Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Reel fx creative studios presents as reel fx animation studios twentieth century fox presents. Book of life produced by guillermo del toro and fox. This is my animation reel from the book of life movie, property of reelfx fox. Following the rename, 20th century fox animation was incorporated as 20th century animation. First, i should say that the character design, animation and overall look of the film was extremely creative and. Del toro and fox are keeping the exact logline under wraps. The book of life is a 2014 computer animated film directed by jorge r. The colorful magical journey will embark on bluray this january.
Gustavo santaolalla and guillermo del toro at an event for the book of life 2014 zoe. Book of life is animator jorge gutierrezs first feature film. By contrast, he said, 20th century foxs new film by gutierrez and del toro is much. Twentieth century fox 2014 usa theatrical 20th century fox argentina 2014 argentina. Thr reports that fox animation has acquired the picture, now titled book of life, and plans to release it on october 10, 2014. But the shining glory of the book of life is the animation. Channing tatum, zoe saldana, diego luna and christina applegate are starring in book of life, an animated comedy from 20th century fox animation and reel fx animation.
Movie info the book of life, a vibrant fantasyadventure, tells the legend of manolo, a conflicted hero and dreamer who sets off on an epic quest through magical, mythical and wondrous worlds in. Channing tatum, zoe saldana to star in animated book of. New york who knew the day of the dead could be so much fun. Book of life produced by guillermo del toro and fox animation set for october 2014 release. The book of life is a 2014 american 3d computeranimated musical fantasy adventure comedy film coproduced by reel fx creative studios and 20th century fox animation, and distributed by 20th century fox. The lands of san angel and the remembered are astounding. This is the book that readers who have no one in their lives affected by autism and who would otherwise never it pick up should definitely read.
The book of life now playing hd fox family youtube. Behind the scenes of the book of life the texasbased vfx studio, reel fx, was founded in 1993, but it made its first entrance into the world of inhouse animated features in november 20. Life, animated is the authors amazing memoir of his familys 20year, struggle to connect with their autistic son. The film, with the official title the book of life, was coproduced with 20th century fox animation and was released on october 17, 2014. A film guide that looks at the book of life, an imaginative musical animation set that takes you on a fun adventure through mexican folklore.
The film is beautifully animated with some breathtaking imagery. Pixars coco called ripoff by angry fans of similar day. Fox animation studios only other productions were the pbs television series adventures from the book of virtues and the directtovideo spinoff to anastasia, bartok the magnificent, along with subcontract work for dreamworks animations the prince. See more ideas about book of life, fan art and art. The texasbased vfx studio, reel fx, was founded in 1993, but it made its first entrance into the world of inhouse animated features in november 20.
Reel fx and fox plans 2 new animated movies for 2019 and. The book of life by big cartoon database is licensed under a creative commons attributionnoncommercialsharealike 4. Animation magazine describes book of life as an actionpacked, fully cg animated picture, with a romeo and juliet style love story set against a mexican day of the dead backdrop. The book of life s gorgeous animation is a treat, but its a pity that its story lacks the same level of craft and detail that its thrilling visuals provide. Behind the scenes and making of the book of life 2014 how the movie was animated courtesy of. This animated comedy from producer guillermo del toro and director jorge gutierrez follows the journey of manolo, a young man who embarks on an adventure that spans three fantastical worlds where. The book of life is an estimated film with a great visual but whose script is.
Although thankfully devoid of the sort of winking, pop cultureinflected humor prevalent in so many current animated films, the book of life provides. The book of life fox and reel fx animation main on end titles design and production. From producer guillermo del toro and director jorge gutierrez comes an animated comedy with a unique visual style. The book of life is a 2014 american 3d computer animated musical fantasy adventure comedy film coproduced by reel fx creative studios and 20th century fox animation, and distributed by 20th century fox. Oct 23, 2015 explore jfarrellcat19s board book of life, followed by 9 people. Their last film set to be made would have been an adaptation of wayne barlowes illustrated novel barlowes inferno, and it was set to be done entirely with computer animation. The little fox is sleeping at the end because he is full, the berries were not poison after 15 weeks of planning and 15 weeks of animating, here is my finished film. The book of lifes gorgeous animation is a treat, but its a pity that its story. As explained in the special features, everything is based on mexican folk. The book of life is produced by guillermo del toro, directed by jorge gutierrez, and features an outstanding voice cast to tell its story of true love along with a generous helping of mexican culture. The animated adventure the book of life bound for blu. The book of life 5 traditions of the day of the dead. This volume is an inspirational behindthescenes look at the making of the animated feature film the book of life, from visionary producer guillermo del toro pans labyrinth and director jorge r. The book of life trailer hd fox family entertainment.
