Warner Bros. Pictures Animation has hired Shane Prigmore to serve as Senior Creative Advisor for the newly relaunched film unit under President Bill Damaschke.
In addition to advising on creative development for Wbpa’s ambitious production slate, Prigmore will also direct a film for the unit. He will be based at the studio’s HQ in Burbank, reporting directly to Damaschke.
A veteran of Skydance Animation, Walt Disney Television Animation, DreamWorks Animation, and Laika, the Annie Award winner returns to Warner Bros. more than two decades after the company gave him his start on the seminal animated classic The Iron Giant.
Prigmore’s announcement comes just as Damaschke has outlined his strategy for the newly relaunched features animation division to energize its legacy IP and develop partnerships with artists and creators worldwide to foster a slate of original storytelling resonant with global audiences of all ages.
“Shane is a trusted...
In addition to advising on creative development for Wbpa’s ambitious production slate, Prigmore will also direct a film for the unit. He will be based at the studio’s HQ in Burbank, reporting directly to Damaschke.
A veteran of Skydance Animation, Walt Disney Television Animation, DreamWorks Animation, and Laika, the Annie Award winner returns to Warner Bros. more than two decades after the company gave him his start on the seminal animated classic The Iron Giant.
Prigmore’s announcement comes just as Damaschke has outlined his strategy for the newly relaunched features animation division to energize its legacy IP and develop partnerships with artists and creators worldwide to foster a slate of original storytelling resonant with global audiences of all ages.
“Shane is a trusted...
- 6/13/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Monday, Aug. 3
Focus Unveils ‘The Way I See It’ Release Plans
Focus Features has announced a September release for “The Way I See It,” Dawn Porter’s documentary about White House photographer Pete Souza.
The documentary is based on Souza’s New York Times bestsellers, “Obama: An Intimate Portrait” and “Shade: A Tale of Two Presidents.” Souza, the filmmakers and Focus Features will also launch #VoteTheWayYouSeeIt, a social impact campaign aimed at engaging and encouraging all Americans to register to vote in the November elections.
“The Way I See It is produced by Porter alongside Evan Hayes, Laura Dern and her Jaywalker Pictures partner Jayme Lemons, in association with Platform One Media. The documentary is a co-presentation from Focus Features and MSNBC Films, a division of NBC News Studios.
Siggraph Conference Programming Sessions Unveiled
The Siggraph conference has unveiled its lineup of more than 20 behind-the-scenes looks at the makings of high-profile productions in film,...
Focus Unveils ‘The Way I See It’ Release Plans
Focus Features has announced a September release for “The Way I See It,” Dawn Porter’s documentary about White House photographer Pete Souza.
The documentary is based on Souza’s New York Times bestsellers, “Obama: An Intimate Portrait” and “Shade: A Tale of Two Presidents.” Souza, the filmmakers and Focus Features will also launch #VoteTheWayYouSeeIt, a social impact campaign aimed at engaging and encouraging all Americans to register to vote in the November elections.
“The Way I See It is produced by Porter alongside Evan Hayes, Laura Dern and her Jaywalker Pictures partner Jayme Lemons, in association with Platform One Media. The documentary is a co-presentation from Focus Features and MSNBC Films, a division of NBC News Studios.
Siggraph Conference Programming Sessions Unveiled
The Siggraph conference has unveiled its lineup of more than 20 behind-the-scenes looks at the makings of high-profile productions in film,...
- 8/4/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Shane Prigmore, the animation veteran who has worked for Laika, DreamWorks Animation, Warner Bros and most recently at Walt Disney Television Animation, has been hired as SVP Development at Skydance Animation. He will be tasked with overseeing the creative development of all films and TV series on the studio’s production slate.
That slate includes the upcoming feature filsm Luck, directed by Peggy Holmes, and Spellbound, directed by Vicky Jenson, both due in 2022; and Pookoo, written and directed by Nathan Greno. The studio run by John Lasseter and Holly Edwards has been ramping up hiring and recently expanded to form Skydance Animation Madrid.
“We are thrilled to have Shane join our team at this pivotal time as we continue to increase our film and series production,” said Edwards, Skydance Animation’s president. “He is well-respected in the animation industry and we are confident his creative instincts and wealth of experience...
That slate includes the upcoming feature filsm Luck, directed by Peggy Holmes, and Spellbound, directed by Vicky Jenson, both due in 2022; and Pookoo, written and directed by Nathan Greno. The studio run by John Lasseter and Holly Edwards has been ramping up hiring and recently expanded to form Skydance Animation Madrid.
“We are thrilled to have Shane join our team at this pivotal time as we continue to increase our film and series production,” said Edwards, Skydance Animation’s president. “He is well-respected in the animation industry and we are confident his creative instincts and wealth of experience...
- 7/31/2020
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Skydance Animation has named animation veteran Shane Prigmore to the newly created position of Senior Vice President of Development for Animation, the company announced on Thursday.
Prigmore will oversee the development of all feature films and television series for the studio’s slate. He is the most recent creative executive to join Skydance Animation.
