Tag: Robert Zemeckis
Zemeckis to Direct Disney’s Dark Life
Robert Zemeckis has signed on to direct an adaptation of Kat Falls‘ upcoming young adult novel Dark Life for Walt Disney Pictures.
Variety is reporting that Zemeckis and the Gotham Group agreed to a deal to adapt Kat Falls’ sci-fi book, which takes place in an apocalyptic, waterworld future and centers on the adventures of a young man, Ty, living under the sea.
Disney is excited about the project for a number of reasons. First off, the acquisition fits well with Disney’s latest push to develop long-term properties with cross-generational appeal. Better yet, the book could launch a potential franchise.
The Walt Disney Studios Paves the Way for Digital 3D Movie Viewing at Home
Continuing its leadership in the advancement of 3D entertainment, The Walt Disney Studios today announced plans to start releasing Disney Digital 3D content for the home on Blu-ray Disc beginning in 2010 with Disney’s “A Christmas Carol” and a special 3D Showcase Disc. Disney’s new Digital 3D content for the home on Blu-ray(TM) will be made available in coordination with hardware manufacturers’ upcoming release of new 3D home entertainment systems so that consumers can experience the magic of Disney 3D in their home upon installation
“The Walt Disney Studios has produced and released more 3D content than any other major studio to date and remains at the forefront in the continued innovation and development of today’s most advanced digital 3D and Blu-ray technology,”
commented Bob Chapek, President of Distribution for The Walt Disney Studios.
A Christmas Carol Review
Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday story “A Christmas Carol” gets the 3D treatment, and the result is a visually stunning big-screen experience I’m sure many cinema goers out there will enjoy to the fullest extent. As far as I’m concerned, my feelings about this one are mixed.
The story doesn’t really require a lengthy introduction. The holiday season is in full swing, and Ebenezer Scrooge (Jim Carrey) despises Christmas and everyone celebrating it. Then he’s visited by three ghosts who take him on an emotional journey, and before you know it, his meanness is gone for good…read more [ScreeningLog]
It’s hard to believe that Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol 166 years ago, but here we are in 2009 and Robert Zemeckis has spent $180 million to produce a motion-capture animated film that retells the famous story. The movie opens this weekend on more than 2,000 digital 3D screens and features the voices of Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Bob Hoskins, Cary Elwes and Robin Wright Penn. Despite first being published on December 19, 1843, A Christmas Carol remains one of the most popular, heart-warming holiday tales ever written. I’m sure you don’t need a recap of Scrooge’s encounters with the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future…read more [Empire Movies]
New “Christmas Carol” Trailer
New trailer for Robert Zemeckis‘ “A Christmas Carol” is online. Check it out below.
Ebenezer Scrooge (Jim Carrey) begins the Christmas holiday with his usual miserly contempt, barking at his faithful clerk (Gary Oldman) and his cheery nephew (Colin Firth). But when the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come take him on an eye-opening journey revealing truths Old Scrooge is reluctant to face, he must open his heart to undo years of ill will before it’s too late.
Final A Christmas Carol Poster
Disney has debuted one final poster for Robert Zemeckis’s newest 3D motion-capture film”A Christmas Carol.“
“A Christmas Carol” is both written and directed by Academy Award winning filmmaker Robert Zemeckis (“Back to the Future,” “Who Framed Roger Rabbit,” “Forrest Gump,” “Contact,” “The Polar Express,” “Beowulf”). The movie is based on Charles Dickens‘ classic story.
New A Christmas Carol Teaser Poster
Disney Pictures has debuted the new teaser poster for 3-D motion-capture film”A Christmas Carol“ opening in conventional and IMAX theaters on November 6th, 2009.
Ebenezer Scrooge (Jim Carrey) begins the Christmas holiday with his usual miserly contempt, barking at his faithful clerk (Gary Oldman) and his cheery nephew (Colin Firth). But when the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come take him on an eye-opening journey revealing truths Old Scrooge is reluctant to face, he must open his heart to undo years of ill will before it’s too late.
A Christmas Carol Trailer Arrives!
Disney has debuted the official trailer for Robert Zemeckis‘s latest 3-D motion-capture film”A Christmas Carol”
“A Christmas Carol” captures the fantastical essence of the classic Dickens tale in a groundbreaking 3-D motion picture event. Ebenezer Scrooge (Jim Carrey) begins the Christmas holiday with his usual miserly contempt, barking at his faithful clerk (Gary Oldman) and his cheery nephew (Colin Firth). But when the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come take him on an eye-opening journey revealing truths Old Scrooge is reluctant to face, he must open his heart to undo years of ill will before it’s too late.
International “A Christmas Carol” Poster
We’ve got a new poster for Disney’s “A Christmas Carol” starring Jim Carrey.
Ebeneezer Scrooge (Carrey) begins the holiday with his usual miserly contempt, barking at his faithful clerk (Gary Oldman) and his cheery nephew (Colin Firth). But when the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come take him on an eye-opening journey, revealing truths Old Scrooge is reluctant to face, he must open his heart to undo years of ill will before it’s too late.
Disney Unveils A CHRISTMAS CAROL Poster
The poster for writer/director Robert Zemeckis‘ “A Christmas Carol” starring Jim Carrey, has appeared online.
Disney’s A Christmas Carol captures the fantastical essence of the classic Charles Dickens tale in a groundbreaking 3-D motion picture event.
Ebeneezer Scrooge (Jim Carrey) begins the holiday with his usual miserly contempt, barking at his faithful clerk (Gary Oldman) and his cheery nephew (Colin Firth). But when the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come take him on an eye-opening journey, revealing truths Old Scrooge is reluctant to face, he must open his heart to undo years of ill will before it’s too late.
