Australia

ITV and Pukeko Reinvent Thunderbirds

Posted In | News Categories: Business, Cartoons, CG, Television | Geographic Region: Australia, Europe | Site Categories: Business, Cartoons, CG, Television
ITV Studios and Pukeko Pictures to re-invent the classic “Thunderbirds” series.

Vic the Viking Conquers Australia

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“Vic the Viking,” the 78 x 11 minute Australian/French animated co-production between ASE Studios Pty Limited and Studio 100 Animation in association with Flying Bark Productions, has been commissioned by ABC TV in Australia.

Park Road Taps SGO’s Mistika for The Hobbit

Posted In | News Categories: Films, Technology, Visual Effects | Geographic Region: Australia | Site Categories: Films, Technology, Visual Effects
Park Road Post taps the power of SGO’s Mistika for the DI workflow for Peter Jackson’s “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.”

Peter Rabbit Hops into New Territories

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Silvergate Media secure several major new pre-sale deals for CGI animated series “Peter Rabbit.”

ThorstenCoo Animates Chance for Gotye

Posted In | News Categories: Business, Commercials, Music and Sound | Geographic Region: Australia, Europe | Site Categories: Business, Commercials, Music and Sound
ThorstenCoo Productions creates a whimsical and vibrant music video for “Giving Me a Chance” from indie pop artist Gotye.

Clipster DI Workstations Help Middle Earth Reach 48fps

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The Clipster DI workstation is employed by Park Road Productions, the post production company for Peter Jackson’s “The Hobbit.”

Hasbro Strikes Malaysian Production Deal for Rescue Bots

Posted In | News Categories: Business, Cartoons, Places, Television | Geographic Region: Asia, Australia, North America | Site Categories: Business, Cartoons, Places, Television
Hasbro Studios strikes production deal for second season of “Rescue Bots” with Malaysia’s Vision Animation and Australia’s Moody Street Kids.

Weta VFX Producer Eileen Moran Passes

Posted In | News Categories: In Passing, People, Visual Effects | Geographic Region: Australia | Site Categories: In Passing, People, Visual Effects
Top visual effects producer Eileen Moran, who worked on such films as “Avatar” and “The Hobbit” dies in New Zealand.

Digital Pulse Creates New Spot for Centrebet

Posted In | News Categories: Business, Commercials, Visual Effects | Geographic Region: Australia | Site Categories: Business, Commercials, Visual Effects
Digital Pulse partners with Mosaic Films to produce the latest television commercial for online betting agency Centrebet.

Animal Logic Receives Australia's Exporter of the Year Award

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Animal Logic announces it has taken out the country’s top entertainment and arts export honours at the 50th Australian Export Awards National Ceremony.