The Disney x Tim Burton x Johnny Depp 3D behemoth, Alice in Wonderland, is upon us (as of today), and there’s no doubt it’s going to make a lot of money for all of those people involved. Still, ignoring the hugely commercial, big-business aspect of the movie, one can’t deny how visually stunning it looks. Wired.com gives everyone a look through the looking glass, and provides insights as to how movie magic was made for Wonderland.
How did one actor — Matt Lucas — play both Tweedledum and Tweedledee within the same frame? What’s the trick behind Crispin Glover’s ability to hover 3 feet above every other actor in a scene? Where did Helena Bonham Carter get such a bulbous head? Answers to all that and more are offered up in Wired.com’s exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Alice in Wonderland.
I’ll be seeing the movie this weekend myself. Reviews so far have just been lukewarm, but I’m still excited to see Burton’s take on Wonderland.
From 1984 to 1994, a perfect storm of people and circumstances changed the face of animation forever.
Waking Sleeping Beauty is no fairytale. It is a story of clashing egos, out of control budgets, escalating tensions… and one of the most extraordinary creative periods in animation history.
Director Don Hahn and producer Peter Schneider, key players at Walt Disney Studios Feature Animation department during the mid1980s, offer a behind-the-magic glimpse of the turbulent times the Animation Studio was going through and the staggering output of hits that followed over the next ten years. Artists polarized between the hungry young innovators and the old guard who refused to relinquish control, mounting tensions due to a string of box office flops, and warring studio heads create the backdrop for this fascinating story told with a unique and candid perspective from those that were there. Through interviews, internal memos, home movies, and a cast of characters featuring Michael Eisner, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and Roy Disney, alongside an amazing array of talented artists that includes Don Bluth, John Lasseter, and Tim Burton, Waking Sleeping Beauty shines a light on Disney Animations darkest hours, greatest joys and its improbable renaissance.
An Official Selection at the 2009 Telluride Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival and winner of the Audience Award at the Hamptons International Film Festival, Waking Sleeping Beauty is directed by Don Hahn, and produced by Peter Schneider and Don Hahn.
The movie’s official release is March 26, 2010. As someone who grew up during this period (84-94), I fondly recall the Disney films that came out in those ten years. I’m so excited to relive those moments and see the magic behind so many of my childhood memories.
I’m enjoying this teaser for A.D., an upcoming CG animated zombie film.
A.D. – a CG animated Horror-Adventure written by Haylar Garcia. The movie teaser was directed by Ben Hibon (Codehunters) and produced by Bernie Goldmann (300), Tarik Heitmann and Renee Tab.
Produced by the same guy behind 300? I’m sure it’ll be as crazy action-packed as that, at least. I have a soft spot for zombie movies, and this one looks like it will be a lot of fun.
Fantastic Mr. Fox was one of the visually best movies of 2009, even with movies like Avatar and Up which could have easily overshadowed it with their computer-generated muscle. There will always be a certain charm and apparent care put into stop-motion that can never be replaced. Well played, Mr. Anderson. Well played.
Finally watched the full-length feature film 9 last night on blu-ray. Beautifully dark and visually stimulating. I loved the gothic/steampunk view on a post-apocalyptic future. Visually, this movie was amazing.