Bayhem!

I'm not a movie expert of any kind. I like to see movies and I'm drawn to blockbusters, always. I like to relax and have a good time, see some explosions, laugh a bit and I'm happy. I see movies as entertainment as well as art. But I'll go to the movie theatre to see entertainment. I realised there is a lot of criticism to Michael Bay and his movies. And I get it, I really do. But since I like Transformers so much, I just see the movie for the bots. And I mean for the 3D, for the artists that brought them to life. I want to see the details of the animations in a big screen. So, I'm not a Michael Bay fan. I'm a Visual Effects / Animation fan. But, here's a video of the breakdown of Michael Bay's shots by Tony Zhou from Every Frame A Painting.



(saw it here)

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Dreamworks Animation Film Release Schedule

As the new distributor of all Dreamworks Animation's films, Twentieth Century Fox unveiled the film release slate for 2013 to 2016. Twelve CG animated films in four years. And that is quite a big number!   Hera are the titles and release dates of each one:

The Croods - March 22, 2013

When their cave is destroyed, the Crood family is forced to embark on an epic adventure into a pre-historic world in search of a new home. With the help of a brash, know-it-all nomad named Guy, the Croods learn to conquer their fears and discover what it takes to survive — each other. It's being written and directed by Chris Sanders (How to Train Your Dragon) and Kirk DeMicco (Space Chimps), produced by Kristine Belson (How to Train Your Dragon) and Jane Hartwell (Shrek).  The film stars Nicolas Cage, Ryan Reynolds, Emma Stone, Catherine Keener, Clark Duke, and Cloris
Leachman.

Turbo - July 19, 2013

It's the story of a garden snail with an impossible dream: to win the Indy 500. When a freak accident gives him extraordinary speed, Turbo sets out to try to make this dream come true. Based on an original idea by David Soren (Merry Madagascar), who is directing the film. Produced by Lisa Stewart (Monsters vs. Aliens). Soren is writing the script with Robert Siegel (The Wrestler) and Darren Lemke (Shrek Forever After). The film stars Ryan Reynolds, Paul Giamatti, Michael Pena, Luis Guzmán, Bill Hader, Richard Jenkins, Ken Jeong, Michelle Rodriguez, Maya Rudolph, Ben Schwartz, Kurtwood Smith, Snoop Lion and Samuel L. Jackson.

Mr. Peabody & Sherman - November 1, 2013

Based on Jay Ward's classic cartoon, Mr. Peabody is the world's smartest person who happens to be a dog. When his "pet" boy Sherman uses their time traveling WABAC machine without permission, events in history spiral out of control to disastrous and comical results. Directed by Rob Minkoff (Stuart Little, The Lion King) and produced by Alex Schwartz (Journey to the Center of the Earth, Bridge to Terabithia) and Denise Cascino (Megamind, Shrek the Third). Bullwinkle Studios' Tiffany Ward and Classic Media's Eric Ellenbogen are executive producers, along with Jason Clark (Monster House, Stuart Little). It's being written by Craig Wright (United States of Tara, Six Feet Under). The film stars Ty Burrell, Max Charles, Stephen Colbert, Allison Janney, Ariel Winter and Stephen Tobolowsky.

Me and My Shadow - March 14, 2014

Dan, our hero's shadow, yearns for a more exciting life but happens to be stuck with Daniel Grubb, a timid guy with an aversion to adventure. When both of their lives are put in danger, Dan is forced to take control of Daniel, commencing a madcap adventure in which they both learn the meaning of true friendship. The studio will pioneer a groundbreaking combination of CG and traditional animation techniques seamlessly together throughout the film. Animation veteran Alessandro Carloni (How to Train Your Dragon) will make his directorial debut and Melissa Cobb (Kung Fu Panda, Kung Fu Panda 2) will produce. Tom J. Astle and Matt Ember (Get Smart) are writing the screenplay. The film stars Josh Gad, Bill Hader and Kate Hudson.

How to Train Your Dragon 2 and 3 - June 20, 2014 and June 18, 2016

Both are being directed and written by Dean DeBlois (How to Train Your Dragon) and produced by Bonnie Arnold (How to Train Your Dragon). DeBlois and Chris Sanders (The Croods, How to Train Your Dragon) are serving as executive producers. The sequels will again star Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, Craig Ferguson, America Ferrera, Jonah Hill, Christopher MintzPlasse, T.J. Miller and Kristen Wiig.

Happy Smekday! - November 26, 2014

When the galaxy's most annoyingly optimistic alien finds himself on the run from his own alien race, he's forced to team up with a fiercely stubborn teenage girl. Together they become the most unlikely fugitives ever to save the planet. It is directed by Tim Johnson (Over the Hedge, Antz) and produced by Chris Jenkins (Surf's Up) and Suzanne Buirgy (Kung Fu Panda 2). The screenplay is being written by Tom J. Astle and Matt Ember (Get Smart). The film stars Jim Parsons and Rihanna.

The Penguins of Madagascar - March 27, 2015

Featuring the beloved penguins from DreamWorks Animation's Madagascar franchise, it is directed by Simon J. Smith (Bee Movie) and produced by Lara Breay (Megamind). Written by Michael Colton and John Aboud. Executive producers include Mireille Soria, Tom McGrath and Eric Darnell (Madagascar series).

Trolls (working title) - June 5, 2015

Inspired by the mythology behind the wildly popular Troll dolls.
It's directed by Anand Tucker (Leap Year) and produced by Gina Shay (Shrek Forever After). Aron Warner (Shrek films) is serving as executive producer, alongside Andrew Adamson (Shrek series, The Chronicles of Narnia series) and Dannie Festa. The screenplay is being written by Wallace Wollodarsky and Maya Forbes (Monsters vs. Aliens). The film stars Jason Schwartzman and Chole Moretz.

B.O.O.: Bureau of Otherwordly Operations - November 6, 2015

DreamWorks Animation will bring you ghosts as you've never seen them before. It is based on an original idea by Tony Leondis (Igor), who is directing the film. It is produced by Maryann Garger (Flushed Away) and the screenplay is being written by Tom Wheeler (Puss in Boots). The film stars Seth Rogen.

Mumbai Musical (working title) - December 19, 2015

The studio's first-ever Bollywood-style animated musical adventure inspired by the great Indian epic tale of The Ramayana but told from the point of view of the monkeys. Kevin Lima (Enchanted, Tarzan) is directing and Lisa Stewart (Turbo, Monsters vs. Aliens) and Chris Chase (Enchanted, Tarzan) are producing. Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Prince of Egypt, Enchanted) is writing the lyrics, A.R. Rahman (127 Hours, Slumdog Millionaire, Bombay Dreams) is writing the music, and both are executive producers on the film. It's being written by David Sussman.

Kung Fu Panda 3 - March 18, 2016

Filmmakers returning for the third installment of the franchise include director Jennifer Yuh Nelson, producer Melissa Cobb and writers Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger. Guillermo del Toro will serve
as executive producer.