World’s Best Graphics Conference to be Pixel Perfect When it Hits Brisbane
For Siggraph Asia 2019 Conference Chair Dr. Tomasz Bednarz, the upcoming event will captivate attendees with stunning artistry, technology and creative achievements.
Jellyfish Pictures Appoints Matthew Bristowe as Director of Operations
Industry veteran with 20+ years of creative and commercial experience to bolster studio’s continued growth in animation and VFX.
Every Wallaby Has His Day: Rocko Returns in ‘Rocko’s Modern Life: Static Cling’
Debuting today on Netflix, Joe Murray’s animated special introduces a new generation to his zany 1993 Nicktoon series’ O-Town characters, who return home after 20 years in space.
Andrew Millstein and Clark Spencer Lead Disney Animation Executive Shakeup
Management changes at Walt Disney Animation and Blue Sky Studios signal Disney’s effort to more fully integrate former Fox film and TV assets is gaining strength.
26th INTERNATIONAL TRICKFILM FESTIVAL 30 April – 05 May 2019 and FMX 30 April – 03 May 2019 Stuttgart, Germany
DIVERSITY, DEMOCRACY AND FREEDOM TAKE CENTER STAGE IN STUTTGART
Don't Miss SIGGRAPH Asia 2019's Technical Briefs Deadline Coming August 12!
The program encourages submission of research results in graphics as well as the intersections of graphics with vision, image, video, visualization, HCI and CAD.
Crunchyroll Greenlights Season 2 of ‘Bananya’
To kick off new season, licensing partner Bioworld has introduced a new slate of ‘Bananya’ branded products.
WATCH: MGM Drops ‘The Addams Family’ Official Trailer
The ideal ‘eccentric’ American family is back in a creepy, kooky and hilarious new animated feature hitting theatres just in time for Halloween on October 11.
Is Annapurna Pictures Headed for Bankruptcy?
Numerous outlets are reporting the studio will file for Chapter 11 unless founder Megan Ellison’s father, billionaire Larry Ellison, buys out or restructures the company’s $350 million debt.
Two Animation Festivals Ignite - KABOOM!
Bringing together all things animated, KLIK and Holland Animation Festivals create a new, two-city festival for animation running November 9-17.
HOAX Gets hAPPy with Dairy Queen and Coca-Cola Interactive App
Veteran designer and modeler Heather Shepherd used nuanced facial animation to bring joy and life to a 3D model.
David Rubin Named Motion Picture Academy President
Veteran casting director and board governor takes over for John Bailey.
Fox Buys Bento Box Entertainment
Deal solidifies key animation production resources as the network moves to further strengthen the return of its Sunday evening Animation Domination block this fall.
‘Enter the Anime’ Documentary Now Streaming on Netflix
Alex Burunova’s film explores the history and growth of the fast paced, highly stylized and influential world of anime production.
VIACOM and Nickelodeon Announce ‘Garfield’ Acquisition
Studio reveals new animated series and licensing plans for the Jim Davis-created property as part of its expansive family-friendly brand growth strategy.
EXCLUSIVE: Director Salvador Simó Talks Making of ‘Buñuel In the Labyrinth of The Turtles’
In this video featurette, the director discusses his decision to use animation over live-action as well as his approach to capturing actors’ performances, on his film about Luis Buñuel's famous documentary, ‘Las Hurdes: Land Without Bread.’
Animated Short ‘Hair Love’ Gets Theatrical Run with ‘The Angry Birds Movie 2’
Matthew A. Cherry’s Kickstarter-funded film, about a father’s challenging quest to do his daughter’s hair, makes its North American debut in front of ‘The Angry Birds Movie’ sequel hitting theatres August 14.
47th Annie Awards Now Open for Submissions
ASIFA-Hollywood issues call for entries; excellence in 10 production categories, 22 achievement categories and up to 5 honorary awards will be recognized at January 25, 2020 ceremony.
Disney Announces New Round of Layoffs and Closure of Fox Research Library
Veteran production and VFX executives receive pink slips as studio continues to downsize.
Season 3 of ‘She-Ra and the Princesses of Power’ Launches on Netflix
Geena Davis guest stars as Huntara in six new episodes that find Adora embarking on a journey of discovery to the desolate Crimson Waste, as the fate of Etheria hangs in the balance.
WATCH: Exclusive ‘Swan Princess: Kingdom of Music’ Clip
New animated musical available on DVD and digital August 6; Collectible bundle with remastered ‘The Swan Princess’ available on Blu-ray and 4K digital October 29.
Theodore Ushev’s New Short ‘The Physics of Sorrow’ to Premiere at TIFF 2019
Oscar-nominated director of ‘Blind Vaysha’ returns with harrowing tale animated using encaustic-painting technique; see the clip and breakdown of his exacting technique.
‘Buñuel In the Labyrinth of The Turtles’ Screening in Select Theaters August 16
To support upcoming theatrical release, GKIDS shares featurette with director Salvador Simó discussing animation used for a specific look in his film about Luis Buñuel's famous documentary, ‘Las Hurdes: Land Without Bread.’
Adobe After Effects Selected for Netflix Post Technology Program VFX Category
Program selection recognizes quality of VFX-specific production technology products.
AWS Thinkbox Showcases Complete Cloud-Based Studio Workflow at SIGGRAPH 2019
System integrates virtual workstations, rendering and storage solutions that creative studios can quickly scale up or down with and pay for based only on usage.
