Tag: Star Wars
‘Star Wars: Clone Wars’ Ends Run on Cartoon Network
Lucasfilm has announced that Star Wars: Clone Wars has ended its run on Cartoon Network.
"As we enter into an exciting new era focused on the...
VFX Pioneer Petro Vlahos Dies at 96
Special effects pioneer Petro Vlahos passed away at 96 on February 10. Vlahos, who improved the composite-image process known as the blue-screen effect for...
Oz Says He’d Love to Voice Yoda Again
In the wake of news that Yoda may be one of the central figures in Disney/LucasFilm’s upcoming Star Wars films, actor/director/writer Frank Oz says...
Imageworks Adds Dowdeswell, Nichols to Vancouver Studio
Sony Pictures Imageworks has further plumped up its Vancouver, Canada vfx and digital character animation studio (established in 2010) with the appointment of Jason...
It’s Official: Abrams to Direct ‘Star Wars’ Pic
While the news was leaked on Thursday, Lucasfilm and Disney both confirmed that J.J. Abrams (Lost, Star Trek) will direct the next episode of...
Germany to Host Star Wars Celebration Europe
Star Wars Celebration Europe, the official Lucasfilm event for all things Star Wars, is coming to Messe Essen, Germany July 26-28, 2013. The event,...
‘Matt Hatter Chronicles’ Lands in Spain and Portugal
Iberian broadcasters RTVE and Canal Panda have picked up Platinum Film’s boys’ action series Matt Hatter Chronicles. Public broadcaster RTVE will debut the 26...
Zack Snyder Dev’ing Non-Trilogy ‘Star Wars’ Film
Oh those sneaky directors... Despite telling the LA Times last fall that he had no interest in directing the just-then announced Star Wars Episode...
‘The Clone Wars’ Celebrates 100th Episode
Star Wars: The Clone Wars celebrates its 100th episodes with a new installment that uncovers an elite Republic clone commando who has gone “Missing...
The Winning Scores
The composers of some of the best animated soundtracks of the year discuss their craft and inspirations.
Over the past year, there have been plenty...
‘Angry Birds’ Movie Takes Producer Under Wing
The hottest mobile gaming (and now merchandising/licensing) sensation of late is on track to take movie theaters by storm with the Angry Birds flick...
‘Gumdrop’ Premieres on WIGS
A cool new CG-augmented short titled Gumdrop premieres today (Nov. 19) on WIGS, the #1 YouTube channel for scripted drama. The short stars Gumdrop,...
Will ‘Clone Wars’ Blast Off from CN?
One of Cartoon Network's most popular series, the CG actioner Star Wars: The Clone Wars, may be packing up its light sabers and moving...
Disney Buys Lucasfilm, Plans 2015 ‘Star Wars 7'
Big business news today as The Walt Disney Company announces it has agreed to acquire Lucasfilm Ltd.—including the popular Star Wars franchise—in a stock...
‘Angry Birds’ and ‘Star Wars’ Join Forces
After dashing from meeting to meeting around the Palais des Festivals at Cannes' MIPCOM market this week, there's going to be a lot of...
‘The Clone Wars’ Returns for 5th Season
Fans of Cartoon Network/Lucasfilm Animation’s popular animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars can mark September 29 as the big date on their calendars....
Brenda Chapman Leaves Pixar for Mystery Lucasfilm Project
Brenda Chapman, who was the original director on Pixar's Brave before being removed from the project, has reportedly left Pixar and is working as...
The World of Philip K. Dick Reimagined
Director Len Wiseman brings a fresh visual kick to the brave new world of Total Recall.
When you think of Philip K. Dick’s seminal sci-fi...
Phil Tippett Prepares a New Stop-Motion Movie
Visual effects visionary Phil Tippett (Star Wars, Robocop, Twilight series) is working on a new passion project called Mad God. In an interview with...
Clockwork VFX Powers Up ‘Star Wars’ Pod Campaign
VFX, 3D animation studio Clockwork VFX recently wrapped work on Hasbro’s Star Wars Fighter Pods campaign, which introduces the new toy line with a...
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