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Katzenberg: 'Monsters 2 won't happen'
29 October 2009 10:23 AM, PDT | Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
Jeffrey Katzenberg has revealed that an update to Monsters Vs. Aliens will not transpire. The DreamWorks CEO previously said that the animated film performed well enough at the domestic box office to warrant a follow-up, but its showing in international markets could halt the project from being made. He told the Los Angeles Times: "I'd like to tell you there's a perfectly rational, clear and easy answer as to why not, but there isn't [a sequel]. "There was enough of a consensus from our distribution and (more) »
- By Tim Parks
'Monsters vs. Aliens 2' Not Happening
28 October 2009 11:12 PM, PDT | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »
There will be no "Monsters vs. Aliens 2" being brought to the big screen. Los Angeles Times recently reported that DreamWorks Animation has disclosed that the studio won't move forward with the idea of developing a sequel to 2009's "Monsters vs. Aliens" given that the movie underperformed in some key international markets.
According to La Times, DreamWork's Chief Executive Jeffrey Katzenberg told analysts of the decision in a conference call. "I'd like to tell you there's a perfectly rational, clear and easy answer as to why not, but there isn't," he said. "There was enough of a consensus from our distribution and marketing folks in certain parts of the world that we would be pushing a boulder up a hill."
"Monsters vs. Alien" tells the story of alien invasion on Earth and follows Susan Murphy, a girl whose life is changed forever after she is being hit by a meteor. Growing »
- AceShowbiz.com
Dreamworks Experiencing Downs And Ups
28 October 2009 2:51 PM, PDT | Studio Briefing - Film News | See recent Studio Briefing - Film News news »
The roller-coaster business of feature animation -- in which profits soar during the months following a theatrical release, then plummet afterwards, then rise again when the movie is released overseas and the DVD is released at home, then drop once more before the next feature is released -- nabbed the attention of analysts Tuesday when DreamWorks Animation posted net income of $19.6 million for its recent quarter, down 48 percent from the comparable quarter a year ago. Nevertheless that was far better than analysts had expected, and the company's stock rose 3.2 percent in after-hours trading and 2.8 percent in early trading today (Wednesday). Revenue from foreign sales and the first weeks of DVD sales domestically proved to be higher than expected. In a conference call with analysts, DreamWorks Animation chief Jeffrey Katzenberg disclosed that the company had decided not to produce a sequel to Monsters vs Aliens, largely because the movie failed to perform as well as expected in some key markets overseas. "I'd like to tell you there's a perfectly rational, clear and easy answer as to why not, but there isn't," he said. »
No Monsters vs. Aliens 2
28 October 2009 11:13 AM, PDT | Filmonic.com | See recent Filmonic news »
While Monsters vs. Aliens didn’t exactly make Pixar numbers earlier this year, it did make just under $400 million worldwide which should be enough to earn it a sequel. DreamWorks, however, have decided not to go ahead with a Monsters vs. Aliens 2 as they think it underperformed overseas. From The L.A Times: Chief Executive Jeffrey Katzenberg [...] »
- Liam
No Monsters Vs. Aliens Sequel Coming After All
28 October 2009 8:27 AM, PDT | cinemablend.com | See recent Cinema Blend news »
Earlier this year I fell hard for Monsters vs. Aliens, and apparently I wasn't alone-- the DreamWorks animated movie made $198 here in the U.S., and is currently at #6 on the box office chart for the year. But apparently being a better-than-average comedy and a box office hit at home isn't enough for DreamWorks Animation. The Los Angeles Times is reporting that the studio has scrapped plans to make a sequel for the film, thanks to the fact that overseas markets didn't like it as much as we did (it made $181 million worldwide, which, uh, isn't that bad). "I'd like to tell you there's a perfectly rational, clear and easy answer as to why not, but there isn't," studio chief Jeffrey Katzenberg told a group of industry analysts on Tuesday. .There was enough of a consensus from our distribution and marketing folks in certain parts of the world that we »
Monsters Vs. Aliens Sequel Isn't Happening
28 October 2009 7:46 AM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
It seems that fans shouldn't expect a sequel to one of this year's big animated 3D hits. According to , DreamWorks Animation has announced that there won't be a sequel to this year's animated hit Monsters Vs. Aliens.
