, which oversees all BRB Internacional productions, will be incorporating advanced stereoscopic technology (rendering images that produce a real feeling of volume) and Hi-Def, and a 16:9 panoramic format for different applications (television, Blu Ray, VOD, IPTV -Internet Protocol Television- and mobile devices connected to the internet).
StudioGPU Ships MachStudio Pro 1.4 Real-Time Non-linear 3D Workflow and Rendering Software
MachStudio Pro version 1.4 includes dozens of new features and enhancements such as physically-based cameras, the ability to export directly into layered Adobe Photoshop files, a materials ID renderer, procedural ramp texture generation on projected lights, added Python programming functionality and more.
Disney to Close Zemeckis' ImageMovers Digital Studio
With Robert Zemeckis' biggest Disney ally gone, former Chairman Dick Cook, and amid drastic cost-cutting by the new management team -- and being overshadowed by AVATAR -- Walt Disney Studios is closing the producer-director's ImageMovers Digital studio in San Rafael, by Jan. 2011.
Fincher Pitching All-Star Heavy Metal Project
ZODIAC director David Fincher is still pushing a 3D animated version of HEAVY METAL with all-star directors attached, reports Deadline.com.
The House of Illustrious Animation
A gallery show lures the Miscweant away from his laptop and into a refined repository of fantabulous imagery – to watch cartoons.
Dimensionalizing Conventional 2D into Stereoscopic 3D
Currently a lot of our colleagues are involved with “dimensionalizing” conventional 2D films into being stereoscopic or so called 3D movies. While most of the artists I spoke with tended to mumble something about “colorizing Shirley Temple” all are glad to have the work.
Fox Dates Alvin 3D, Wall Street 2
ComingSoon.net announced a bunch of date shuffling from 20th Century Fox.
Oscar Showcase 10 DreamWorks Brunch Gallery
Pics from DreamWorks annual brunch for the animation community and Oscar nominees.
Oscar Showcase 10 DreamWorks Photo Gallery
DreamWorks had a full day for the Oscar nominees when they came to visit. Here are their adventures in pictures.
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time to be released in IMAX Theatres May 28
IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq:IMAX) (TSX:IMX) announced that the epic action-adventure Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, from Jerry Bruckheimer Films, directed by Mike Newell and starring Jake Gyllenhaal, will be released to IMAX(R) theatres internationally with the film's wide release on May 28, 2010.
Liam Hemsworth Goes for Arabian Nights
According to THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER, Liam Hemsworth has accepted a role in ARABIAN NIGHTS.
Titans Clash Online
COMINGSOON.NET reports that Warner Bros. Pictures launched two online games, SCORPIOCH ATTACK and MEDUSA'S CURSE, at the official Web site for CLASH OF THE TITANS.
In Films, Flash, Home Entertainment, Interactive, Films, Games, Home Entertainment, Interactive, 2D, 3D | Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Going Down the Rabbit Hole with Ken Ralston
Find out how Sony Pictures Imageworks pulled off Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland.
Backstage at the Oscars
Pete Docter positively beamed about winning his Best Animated Feature Oscar for UP, and discussed the advantage of animation over live-action, the significance of AVATAR and what 3-D offers...
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Up, Avatar & Logorama Win Oscars
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences handed out the Oscars on Sunday, March 7th. In the world of animation, Pete Docter won the Best Animated Feature Film for Pixar's UP. In addition to Best Animated Feature, Michael Giacchino won the Oscar for UP's original score.
In Acting, CG, Short Films, Visual Effects, Writing, Acting, CG, Films, Short Films, Visual Effects, Writing, 3D | Headline News | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: All
