‘The Wild Robot’ Commands U.K., Ireland Box Office
Universal’s animated newcomer “The Wild Robot” seized control of the U.K. and Ireland box office, launching to a robust £3.2 million ($4.2 million) in its debut frame, according to numbers from Comscore. The family-friendly feature led fresh releases that energized weekend ticket sales.'Venom 3' Targets Franchise-Low $65 Million Opening Weekend Paramount’s horror sequel “Smile 2” flashed into second place with £2 million in its opening weekend, while Studiocanal’s Dinald Trump film “The Apprentice” clocked in at third with £749,149. Paramount’s “Transformers One” demonstrated staying power in its sophomore session, adding £639,554 to reach a cumulative total of £2.7 million. Signature Entertainment’s slasher...
Animated Features Like ‘Transformers One’ and ’Wild Robot’ and More Rely on Artists for the Magic as Machine Learning or AI Works in Support
As technological advances make even more astonishing imagery possible for many of the leading contenders in the animated feature Oscar race, they’re still leaning toward the skilled hands of the artisans who’ve mastered their craft and away from AI or machine learning.Animated Feature Directors Reflect on the Challenge of Bringing Stories to Life: 'Animation is Now Accessible to Everyone' While some may use machine learning — a type of AI — in the early stages of motion capture or to iterate ideas, the knowledge of experienced VFX artists and the performance capabilities of animators are central to creating the unique imagery...