Archives for February, 2008
Batman: Gotham Knight Sneak Peek Video
The first video footage for Batman: Gotham Knight has been released and is available below. The intention of the movie is to bridge the gap between the live action Batman Begins and upcoming The Dark Knight sequel. The DVD is expected in stores before the July release of The Dark Knight.
Sketches from 101 Dalmatians
RottenTomatoes has some exclusive sketches from 101 Dalmatians, coming to DVD on March 4, 2008. The art comes from the personal collection of Marc Davis, the main animator for Cruella. Davis made these sketches to explore the color palette and wardrobe for Cruella.
DIC Entertainment launches KewlCartoons.com
DIC Entertainment has launched an online video website, www.kewlcartoons.com, dedicated to new and classic cartoons from DIC’s library of 3,000 half-hours of programming including Inspector Gadget, Dino Squad and Strawberry Shortcake.
The website also features chat and games and is compatible with both PC and Mac users.
Via AWN
New Kung Fu Panda Trailer
Cartoon Network acquires new Star Wars: The Clone Wars series
Turner Broadcasting has landed the broadcast rights to the highly-sought-after CG-animated series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, from creator George Lucas. A new era of Star Wars begins this fall when the television series premieres on Cartoon Network, followed by airings on TNT. The series will premiere following the North American theatrical release Friday, August 15, from Warner Bros. Pictures.
“I felt there were a lot more Star Wars stories left to tell,” said George Lucas. “I was eager to start telling some of them through animation and, at the same time, push the art of animation forward.”
Star Wars: The Clone Wars showcases an entirely new look and feel to the galaxy far, far away, combining the expansive scope of the Star Wars saga with state-of-the-art computer-generated animation. Each week, viewers will see a 30-minute “mini-movie” created by Lucasfilm Animation.
The first in a planned series of web-only documentaries that chronicle the development of Star Wars: The Clone Wars debuts online today, and can be found at StarWars.com.
Rest in Peace John Alvin
It has been made public that award-winning cinematic artist and painter John Alvin has passed away. He passed away Wednesday, February 6th, at his home in Rhinebeck, N.Y from a heart attack. He was 59.
Alvin was an artistic genius, creating movie posters for some of the most popular movies of all time including Blazing Saddles, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, The Color Purple and Gremlins. He also created the anniversary posters for Star Wars.
BAFTA animation and special effects winners
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts presented the 2008 Orange British Academy Film Awards last night where the best in film, including animation and special effects, were honored.
Taking home the Best Animated Feature Film award was Pixar’s Ratatouille, beating out The Simpsons Movie and Shrek the Third. In the Best Short Animation category, Aartman Animations’ The Pearce Sisters took the award, beating The Crumblegiant and Head Over Heels.
The Best Special Effects BAFTA went to The Golden Compass, beating out The Bourne Ultimatum, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and Spider-Man 3.
VES Awards winners
The 6th Annual VES Awards took place last night in Los Angeles, CA at the Kodak Theater and ILM and Pixar both won big.
Here is the list of all the winners:
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects Driven Motion Picture
TRANSFORMERS
Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Motion Picture
RATATOUILLE
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Broadcast Miniseries, Movie or Special
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Broadcast Series
FIGHT FOR LIFE - Episode 4
Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Broadcast Program
ROME 2 - Episode 6
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Commercial
SMIRNOFF - SEA
Best Single Visual Effect of the Year
TRANSFORMERS - Desert Highway Sequence
Outstanding Real Time Visuals in a Video Game
HALO 3 - Halo 3 Footage
Outstanding Pre-Rendered Visuals in a Video Game
WORLD OF WARCRAFT: THE BURNING CRUSADE - Cinematic Intro
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Special Venue Project
SEA MONSTERS
Outstanding Animated Character in a Live Action Motion Picture
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD’S END - Davy Jones
Outstanding Animated Character in an Animated Motion Picture
RATATOUILLE - Colette
Outstanding Animated Character in a Live Action Broadcast Program or Commercial
CHEMICAL BROTHERS - SALMON DANCE
Outstanding Effects in an Animated Motion Picture
RATATOUILLE - Food
Outstanding Created Environment in a Live Action Motion Picture
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD’S END - The Maelstrom
Outstanding Created Environment in a Live Action Broadcast Program or Commercial
BURY MY HEART AT WOUNDED KNEE
Outstanding Models or Miniatures in a Motion Picture
TRANSFORMERS
Outstanding Compositing in a Motion Picture
TRANSFORMERS
Outstanding Compositing in a Broadcast Program or Commercial
NIKE - LEAVE NOTHING
Outstanding Special Effects in a Motion Picture
HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX
Outstanding Special Effects in a Broadcast Program or Commercial
ACTIVELY SAFE - Lexus Hydrant
Fallen Art
Check out this amazing short by independent CG artist Tomek Baginski.
