Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (movie)

DreamWorks Animation posts profit with assist from 'Croods'

2013-05-01 05:00:00

DreamWorks Animation has a bunch of cavemen to thank for getting some fresh Wall Street love. Analysts responded positively to news that the Glendale studio had scored with its prehistoric feature "The Croods," which helped drive first-quarter profit to...

DreamWorks Animation beats expectations despite 40% profit drop

2013-04-30 14:32:00

DreamWorks Animation posted a nearly 40% drop in profit in the first quarter while revenue remained virtually flat. For the three months ended March 31, the Glendale studio posted net income of $5.6 million, or 7 cents a share, on revenue of $135 million....

Kids' Choice Awards: Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez ... and Bon Jovi?

2013-02-13 15:24:00

The awards season is finally in full swing: Nickelodeon has unveiled its list of nominees for the 2013 Kids' Choice Awards. And just like every year, it's an eclectic bunch. Jennifer Lawrence, Kristen Stewart and Scarlett Johansson will compete in the...

Viacom posts slide in revenue; Paramount unit's loss widens

2013-01-31 08:12:00

Media company Viacom Inc. disappointed Wall Street with lower revenue in its fiscal first quarter, particularly at its Hollywood film studio, Paramount Pictures, which bombed at the box office. In past quarters, Paramount could count on being propped up...

DreamWorks Animation licenses characters for Russia theme parks

2013-02-15 12:38:00

DreamWorks Animation SKG is licensing its movie characters for various theme parks being developed in Russia, an increasingly important market for the Glendale-based studio. The creator of the "Shrek," "Madagascar" and "Kung Fu Panda" franchises said it...

Commentary: Sorry, but 'Argo' shouldn't win best picture Oscar

2013-02-22 13:01:00

Don't get me wrong, I'm a fan of "Argo." I've seen it twice, enjoyed it mightily both times, and put it on my 10-best list, where it belongs. I called it "a smart, complex and engaging film that crackles with energy and purpose," and I stand by those...

40th Annie Award nominees and winners list

2013-02-02 22:00:00

Disney's�"Wreck-It Ralph"�was named best animated film of 2012 at the 40th Annie Awards on Saturday evening at UCLA's Royce Hall. Rich Moore also was named best director for the animated comedy about a video game villain who dreams of being a hero, and�...

Talking bear 'Ted' dominates DVD, Blu-ray sales chart

2012-12-27 12:03:00

The raunchy adult comedy “Ted” beat a pair of action films in pre-holiday sales of DVD and Blu-ray discs, with humor trumping the final installment of director Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy, “The Dark Knight Rises,” and...

'Ice Age: Continental Drift' has solid U.S. debut, but stuns abroad

2012-07-15 09:18:00

20th Century Fox can chill out today, as the fourth installment of the studio's animated "Ice Age" franchise easily debuted in the No. 1 spot at the box office this weekend. "Ice Age: Continental Drift,"�the only new movie to hit theaters nationwide this...

Inner-City Arts receives another gift from DreamWorks Animation

2012-07-30 12:26:00

Inner-City Arts, the nonprofit arts education organization in the Skid Row area of downtown Los Angeles, is receiving a donation of $250,000 from DreamWorks Animation, the organizations said Monday.� The grant covers a five-year period and will go to...

'Ice Age: Continental Drift' will melt the competition

2012-07-12 13:12:00

"Ice Age: Continental Drift"�will float to the top of the box office chart this weekend, as the animated 3-D sequel is expected to freeze out all of the competition. The fourth installment in the popular series featuring a group of prehistoric mammals...

'Brave' slays 'Vampire Hunter,' debuts with strong $66.7 million

2012-06-24 09:12:00

It was a highly animated weekend at the box office, as moviegoers spent more than $85 million to see both�"Brave"�and�"Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted." "Brave" is the 13th film from Pixar Animation to open in the No. 1 position at the multiplex, as...

Gloria the Hippo, voiced by Jada Pinkett Smith, from left, Alex the Lion, voiced by Ben Stiller, Melman the Giraffe, voiced by David Schwimmer, and Marty the Zebra, voiced by Chris Rock in a scene from "Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted."

2012-06-17 19:30:00

"Madagascar 3" was the No. 1 film at the box office for the second consecutive weekend.

2012-06-17 00:00:00

"Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted" was the No. 1 film at the box office this weekend.

2012-06-10 00:00:00