DreamWorks Animation has announced that the World Premiere of its latest short film, To: Gerard will take pace on April 18th, at the Tribeca Film Festival. In To: Gerard, writer/director Taylor Meacham (making his directorial debut) pens a love letter to his father—one that unifies his love for animation and the art of illusion—to tell […]
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Dreamworks Short “To: Gerard” Set For Tribeca Dilm Festival World Premiere
March 5th, 2020 
Jerry Beck Creator Radford Sechrist and Exec Producer Bill Wolkoff discuss “Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts”
January 8th, 2020 Jackson Murphy Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts is a new DreamWorks Animation series debuting January 14th on Netflix. Creator Radford Sechrist and Executive Producer Bill Wolkoff discuss the fantastical series, which they can’t wait for viewers to explore: Jackson Murphy: Rad, is it true that you wanted to do something along the lines of “Game of […]
Universal and Dreamworks Announce Exclusive Deals With “Dragon’s” Dean DeBlois
December 18th, 2019 Jerry Beck Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation today announced that the studios have entered into production agreements with Dean DeBlois, the Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning filmmaker behind DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, which has collectively grossed more than $1.6 billion globally, and his recently formed Anvil Pictures banner. Universal will have a first-look […]
TRAILER: Dreamworks “Trolls World Tour”
November 14th, 2019 Jerry Beck Okay, I know what you’re thinking. Another Trolls movie. But take a look at this trailer. It’s funny. It looks cool. Trolls World Tour is directed by Walt Dohrn, who served as co-director on the original Trolls, and is produced by returning producer Gina Shay. The film is co-directed by David P. Smith and co-produced […]
INTERVIEW: Writer/Director Dean DeBlois on “How to Train Your Dragon” and Beyond
November 8th, 2019 W.R. Miller This is a case of real life imitating art. Just as Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third, the young Viking chief of Berk, has to part company with his best bud, Toothless the dragon, so does writer/director Dean DeBlois say goodbye to How to Train Your Dragon. On November 7th, DeBlois reflected upon his involvement with […]
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No Comments » DreamWorks Animation and Universal Announce Two New Films for 2021: “Spirit” and “The Bad Guys”
October 7th, 2019 Jerry Beck DreamWorks Animation and Universal Pictures today announced two new films for 2021: On Friday, May 14th, 2021, Universal Pictures will releasean an untitled Spirit Riding Free theatrical feature. On Friday, September 17th, 2021, Universal Pictures will release DreamWorks Animation’s The Bad Guys. Spooky Jack, previously dated for September 17th, 2021, is now unset. It will […]
REVIEW: Dreamworks “Abominable”
September 30th, 2019 Martin Goodman Abominable is a film certain to please middle school to younger age kids and those who love movies classified as “Family Friendly.” However, this approval is purchased at far too high a price. Adorable? Yes. Animated with technical virtuosity? Indeed. Formulaic and derivative? Unfortunately so. Abominable belongs in that category of movies that include “The […]
Speaking with Jill Culton about “Abominable”
September 16th, 2019 Jackson Murphy Jill Culton is the first woman who is the writer and main director of a major, original animated film. Her passion project for close to a decade, DreamWorks’ Abominable, finally opens Thursday September 26th. Culton shares behind the scenes stories about creating the world of teenager Yi and her new yeti friend, Everest. Jackson Murphy: […]
A Peek Behind Dreamworks Forthcoming “Abominable”
July 23rd, 2019 Jackson Murphy Abominable, DreamWorks Animation’s upcoming feature, is making history. Industry veteran Jill Culton is the first woman to be the writer and main director of a major, original animated film. “It’s a mini-breakthrough,” she said. Culton came-up with the idea for “Abominable” — which is about a Chinese teen girl’s relationship with a yeti, seven years […]
TRAILER: Dreamworks “Trolls World Tour”
June 20th, 2019 Jerry Beck Dreamworks today dropped the trailer for their forthcoming sequel to Trolls – which won’t appear until next year, on April 17th, 2020. Trolls World Tour has a story that sounds like a combination of Disney’s Music Land, and Toot Whistle Plunk and Boom mixed with Avengers Infinity War and psychedelic imagery to top The Three […]
INTERVIEW: Q&A with Dreamworks director Andrew Erekson on “Marooned”
June 11th, 2019 Jackson Murphy Story artist Andrew Erekson (Home, Captain Underpants) is premiering his directorial debut at the Annecy International Film Festival in France this week. The DreamWorks Animation short Marooned is about two robots stuck on the Moon hoping to return to Earth. And he’s certainly over the moon about showing his creation to audiences. Andrew Erekson: I’m […]
First Look Images: Dreamworks New Short “Marooned”
May 28th, 2019 Jerry Beck Dreamworks has released two “first-look” images from their next short Marooned. The film is directed by Andy Erekson and produced by Jeff Hermann. Music by Amie Doherty. In addition to its World Premiere screening at the Annecy International Animation Festival (June 10th through 15th), it was announced today that Marooned has been accepted to screen […]
TRAILER: Dreamworks “ABOMINABLE”
May 23rd, 2019 Jerry Beck DreamWorks Animation and Pearl Studio’s co-production Abominable takes audiences on an epic 2,000-mile adventure from the streets of Shanghai to the breathtaking Himalayan snowscapes. Abominable is written and directed by Jill Culton (Open Season, Monsters, Inc., Toy Story 2) and is produced by Suzanne Buirgy (Kung Fu Panda 2, Home). Peilin Chou of Pearl Studio […]
INTERVIEW: Dean DeBlois Talks Completing “How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World”
February 13th, 2019 Jackson Murphy DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon saga will do down in animation history as one of the most beloved and successful franchises of all time. Dean DeBlois, who co-directed the 2010 original, and then went solo for 2014’s “Dragon 2”, is back at the helm for the finale of the trilogy – How to Train […]
Posted in DreamWorks Tags: Dean DeBlois, Dreamworks Animation, How To Train Your Dragon No Comments » Dreamworks’ Oscar Short-listed Shorts Now Online
December 21st, 2018 Jerry Beck Dreamworks has dropped – for a few weeks only – their two Oscar shortlisted short films Bird Karma (directed by William Salazar) and Bilby (directed by Liron Topaz, Pierre Perifel and JP Sans). Both shorts from the inaugural launch of the “DreamWorks Shorts” program are being strongly considered by the Academy for an Academy Award.
