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#Locksmith Animation

The Lunar Chronicles The Lunar Chronicles

Warner Bros. Sets ‘The Lunar Chronicles’ For 2028 Release, Announces New Details About Film

Based on Marissa Meyer’s bestselling book series, the film is being produced by Locksmith Animation, with involvement from ILM.

By Amid Amidi | 1 week ago

Cardboard Cardboard

Exclusive Trailer: Locksmith Animation’s First Short Film ‘Cardboard’

Next week, the film will premiere in competition at the Annecy animation festival.

By Amid Amidi | 2 weeks ago

That Christmas

Netflix’s Charming Holiday Feature ‘That Christmas’ Debuts Trailer

The film, produced by Locksmith Animation and DNEG Animation, releases December 4.

By Amid Amidi | 8 months ago

Warner Bros. Pictures Animation, Locksmith Animation

‘Centaurworld’ Creator Megan Nicole Dong To Direct ‘Bad Fairies’ Feature For Warner Bros. And Locksmith Animation

The film has been dated for release in 2027.

By Amid Amidi | 11 months ago

That Christmas

Check Out These First-Look Images For ‘That Christmas’, The Second Feature From ‘Ron’s Gone Wrong’ Studio Locksmith Animation

The musical holiday feature, written by Richard Curtis and directed by Simon Otto, will debut on Netflix later this year.

By Jamie Lang | 1 year ago

Ember Featured Image Crop

Netflix Unveils Upcoming Titles From Sergio Pablos, Steve Box, Folivari

Netflix shared news and artwork for four upcoming features and four series being produced across Europe.

By Jamie Lang | 3 years ago

Mary Coleman, Locksmith

Pixar’s Mary Coleman Named Chief Creative Officer Of Locksmith Animation

She spent more than two decades at Pixar working closely with directors from original concept through final draft.

By Jamie Lang | 3 years ago

That Christmas

‘Ron’s Gone Wrong’ Studio Locksmith Animation Re-Teams With DNEG For ‘That Christmas’

The holiday feature will be adapted from a series of kids books by celebrated filmmaker Richard Curtis with Simon Otto directing.

By Jamie Lang | 3 years ago

Ron's Gone Wrong, My Hero Academia

Box Office Report: ‘Ron’s Gone Wrong’ Holds On, ‘My Hero Academia’ Breaks Global Franchise Record

Meanwhile, “The Addams Family 2” has become the year’s second-highest-grossing animated film domestically.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 4 years ago

Ron's Gone Wrong

‘Ron’s Gone Wrong’ Reviews Roundup: Disney Sci-Fi Comedy Is Alright

Locksmith Animation’s debut delivers good laughs and timely social commentary, say critics.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 4 years ago

Ron's Gone Wrong

‘Ron’s Gone Wrong’ To World Premiere At London Film Festival, New Trailer Released

The British-made film from Disney’s 20th Century Studios and Locksmith Animation will get a festival launch in London.

By Amid Amidi | 4 years ago

Simon Otto

Simon Otto Will Make Feature Directorial Debut On Locksmith’s ‘That Christmas’

Otto served as head of character animation on Dreamworks’s “How to Train Your Dragon” trilogy.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 4 years ago

Natalie Fischer

Illumination Vet Natalie Fischer Named CEO Of UK’s Locksmith Animation

Meanwhile, Locksmith co-founder Sarah Smith is leaving the studio.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 4 years ago

Ron's Gone Wrong

Disney Releases First Trailer For ‘Ron’s Gone Wrong’

The film will be released in October.

By Amid Amidi | 4 years ago

"Bob's Burgers," "Ron's Gone Wrong"

Disney (Again) Delays The Release Of ‘Ron’s Gone Wrong,’ Unsets ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Movie

Both films were scheduled for April. “Ron’s Gone Wrong” is now due to come out October 22 and “Bob’s Burgers” is unset.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 4 years ago

Earwig and the Witch

Here Are 23 Major Animated Movies Coming Out In 2021

Welcome to the year of five Disney features, Ghibli’s comeback, and many, many sequels.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 5 years ago

Disney's four features

Disney Is Currently Set To Release A Record 4 Animated Films In 3 Months Next Year

As things stand, “Raya and the Last Dragon,” “Bob’s Burgers,” “Luca,” and “Ron’s Gone Wrong” will all come out between March and June.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 5 years ago

Ron's Gone Wrong

DNEG’s Planned Pay Cuts Reversed For Some Feature Animation Staff Working On ‘Ron’s Gone Wrong’

Staff at the vfx titan are facing significant pay cuts. But some are now being offered “salary support,” with the help of production partner Locksmith Animation.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 5 years ago

Disney Pulls ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Feature Off Release Schedule, Delays ‘Nimona’ And ‘Ron’s Gone Wrong’ (UPDATED)

There is fresh uncertainty over how Disney will handle Fox Animation’s feature projects.

By Amid Amidi | 6 years ago

U.K. Animation Studio Locksmith Signs Multi-Film Deal With Warner Bros.

Locksmith aims to rival U.S. animation studios with high-end cg family features.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 6 years ago

London-Based VFX Titan DNEG Announces IPO, Aims To Raise $191 Million

The vfx and animation company employs nearly 7,000 people worldwide.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 6 years ago

Disney To Release 4 Fox Animated Features, But The Future Of Blue Sky In Question

Titles include Blue Sky films, a “Bob’s Burgers” feature, and the hybrid cg/live debut of Chris Sanders.

By Amid Amidi | 6 years ago

After Disney-Fox Deal, Will Blue Sky Studios And Fox Animation Continue To Exist?

Disney’s acquisition of Fox will almost certainly affect Blue Sky Studios and Fox Animation, but no one is exactly sure how.

By Amid Amidi | 8 years ago

Vanessa Morrison Will Head Fox Family, New Presidents Named At Fox Animation

The president of Fox Animation is taking charge of a new division: Fox Family.

By Amid Amidi | 8 years ago

UK’s Locksmith Animation Announces Production Agreement with 20th Century Fox

Locksmith will create a second pipeline of animated features made in the U.K. to complement Fox’s existing series of Blue Sky animated features.

By Amid Amidi | 8 years ago

A List Of American Animated Features Currently In Development

We’re launching this new resource to help readers keep track of American animated features in development.

By Amid Amidi | 8 years ago

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