Fox animation backs the guillermo del toroproduced day of the dead film, now called book of life posted on thursday, december th, 2012 by russ fischer. The book of life reel fx, 20th century fox animation. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans three fantastical worlds where he must face his. Its been less than a year since then, and the studio has already released its second inhouse animated movie, the book of life this october. The book of life is a visually stunning effort that makes up for its formulaic storyline with an enchanting atmosphere that sweeps you into its fantastical world, or in this case, three worlds. The book of life official trailer hd fox family entertainment. The basic plot is about two boys, joaquin diego luna and manolo channing tatum, who vie for the affections of a girl, maria zoe saldana. The book of life fox movies official site 20th century studios. This is a music teaser of reel fx animation studios and 20th century fox the creators of the book of life is planning 2 new fully animated movies for 2019 and 2020.
Cartoon movies, movie characters, disney movies, cartoon art, disney art. The book of life is produced by guillermo del toro, directed by jorge gutierrez, and features an outstanding. The animated film tells the story of manolo diego luna, a young man torn between fulfilling the expectations of his father hector elizondo and grandfather danny trejo to. Book of life produced by guillermo del toro and fox animation. Its release was free birds, a quirky holiday tale of time traveling turkeys set to save thanksgiving. The emmywinning, mexicanborn director of tv animation makes his feature directorial debut on the fox release guided by none other than. Guillermo del toro partners with fox animation for book of life guillermo del toro and reel fx have parntered with fox animation for book of life, a cg animated feature described as an actionpacked romeo and julietstyle love story set against the backdrop of the mexican day of the dead. It is described as a romeo and julietstyle love story set against a mexican day of the dead backdrop.
Guillermo del toroproduced day of the dead kids movie. The book of life is a 2014 american 3d computer animated adventure musical comedy film produced by reel fx creative studios and distributed by 20th century fox. A love triangle forms among three lifelong friends who live in a mexicanflavored fantasy village in the book of life, an animated film. Claus was approached to take reel fxs second animated films end titles from concept to completion during a twomonth production schedule. Please help support bcdb with a donation or a subscription to the website. Guillermo del toro partners with fox animation for book of. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. The book of life bedazzles your eyes and buoys your spirits as it treads upon themes most commonly associated with the macabre universe of tim burton. In january 2020, disney dropped the word fox from the film studios acquired from 21st century fox, with 20th century fox becoming 20th century studios and fox searchlight pictures becoming simply searchlight pictures. The book of life 3d animated discussion in anydvd hd bluray issues started by psills, jan 27, 2015. Guillermo del toro, fox animation team for book of life. The book of life is the journey of manolo, a young man who is torn between. The book of life is a visually stunning effort that makes up for its formulaic. In 2014, 20th century fox released the book of life, a computeranimated musical set during the day of the dead, with moderate success.
The book of life is the journey of manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Guiterrez is directing book of life and, together with reel fx, went to del toro with the. He earned his first golden globe award nomination for best animated feature film in 2014, only to lose the award to how to train your dragon 2. Gutierrez animated film produced by guillermo del toro is inspired by. In an early announcement to retailers, 20th century fox will be bringing the book of life to bluray and bluray 3d on january. Gutierrez, the cowriter and director of fox animation s upcoming animated feature the book of life, describes himself as a huge animation lover, and some of the things he likes to buy are the. The mexican method of observing all souls day, nov. This guide is useful for exploring topics including spirtuality, art and design and geography, in addition to highlighting themes surrounding south american countries, folk and fairytales, mythology. Gutierrez the film stars the voices of diego luna, zoe saldana and channing tatum with supporting roles by christina applegate, ice cube, ron perlman and kate del castillo. Responsible for all character animation unless otherwise noted.
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