DreamWorks Animation Lays Off 70 Employees
The studio’s second round of staff cuts in less than six months ‘were across corporate functions, feature, television and technology departments as part of an overall cost-reduction.’
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Deleted Scene Drops for ‘Prey’ in Celebration of Physical Release
The 6-time Emmy nominated entry in the ‘Predator’ franchise has arrived on 4K UHD, Blur-ray and DVD, with over 2 hours of bonus content, including deleted scenes with commentary by director Dan Trachtenberg; film’s VFX handled by MPC.
Kartoon Studios Appoints Brian Parisi as CFO
On the heels of recent brand and digital platform launches along with a transition to the NYSE, the company adds the entertainment, media and high-tech industry executive who has held positions at the NFL Hall of Fame, Live Nation Entertainment, Warner Bros. and Universal Studios.
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Universal’s ‘The Exorcist: Believer’ Gets New Featurette
Take ‘A Look Inside’ the terrifying supernatural thriller following the dual demonic possession of two young girls, featuring the return of Ellen Burstyn reprising her iconic role as Chris MacNeil, only in theaters October 6.
Teaser Trailer Released for Spy Thriller ‘Argylle’
From the twisted mind of ‘Kingsman’ and’ Kick-Ass’ creator Matthew Vaughn comes a razor-witted, reality-bending, globe-circling romp out next February 2.
New Trailer, Poster Drop for ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes’
Witness the rise of power in the prequel to the ‘The Hunger Games’ trilogy, set 64 years before Katniss Everdeen volunteered as tribute, and decades before Coriolanus Snow became the tyrannical President of Panem, in theaters November 17.
‘Hellboy Artists Collection: Richard Corben’ First Look Revealed
The Dark Horse Comics collection, an oversized deluxe format hardcover containing over 300 pages of essential ‘Hellboy’ stories, celebrates the legacy of the iconic horror artist; goes on sale in 2024.
Live-Action ‘Knuckle Girl’ Webtoon Adaptation Coming to Prime Video
The new film, directed by Chang (‘The Target’), stars Japanese actress Miyoshi Iyaka as Ran, a boxer who must break into the underworld to save her sister; debuts on streamer November 2.
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Prolific VFX Supervisor Pete Kozachik Passes at 72
The Oscar-nominated artist and frequent Tim Burton and Henry Selick collaborator died September 12 after suffering complications due to aphasia and primary progressive aphasia.
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Final Trailer Released for Gareth Edwards’ ‘The Creator’
The gripping sci-fi adventure about a future war between humans and AI, starring John David Washington (‘Tenet’), Gemma Chan (‘Eternals’), and Ken Watanabe (‘Inception’), hits theaters September 29; VFX studios include Clear Angle Studios, Crafty Apes, Fin Design + Effects, Folks VFX, Frontier VFX, ILM, Jellyfish Pictures, MARZ, Misc Studios, Outpost VFX, Supreme Studio, and VFX Los Angeles.
First Full-Length Trailer Drops for ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’
Arthur Curry and Orm flaunt the bromance of the year in the ‘Aquaman’ sequel as the duo team to save Atlantis from the dastardly Black Manta, hitting theaters December 20.
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Universal Drops Second ‘The Exorcist: Believer’ Trailer
Ellen Burstyn reprises her iconic role as Chris MacNeil, a mother forever altered from the events of five decades earlier in the newest installment of the ‘Exorcist’ franchise, haunting theaters starting Friday, October 6.
Has Bad Bunny Stepped Away from Sony’s ‘El Muerto’?
The ‘Spider-Man’ spinoff following the son of a luchador set to inherit the ancestral superpowers of his bloodline may have lost its star after the film was scrubbed from the studio’s release calendar earlier this year.
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‘The Inventor’: Leonardo da Vinci as Artist, Engineer, and Procrastinator
In Jim Capobianco and Pierre-Luc Granjon’s new stop-motion film, the iconic Renaissance man, who wrote grocery lists on his sketches, was insatiably curious and headstrong, so much more interesting than his usual depiction as an untouchable genius; the film hits U.S. theaters September 15.
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‘Disney100: The Exhibition’ Opens November 18 in Chicago
Rarely seen treasures from the Walt Disney Archives to be showcased with visual, audio, and interactive elements at the 35,000-square-foot Exhibition Hub Art Center, debuting in the Windy City on Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse's birthday.
Call for Entries: 51st Annie Awards
ASIFA-Hollywood’s annual celebration of excellence in animation is set for February 17, 2024 at UCLA’s Royce Hall; the early submission deadline is October 16, with final entries accepted through December 8.
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‘Elemental’ Hits Disney+ Next Week
New spot teases September 13 streaming debut of Disney and Pixar’s original 3DCG animated comedy; releasing the same day are ‘Good Chemistry: The Story of Elemental,’ a ‘making of’ documentary, and Pixar’s short, ‘Carl’s Date’ starring Dug, the infamous talking dog.
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Trailer, Poster Drop for 20th Century Studios’ Unearthly ‘No One Will Save You’
The sci-fi psychological thriller, told through the eyes of a lonely young woman with a painful backstory - played by Kaitlyn Dever - streams on Hulu September 22; VFX studios include Clear Angle Studios, DNEG, and FuseFX.
Blumhouse Drops Second ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ Trailer
The terrifying horror game phenomenon becomes a blood-chilling cinematic event, as the studio behind ‘M3GAN’ and ‘The Invisible Man’ shares a look at the creepy franchise hitting the big screen and Peacock October 27.
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Animated ‘LEGO Jurassic Park: The Unofficial Retelling’ to Stream on Peacock+
The 22-minute special from Universal Pictures, Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment, and the LEGO Group, streaming this Fall, is part of a year-long 30th anniversary celebration of the original film.
Re-VIEW: ‘Elemental’ – Taking Breath, Making Connection
In Disney and Pixar’s latest animated gem, the four classical elements are embodied by different kinds of beings that don’t easily mix, setting the stage for two very different youngsters to challenge societal rules while discovering hidden truths inside their own hearts and proving the inherent power of diversity.
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‘Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken’ Now on Digital
DreamWorks Animation’s animated feature tells the story of a shy 16-year-old who discovers she’s descended from a legendary line of royal sea Krakens; following today’s digital release, the ‘Collector’s Edition’ comes to Blu-ray and DVD in September.
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RISE FX Shares ‘The Last Voyage of the Demeter’ Breakdown Reel and Images
The VFX studio provided 250 shots, including guiding the ship ‘The Demeter’ through a terrifying CG storm, and adding whitewater, mist and fog to achieve frightening realism; the movie is now in theaters.
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Animated ‘Lord of The Rings: The War of The Rohirrim’ Release Delayed
The upcoming animated journey to Middle-earth, directed by ‘Blade Runner: Black Lotus’ helmer Kenji Kamiyama, will now hit theaters December 13, 2024.
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Harley Quinn Voice Actress Arleen Sorkin Passes at 67
Also known for her role as Calliope Jones on ‘Days of Our Lives,’ Sorkin was the original inspiration for the maniacal blonde villain and lent her voice to the character in ‘Batman: The Animated Series,’ video games, animated films, and multiple other series.
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