While the film performed well domestically, taking in $198 million, a sequel to the film was never a sure thing due to a lukewarm international reception. The film made $380 million worldwide, but performed poorly in several key international markets.
"I'd like to tell you there's a perfectly rational, clear and easy answer as to why not, but there isn't," said DreamWorks Animation head Jeffrey Katzenberg.
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Shrek The Musical To Close
22 October 2009 5:11 AM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Shrek The Musical is to be scrapped just a year after the big budget production made its Broadway debut.
The show, based on the popular animated film series, opened in New York last December and cost a reported $24 million (£16 million) to stage.
But following mediocre reviews and dwindling audience numbers, theatre bosses have decided to shut the production down.
The musical will close on 3 January after the holiday season.
Jeffrey Katzenberg, CEO of DreamWorks, the film studio behind the movie franchise, admits he is disappointed by the news - but hopes the show will go on to make more money from a nationwide tour.
He tells Variety, "We were hopeful that the show would have a longer run on Broadway. But we believe it will continue to create financial value for the company and deliver profits beyond our initial investment."
Shrek the Musical will begin a U.S.-wide theatre tour in Chicago, Illinois in July. »
Alec Baldwin Channels His Feminine Side
21 October 2009 4:50 AM, PDT | PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news »
With some of Hollywood's most talented, glamorous and iconic females assembled in one room for Elle Magazine's 16th Annual Women in Hollywood tribute, it seemed next to impossible for a man to steal the show. But Alec Baldwin did just that, leaving the ladies rolling in the aisles while serving as the event's first male host. During Baldwin's Dean Martin-esue stint at the dais, he had the largely female audience women - including Katie Holmes, Renée Zellweger, Emily Blunt, Julianne Moore, Robin Wright and Julie Andrews - shrieking with laughter as he took aim at a variety of topics. »
- Scott Huver
Spielberg, Katzenberg, Geffen Support Brown for Governor
1 October 2009 7:46 AM, PDT | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
By the Los Angeles Times
Hollywood’s three top political heavyweights didn’t waste any time throwing their support behind Atty. Gen. Jerry Brown, who announced Tuesday that he was filing papers to explore a run for the Democratic nomination for California governor.
An adviser to Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen disclosed this afternoon that the three men would be hosting a fundraiser for Brown on Nov. 18. The location is Tba, but expect it to be west of La Cienega Boulevard, which, as Angelenos know, is where a lot of money resides.
Read more at ... »
- Lew Harris
NBC Books Holiday Specials from DreamWorks
30 September 2009 10:52 AM, PDT | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
By Josef Adalian
NBC has set premiere dates for two DreamWorks-produced holiday specials based on "Monsters vs. Aliens" and "Madagascar."
The Halloween-themed "Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space" will premiere Wed., Oct. 28 from 8-8:30 p.m., with an instant encore at 8:30 that night. And on Nov. 17, at 8 NBC will bow "Merry Madagascar," a Christmas-themed special that will also repeat Nov. 28.
