Taking place on October 4th and 5th, the 24 HOURS: Animation Contest for Students enjoyed its 22nd year. This free contest challenges students to create a 30-second short animated film in less than 24 hours and invites participants from around the world. Hosted by animation professor, Aubry Mintz, the event took place at CalState Long […]
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EVENT: The 24 HOURS Animation Contest for Students Shatters New Records
October 15th, 2024 
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INTERVIEWS: “The Garfield Movie” Duo On Going From Strip To Screen
May 20th, 2024 Jackson Murphy One of the most anticipated movies of 2024 for families and lasagna lovers is Sony’s CG feature The Garfield Movie. Following a successful start overseas, it opens in North America this Friday May 24th. In this Animation Scoop Q&A, director Mark Dindal (of Chicken Little and Cats Don’t Dance) and producer John Cohen (of The […]
30 International Filmmakers Have Been Selected For “Sony Future Filmmaker” Awards 2024
April 24th, 2024 Lauren Ashton This week, Creo was excited to announce a shortlist of 30 international filmmakers for the upcoming “Sony Future Filmmaker” Awards. The selected artists will be awarded by being invited to workshops and events on the Sony lot in Los Angeles, providing a unique opportunity to experience behind the scenes. The awards ceremony will take place […]
INTERVIEW: Here Comes “Peter Rabbit 2” From Director Will Gluck
June 11th, 2021 Jackson Murphy Will Gluck directed 2018’s box office smash hit Peter Rabbit. Sequel Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway is now in theaters. Gluck is glad families can finally see the film (it was originally set to open around Easter 2020). And he hopes he and Sony can take more trips down the “Peter Rabbit” hole soon. (This […]
FINAL TRAILER: “Peter Rabbit 2”
April 27th, 2021 Jerry Beck Held up by the pandemic shut downs, Sony will finally release Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway in theaters on June 18th. Directed by Will Gluck (who directed the first one), the film is a sequel to 2018’s Peter Rabbit and is based on the stories of Peter Rabbit created by Beatrix Potter. The film stars […]
INTERVIEW: Bruce Smith on his Sony Short “Hair Love”
December 12th, 2019 Jackson Murphy Bruce W. Smith is the co-director of Sony Pictures Animation’s heartwarming short Hair Love. It screened theatrically with The Angry Birds Movie 2 this summer and is now available to watch for free on SPA’s YouTube channel. Smith is also the creator of Disney’s beloved animated series The Proud Family, which is returning with new […]
First Look & Cast Reveal for Sony’s “Emojimovie: Express Yourself”
October 10th, 2016 Jerry Beck Sony Pictures Animation announced today that Emmy and Tony award winner James Corden (Into the Woods) and Emmy nominee Ilana Glazer (Broad City) would join previously announced T.J. Miller (Deadpool) to lead the cast of summer 2017’s animated comedy Emojimovie: Express Yourself. Emojimovie: Express Yourself unlocks the never-before-seen secret world inside your smartphone. Hidden within […]