“We are thrilled to have Shane join our team at this pivotal time as we continue to increase our film and series production,” said Skydance Animation President, Holly Edwards in a statement to TheWrap. “He is well-respected in the animation industry and we are confident his creative instincts and wealth of experience will be an incredible resource as he partners with the studio’s directors and series creators.”
Also Read: Ryan Reynolds, Shawn Levy Time Travel Movie Jumps to Netflix From Paramount
“This is an amazing opportunity to work with David, John and Holly, and I...
Prigmore will oversee the development of all feature films and television series for the studio’s slate. He is the most recent creative executive to join Skydance Animation.
“We are thrilled to have Shane join our team at this pivotal time as we continue to increase our film and series production,” said Skydance Animation President, Holly Edwards in a statement to TheWrap. “He is well-respected in the animation industry and we are confident his creative instincts and wealth of experience will be an incredible resource as he partners with the studio’s directors and series creators.”
Also Read: Ryan Reynolds, Shawn Levy Time Travel Movie Jumps to Netflix From Paramount
“This is an amazing opportunity to work with David, John and Holly, and I...
- 7/30/2020
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Disney Television Animation will preview The Owl House on Day 2 of New York Comic Con, which runs Oct 3-Oct. 6 at Javits Center in New York City. Also, a panel featuring Disney Television Animation showrunners is scheduled for Day 3 of the pop culture expo. Details on both those panels can be found below in our building schedule of Nycc panels and presentations, check back for updates.
Update: The updated New York Comic Con programming roster as of Sept. 11:
Emergence
Date: Thursday, October 3
Time: 4-5:00 Pm
Location: Javits Room 1A06
Description: Beyond explanation…beyond understanding…lies the truth. Join the Cast and Executive Producers of ABC’s captivating new drama series Emergence for a look at a gripping new episode prior to its airing followed by an exciting panel discussion. This character-driven genre thriller follows a police chief who takes in a young child she finds near the site of...
Update: The updated New York Comic Con programming roster as of Sept. 11:
Emergence
Date: Thursday, October 3
Time: 4-5:00 Pm
Location: Javits Room 1A06
Description: Beyond explanation…beyond understanding…lies the truth. Join the Cast and Executive Producers of ABC’s captivating new drama series Emergence for a look at a gripping new episode prior to its airing followed by an exciting panel discussion. This character-driven genre thriller follows a police chief who takes in a young child she finds near the site of...
- 9/11/2019
- by Geoff Boucher
- Deadline Film + TV
Joe D’Ambrosia is expanding his role of senior vice president, original programming Disney Junior with a promotion to general manager.
D’Ambrosia will continue to be responsible for all development and production of Disney’s original programming content for kids 2-7 as well as acquisitions for the preschooler demographic. The announcement was made today by Nancy Kanter, executive vice president, Content and Creative Strategy, Disney Channels Worldwide, to whom he continues to report.
D’Ambrosia joined Disney in 2011 and played a crucial role in steering Disney Junior channel to be the #1 preschooler network for the past six years (2013-18). In 2018, he led the development of a 120 show tour, Disney Junior Dance Party On Tour, the first of its kind for Disney Junior.
Kanter also announced the realignment of key roles under the leadership of Meredith Roberts, senior vice president, Animation Strategy, and a fourth role that will continue Disney’s commitment to diverse programming.
D’Ambrosia will continue to be responsible for all development and production of Disney’s original programming content for kids 2-7 as well as acquisitions for the preschooler demographic. The announcement was made today by Nancy Kanter, executive vice president, Content and Creative Strategy, Disney Channels Worldwide, to whom he continues to report.
D’Ambrosia joined Disney in 2011 and played a crucial role in steering Disney Junior channel to be the #1 preschooler network for the past six years (2013-18). In 2018, he led the development of a 120 show tour, Disney Junior Dance Party On Tour, the first of its kind for Disney Junior.
Kanter also announced the realignment of key roles under the leadership of Meredith Roberts, senior vice president, Animation Strategy, and a fourth role that will continue Disney’s commitment to diverse programming.
- 3/5/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Disney Channel has ordered a third season of Tangled: The Series, its animated adventure comedy starring Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi. The move comes three weeks ahead of the Season 2 premiere of the show, whose new chapter is titled Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure.
Along with Moore and Levi as Rapunzel and Eugene, the voice cast also includes Eden Espinosa, James Monroe-Iglehart and Jeremy Jordan; all are set to return for Season 3.
The sophomore year’s logline: Rapunzel ventures outside of the kingdom in search of where the mystical black rocks lead, after discovering she is somehow connected to them. Accompanying Rapunzel on her journey is her partner in life, Eugene; her best friend and confidante, Cassandra; her loyal chameleon sidekick, Pascal; no-nonsense and dutiful horse, Maximus; Eugene’s best friend, Lance and the Snuggly Duckling Pub Thugs. Together, they’ll discover new people and places and embark on an incredible...
Along with Moore and Levi as Rapunzel and Eugene, the voice cast also includes Eden Espinosa, James Monroe-Iglehart and Jeremy Jordan; all are set to return for Season 3.