Ratatouille sweeps 35th Annual Annie Awards
The 35th Annual Annie Awards have come and gone but not without Ratatouille sweeping up just about every awards — so it seems. The Annie Awards recognizing the year’s best animation across film, television, commercials, videogames and short subjects. Here are the winners:
PRODUCTION CATEGORIES
Best Animated Feature
RATATOUILLE — Pixar Animation Studios
Best Home Entertainment Production
FUTURAMA “BENDER’S BIG SCORE” — The Curiosity Co. in association with 20th Century Fox Television
Best Animated Short Subject
YOUR FRIEND THE RAT (From Ratatouille DVD) — Pixar Animation Studios
Best Animated Television Commercial
Power Shares “Escape Average” — Acme Filmworks
Best Animated Television Production
CREATURE COMFORTS AMERICA — Aardman Animations
Best Animated Television Production for Children
EL TIGRE — Nickelodeon
Best Animated Video Game
RATATOUILLE — THQ, Inc.
INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT CATEGORIES
Animated Effects
Deborah Carlson — SURF’S UP — Sony Pictures Animation
Animation Production Artist
John Clark — SURF’S UP — Sony Pictures Animation
Character Animation in a Feature Production
Michal Makarewicz — RATATOUILLE — Pixar Animation Studios
Character Animation in a Television Production
Eric Towner — ROBOT CHICKEN — ShadowMachine
Character Design in an Animated Feature Production
Carter Goodrich — RATATOUILLE — Pixar Animation Studios
Character Design in an Animated Television Production
Jorge R. Gutierrez — EL TIGRE “Fistful of Collars” — Nickelodeon
Directing in an Animated Feature Production
Brad Bird — RATATOUILLE — Pixar Animation Studios
Directing in an Animated Television Production
Seth Green — ROBOT CHICKEN STAR WARS — ShadowMachine
Music in an Animated Feature Production
Michael Giacchino — RATATOUILLE — Pixar Animation Studios
Music in an Animated Television Production
Alf Clausen & Michael Price — THE SIMPSONS “Yokel Chords” — Gracie Films in association with 20th Century Fox
Production Design in an Animated Feature Production
Harley Jessup — RATATOUILLE — Pixar Animation Studios
Storyboarding in an Animated Feature Production
Ted Mathot — RATATOUILLE — Pixar Animation Studios
Storyboarding in an Animated Television Production
Steve Fonti — FAMILY GUY “No Chris Left Behind” — Fox TV Animation/Fuzzy Door Prods.
Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production
Ian Holm — Voice of Skinner — RATATOUILLE — Pixar Animation Studios
Voice Acting in an Animated Television Production
Eartha Kitt — Voice of Yzma — THE EMPEROR’S NEW SCHOOL “Emperor’s New Musical” — Walt Disney Television Animation
Writing in an Animated Feature Production
Brad Bird — RATATOUILLE — Pixar Animation Studios
Writing in an Animated Television Production
Ian Maxtone-Graham & Billy Kimball — THE SIMPSONS “24 Minutes” — Gracie Films
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