Vancouver’s Vancity Theatre is bringing back its popular program of Academy Award-nominated short films in the categories of Best Animated Short and Best Live Action Short from Friday, February 8 to Thursday, February 21.
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Maltin, Paulsen and Lamarche to Host Annie Animation Awards
Posted by Ethan Minovitz on January 31, 2013
Why have just one when you can have four!
Former Annie Awards host and movie reviewer Leonard Maltin and voice actors Rob Paulsen and Maurice Lamarche will share hosting duties, along with a special appearance by long time Annies presenter-favorite, actor and animation industry professional Seth Green, at this year’s 40th Annual Annie Awards, set for Saturday, February 2.
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Animated Films, TV Up For Canadian Screen Awards
Posted by Ethan Minovitz on January 16, 2013
Excellence in both film and TV was recognized Tuesday as the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television announced its nominees for the inaugural Canadian Screen Awards.
Read MoreDisney Sinks Planned 3-D “Little Mermaid” Release
Posted by Ethan Minovitz on January 15, 2013
Due to lackluster box-office results for 3-D releases of Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo and Beauty and the Beast, Walt Disney Studios announced Monday that it’s scrubbing plans for a 3-D version of The Little Mermaid in September.
Read MoreBrave wins Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature
Posted by Ethan Minovitz on January 14, 2013
The highest-grossing animated film of 2012 won the Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film on Sunday night.
Read More3 Animated Features up For British Academy Awards
Posted by Ethan Minovitz on January 11, 2013
“Brave,” “Frankenweenie” and “ParaNorman” are the three nominees announced Wednesday in the Animated Film category of the EE British Academy Film Awards, also known as the BAFTAs.
Read MoreWarner Brothers Diving into Animation Think Tank
Posted by Ethan Minovitz on January 9, 2013
Warner Bros. Pictures has formed a feature animation creative consortium, marking a new and innovative approach to the establishment of a diverse and far-reaching animation slate, Warner Bros. Pictures Group president Jeff Robinov announced Monday.
Read MoreThunderbirds Creator Gerry Anderson Dead at 83
Posted by Ethan Minovitz on December 31, 2012
Gerry Anderson, the creator of such British marionette-animated hit shows as Thunderbirds, Stingray and Joe 90, died peacefully in his sleep at noon Wednesday, son Jamie announced on his own Web site. He was 83.
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