Polygon Pictures Announces PPixel Non-Photorealistic Rendering Software
New system from studio behind ‘BLAME!’ and ‘GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters’ supports diverse visual styles, including cel shading, which replicates the look of hand-drawn cel animation in 3D.
WATCH: New ‘Best Fiends’ Short ‘The Immortal Cockroach’ Now Online
Maurice LaMarche and Pamela Adlon return in the seventh hilarious animated short from mobile-first entertainment company Seriously and Reel FX.
‘South Park’ Gets 3-Season Renewal
Trey Parker and Matt Stone extend their Emmy Award-winning series through Season 26; new season set to debut September 25 on Comedy Central.
‘Trivia Crack’ Game Creators Launch ‘Triviatopia’ Animated Series
Based on social game developer Etermax’s hugely successful trivia game family, new show’s first four episodes are now available on YouTube and YouTube Kids.
Antonio Julio Joins BOXX Technologies as VP of Sales
Veteran technology industry executive will help expand computer hardware manufacturer’s global strategic customer and partnership development efforts.
Light Chaser’s ‘White Snake’ Gets LA Theatrical Run
GKIDS is releasing the Chinese studio’s latest CG animated feature at the Landmark Nuart Theatre on November 15.
Renowned Video Game Designer Brendan Greene to Speak at VIEW 2019
Creator of the battle royale game sensation, ‘PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds’ (PUBG), joins impressive list of speakers confirmed for October 21-25 digital media conference in Turin, Italy.
Anibar opens the call for entries
Anibar Animation Festival opens its call for entries for its11th edition!
Napster Co-Founder Sean Parker Makes ‘Significant’ Investment in Weta Digital
Billionaire philanthropist and entrepreneur, Facebook’s first president, partners with VFX pioneer to help fund studio’s growth.
WATCH: Jan Švankmajer-Inspired ‘Rick and Morty’ Season 4 Promo
Czech studio Open the Portal shares their stop-motion bumper for hit Adult Swim series that pays tribute to legendary animator’s 1982 short, ‘Dimensions of Dialogue.’
Satoshi Kon’s ‘Millennium Actress’ Arrives on Disc November 19
Shout! Factory and Eleven Arts Anime Studio to release award-winning classic on Blue-ray + DVD combo pack and digital download.
Call for Entries: Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film 2020
Submissions are now being accepted for the 27th edition of ITFS, being held May 5 – 10, 2020.
PBS Ups Linda Simensky to Head of Content for PBS KIDS
Veteran PBS development executive responsible for hit shows like ‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood’ will lead broadcaster’s multi-platform video content expansion.
There’s Nothing Little About Tony Hale’s Adventurous Chicken in ‘Archibald’s Next Big Thing’
‘Celebrity Deathmatch’ creator Eric Fogel brings the off-beat tales of Hale’s gangly, cheerful and boldly enthusiastic young chicken to life in the new Netflix Original Series from DreamWorks Animation.
Call for Entries for ANIFILM 2019
The next edition of Anifilm taking place in the Czech Republic May 5–10, 2020 is open for submissions for your animated films, music and abstract videos and computer games!
Snap Releases Lens Studio 2.1 Update
Free AR creation tool allows users of all skill levels to create, publish and share custom Lenses that overlay and transform Snapchat iOS or Android viewing experiences.
LAIKA Names David Burke Chief Marketing Officer
Longtime Universal Pictures executive joins the Oscar-winning studio behind ‘Coraline,’ ‘Kubo and the Two String’ and ‘Missing Link.’
Nickelodeon and eOne’s ‘Ricky Zoom’ Debuts September 9
Studio behind ‘Peppa Pig’ and ‘PJ Masks’ launches their new CG-animated preschool series about the adventures of a little red rescue bike and his loyal Bike Buddies.
13 VR Projects to Compete at BIAF 2019
Festival unveils the official selection for its first VR competition, which includes Oscar-winning director John Kahr’s Oscar-nominated ‘Age of Sail.’
Anderson Entertainment and Tiny Giants Announce ‘Kate Kestrel and the Terrahawks’
Show, which reimagines Gerry Anderson’s iconic 1983 sci-fi series, centers on Kestrel and the organization tasked with protecting Earth from alien invasion.
‘Funan’ to Debut December 3 on Blu-Ray and DVD Combo Pack
GKIDS and Shout! Factory set release date for Denis Do’s award-winning film, now available for pre-order.
Epic Games Releases Unreal Engine 4.23
Latest release includes set of new features supporting virtual production, real-time ray tracing, massive-scale physics and destruction.
Nickelodeon’s ‘The Casagrandes’ to Premiere October 14
New animated comedy series follows adventures of a multigenerational Mexican-American family.
Alienbrain 2019 With Unreal Editor Integration Now Available
Latest version of leading version control software works with leading 2D and 3D applications, maintaining artist’s workflow without switching applications.
Maxon’s Cinema 4D Release 21 Now Available
Next generation of leading 3D software program provides numerous program enhancements, better integration with other production tools and new low-cost subscription pricing.
