Activist shareholder Carl Icahn has filed suit against Lionsgate for its recent debt-for-equity swap, which diluted Icahn's shares from 37.3% to 33.5%, according to THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.

PhaseSpace Inc. is inviting SIGGRAPH attendees to step into the shoes of filmmaking luminaries such as James Cameron and Robert Zemeckis, directing actors and guiding the action through a virtual camera using state-of-the-art optical motion- capture technology.

J.J. Sedelmaier to Appear At MoCCA on July 29^th with Joe Strike

For the Second “Interview with an Animator”

Guillermo del Toro surprised the 6,500 fans gathered today at Comic-Con with the announcement that he is currently developing a new film for The Walt Disney Studios based on the classic Disney theme park attraction, The Haunted Mansion.

Zack Snyder told the L.A. TIMES that he and 300 co-writer Kurt Johnstad have begun adapting the script for a feature version of Frank Miller's XERXES.

Cartoon Network and Adult Swim announces a number of panels, fan events and signings at 2010 Comic-Con International in San Diego, Calif., Thursday, July 22 - Sunday, July 25, 2010. All times, dates and locations subject to change.

Andy Tennant (THE BOUNTY HUNTER) is set to helm the fantasy romance ADALINE, starring Katherine Heigl, according to THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.

Emily Mortimer (SHUTTER ISLAND) and Michael Stuhlbarg (A SERIOUS MAN) have been tapped for Martin Scorsese's HUGO CABRET, reports HEAT VISION.

David Ellison's Skydance Prods., Dark Horse Ent. and producer Mark Gordon are working on a big screen adaptation of the forthcoming Dark Horse comic THE STRANGE CASE OF HYDE, reports HEAT VISION.

In the latest move in their on-going war for the control of the company, Lionsgate watered down activist investor Carl Icahn's share in the firm from 37.9% to 33.5%, reports VARIETY.

Disney animator Priscillano "Pres" Romanillos died from complications due to leukemia on July 17th at his home in Tujunga, reports the LA TIMES.

Sam Raimi is set to direct and produce an adaptation of the graphic novel EARP: SAINTS FOR SINNERS, reports VARIETY.

Richard Hollander has left Pixar after four years to rejoin the ranks at Rhythm & Hues Studios, reports VARIETY.

Legend3D, the leading innovator in 2D-to-3D motion picture conversion technology, today announced the addition of Toni Pace Carstensen to the Legend3D team as Senior Visual Effects (VFX) Producer.

After a 10-day ceasefire in their on-going battle for control of the company, shareholder Carl Icahn has launched another tender offer bid to take over Lionsgate, according to THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.

Ryan Adams has been promoted to the newly-created position of vice president, program and schedule operations at Cartoon Network and Adult Swim, it was announced today by Stacy Isenhower, senior vice president of programming and scheduling for Cartoon Network and Boomerang.

Jeff Olsen has been promoted to the newly-created position of vice president, Adult Swim Digital and Games, it was announced today by Paul Condolora, senior vice president, Digital for Turner Broadcasting System Inc.'s Animation, Young Adults and Kids Media Group.

Troika , a multidisciplinary brand strategy and design agency, announces the addition of Executive Producer Connor Swegle.

Kip King, one of the original Groundling comedians, died of a long illness on July 15th, reports VARIETY.

“The Walking Dead” Exclusive Sneak Preview and Panel Event Takes Place Friday, July 23rd at 11:30am, Room 6BCF. Get “Zombified” in AMC’s “The Walking Dead” Booth 3721 Plus Limited Edition Giveaways, Autograph Session with Panelists