e-on software announced the availability of Vue 10.5 xStream and Infinite, the latest production driven version of its professional solutions for the creation, animation and rendering of natural 3D environments.

The Discovery Communications-owned Science Channel will air the sci-fi cult drama “Fringe.”

Universal is in negotiations to acquire the screen rights to Lego’s line of robotic toys called Hero Factory.

The U.S. Depart of Labor reported yesterday that last month, animation industry employers posted 3,800 really cool job openings, though only 17 were for paid positions.

Motion-control software and hardware company Leap Motion announced the Leap, the world’s most accurate 3-D motion control device.

To promote the forthcoming feature “Madagascar 3,” DreamWorks Animation has released a virtual rainbow wig app, “Mad Wig Out,” for iPhone, iTouch and iPad.

MPC recently teamed up with Skunk directing team Ne-O via DDB NY to conjure an army of magical little blue-suited folks for a New York Lottery spot.

Visual effects software developer The Foundry announced that animation studio LAIKA has purchased a site license of KATANA and plans to fully implement the software on its next feature film production.

Syfy and Trion Worlds released an all-new trailer detailing the production of the highly-anticipated transmedia event, “Defiance.”

International visual effects company Pixomondo is the primary VFX provider for the second season of HBO's award-winning fantasy television series “Game of Thrones.”