The sophomore year’s logline: Rapunzel ventures outside of the kingdom in search of where the mystical black rocks lead, after discovering she is somehow connected to them. Accompanying Rapunzel on her journey is her partner in life, Eugene; her best friend and confidante, Cassandra; her loyal chameleon sidekick, Pascal; no-nonsense and dutiful horse, Maximus; Eugene’s best friend, Lance and the Snuggly Duckling Pub Thugs. Together, they’ll discover new people and places and embark on an incredible...
- 5/31/2018
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
A whole bunch of big names want to get caught up in Tangled.
The Disney Channel series Tangled: Before Ever After has added a slew of TV and movie stars to its ranks, the network announced Tuesday. Among the cast additions: Ashley Judd (Divergent); Jonathan Banks (Better Call Saul); Sean Hayes (Will & Grace); Jeremy Jordan (Supergirl); and Jeffrey Tambor (Transparent), reprising his role from the 2010 movie.
PhotosDuckTales Revival on Disney Xd: First Photo of Scrooge McDuck’s Team
As previously reported, Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi also will voice their characters from the film —Rapunzel and Flynn Rider, respectively — in the series,...
The Disney Channel series Tangled: Before Ever After has added a slew of TV and movie stars to its ranks, the network announced Tuesday. Among the cast additions: Ashley Judd (Divergent); Jonathan Banks (Better Call Saul); Sean Hayes (Will & Grace); Jeremy Jordan (Supergirl); and Jeffrey Tambor (Transparent), reprising his role from the 2010 movie.
PhotosDuckTales Revival on Disney Xd: First Photo of Scrooge McDuck’s Team
As previously reported, Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi also will voice their characters from the film —Rapunzel and Flynn Rider, respectively — in the series,...
- 3/8/2016
- TVLine.com
Disney Television Animation has made several new executive appointments to further bolster its Disney Junior, Disney Channel and Disney Xd branded platforms, the company announced Wednesday. Eric Coleman has been named senior vice president of original programming and general manager; in addition, Jonathan Schneider has been promoted to vice president of strategy; Aaron Simpson has joined the company as vice president of development; Shane Prigmore has been appointed to the role of vice president of creative affairs; and Bonnie Lemon has joined the company as vice president of production. The announcement was made by Gary Marsh, president and chief creative officer,...
- 8/26/2015
- by Joe Otterson
- The Wrap
Disney Television Animation has made several key exec appointments to further strengthen its content development pipeline for Disney Junior, Disney Channel and Disney Xd. Eric Coleman has gotten a title bump to Svp Original Programming and General Manager, Disney Television Animation; Jonathan Schneider has been promoted to VP, Strategy; Aaron Simpson has joined the company as VP, Development; Shane Prigmore has been appointed VP, Creative Affairs; and Bonnie Lemon has…...
- 8/26/2015
- Deadline TV
Looks like Disney Channel is about to let its hair down. The network announced today that production has begun on Tangled, a continuation TV series focusing on Rapunzel and Flynn Rider (excuse me, I mean, Eugene Fitzherbert, of course) that will take place during the time between the ending of the 2010 feature film and the 2012 short Tangled Ever After, which centered on Rapunzel and Eugene’s wedding day. Both Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi have signed on to reprise their roles as Rapunzel and Eugene. The TV series, which is being developed by executive producer Chris Sonnenburg (Enchanted) and co-executive producer Shane Prigmore (The Lego Movie) and is slated to premiere in 2017, follows Rapunzel as she gets to know her parents, her kingdom, and the citizens of Corona. According to Disney’s press release: “Her irrepressible spirit and natural curiosity about the world drives her to the realization that there is so much more she…...
- 6/3/2015
- by Chris King
- TVovermind.com
Disney Channel has begun production on Tangled, an animated series based on the 2010 feature film, with Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi reprising their roles as Rapunzel and Eugene (aka Flynn Rider). The series, produced by Disney Television Animation and developed by animation vets Chris Sonnenberg (Enchanted) and Shane Prigmore (The Lego Movie), will premiere in 2017 on Disney Channels worldwide. It will feature music by Oscar-winning composer Alan Menken and lyricist…...
- 6/3/2015
- Deadline TV
And at last, Disney Channel has seen the light.
The kids’ network announced Wednesday it is developing Tangled, an animated series based on the 2010 film of the same name.
Exec-produced by Chris Sonnenburg (Enchanted) and Shane Prigmore (How to Train Your Dragon), the series will once again feature the voices of Mandy Moore as Rapunzel and Zachary Levi as Flynn Rider — excuse us, Eugene Fitzherbert — as well as music and lyrics from Alan Menken and Glenn Slater.
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Set between the events of the feature film and the 2012 short Tangled Ever After,...
The kids’ network announced Wednesday it is developing Tangled, an animated series based on the 2010 film of the same name.
Exec-produced by Chris Sonnenburg (Enchanted) and Shane Prigmore (How to Train Your Dragon), the series will once again feature the voices of Mandy Moore as Rapunzel and Zachary Levi as Flynn Rider — excuse us, Eugene Fitzherbert — as well as music and lyrics from Alan Menken and Glenn Slater.