Both specials, along with two more planned in 2010, were announced by DreamWorks chief Jeffrey Katzenberg in June. NBC hasn't commented on the... »
- Adalian
A Grand Isn't What It Used to Be
25 September 2009 8:45 AM, PDT | Vanity Fair | See recent Vanity Fair news »
A thousand dollars just isn’t what it used to be. Had you invested $1,000 in most companies controlled by our New Establishment members on the market high of October 12, 2007, your wallet would be considerably lighter.* How much lighter? We crunch the numbers after every closing bell to show what that thousand dollar investment is worth. Yesterday saw the market continue on a week long losing trend, with Dreamworks dropping out of our list's top three for the first time this month. Name Company $1,000 Now Percent Change Larry Fink Blk 1120.92 12.1 Steve Jobs Aapl 1099.07 9.9 Mike Duke Wmt 1077.35 7.7 Bobby Kotick Atvi 1075.31 7.5 Jeffrey Katzenberg Dwa 1060.44 6.0 Ralph Lauren Rl 1036.17 3.6 Jeff Bezos Amzn 997.19 -0.3 Jamie Dimon Jpm 947.67 -5.2 Larry Ellison Orcl 943.40 -5.7 Steve Ballmer Msft 859.79 -14.0 Warren Buffett Brk.A 794.89 -20.5 Bob Iger Dis 788.55 -21.1 Lloyd Blankfein Gs 783.78/td> -21.6 Mickey Drexler Jcg 782.88 -21.7 Sergey Brin, Larry Page, and Eric Schmidt Goog 779.38 -22.1 Bernard Arnault Lvmuy »
RealD Promises Designer 3D Glasses Will Be Ready by Avatar
18 September 2009 4:41 PM, PDT | firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news »
While there are many complaints about 3D, one I hear often is about how uncomfortable the glasses are. If you see a 3D movie with RealD technology, they usually hand out disposable cheap plastic 3D glasses that are pretty ugly. For a long time, companies like RealD and 3D advocates like Jeffrey Katzenberg have been pushing for custom designer 3D glasses that you buy and keep on you and bring every time you go see a 3D movie would be coming soon. At the on-going 3D Entertainment Summit, RealD founder Michael Lewis finally said that designer glasses will be available "in certain outlets" before Avatar opens in December. The statement was made at a presentation at the 3D Entertainment Summit because Fox Sports chairman David Hill explained that, "I have two teenaged girls, and they don't want to go on dates looking like they're going to do some spot welding. »
- Alex Billington
Thousands Of 3D Theaters To Be Added By May
18 September 2009 12:32 PM, PDT | Studio Briefing - Film News | See recent Studio Briefing - Film News news »
The movie industry's plan to convert the nation's theaters to digital 3D is expected to take a great leap forward in the coming months, DreamWorks Animation chief Jeffrey Katzenberg has told the New York Times. The plan, which calls for theaters to pay for the initial cost of the conversion but receive from the studios a credit for every movie distributed to them on disk rather than on film until the loans for the equipment are paid off, has reportedly been delayed by the current lending crisis. However, the Times reported, Katzenberg told a conference in Los Angeles on Thursday that a financing vehicle arranged by J.P. Morgan will enable the nation's three biggest theater chains, Regal, Cinemark and AMC, to up the number of digital 3D screens in the U.S. to 3,800 by December and to 5,000 by next May. »
Jeffrey Katzenberg Urges Exhibitors to Charge Even More for 3D Tickets
18 September 2009 9:00 AM, PDT | Slash Film | See recent Slash Film news »
Update: One of the quotes I used has been pulled out of the article by Variety; I've noted it below. The following is something Dreamworks head Jeffrey Katzenberg may or may not have said in his 3D Summit keynote (I don't have a full transcript): 3D helps filmmakers tell better stories. But this is what Katzenberg did say: we know people will pay even more for this, and you're not charging enough for 3D. Still have any illusions that the push toward 3D has any goal other than making money for studios? Granted, Katzenberg is an exec. It's his job to make money, and his job to drum up support for plans that will put coin in his coffers. So a statement like this isn't too surprising: The consumer has shown now time and time again not just a willingness but an aggressive ambition to trade up for a premium experience. »
- Russ Fischer
The Hollywood Film Festival Announces Craft Honorees
8 September 2009 5:59 AM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
The 13th Annual Hollywood Film Festival and Hollywood Awards, presented by Starz, are pleased to announce their craft honorees for this year's Hollywood Awards. The festival and awards will mark their return on October 21 for a weeklong series of screenings, competitions and awards.
Cinematographer Roger Deakins, A.S.C., will receive the "Hollywood Cinematographer Award," Composer Alexandre Desplat, Bmi, will be given the "Hollywood Film Composer Award," editor Dana Glauberman, A.C.E., will be honored with the "Hollywood Editor Award," production designer Rick Carter, A.D.G., will receive the "Hollywood Production Designer Award" and costume designer Colleen Atwood, C.D.G., will be honored with the "Hollywood Costume Designer Award."
The Hollywood Awards Gala Ceremony will take place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills on October 26, 2009.
