North America

Seth Green Enjoys Man of Steel, Twitter Implodes

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Multi-hyphenate talent Seth Green expresses his approval of Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel, paying his compliments to the director via Twitter.

Persistence of Vision to Screen in LA

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A hit at the 2013 International Animation Film Festival underway this week in Annecy, France, the documentary feature Persistence of Vision heads to Los Angeles for screenings on June 27 & 29, and July 1 & 2.

Juniper Jones and ESPN Unveil New NBA Finals Show Open

Posted In | News Categories: Broadcast Design, Business, Motion Graphics, Television | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: Broadcast Design, Business, Motion Graphics, Television
New York-based creative group Jupiter Jones designs a dynamic show open for the 2013 NBA finals match-up between the San Antonio Spurs and the defending champion Miami Heat.

NFB to Co-Produce Priit & Olga Pärn’s Pilots on the Way Home

Posted In | News Categories: Cartoons, People, Places, Short Films | Geographic Region: Europe, North America | Event: Annecy | Site Categories: Cartoons, People, Places, Short Films
The National Film Board of Canada announces that its French Animation and Youth Studio will co-produce the latest film by world-renowned Estonian animation filmmakers Priit and Olga Pärn, entitled Pilots on the Way Home.

COLLIDER Event Ends Inaugural Run

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The just-concluded COLLIDER Digital Production Conference wraps up its inaugural three-day run in midtown Manhattan this week, including the VFX Town Hall event held on Monday, June 10.

Rodeo FX Creates Magical Effects for Now You See Me

Posted In | News Categories: Business, CG, Films, Visual Effects | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: Business, CG, Films, Visual Effects
Visual effects production studio Rodeo FX “magically” delivers 350 VFX shots for Summit Entertainment’s Now You See Me, serving as the film’s main VFX vendor and providing a total of 23 minutes of visual effects-driven screen time.

Nelvana Starts Production on Three New Beyblade Series

Posted In | News Categories: Anime, Licensing, Television | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: Anime, Licensing, Television
Nelvana partners with d-rights to begin production on three new Beyblade series.

Simpsons Director David Silverman Joins Toronto Lineup

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David Silverman, director of The Simpsons animated series and film, is slated to provide the keynote address at the 2013 Toronto Animation Arts Festival International.

5D Institute Announces July Symposium

Posted In | News Categories: Education and Training, Events, Films, Games, People, Technology | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: Education and Training, Events, Films, Games, People, Technology
5D Institute announces a satellite symposium at the annual ASSC 17 meeting in San Diego this July.

Titmouse Animates High-Fashion Ad for Lancôme

Posted In | News Categories: Commercials, Flash | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: 2D, Commercials, Flash
Animation studio Titmouse teams with Box Studios’ Pascal Dangin to create a high-fashion ad for Lancôme promoting the cosmetic giant’s collaboration with designer Alber Elbaz.