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Set between the events of the feature film and the 2012 short Tangled Ever After,...
- 6/3/2015
- TVLine.com
Rapunzel is headed to Disney Channel. The network said Wednesday that it has ordered an animated series based on Walt Disney Animation Studios' 2010 hit movie Tangled. Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi are set to reprise their roles as Rapunzel and Eugene (aka Flynn Rider), respectively. The series, which will premiere in 2017 on Disney Channels around the world, also will reunite Disney veteran and Oscar-winning composer Alan Menken and lyricist Glenn Slater. Produced by Disney Television Animation, the series was developed by animation veterans Chris Sonnenburg (Disney's Enchanted) and Shane Prigmore (The Lego Movie). Read More 'Lion King'
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- 6/3/2015
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Break out that hairbrush—Tangled is coming to TV with all your favorites from the hit movie too! The new series, which will premiere in 2017, has Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi reprising their roles of Rapunzel and Eugene (Flynn Rider to some!), respectively. Academy Award winner Alan Menken will serve as composer and Glenn Slater is also onboard as lyricist. The Lego Movie's Shane Prigmore and Disney's Enchanted veteran Chris Sonnenburg are behind the project. "The genius of the original movie was its seamless blending of cinematic adventure, character-driven comedy and touching emotion," Gary Marsh, president and chief creative officer of Disney Channels Worldwide, said in a statement. "And...
- 6/3/2015
- E! Online
First stop, the Annie Awards which honor excellence in the animated world. And the winners are:
Best Animated Feature:
Frozen, Walt Disney Animation Studios
Annie Award for Best Animated Special Production:
Chipotle Scarecrow, Chipotle Creative Department, Moonbot Studios
Best Animated Short Subject:
Get A Horse!,Walt Disney Animation Studios
Best Animated TV/Broadcast Commercial:
Despicable Me 2, Cinemark - Universal Pictures
Best General Audience Animated TV/Broadcast Production For Preschool Children:
Disney Sofia the First - Disney Television Animation
Best Animated TV/Broadcast Production For Children.s Audience:
Adventure Time, Cartoon Network Studios
Best General Audience Animated TV/Broadcast Production:
Futurama,20th Century Fox Television
Best Animated Video Game:
The Last of Us, Naughty Dog
Best Student Film
Wedding Cake, Filmakademie Baden-Wuerttemberg, Viola Baier, Iris Frisch
Animated Effects in an Animated Production:
Jeff Budsberg, Andre Le Blanc, Louis Flores, Jason Mayer, The Croods, DreamWorks Animation
Animated Effects in a Live Action Production:
Michael Balog,...
Best Animated Feature:
Frozen, Walt Disney Animation Studios
Annie Award for Best Animated Special Production:
Chipotle Scarecrow, Chipotle Creative Department, Moonbot Studios
Best Animated Short Subject:
Get A Horse!,Walt Disney Animation Studios
Best Animated TV/Broadcast Commercial:
Despicable Me 2, Cinemark - Universal Pictures
Best General Audience Animated TV/Broadcast Production For Preschool Children:
Disney Sofia the First - Disney Television Animation
Best Animated TV/Broadcast Production For Children.s Audience:
Adventure Time, Cartoon Network Studios
Best General Audience Animated TV/Broadcast Production:
Futurama,20th Century Fox Television
Best Animated Video Game:
The Last of Us, Naughty Dog
Best Student Film
Wedding Cake, Filmakademie Baden-Wuerttemberg, Viola Baier, Iris Frisch
Animated Effects in an Animated Production:
Jeff Budsberg, Andre Le Blanc, Louis Flores, Jason Mayer, The Croods, DreamWorks Animation
Animated Effects in a Live Action Production:
Michael Balog,...
- 2/13/2014
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
Nominations for the 41st Annual Annie Awards were announced and "Frozen" and "Monsters University" led the pack with 10 nominations each. "Despicable Me 2" and "The Croods" followed closely with 9 noms each.
I am rooting for "Frozen" to win! It's a return to form to what Disney does best -- affecting fairy tale with memorable musical numbers. "Monsters University," on the other hand, was bland. The film bored me on second viewing.
Steven Spielberg will receive the Winsor McCay Award for career achievement at the awards ceremony happening on Saturday, Feb. 1, at Royce Hall on the UCLA campus. Patrick Warburton will serve as host.
2013 Annie Award Nominations
Production Categories
1 . Best Animated Feature
A Letter to Momo . Gkids
Despicable Me 2 . Universal Pictures
Ernest & Celestine . Gkids
Frozen . Walt Disney Animation Studios
Monsters University . Pixar Animation Studios
The Croods . DreamWorks Animation
The Wind Rises . The Walt Disney Studios
2 . Annie Award for Best Animated...
I am rooting for "Frozen" to win! It's a return to form to what Disney does best -- affecting fairy tale with memorable musical numbers. "Monsters University," on the other hand, was bland. The film bored me on second viewing.
Steven Spielberg will receive the Winsor McCay Award for career achievement at the awards ceremony happening on Saturday, Feb. 1, at Royce Hall on the UCLA campus. Patrick Warburton will serve as host.
