Blue Sky Studios - Press Release

Blue Sky's next feature "Rio" on its way in April of 2011

LOS ANGELES, (May 13, 2009) Twentieth Century Fox Animation president Vanessa Morrison today announced that “RIO,” the latest animated feature film from Blue Sky Studios, will be released by Twentieth Century Fox on April 8, 2011. Carlos Saldanha, whose “Ice Age: The Meltdown” earned a worldwide box office of more than $650 million, is set to direct the digital 3-D animation feature. Chris Jenkins (“Surf’s Up”) and Bruce Anderson (“Dr. Seuss’ - read more

"No Time For Nuts" Nominated for Academy Award™

"No Time For Nuts", Blue Sky Studios latest animated short, has earned nominations for ASIFA’s Annie Award and the coveted Academy Award™ for Best Animated Short Subject. Directed by Chris Renaud and Michael Thurmeier, "No Time For Nuts" features the popular scrat character from the "Ice Age" movies. While trying to bury his nut in the ice age, Scrat uncovers a frozen time machine. Accidentally activating the machine, he goes on a hilarious - read more

HORTON HEARS WHO? JIM CARREY CAST AS HORTON - STEVE CARELL CAST AS THE MAYOR OF WHO-VILLE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gregg Brilliant (310) 369-5634 Carrey to Report to Nool, as Carell Assumes Office in Who-ville Opening March 14, 2008 Carrey’s Feature Animation Debut Returns Him to the World of Dr. Seuss – "The Grinch" Grossed $340 Million in Worldwide Theatrical Box Office "Who-ville," On the 14th of September in 2006 … Jim Carrey and Steve Carell joined the HORTON film mix. The two comedy superstars will headline the - read more

Blue Sky Studios at SIGGRAPH 2006

Blue Sky Studios would like to invite those attending SIGGRAPH this year to stop by booth #623 in the exhibition hall, and to check out the following programs offered by our talented crew: Sounding Off: How Voice Talents Bring Characters to Life in CG Film Jim Bresnahan, Peter DeSève, and Lori Forte | Wednesday, 4:45pm - 6:45 pm in Hall B2 http://www.siggraph.org/s2006/main.php?f=conference&p=special&s=4 Splish Splash: Flooding "Ice Age: The Meltdown" Using Wavesynth - read more

ICE AGE: THE MELTDOWN is a worldwide phenomenon

Blue Sky Studios' most recent production, ICE AGE: THE MELTDOWN, directed by Carlos Saldanha, is a worldwide phenomenon. Domestically, the follow-up to Blue Sky's worldwide smash ICE AGE had the biggest ever March weekend opening and the 4th largest opening for a CG/animated movie. Internationally, ICE AGE: THE MELTDOWN has set box records all over the world including Latin America, Germany, UK, Italy, Russia, and Asia. Its worldwide gross: over $600 million -- and counting! - read more

Fox's ICE AGE: THE MELTDOWN Promo Campaign among the Studio's Biggest

LOS ANGELES--Twentieth Century Fox has announced that its global promotional campaign for the studio's "tentpole" animated feature film ICE AGE: THE MELTDOWN, to be released nationwide March 31, is among Fox's most far-reaching and ambitious ever. Fox has garnered over $100 million in promotional support, including an innovative synergistic tie-in with the Fox Broadcasting Company. ICE AGE: THE MELTDOWN's beloved Scrat character will make a special appearance on the - read more

Blue Sky Studios nominated for Best Character in an Animated Feature by the Visual Effects Society

White Plains, NY – On January 19th the Visual Effects Society announced their 2005, 4th annual Nominations for Excellence in Visual Effects work from film, television commercials and games. Blue Sky Studios was honored with a nomination for Best Character in an Animated Feature for Fender in Robots, the nod going to Robin Williams, Dave Torres, Mark Piretti and Ben Williams. The exceptional performance for Fender was recognized in the iconic tribute sequence “Singin’ in the - read more

BLUE SKY STUDIOS RAISES ALMOST $10K IN HURRICANE BENEFIT AUCTION

WHITE PLAINS, NY, January 12th, 2006 - With the support of Fox Animation, the employees of Blue Sky Studios (the animation company behind "Robots" and the upcoming "Ice Age 2"), continue their efforts to support those still struggling to re-establish themselves in the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. To that end, Blue Sky Studios recently completed an online auction raising close to $10,000 for hurricane relief. Items sold included original “Ice Age” and - read more

BLUE SKY STUDIOS TO AUCTION OFF "ICE AGE" AND "ROBOTS" ART FOR CHARITY

WHITE PLAINS, NY, December 5th, 2005 - With the support of Fox Animation, the employees of Blue Sky Studios (the animation company behind "Robots" and the upcoming "Ice Age 2"), continue their efforts to support those still struggling to re-establish themselves in the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. To that end, Blue Sky Studios is auctioning off original “Ice Age” and “Robots” artwork, giving all profits to charity. All auctions will be held - read more

Blue Sky Studios To Bring Children’s Book “Horton Hears a Who” To The Big Screen

LOS ANGELES, CA, March 3rd, 2005 - After a two year courtship, Twentieth Century Fox announced today that its animation unit, Blue Sky Studios (ICE AGE, ROBOTS) will team up with Audrey Geisel, widow of Ted Geisel, to bring the lovable children’s book “Horton Hears a Who” to the big screen as a 3D-CG animated feature slated for 2007. President of Fox Animation, Chris Meledandri set his sights on Horton based on the books narrative structure. The three distinct acts of Horton - read more