‘Koati’s Timeless 2D Captures the Heart of Latin America’s Biodiversity
Hitting theaters today, Rodrigo Perez-Castro’s new hand-drawn animated feature, starring and executive produced by Sofia Vergara, beautifully portrays the region’s vibrant but steadily disappearing rainforests alongside a message of hope for a more environmentally sustainable future.
Nexus Studios Craft Talks Set for October 18-22
Tune in for five days of free sessions with the studio’s directors and creative experts; Q&As follow all talks.
VIEW 2021: The Can’t Miss Animation, VFX, and Storytelling Event is Here
For the second year in a row, we can’t attend the famed Turin conference in-person, but we’ll be glued to our screens, wearing dark turtlenecks and dreaming of agnolotti and chocolate pudding thicker than Bay Area fog, for a week of diverse, compelling, and inspiring presentations on the latest and greatest from the world of computer generated visuals.
Light and Dark Beautifully Collide in Yen Strange’s ‘Go Away’ Music Video
We Made A Thing Studios animates the Moruya-born artist’s new single, a story that transforms sadness and angst into a shimmering emo-anthem of hope and acceptance.
Exclusive Clip: ‘The Great North - Wanted: Delmer Alive Adventure’
In the new episode airing October 17 on Fox, the Tobins tell their favorite stories about Delmer, determined to keep him awake and alive after he suffers a concussion from a dreadful ‘soup’ accident.
Guereza Animation Working to Educate Kids Across Africa About COVID
Watch the trailer for ‘Umoja,’ the Nigerian-based studio’s animated miniseries about a group of kids working to keep two villains from spreading misinformation about the virus.
Netflix Drops ‘Back to the Outback’ Teaser Trailer
Isla Fisher, Tim Minchin, Eric Bana, Guy Pearce, Miranda Tapsell, Angus Imrie, Keith Urban and Jacki Weaver star in the all-new animated comedy adventure that sets out to prove just because something is different, doesn’t mean it isn’t beautiful; coming to the streamer December 10.
TMS Entertainment Presents ‘Women in Anime’ Virtual Event
The free online program, part of the 17th Annual LA Femme International Film Festival, runs October 14-17; panel features TMS producer and ‘Megalobox’ creator Minako Fujiyoshi and producer Jinko Gotoh.
Nexus Studios Welcomes Kim Adams
Oculus Story Studio and Google Spotlight Stories alum brings experience in emerging production platforms; will support studio’s focus on growth in real-time animation and immersive storytelling.
Lobo Animates ‘In The Raw’ Sweetness
The creative agency teams up with Razorfish to create three animated spots for Cumberland Packing Corp’s line of sweeteners, expanding from 2D to 3D to attain a vibrant hand-crafted feel.
Michael Stein Named New Framestore CTO
The former director, technology studio at Walt Disney Imagineering is a proven leader in the implementation of cutting-edge technology; he'll be tasked with driving the company’s global strategy and R&D across real-time, machine learning and cloud-based technology.
CALL FOR ENTRIES: Animae Caribe International Animation Festival
CALL FOR ENTRIES: Animae Caribe International Animation Festival
DiMassimo Goldstein Taps Taylor James for Animated Spots
Animation-based campaign for educational subscription service Wondrium, blends various 2D styles to create whimsical spots ‘Bird’ and ‘IWonder,’ showcasing the subscription services’ variety of offerings.
Cartoon Network Drops ‘Stop Bullying Speak Up - Craig of the Creek’ PSA
Marking National Bullying Prevention Month CN teams up with PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center with ‘Kids Take on Bullying Challenge,’ a program/challenge to help kids take on bullying whenever and wherever they see it.
FMX Returns to Stuttgart for In-Person 2022 Conference
Centered on the theme ‘Changing the Game,’ storied event heads back to Haus der Wirtschaft this coming May 3-5, with a virtual program following on May 6; director and producer Hasraf 'HaZ' Dullul joins as first ever program chair.
9 Story Media Group Acquires Stake in Book Publisher Knights Of
Studio’s minority acquisition and first-look deal with London-based publishing company aims to develop new stories from diverse voices.
‘A Bear Named Wojtek’ Animated Special Secures Funding
Filmograf and The Illuminated Film Company ink co-production deal on project about the fantastic journey of an orphaned Syrian brown bear; Iain Gardner will direct, drawing inspiration from Frédéric Back’s ‘The Man Who Planted Trees.’
DreamWorks Animation Drops ‘Dragons: The Nine Realms’ Teaser
The future of dragons is here in the all-new animated series, inspired by and set 1,300 years after the events of the ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ franchise; show hits Hulu and Peacock on December 23.
Hornet Adds Director Sarah Beth Morgan
Known for her bold but nuanced work, the Portland-based illustrator employs a narrative-first conceptual storytelling style; her ‘Between the Lines’ animated short, currently in progress, deals with the scarring experience of schoolgirl bullying – check out the trailer.
Netflix Sets ‘Masters of the Universe: Revelation Part 2’ Premiere
Streamer makes it official, announcing its epic conclusion to Kevin Smith and Mattel’s two-part animated series is coming next month.
Call for Entries: 24 HOURS Animation Contest
Don’t miss this great competition where student teams create a 30 second film on a given theme in a designated 24 hours; registration deadline is October 13 at 11:59 p.m. PST.
‘Bright: Samurai Soul’: A Hardened Ronin’s Fight to Trust Amidst Betrayal
Director Kyohei Ishiguro beautifully fuses Japanese woodblock print art with 3DCG in the emotional story of a melancholy, one-eyed masterless samurai who must suddenly protect a fiery ‘special’ elf child with immense powers, in the all-new ‘Bright’ spin-off premiering today on Netflix.
2021 Adult Swim Festival Coming to Screens Everywhere
The free two-day global virtual event, set for November 12-13, will host panels and watch parties featuring fan-favorite animated series including ‘Rick and Morty,’ ‘Squidbillies,’ ‘Aqua Teen Hunger Force,’ and highly anticipated new series ‘Blade Runner: Black Lotus’ and ‘Smiling Friends.’
Cinesite Releases Showreel Celebrating 30 Year Anniversary
The VFX and animation studio credits the dedication of talented artists, engineers, and support staff as its highlights some of the company’s most memorable work.
Catch the First 4 Minutes of HBO Max’s ‘Aquaman: King of Atlantis’
Streamer drops a sneak peek of their upcoming animated mini-series, a tongue-in-cheek look at the iconic DC super hero’s first days on the job, premiering October 14.