2013 Annie Award Nominations
Production Categories
1 . Best Animated Feature
A Letter to Momo . Gkids
Despicable Me 2 . Universal Pictures
Ernest & Celestine . Gkids
Frozen . Walt Disney Animation Studios
Monsters University . Pixar Animation Studios
The Croods . DreamWorks Animation
The Wind Rises . The Walt Disney Studios
2 . Annie Award for Best Animated...
- 12/3/2013
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
Concept Art by Andy Bialk Concept Art by secondbrush Concept Art by Ruben Hickman Concept Art by Jason Courtney Concept Art by Alex Hagelis Concept Art by Shane Prigmore Concept Art by Bryan Lashelle Black Mamba Costume Concept Art by Devin Crane Megamind’s Minions Doom Syndicate Concept Art by Ryan Savas Roxanne Concept Art by Kat Thorson Good Concept Art by Paul Sullivan Concept Art by Travis Lee Koller Megamind is the most brilliant super-villain the world has ever known…and the least successful. Over the years, he has tried to conquer Metro City in every imaginable way - Each attempt, a colossal failure thanks to the caped superhero known as “Metro Man,” until the day Megamind actually defeats him in the throes of one of his botched evil plans. Suddenly, the fate of Metro City is threatened when a new villain arrives and chaos runs rampant, leaving everyone...
- 6/12/2013
- ComicBookMovie.com
DreamWorks Animation Pioneers Groundbreaking Combination of CG and Hand-Drawn Animation Techniques in Me and My Shadow for March 2013
Glendale, Calif., Dec. 10, 2010. DreamWorks Animation Skg, Inc. announced that it will bring Me and My Shadow, an original project, to the big screen in March of 2013. The studio will pioneer a groundbreaking combination of both CG and traditional animation techniques, which will be used seamlessly together throughout this 3D feature film.
Mark Dindal (Chicken Little, The Emperor’s New Groove) is the film’s Director and Melissa Cobb (Kung Fu Panda, Kung Fu Panda 2) and Teresa Cheng (Shrek Forever After, Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron) are serving as Producers. Shane Prigmore (Coraline, Lord of the Rings) is Head of Story and Scott Wills (Monsters vs. Aliens, Ren & Stimpy) and Raymond Zibach (Kung Fu Panda, The Road to El Dorado) are Production Designers. Nick Fletcher (Shrek Forever After, The Prince of Egypt) is serving as Editor.
Glendale, Calif., Dec. 10, 2010. DreamWorks Animation Skg, Inc. announced that it will bring Me and My Shadow, an original project, to the big screen in March of 2013. The studio will pioneer a groundbreaking combination of both CG and traditional animation techniques, which will be used seamlessly together throughout this 3D feature film.
Mark Dindal (Chicken Little, The Emperor’s New Groove) is the film’s Director and Melissa Cobb (Kung Fu Panda, Kung Fu Panda 2) and Teresa Cheng (Shrek Forever After, Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron) are serving as Producers. Shane Prigmore (Coraline, Lord of the Rings) is Head of Story and Scott Wills (Monsters vs. Aliens, Ren & Stimpy) and Raymond Zibach (Kung Fu Panda, The Road to El Dorado) are Production Designers. Nick Fletcher (Shrek Forever After, The Prince of Egypt) is serving as Editor.
- 12/11/2010
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
DreamWorks Animation Skg, Inc. today announced that it will bring Me and My Shadow, an original project, to the big screen in March of 2013. The studio will pioneer a groundbreaking combination of both CG and traditional animation techniques, which will be used seamlessly together throughout this 3D feature film.
Mark Dindal (Chicken Little, The Emperor’s New Groove) is the film’s Director and Melissa Cobb ( Kung Fu Panda , Kung Fu Panda 2) and Teresa Cheng (Shrek Forever After, Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron) are serving as Producers. Shane Prigmore (Coraline, Lord of the Rings) is Head of Story and Scott Wills (Monsters vs. Aliens, Ren & Stimpy) and Raymond Zibach ( Kung Fu Panda , The Road to El Dorado ) are Production Designers. Nick Fletcher (Shrek Forever After, The Prince of Egypt ) is serving as Editor. The screenplay for Me and My Shadow, which was originally penned by both Steve Bencich and Ron Friedman (Chicken Little,...
Mark Dindal (Chicken Little, The Emperor’s New Groove) is the film’s Director and Melissa Cobb ( Kung Fu Panda , Kung Fu Panda 2) and Teresa Cheng (Shrek Forever After, Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron) are serving as Producers. Shane Prigmore (Coraline, Lord of the Rings) is Head of Story and Scott Wills (Monsters vs. Aliens, Ren & Stimpy) and Raymond Zibach ( Kung Fu Panda , The Road to El Dorado ) are Production Designers. Nick Fletcher (Shrek Forever After, The Prince of Egypt ) is serving as Editor. The screenplay for Me and My Shadow, which was originally penned by both Steve Bencich and Ron Friedman (Chicken Little,...
