Titmouse’s ‘Kinderwood’ Debuts on Noggin December 3
A special festive episode of the new animated series to be included in the ‘Nickmas’ holiday-themed lineup on Nickelodeon.
WATCH: New Season 3 ‘Fast & Furious: Spy Racers’ Trailer
Based on the live-action ‘Fast & Furious’ franchise, the Netflix Original Series journeys to the Sahara when it returns with all new episodes December 26.
Bill Plympton Launches Kickstarter for ‘Slide’
Indie legend looking to speed up his production on new animated feature about a guitar-playing cowboy who finds himself in a shady Oregon logging town run by a pair of evil twins.
Flipbook Studio Names David Cordon Head of TV & Film
New hire to drive studio’s expansion in TV animation and VFX with his expertise in production and management.
‘The Puppetoon Movie Volume 2’ Now Available on Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack
In time for the holidays, bring home the fully restored groundbreaking stop-motion animation by George Pal, created between 1932 and 1947; new collection features 18 shorts, bonus features, and a 6-panel color booklet, ‘Liner Notes’ by producer Arnold Leibovit.
Go Behind the Scenes on Glen Keane’s ‘Over the Moon’ December 4
Latest View 2020 free online event features a conversation with the Netflix animated musical’s production designer Celine Desrumaux; CG supervisor Clara Chan; animation supervisor Sacha Kapijimpanga; and VFX supervisor David Smith.
Christine Noël Named EP of NFB’s French Program Animation Studio
Longtime National Film Board of Canada development and marketing officer brings vast industry and creative experience to role of helping guide current and future slate of projects.
Designing the Illusory: Souls, Counselors, and The Great Before of ‘Soul’
Pete Docter and Pixar make simple, bold, and beautiful look easy in the gorgeous and fantastical ethereal realm of their upcoming animated feature, premiering December 25 on Disney+.
Cartoon Network Kicks off December with New Episodes, Holiday Shows, and Movies
Festive month-long slate includes episodes of ‘Apple & Onion,’ ‘Total Dramarama,’ ‘Thundercats Roar!’ and a not to be missed airing of ‘Wonder Woman’ with exclusive content in the lead up to HBO Max’s Christmas day premiere of ‘Wonder Woman 1984.’
Cinesite Adds Hank Driskill, Promotes 3 Others to Senior Production Roles
Former Blue Sky and Disney veteran named Group Head of CG for Feature Animation; Holger Voss upped to Group Head of CG for Visual Effects, Alexander Savenko to Group Head of Production Technology, and Danny Smith to Group Head of Infrastructure Technology.
Stoopid Buddy Studios Names Jasmine Johnson Head of Studio
Former Netflix executive appointed to oversee day-to-day production of studio’s growing slate, which includes Adult Swim's Emmy Award-winning ‘Robot Chicken,’ Hulu’s ‘Crossing Swords,’ and ‘Mega City Smiths’ for AMC.
Cinzia Angelini's 'Mila' Gives an Animated Voice to Children of War
10 years in the making, and completed with the help of ‘The Addams Family’ production studio Cinesite, the powerful CG short, about a young girl’s witness to the WWII bombings of Trento, Italy, offers a compelling message about hope and perseverance.
DeepMotion’s Animate 3D Invites You to #Animate3DYourself
Tech startup’s new AI-powered platform kicks off targeted social media challenge; upload and transform your 2D videos into 3D animation, then post on Tik Tok or Instagram to compete for prizes and free subscriptions.
Animated Feature ‘Back to The Outback’ Coming to Netflix Fall 2021
Comedy adventure sets out to prove just because something is different, doesn’t mean it isn’t beautiful; the all-star cast includes Isla Fisher, Grammy winner Keith Urban, and YouTuber Lachlan Ross Power.
Tangent Labs Announces LoUPE CG Pipeline Tool
New production component tool allows teams to focus on creativity and storytelling by reducing the pain points in their pipeline.
Call for Entries: 20th International Festival of Animated Films Anifilm
The 20th International Festival of Animated Films Anifilm will take place in Liberec from May 4 to May 9, 2021
CEE AnimationOffers New Activity - CEE Animation Experience
CEE Animation is inviting you to a new activity - CEE Animation Experience, a series of masterclasses organized in cooperation with selected partners in the CEE region
Drag Icon and Disney Animator Channel ‘Mary Poppins’ in ‘Quarantine Dream’
Nina West and Dan Lund team up again on an animated short inspired by their love of musicals; the made from home film asks people to ‘Mask up, Stay home, and Watch a Musical.’
2020 Raindance Immersive Winners Announced
Festival recognizes creators and game developers in XR; ‘The Devouring’ awarded ‘Best Immersive Game’ and ‘Best Immersive World;’ ‘Dr. Crumb’s School for Disobedient Pets’ awarded ‘Best Multiplayer Experience’ and ‘Outstanding Achievement In Design;’ and ‘The Under Presents: Tempest’ for wins for ‘Best Narrative Experience.’
‘The Great Malaise’ Named Best Short at the Manchester Animation Festival
Top winners at yesterday’s virtual awards ceremony also included ‘Pearl Diver’ for Best Student Short, and ‘Biplane Model Kit’ for Best Commissioned Film.
GRANT Embraces Dizziness and Disorientation in ‘Vertigo’ Music Video
Berlin-based 3D animator Stacie Ant takes a minimalist approach to capture the Swedish alt-pop star as an avatar in a state of unbalance and overwhelming emotion.
FIRST LOOK: ‘Castlevania’ Season 4 Sneak Peek
Powerhouse Animation director Samuel Deets shares two images featuring characters Trevor and Sypha from the highly anticipated upcoming season of Netflix’s hit anime series, ‘Castlevania.’
Podcast EP87: Everything You Wanted to Know About Animation Wild Card and The People Behind It
Co-creators Casey Follen, Alexis Deprey, and Cami Kwan discuss their community of animation professionals who’ve come together to highlight and share original work from artists in the industry.
The Sun Rises
What’s in a name? Plenty, when it’s ‘Dr. Sun.’
Elastic Partners with Feed Me Light on ‘Valorant’ Game Reveal Promo
New reciprocal partnership promotes expansion across advertising and entertainment projects; first collaboration creates stunning teaser for Riot Games’ latest effort.
