As it celebrates its 15th anniversary, we look at the story behind DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon… How to Train Your Dragon is one of those animated films that left an indelible impression in audiences when it debuted with its dazzling animation, heartfelt story and bombastic orchestral score. As the celebrated animated feature […]
Exclusive Interview – The Wild Robot composer Kris Bowers
Chris Connor chats with The Wild Robot Composer Kris Bowers… The Wild Robot has earned some of the strongest reviews for an animated film for some time. The score from Kris Bowers has been singled out for particular praise and could well feature in the awards mix. We sat down with the man behind the […]
BFI London Film Festival 2024 Review – The Wild Robot
The Wild Robot, 2024. Written and Directed by Chris Sanders. Featuring the voice talents of Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor, Bill Nighy, Stephanie Hsu, Mark Hamill, Catherine O’Hara, Ving Rhames, Matt Berry, Boone Storm, Alexandra Novelle, Raphael Alejandro, Paul-Mikél Williams, and Eddie Park. SYNOPSIS: After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded […]
The Wild Robot sequel already in development at DreamWorks
The Wild Robot is one of the success stories of the fall season, and now director Chris Sanders has confirmed that a sequel is already in development at DreamWorks. Having crossed the $87 million mark at the North American box-office this weekend, and with $148 million globally, with plenty more international territories yet to come, […]
Latest trailer for DreamWorks’ The Wild Robot crash lands online
Universal and DreamWorks Animation has unveiled another stunning looking trailer for The Wild Robot, their eagerly-anticipated adaptation of Peter Brown’s beloved New York Times bestseller, which tells the story of a ship-wrecked robot who must learn to adapt to her wild new surroundings. Written and directed by three-time Academy Award nominee Chris Sanders (How to […]
Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy & Cameron Diaz returning for Shrek 5 in Summer 2026
Get ready to journey back to Far, Far Away with the news that Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz are returning as Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona for Shrek 5. Per DreamWorks Animation’s announcement tweet (see below), the fifth installment in the $2.9 billion grossing franchise has been dated for July 1, 2026. Not too […]
Feast your eyes on the gorgeous new trailer for The Wild Robot
Universal and DreamWorks Animation has unveiled the latest trailer for The Wild Robot, the stunning looking adaptation of Peter Brown’s beloved New York Times bestseller. Written and directed by three-time Academy Award nominee Chris Sanders (How to Train Your Dragon), The Wild Robot features the voice talent of Lupita Nyong’o (Us) as robot Roz; Pedro Pascal […]
Pedro Pascal and Lupita Nyong’o star in beautiful first trailer for The Wild Robot
Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation has unveiled the gorgeous first trailer for their animated adaptation of Peter Brown’s beloved, award-winning novel, The Wild Robot. Written and directed by three-time Academy Award nominee Chris Sanders (How to Train Your Dragon), The Wild Robot stars Lupita Nyong’o (Us) as robot Roz; Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us) […]
The Prince of Egypt at 25: The Crowing Glory of DreamWorks Animation
Hasitha Fernando on the story behind DreamWorks Animation’s crowning glory The Prince of Egypt as it turns 25… The Prince of Egypt was DreamWorks Animation’s second animated feature film, which saw the adaptation of the first fourteen chapters of the Book of Exodus, which detail Moses’ journey from a mere Egyptian prince to his rise […]
Universal sets Puss in Boots: The Last Wish release date
Among the seemingly endless list of movies clawing for a post-pandemic release date, a sequel to 2011’s Puss in Boots is likely one that you’d forgotten about, but when the original has grossed $555 million at the worldwide box-office, you can bet the fat cats over at Universal certainly hadn’t, which is why they’ve set […]