"We are honored to have these exceptionally talented artists honored for their outstanding work and creative vision at this year's festival, »
Movie Review: Waking Sleeping Beauty
6 September 2009 5:03 PM, PDT | Slash Film | See recent Slash Film news »
This afternoon I had the chance to see the documentary Waking Sleeping Beauty, the directorial debut of Oscar-nominated Disney producer Don Hahn (The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast). The film is an honest look at the behind the scenes going-ons of Disney Animation, from the years 1984 to 1994, a resurrection of sorts, producing a staggering output of big hits – Who Framed Roger Rabbit, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King and more. The film tracks the interesting tale is the story behind the creation of those films, and the growing power struggle between Jeffrey Katzenberg, Michael Eisner and Roy Disney. We learn about how creativity somehow thrived in this environment of corporate chaos. The film is not your typical talking head doc, and is wisely presented almost entirely using archival footage cut from over 250 hours of footage, photos, and cut with narration from ... »
- Peter Sciretta
Telluride Day One: The Road, Waking Sleeping Beauty
3 September 2009 5:12 PM, PDT | Thompson on Hollywood | See recent Thompson on Hollywood news »
At Lax this morning I chatted with indie press agent Laura Kim and ex-Disney exec Peter Schneider, who produced Don Hahn’s documentary Waking Sleeping Beauty. The doc tells the story of how Michael Eisner, Jeffrey Katzenberg and the 80s generation of Disney animators woke up the sleeping Disney animation giant between 1984 and 1994. Schneider, who has been working on Broadway, showed the film to ex-Disney chairman Michael Eisner, who isn’t … »
What is With the Knee-Jerk Aggression Toward 'The Fantastic Mr. Fox'?
30 July 2009 8:57 PM, PDT | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »
Photo: Fox Searchlight The opinion on the trailer for Wes Anderson's The Fantastic Mr. Fox seems to either be screams of delight or scowls of discontent. It seems as if it is just one more example of people forgetting completely about the story-telling aspect of movies and hoping the look fits into the nice little box they have in their mind, or at the very least matches up to everything else we see in theaters nowadays. Over at Slash Film Russ Fischer says, "There are great little moments in here, mostly through dialogue, but the animation doesn't have me convinced. It looks very flat... That sense of creepy '60s/'70s television animation hasn't gone away, and the whole clip has a feeling of disconnection." Considering Fisher points out liking the dialogue, but got so caught up with concern over the animation has me a bit bewildered. I »
- Brad Brevet
Foreigners reject ‘Monsters vs. Aliens’ – sequel in doubt
30 July 2009 9:36 AM, PDT | ReelLoop.com | See recent Reel Loop news »
Going for a walk...
In an interview from The Hollywood Reporter, DreamWorks Animation CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg said that he wasn’t sure if the studio will move forward on a sequel to Monsters vs. Aliens, the 3D animated feature released earlier this year. “This is the first movie we’ve had that’s right on the bubble,” Katzenberg said. “Domestically it has performed at a level that would surely qualify it as a sequel, and internationally it did not.”
While Monsters vs. Aliens grossed $198 million domestically, the film made an underwhelming $177 in the foreign market. Katzenberg went on to say that studio execs will discuss the possibility of a sequel as part of their worldwide marketing tour.
Thanks to Coming Soon for the heads up.
Interesting to see that the home video market isn’t even taken into consideration. While success here in North America is a forgone conclusion, it »
- Erik Buckman
'Tron Legacy' Casting And A 'Wolf Man' Delay In Today's Dailies -- 7/29/09
29 July 2009 3:00 PM, PDT | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »
There's a whole mess of news to fill you in on today, so let's get right to it!
-- Time has an interview up with "Antichrist" director Lars Von Trier. That's the controversy-courting movie which features genital mutilation. So... yeah. It's not the first art-horror movie I've seen, but it's certainly among the most disturbing. (Time)
-- Ah, what an age we live in. It used to be that official statements and press releases broke big news. Now we get it from Tweets. Disney's @disneypictures Twitter channel revealed today that Michael Sheen is indeed the villain in "Tron: Legacy," as had previously been rumored. Thanks to JoBlo for bringing this to my attention. (@disneypictures)
-- Despite surpassing $200 million in domestic box office sales, a "Monsters vs. Aliens" sequel may not be so quick to happen. DreamWorks' Jeffrey Katzenberg mentioned that the family friend CG flick didn't do quite as well »
- Adam Rosenberg
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