Cinesite Animation
Cinesite Animationis a production and service animation studio based inMontreal,Quebec.It is part ofCinesiteStudios, along with its partner companyCinesite VFX.
Cinesite officially announced the launch of its dedicated feature animation division on February 8, 2016.[1]In March 2017 the Cinesite group acquiredVancouver-based animation studioNitrogen Studios.[2]In July 2022, the studio acquired Canadian animation studioL'Atelier Animation.[3]In August 2022, it purchased a majority stake in Canadian animation studio Squeeze.[4]
The company is currently in development on a slate of nine animated films, scheduled to be in production by 2020, in addition to service work for 3QU Media andSony Pictures Animation.
Feature films and shorts[edit]
The first of nine films announced[1]as in development by Cinesite Animation areHarold LloydandRiverdance.The first,Harold Lloyd,in partnership with the Harold Lloyd Estate, is currently in pre-production and will be co-produced withAniventure.[5]An animated feature inspired by the stage showRiverdanceis also in development, with Ireland's River Productions.
Cinesite Animation also has a slate deal with3QU Media,to create several animated feature films. The first,Gnome Alone,directed by Peter Lepeniotis, which was released in 2018, after being delayed from 2017, withCharmingstarringDemi Lovatoreleased in the same year. Cinesite also animated seasonal productionThe Starfor Sony,[6]released in November 2017.
In December 2013, Cinesite released "Beans",to showcase its creature animation skills. The 30-second animation went viral, amassing over 14 million views on YouTube[7]and earning the opening slot in the 2014SIGGRAPHElectronic Theatre. The animated short also won a gold award at theAEAF animation awards.[8]
Growth in Canada[edit]
In January 2014, with the support ofInvestissement Québec,Cinesite announced the opening of its studios inMontréal.[9]Its initial employment target was reached 18 months early, in August 2015.[10]On February 8, 2016, the opening of Cinesite's Animation division was announced in Montréal, Canada.[11]The company subsequently announced its acquisition of Vancouver-based animation studioNitrogen Studiosin March 2017.
On February 8, 2016, Cinesite Animation announced the launch of Animate Montreal (Animez Montréal). The initiative, founded by Cinesite partnered with a group of associated companies, aims to help with upskilling, training and filling experience gaps, supporting the growth of the emerging Montréal animated film industry.
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Film Title | Studio | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Beans | Aniventure | Short film |
| 2017 | Gnome Alone | Vanguard Animation | |
| The Star | Sony Pictures Animation | ||
| 2018 | Charming | Netflix/Vanguard Animation | |
| 2019 | Trouble | ||
| The Addams Family | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/Bron | ||
| 2020 | Fe@rless | Netflix/Vanguard Animation | |
| 2021 | Extinct | Netflix/Huayi Brothers/ HB Wink Animation | |
| Mila | Aniventure | Short film | |
| Riverdance: The Animated Adventure | Netflix/Aniventure | ||
| The Addams Family 2 | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/Bron | ||
| 2022 | Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank | Paramount Pictures/Nickelodeon Movies/ GFM Animation / HB Wink Animation /Aniventure | |
| Hitpig | Aniventure | ||
| 2023 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem | Paramount Pictures/Nickelodeon Movies/Point Grey Pictures | |
| What If...?(Season 2) | Marvel Studios | TV series | |
| 2024 | Iwájú | Walt Disney Animation Studios/ Kugali Media | TV series |
| 2025 | The Smurfs Movie | Paramount Pictures/Paramount Animation/Nickelodeon Movies/The K Entertainment Company/ LAFIG Belgium / IMPS[12] |
References[edit]
- ^abBarraclough, Leo (8 February 2016)."Cinesite to Produce Nine Animated Movies in Montreal in Five Years".Variety.Retrieved2016-02-08.
- ^""Sausage Party" Animation House Nitrogen Studios Acquired by Cinesite ".The Hollywood Reporter.7 March 2017.
- ^"Cinesite Acquires Montreal Studio l'Atelier Animation".20 July 2022.
- ^"Cinesite Takes Majority Stake in 'Cracké' Studio Squeeze".2 August 2022.
- ^"Cinesite Studios Unveils Plans for Animated Harold Lloyd Film Franchise".
- ^"First Look at the Stars of" The Star "from Sony Pictures Animation".27 April 2017.
- ^"Mock Commercial for Beans Is Better Than Almost Any Real Commercial for Anything".AdWeek.Retrieved2016-02-08.
- ^"AEAF Award Winners Announced - OLF".Digital Media World.Archived fromthe originalon 14 October 2014.Retrieved13 June2022.
- ^"Cinesite Launches Montreal VFX Studio".The Hollywood Reporter.20 January 2014.Retrieved2016-02-08.
- ^"Greater Montréal having a special effect on Cinesite - Montreal International".Montreal International.Retrieved2016-02-08.
- ^"Cinesite Opens Major Animation Studio in Montréal, Canada - A future world-class animation hub creating... -- MONTRÉAL, Feb. 8, 2016".www.newswire.ca.Retrieved2016-02-08.
- ^Sarto, Debbie Diamond (3 February 2023)."Cinesite Tapped to Animate Upcoming Untitled 'Smurfs' Feature".Animation World Network.Retrieved28 February2023.