- 12/10/2010
- by Allan Ford
- Filmofilia
If you were wondering whether there would be any 3D computer-animated films in theaters two years from now, we’ve got your answer. Today, Dreamworks Animation Skg, Inc. announced its new original project, Me and My Shadow, is slated to hit screens in March 2013.
Me and My Shadow tells the story of Shadow Stan, a frustrated shadow who dreams of leading an exciting life. Unfortunately, he’s stuck trailing Stanley Grubb, the most boring man in the world. When he can’t stand his dull existence one second longer, he breaks the only rule of the shadow world, “They lead, we follow,” and takes direct control of Grubb.
Dreamworks is using this film to pioneer what it calls a “groundbreaking” combination of seamlessly blended computer-generated and traditional animation techniques in 3D. The studio impressed us this year with How to Train Your Dragon, so it’s safe to assume Me...
Me and My Shadow tells the story of Shadow Stan, a frustrated shadow who dreams of leading an exciting life. Unfortunately, he’s stuck trailing Stanley Grubb, the most boring man in the world. When he can’t stand his dull existence one second longer, he breaks the only rule of the shadow world, “They lead, we follow,” and takes direct control of Grubb.
Dreamworks is using this film to pioneer what it calls a “groundbreaking” combination of seamlessly blended computer-generated and traditional animation techniques in 3D. The studio impressed us this year with How to Train Your Dragon, so it’s safe to assume Me...
- 12/10/2010
- by James Battaglia
- The Film Stage
DreamWorks Animation dropped off a press release this morning announcing a new 3D animated film called Me and My Shadow. There's no voice cast yet, but the plot will follow "Shadow Stan, an extremely frustrated shadow who yearns for a dynamic life but happens to be stuck with Stanley Grubb, the world's most boring human. Finally pushed to the brink, Shadow Stan breaks the singular rule of the Shadow World ("They lead, we follow"), and takes control of Stanley!" More information about the forces behind the film is after the break. Here's the hook: the film will be a mix of CG and "traditional animation techniques." I can't say it any better than the press release did, so let's cut and paste: Mark Dindal (Chicken Little, The Emperor's New Groove) is the film's director and Melissa Cobb (Kung Fu Panda, Kung Fu Panda 2) and Teresa Cheng (Shrek Forever After,...
- 12/10/2010
- by Russ Fischer
- Slash Film
DreamWorks Animation Skg, Inc. today announced that it will bring Me and My Shadow , an original project, to the big screen in March of 2013. The studio will pioneer a groundbreaking combination of both CG and traditional animation techniques, which will be used seamlessly together throughout this 3D feature film. Mark Dindal ( Chicken Little , The Emperor's New Groove ) is the film's director and Melissa Cobb ( Kung Fu Panda , Kung Fu Panda 2 ) and Teresa Cheng ( Shrek Forever After , Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron ) are serving as producers. Shane Prigmore ( Coraline , "The Lord of the Rings") is head of story and Scott Wills ( Monsters vs. Aliens , "Ren & Stimpy") and Raymond Zibach ( Kung Fu Panda , The Road to El Dorado ) are production designers....
- 12/10/2010
- Comingsoon.net
Last year the Annie Awards caused quite a stir when Kung Fu Panda swept Wall-e [1] in every category. Of course, Wall-e still went on to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, but it's interesting to note that this year, with so many great animated movies to choose from, the Annies decided to go back and honour Pixar's Up with their top prize. Needless to say, Up is now a heavy favourite at the Oscars (if it wasn't already), but how did the other categories shake down for the Annie Awards? Pete Docter also received the award for Directing, but it was The Princess and the Frog and Coraline that split many of the other categories. Personally I was just pleased to see Wes Anderson and Noah Baumbach pick up the Writing award for Fantastic Mr. Fox. After the jump, you can see all of the feature film categories...
- 2/8/2010
- by Sean
- FilmJunk
"Up" has flown away with animation's top award.
The Pixar Animation film "Up" snagged the best animated feature honor at the 37th Annual Annie Awards on Saturday, Feb. 6 in Los Angeles. The film also won a best director award for Pete Docter.
"Up" centers on an elderly man who attempts to carry out his deceased wife's dearest wish. Accompanied by a young scout and a talking dog, this unusual hero shows that it's never too late to have an adventure or follow a dream.
A replay webcast of the awards ceremony will be available at annieawards.org beginning Tuesday, Feb. 9.
The full list of Annie Awards:
Film
Best Animated Feature Production
"Up"
Animated Effects
"The Princess and the Frog" - James Mansfield
Character Animation
"The Princess and the Frog" - Eric Goldberg
Character Design
"Coraline" - Shane Prigmore
Directing
"Up" - Pete Docter
Music
"Coraline" - Bruno Coulais
Production Design...
The Pixar Animation film "Up" snagged the best animated feature honor at the 37th Annual Annie Awards on Saturday, Feb. 6 in Los Angeles. The film also won a best director award for Pete Docter.
"Up" centers on an elderly man who attempts to carry out his deceased wife's dearest wish. Accompanied by a young scout and a talking dog, this unusual hero shows that it's never too late to have an adventure or follow a dream.
