The gradual ‘illumination’ of DreamWorks
“The Wild Robot” is coming in just two weeks, and it subverts a troubling trend for the stalwart animation studio.
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Disney and DreamWorks workers discuss animation industry
The creators of shows like "Phineas and Ferb" and movies like "Finding Nemo" and "Tarzan" spoke to students Monday.
Weekend Box Office: ‘300’ rises above ‘Mr. Peabody’
Seven years after the record-breaking run of its predecessor, 300: Rise of An Empire still managed a robust opening of $45.04M over the weekend, beating out DreamWorks Animation’s Mr. Peabody & Sherman. While this is a step down from 300’s $70.88M opening in 2007, which at the time was the largest spring opening ever, it’s […]
Prehistoric film proves timeless
There’s a lot to like about The Croods, an alternative take on a traditional Stone Age family.
Family films suffer during the holidays
Movie theaters have hosted many record-breaking blockbusters this holiday season – the most notable being Breaking Dawn II and Skyfall. The Twilight finale was number one its premiere weekend and grossed $43.6 million. Skyfall, thanks to a $50.5 million five-day gross and a $221.1 million total, is not only the highest grossing of the franchise, […]
DreamWorks signs deal with Netflix
On Sept. 26, DreamWorks Animation, which has produced animated classics such as the Madagascar and Shrek series, signed a deal with Netflix to promote its films and television specials. It is the first time a major Hollywood supplier has chosen Web streaming over pay television. According to some analyst estimates, the contract could earn the […]
Pixar’s success stems from personal effort
Since the Academy created the Best Animated Feature category in 2001, Pixar has taken five of those nine Oscars and every one of their films released in the last 10 years has been nominated.
USC Film School announces graduation ceremony speaker
DreamWorks Animation co-founder will speak at SCA commencement.