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Like medieval alchemists struggling to transmute lead into gold, filmmakers seem determined to create a 100 percent believable animated human character. I understand the whole alchemist thing (who couldn't use some cheap gold?), but I have doubts about the value... ... Full Article
You have to give Watch 2009 Movies Online - Online Movies 2009 Theater credit for Watch 2009 Movies Online - Online Movies 2009 Theater. His first foray into motion-capture technology, the 2004 adaptation of the beautiful children's book "The Polar... ... Full Article
How does the Tomatometer work
rottentomatoes.com –
2009-11-06
Synopsis: Director Robert Zemeckis (THE POLAR EXPRESS) continues to work his holiday magic with A CHRISTMAS CAROL. This 3-D adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic will use the motion capture technology... ... Full Article
L.A. Readers! Join Mr. Beaks For An IMAX 3D Screening Of Robert Zemeckis's A CHRISTMAS CAROL On Nov. 2nd!
aintitcool.com –
2009-11-02
I cannot confirm that Robert Zemeckis's A CHRISTMAS CAROL is a surprisingly dark, visually astonishing, narratively faithful adaptation of the holiday classic, but I can tell you that if you live in the Los Angeles area, you can find out... ... Full Article
Scrooge gets animated
ottawacitizen.com –
2009-11-02
There was a time when some beloved stories seemed impossible to film effectively. Director Bob Zemeckis has made three films using Image Motion Performance Capture technology. ... Full Article
Charles Dickens ' iconic holiday tale gets its latest big-screen makeover, courtesy of director Robert Zemeckis ("The Polar Express"). Why they'll want to see it: Who wouldn't want to experience, in Disney 's confident words, "a multisensory thrill ride" on... ... Full Article
Film offers 'Wild' look back
waltontribune.com –
2009-10-24
As a child, weekly trips to the public library were part of the routine of life. At some point, constant needling of my mother and the need to return the growing pile of books I'd finished since the last visit... ... Full Article
D23 | Day one's big movie panel
comicbookresources.com –
2009-09-11
My wife and I flew down to Anaheim, Calif. last night to attend Disney's first-ever D23 Expo, a fan convention focused on anything related to the House of Mouse. ... Full Article
Torpedo the 'Yellow Sumarine' remake!
daytondailynews.com –
2009-08-20
By Eric Robinette | Thursday, August 20, 2009, 11:53 AM Just FINE the way it is! I must play the Blue Meanie and vehemently protest Robert Zemeckis' proposed remake of Yellow Submarine , using the same motion-capture technology he used... ... Full Article
Best Nine Fall 2009 Movies for Kids
associatedcontent.com –
2009-07-29
Everyone loves a good movie and kids are no exception. Movies releasing in fall 2009 for kids cover a wide gamut of topics from fairy tale to sci-fi to stories based on beloved children's books. ... Full Article