A replay webcast of the awards ceremony will be available at annieawards.org beginning Tuesday, Feb. 9.
The full list of Annie Awards:
Film
Best Animated Feature Production
"Up"
Animated Effects
"The Princess and the Frog" - James Mansfield
Character Animation
"The Princess and the Frog" - Eric Goldberg
Character Design
"Coraline" - Shane Prigmore
Directing
"Up" - Pete Docter
Music
"Coraline" - Bruno Coulais
Production Design...
- 2/8/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
"Up" soared at the 37th Annual Annie Awards as it was named the Best Animated Feature. At the gala which was held on Saturday, February 6, Pete Docter who directed this Pixar Animation Studios' film also took home best director for animated feature prize.
Though "Up" landed the coveted prize, the big winners that night were "The Princess and the Frog" and "Coraline" which nabbed three awards each. The Walt Disney Pictures musical comedy won for Animated Effects, Character Animation and Voice Acting categories, while the Dakota Fanning-starring animation nabbed gongs from Character Design, Music and Production Design categories.
Also taking home a trophy that night were "The Fantastic Mr. Fox" and "Monsters vs. Aliens. The 20th Century Fox's movie that has George Clooney and Meryl Streep among the cast aided Wes Anderson and Noah Baumbach to grab award in writing. In the meantime, the Reese Witherspoon-starring film...
Though "Up" landed the coveted prize, the big winners that night were "The Princess and the Frog" and "Coraline" which nabbed three awards each. The Walt Disney Pictures musical comedy won for Animated Effects, Character Animation and Voice Acting categories, while the Dakota Fanning-starring animation nabbed gongs from Character Design, Music and Production Design categories.
Also taking home a trophy that night were "The Fantastic Mr. Fox" and "Monsters vs. Aliens. The 20th Century Fox's movie that has George Clooney and Meryl Streep among the cast aided Wes Anderson and Noah Baumbach to grab award in writing. In the meantime, the Reese Witherspoon-starring film...
- 2/8/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Pixar’s Up took home the top prize for Best Feature at the 37th Annual Annie Awards, an event that honors the best in animated movies and TV.
The soaring adventure is the favorite for the “Best Animated Feature” Oscar next month, especially since the Annies have predicted the winner seven out of nine times since the category was created in 2002.
Last year DreamWorks’ Kung Fu Panda pulled an upset over Pixar’s Wall-e, but this year the award went to the expected recepient and the only animated film nominated for “Best Picture.” In fact, Up is only the second entirely animated movie nominated for the top Academy prize since 1991’s Beauty and the Beast. It’s also nominated for original screenplay, sound editing, and musical score.
Complete list of Annie Award winners for movies and television:
Best Animated Feature
“Up” — Pixar Animation Studios
Best Home Entertainment Production
“Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder...
The soaring adventure is the favorite for the “Best Animated Feature” Oscar next month, especially since the Annies have predicted the winner seven out of nine times since the category was created in 2002.
Last year DreamWorks’ Kung Fu Panda pulled an upset over Pixar’s Wall-e, but this year the award went to the expected recepient and the only animated film nominated for “Best Picture.” In fact, Up is only the second entirely animated movie nominated for the top Academy prize since 1991’s Beauty and the Beast. It’s also nominated for original screenplay, sound editing, and musical score.
Complete list of Annie Award winners for movies and television:
Best Animated Feature
“Up” — Pixar Animation Studios
Best Home Entertainment Production
“Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder...
- 2/8/2010
- by Jeff Leins
- newsinfilm.com
"Up" from Disney/Pixar won the top honor at the 37th Annual Annie Awards. The fantastic film received the Best Animated Feature Award beating out "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs," "Coraline," "Fantastic Mr. Fox," "The Princess and the Frog," and "The Secret of Kells."
(Check my interview with Annie Award-winner Pete Docter for "Up" held at Pixar Animation Studios right here)
Walt Disney Animation took home six other Annies including three for "The Princess and the Frog" and three for its television production "Prep and Landing."
Created in 1972 by veteran voice talent June Foray, the Annie Awards is considered the highest and most prestigious honor given in animation by the animation industry.
The Annie Awards is also a great predictor of the annual Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. So yes, "Up" will win that category at the Oscars!
Here's the complete list of winners (highlighted) and nominees of...
(Check my interview with Annie Award-winner Pete Docter for "Up" held at Pixar Animation Studios right here)
Walt Disney Animation took home six other Annies including three for "The Princess and the Frog" and three for its television production "Prep and Landing."
Created in 1972 by veteran voice talent June Foray, the Annie Awards is considered the highest and most prestigious honor given in animation by the animation industry.
The Annie Awards is also a great predictor of the annual Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. So yes, "Up" will win that category at the Oscars!
Here's the complete list of winners (highlighted) and nominees of...
- 2/7/2010
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
Pixar Animation Studio's "Up" was named best animated feature, and its helmer Pete Docter was honored for direction, at the 37th annual Annie Awards for animation, Saturday at UCLA's Royce Hall.
Other big winners in the Annie feature competition included Laika's "Coraline" and Disney's "The Princess and the Frog," which won three trophies each.
