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EXHIBITION

The Art of Rise of the Guardians

Nov 10, 2012 — Mar 3, 2013

Location: Amphitheater Gallery

Rise of the Guardians, the new animated feature from DreamWorks Animation, is a visually enthralling film based on William Joyce’s The Guardians of Childhood book series, with Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, and other beloved characters reinterpreted as action heroes in a parable about the ongoing struggle between good and evil. This gallery exhibition takes a look behind the scenes, revealing the innovative collaborative process behind the making of the film. Original artwork, both digital and hand-drawn, an exclusive time-lapse video presentation of in-process footage progressing to the finished film, and a revealing documentary that takes us into the DreamWorks Animation studio, show how the colorful world of the movie and its memorable characters were created.

An accompanying film series, with screenings every Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 p.m. and special holiday screenings, offers visitors the opportunity to experience the finest films from DreamWorks Animation, including the Shrek and Madagascar series, Antz, How to Train Your Dragon, and much more, in a theatrical setting.

Organized by guest curator Jenny He and Chief Curator David Schwartz.

Presented with support from DreamWorks Animation.

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