By John C. The motion (or performance) capture animation process is getting more advanced all the time, but there is still confusion and controversy amongst critics and audiences alike. Those of you who saw Mars Needs Moms over the weekend (and stayed through the ‘behind the scenes’ video during the end credits) have a pretty… Read More A Brief History of Motion Capture, and a Look Inside the “Uncanny Valley”
Mars Needs Moms – A Walt Disney Pictures’ Release http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/marsneedsmoms Release Date: March 11th Rated PG for some scary scenes, and cartoon/animation action Running time: 88 minutes Simon Wells (dir.) Simon Wells (screenplay) Wendy Wells (screenplay) Based on the book by Berkeley Breathed John Powell (music) Seth Green as Milo… Read More Movie Review: Mars Needs Moms
The winners of the 31st Annual Genie Awards were announced today in Ottawa. Honouring the best of 2010 in Canadian film, Quebec’s Incendies swept the awards with 8 wins, including Best Picture. Secondary frontrunner Barney’s Version picked up 7 awards. It was particularly nice to see recognition in some of the other categories for underappreciated… Read More Winners of the 31st Annual Genie Awards
Inside Job – A Sony Pictures Classics’ Release http://www.sonyclassics.com/insidejob/ DVD Release Date: March 1st, 2010 Rated PG for coarse language and mature themes Running time: 108 minutes Charles Ferguson (dir.) Chad Beck (writer) Adam Bolt (writer) Alex Heffes (music) Narrated by Matt Damon Our reviews below: ___________________________________________ Inside Job DVD… Read More DVD Review: Inside Job
By John C. I opened my review of the recent Rango by saying that it was “one of the most bizarre animated movies in recent memory.” I meant it in the best possible way. The film opened this weekend to excellent reviews (a very ‘fresh’ rating of 88% on Rotten Tomatoes), and came in first… Read More The Success of Rango, and Why Animation isn’t Just for Kids
Rango – A Paramount Pictures’ Release http://www.RangoMovie.com/ Release Date: March 4th Rated PG for violence, mild language, not recommended for young children Running time: 107 minutes Gore Verbinski (dir.) John Logan (screenplay) Gore Verbinski (story) James Ward Byrkit (story) Hans Zimmer (music) Johnny Depp as Rango (voice) Isla Fisher as Beans (voice) Abigail Breslin as… Read More Movie Review: Rango
Released March 2011 Page count: 378 pages Size: 7” x 10” Voiceovers – Everything you need to know about how to make money with your voice Terri Apple Published By Michael Wiese Publications http://www.mwp.com/ ________________________________________________ Voiceovers Book Review By Erin V. Some people aren’t really that aware of just how big this business is… Read More Book Review: Voiceovers – Everything You Need to Know About How to Make Money With Your Voice
Released February 20th, 2011 Page count: 156 pages Size: 11” x 10” The Ballad of Rango: The Art & Making of an Outlaw Film by David S. Cohen Foreword by Gore Verbinski Published by Insight Editions http://www.insighteditions.com ___________________________________ The Ballad of Rango Book Review by ErinV. For animation fans and movie buffs alike,… Read More Book Review: The Ballad of Rango
With the Toy Story characters fresh off a win for Best Animated Feature at the Oscars, the beloved gang of toys will be featured in Pixar’s upcoming short film, Hawaiian Vacation. Today it was announced that the short will have it’s world premiere on April 8th, as part of the opening night programme for… Read More Toy Story Short Film to Premiere in Toronto
Today, Walt Disney Studios’ Home Entertainment is releasing their seminal 1942 classic Bambi on Blu-ray for the first time, as part of the Diamond Edition series. The story of a young deer’s coming of age, as set against the backdrop of the changing seasons, this is a beautiful film that has been beloved for generations.… Read More Blu-ray Release: Bambi
Today, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment is releasing Love & Other Drugs on Blu-ray & DVD. Starring Anne Hathaway & Jake Gyllenhaal, this is an often funny and ultimately very touching romantic dramedy that comes recommended. We reviewed the film when it opened in theatres on November 24th, our overall consensus was: “Although not… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Love & Other Drugs
127 Hours – A Fox Searchlight Pictures’ Release http://www.foxsearchlight.com/127hours/ DVD Release Date: March 1st, 2010 Rated 14A for coarse language, disturbing content and graphic violence Running time: 93 minutes Danny Boyle (dir.) Danny Boyle (screenplay) Simon Beaufoy (screenplay) Based on the book Between a Rock and a Hard Place by Aron Ralston… Read More DVD Review: 127 Hours
Burlesque – A Sony Pictures’ Release http://www.sonypictures.com/homevideo/burlesque/ DVD Release Date: March 1st, 2010 Rated PG for coarse language and sexual content Running time: 119 minutes Steve Antin (dir.) Steve Antin (writer) Christophe Beck (music) Cher as Tess Christina Aguilera as Ali Cam Gigandet as Jack Kristen Bell as Nikki Our… Read More DVD Review: Burlesque
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is releasing a 15th anniversary edition of director Ben Stiller’s The Cable Guy on Blu-ray today. Featuring appearances from several comedic actors near the beginning of their careers, the film tells the story of cable installer Chip Douglas (Jim Carrey), who becomes obsessed with one of his customers (Matthew Broderick). Although it… Read More Blu-ray Release: The Cable Guy
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