ANIMA Festival Appoints New Co-Directors
Dominique Seutin and Karin Vandenrydt take over for Doris Cleven; German artist Gail Alkabetz chosen to design 2021 poster.
Winners Announced for International Comic-Manga School Contest
More than 750 submissions were received in six categories from 825 schools in 69 countries and regions.
Lenovo Launches ThinkStation P620, World’s First AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO Workstation
Available this September, the 64 core, single socket CPU platform is powered by AMD’s brand-new high-performance processor.
Nickelodeon Inks Deal for Xilam’s ‘Athleticus’ and ‘Mr. Magoo’
Network acquires exclusive pay-TV rights in various international territories for production house’s animated comedy series.
Top Executives Resign as Ubisoft Rocked by Allegations of Sexual Misconduct
‘Assassins Creed’ and ‘Tom Clancy’s’ game franchise publisher announces a series of senior management resignations amidst CEO pledge for fundamental change in workplace culture.
Parody in the Age of BLM: Carl Jones and Brian Ash Talk ‘Sugar and Toys’ Season 2
With a new season of their satirical adult animated sketch comedy show coming soon to Fuse TV, the ‘Black Dynamite’ and ‘The Boondocks’ producers discuss being funny, and controversial, in a Black Lives Matter and pandemic-focused world.
Animated ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’ Series Coming from Lucasfilm
Dave Filoni to executive produce new show about a mercenary clone squad, premiering in 2021 on Disney+.
Phasers Set to Stun in First Trailer for ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’
In space, no one can hear you scream…or giggle; new animated comedy from ‘Solar Opposites’ creator Mike McMahan premieres August 6 on CBS All Access.
Framestore Selects Winning Internship VFX Competition Teams
Remote program mentors recent VFX grads competing for prizes and job opportunities at VFX studio’s Montreal or London office.
‘Recorded by Arizal’ Premieres on Rooster Teeth July 13
Original 2D animated series, created and directed by Yssa Badiola, follows a 17-year-old inquisitive could-be heroine on the brink of adulthood.
Animated Series ‘Isaura,’ Tackles Climate Change and Ocean Conservation
In trailer for South Africa-based collective Lucan’s new series, hand-drawn characters mixed with 3D environments create a distinct, textured look that transports viewers through the streets and coast of Mozambique.
J.G. Quintel Goes Running with the Big Kids in ‘Close Enough’
The Emmy Award-winning ‘Regular Show’ creator sets his sights on a distinctly older crowd in new animated HBO Max comedy about becoming an adult while not growing old.
BRON Launches Virtual Production Services Company
With live-action productions on hold due to the pandemic, BRON expands with new division using Unreal Engine technology to transform digital content creation workflows and produce high-quality content faster.
‘Women in Animation Class of 2020 Showcase’ Call for Submissions
WIA launches special online program celebrating thesis and final films from Class of 2020 students who couldn’t screen works, attend career fairs or otherwise celebrate graduation due to COVID-19.
Moonraker VFX Awarded £500,000 from Creative England to Create Original Immersive 3D
Funding secured by Bristal-based visual effects studio follows government’s announcement to provide 1.5 billion pounds for arts sector impacted by COVID-19 pandemic.
Sony Acquires Minority Stake in Epic Games
Company makes $250 Million strategic investment in game industry leader to broaden their collaboration developing state of the art technology, entertainment, and socially connected online services.
Framestore’s ‘#WombStories’ Animation Captures the Emotions of Women’s Life-Changing Moments
Three-minute film for Libresse & Bodyform campaign includes six beautifully animated sequences that help dispel myths and encourage positive conversations about women.
Gaumont Consolidates U.S. Operation, Names Nicolas Atlan President
As part of reorganization, multiple executives are promoted, including Terry Kalagian to EVP, creative content, where she will oversee creatives across U.S. business.
Foundry Announces Foundry Live Summer Edition Running July 16 -23
Virtual event to feature industry focused education sessions with virtual meetups on look development, lighting, and 3D design.
Animation Masters Summit 2020 – Digital Edition Runs July 20 - 24
WATCH: ‘Superman: Man of Tomorrow’ Trailer
Newest DC Universe Movies entry will be released August 23 on Digital, and September 8 on 4K HD, Blu-ray and DVD combo pack, from Warner Home Entertainment.
Nickelodeon Greenlights ‘Baby Shark’s Big Show!’ Animated Preschool Series
Produced with SmartStudy and based on the YouTube sensation, ‘Baby Shark,’ show will debut in December with an all-new holiday special.
WATCH: New ‘Maya the Bee – The Golden Orb’ Trailer
Animated feature film co-production from Studio B Animation and Flying Bark Productions to hit theaters in 2020 and 2021.
bRAND-WARD Taking Guru’s ‘True and the Rainbow Kingdom’ to the UK and Ireland
Licensing deal provides representing across all consumer products including toys, games, apparel and publishing.