Academy’s Science and Technology Council Adds New Members
The Council focuses on the science and technology of motion pictures, including preservation of its history, education, and industry standards; new members include industry veterans Paul Cameron, Paul Debevec, Tom Duffield, and Marlon West.
2022 World Animation & VFX Summit Reveals Hall of Fame Honorees
Kristine Belson, Jorge R. Gutierrez, Ramsey Naito, and Genndy Tartakovsky among the HOF inductees; three days of keynotes, panels, and networking events kicks off with gala dinner on November 6.
HP Teradici Releases ‘Hybrid Work Report 2022: The Strategic Role of Digital Workspaces’
The white paper includes a survey of companies in multiple industries on how they are implementing hybrid work policies, the obstacles they’ve faced, and what they hope to achieve from employing a split environment option.
WildBrain Inks ‘First Look Deal’ With Bonnie Arnold
Ex-DreamWorks Animation exec and ‘How to Train your Dragon’ franchise producer now developing ‘Dragon’ author Cressida Cowell’s latest book ‘Which Way to Anywhere;’ exec to spearhead numerous episodic projects, TV specials, and features for the family and kids’ entertainment company.
Walt Disney Animation Studios Drops ‘Strange World’ Featurette
Helmed by Oscar-winning director Don Hall, the studio’s new original animated feature transports viewers to uncharted, treacherous lands alongside three generations of the Clade family; watch the star-studded voice cast share their descriptions of the new adventure – coming to U.S. theaters later this month.
It’s a Wrap: My OIAF 2022 Competition Diary
There’s nothing like it – immersed in the dark theater, engrossed in OIAF competition films, popcorn greasy fingers tapping out notes in the dark.
Celsys Opens International Comic/Manga School Contest 2023
Students worldwide are invited to submit a comic, manga, bande dessinée, webtoon, storyboard, or illustration for a chance to get published and win prizes.
‘Tuca & Bertie’ Cancelled a Second Time
Adult Swim has axed the wayward animated series, starring Tiffany Haddish and Ali Wong as bird women besties, following its third season, having previously rescued the series after its one-and-done at Netflix.
‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners’: a Vibrant Ode to Retro Anime
For director Hiroyuki Imaishi and character designer Yoh Yoshinari, their story about a smart boy of low social status slowly crawling to his own demise is filled with genre-common themes of humanity’s corruption sprinkled with a small glimmer of hope, strikingly presented with a past-meets-present animation and narrative style; the 10-episode series is now streaming on Netflix.
Watch Exclusive ‘Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm’ Clip – ‘I Said Back Off’
If Frylock says it, he means it! Warner Bros. Home Entertainment shares snippet teasing the return of everyone’s favorite rascals, the Aqua Teens, coming to Digital, 4K Ultra HD, and Blu-ray next week!
Wilkes University is Hiring: Full-Time Asst Professor of Game and Emergent Technology
The university, located in Pennsylvania, offers BA and BFA degrees with a curriculum that blends visual design and technology.
Hero4Hire Creative Unveils Rebrand
The motion design and animation studio gets a new look with logo and website redo; rooted in children’s television, the company has expanded into tech, pharmaceutical, education, sports, food & drink, gaming, and entertainment industries.
Bryce Dallas Howard Voices Yaddle in ‘Tales of the Jedi’
The seasoned ‘Star Wars’ franchise director and veteran actor recently revealed she lent her voice to the pointy-eared Jedi of Yoda and Grogu ilk in the animated anthology series out now on Disney+.
The Animation Pimp Presents - Binocular Briefs October 2022
Sorry we’re late – publisher lameness to blame – AWN’s monthly animated shorts survey includes ‘Cash In, Cash Out,’ ‘Dog Apartment,’ ‘Luce and the Rock,’ ‘Safe Mode: Lana Among the Lilies,’ and ‘Scale.’
FF3 Web3 Platform Launches ‘Bloom,’ it's First Animated Project
Cryptocurrency-driven crowdfunding platform aims to finance director/illustrator Zachary Gladwin’s original animated short; patrons receive tiered rewards such as NFTs, behind-the-scenes access to the filmmaker and his team and IMDB producer credits.
Apple TV+ Drops ‘Interrupting Chicken’ Trailer
Based on the award-winning books by David Ezra Stein, new animated series introduces kids to the joys of creative writing with Piper, a young chicken with a wild imagination - the show hits the streamer this month, with holiday special ‘A Chicken Carol’ coming in December.
Crunchyroll to Stream ‘VINLAND SAGA’ Season 2
The hit historical action anime’s sophomore season follows Thorfinn trying to find meaning in life after the death of his nemesis Askeladd.
‘Evangelion:3.0+1.01 Thrice Upon a Time’ Special Screenings Set
The ‘Evangelion’ franchise finale will screen in IMAX November 30, and select theaters December 6th, 8th and 11th.
‘Tsuyokute New Saga’ Fantasy Novels Get Anime Series Adaptation
Masayuki Abe’s book series follows Kyle, set to vanquish the demon king destroying his world, when he is suddenly sent back in time to try and prevent the conflict from every taking place; new show coming to Crunchyroll in 2023.
Studio 100 Begins Work on ‘Heidi’ Animated Feature
A co-production with Fabrique Fantastique, the film reimagines the classic tale with a family of lynx, an endangered species being brought back from extinction in the Alps; film scheduled for 2024 completion.
The ‘Dragon Ball Symphonic Adventure’ Heads to Canada
Kashamara Productions brings the immersive multimedia event, including live vocals, a 60-piece orchestra, and the music of Shunsuke Kikuchi, to Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver in 2023; presale tickets available November 28, 2022.
SIGGRAPH Asia 2022 Registration Now Open
The Annual Conference takes place December 6-9 in Daegu, South Korea – with COVID travel restrictions lifted, the event promises the in-person return of a diverse group of respected technical and creative people from all over the world; don’t miss SACAF 2022, celebrating the vibrant and inspiring world of computer animation.
Serge Bromberg and Lobster Films: Bringing Lost Cinema Back to Life
The former Annecy Festival artistic director loves movies, even when they are in pieces, and his passion for saving vintage films, and touring the world playing piano as they’re screened for live audiences, continues to grow, as does his restoration team and the importance of their work.
‘Little Nicolas’ and ‘My Father’s Dragon’ Take Top Honors at AIF 2022
The 5th annual Animation is Film featured juried competitions as well as the U.S. premiere of Henry Selick’s ‘Wendell & Wild,’ and first looks at Dreamwork Animation’s ‘Puss In Boots: The Last Wish’ and Disney’s ‘Strange World.’
Xilam Animation Makes Waves with ‘Zig & Sharko’ Season 4
The non-dialog slapstick comedy series follows hungry hyena Zig’s plots to capture and eat mermaid Marina.