Nominated for five Academy Awards, "Up" is the odds-on favorite to win the Oscar for animated feature, and is only the second animated film to earn a nomination in the best picture category. It is also nominated for best screenplay, music and sound editing Oscars.
"We always look at these as films; we take them as seriously as anyone else does in this industry," Docter -- wearing an Ellie badge on his lapel -- said of the best picture nod. "The fact that our peers are looking at this film in the same way is just fantastic.
Other big winners in the Annie feature competition included Laika's "Coraline" and Disney's "The Princess and the Frog," which won three trophies each.
Nominated for five Academy Awards, "Up" is the odds-on favorite to win the Oscar for animated feature, and is only the second animated film to earn a nomination in the best picture category. It is also nominated for best screenplay, music and sound editing Oscars.
"We always look at these as films; we take them as seriously as anyone else does in this industry," Docter -- wearing an Ellie badge on his lapel -- said of the best picture nod. "The fact that our peers are looking at this film in the same way is just fantastic.
- 2/7/2010
- by By Carolyn Giardina
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Following yesterday's Independent Spirit Award Nominations [1], The Annie Awards have also revealed their full list of nominees for this year. This is the annual award ceremony for the International Animated Film Association, celebrating animation in all of its forms. Sometimes these awards can help predict what movie will win the Best Animated Feature at the Oscars, although it's not always entirely reliable (last year Kung Fu Panda swept Wall-e [2] in every category). As we discussed on this week's podcast [3], it's shaping up to be a pretty tight race for Best Animated Feature this year, and if the Annies are any indication, it looks like Henry Selick's Coraline may have the edge. It was nominated for a total of 10 Annie Awards, including Best Animated Feature, Character Design, Voice Acting, and Music. Check out the list of nominees in all the feature-length categories after the jump. Best Animated Feature Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs...
- 12/2/2009
- by Sean
- FilmJunk
The International Animated Film Society has announced the 2009 Annie Award nominations! "Up" and "Coraline" led the pack in the film categories.
Award recipients will claim their trophies at the 37th Annual Annie Awards scheduled for Saturday, February 6, 2010 at UCLA's Royce Hall in Los Angeles, California.
Here's the list of nominees of the 37th Annual Annie Awards:
Production Categories
Best Animated Feature
* Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs . Sony Pictures Animation
* Coraline . Laika
* Fantastic Mr. Fox . 20th Century Fox
* The Princess and the Frog . Walt Disney Animation Studios
* The Secret of Kells . Cartoon Saloon
* Up . Pixar Animation Studios
Best Home Entertainment Production
* Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas . Universal Animation Studios
* Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder . The Curiosity Company in association with 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
* Green Latern: First Flight . Warner Bros. Animation
* Open Season 2 . Sony Pictures Animation
* SpongeBob vs. The Big One . Nickelodeon
Best Animated Short Subject...
Award recipients will claim their trophies at the 37th Annual Annie Awards scheduled for Saturday, February 6, 2010 at UCLA's Royce Hall in Los Angeles, California.
Here's the list of nominees of the 37th Annual Annie Awards:
Production Categories
Best Animated Feature
* Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs . Sony Pictures Animation
* Coraline . Laika
* Fantastic Mr. Fox . 20th Century Fox
* The Princess and the Frog . Walt Disney Animation Studios
* The Secret of Kells . Cartoon Saloon
* Up . Pixar Animation Studios
Best Home Entertainment Production
* Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas . Universal Animation Studios
* Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder . The Curiosity Company in association with 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
* Green Latern: First Flight . Warner Bros. Animation
* Open Season 2 . Sony Pictures Animation
* SpongeBob vs. The Big One . Nickelodeon
Best Animated Short Subject...
- 12/1/2009
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
The nominees for the 2010 Annie Awards were also announced today and Focus Features' Coraline topped the list of feature nominees with 10 with Pixar's Up following with 9 and Disney's Princess and the Frog scoring 8. All three films were included in the running for Best Animated feature along with Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, The Secret of Kells and Fantastic Mr. Fox.
Last year the Annie Awards came under some scrutiny as Kung Fu Panda blanked the soon-to-be Oscar winner Wall-e. The reason for the uproar being DreamWorks was one of the org's top sponsors (which they still are). This year Monsters vs. Aliens is the only DreamWorks Animated feature making any noise (4 nominations), but it looks like Sony Pictures Animation has bumped up their contributions to become a "Gold Sponsor". Will there again be uproar if Pixar's Up doesn't walk away with the top prizes or Disney's The Princess and the Frog.
Last year the Annie Awards came under some scrutiny as Kung Fu Panda blanked the soon-to-be Oscar winner Wall-e. The reason for the uproar being DreamWorks was one of the org's top sponsors (which they still are). This year Monsters vs. Aliens is the only DreamWorks Animated feature making any noise (4 nominations), but it looks like Sony Pictures Animation has bumped up their contributions to become a "Gold Sponsor". Will there again be uproar if Pixar's Up doesn't walk away with the top prizes or Disney's The Princess and the Frog.
- 12/1/2009
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
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