Alessandro Pacciani and Platige Image Team on ‘Jaguar’ Crash Course
Live-action stunts are combined with CG elements in manic VFX-driven urban car chase spot.
Category: Commercials
MIPCOM 2018 is Coming to Cannes
Begins: October 15, 2018
MIPCOM 2018 welcomes industry leaders to the world’s entertainment content market place from October 15 – 18, Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France.
In 2D, 3D, Broadcast Design, Business, Commercials, Event, Licensing, People, Places, Production, Short Films | Event Types: Conferences
Unconditional Love: Julia Pott Journeys to ‘Summer Camp Island’
With a new series in production at Cartoon Network Studios, the ‘Adventure Time’ alum reflects on learning to collaborate and the benefits of selling out.
In 2D, Cartoons, Commercials, Festival, People, Short Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
I Have a Question Steve Angel
Steve Angel, co-founder of Toronto's Head Gear Animation, takes the stand to answer some pressing questions
In Commercials, People, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Let's Go Eat the Factory! | Geographic Region: All, North America
Gosha Joins Method Studios’ L.A. Design Team
Designer and director with credits for top brands Apple, Facebook and Lexus will be creative director for the company.
Framestore Names Vic Lovejoy Senior VFX Producer
Exec brings extensive production experience in film, television and commercials to the company’s advertising division.
In Business, Commercials, People, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, Europe
Framestore Names New Joint Heads of CG
Grant Walker and Ahmed Garraph join the leadership ranks for the studio’s advertising, television and immersive entertainment work.
In 3D, Business, CG, Commercials, Films, Interactive, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Technology, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, Europe
Final Frontier Brings Animation Roster to China
Based in Shanghai, Final Frontier is the first international production company in the country representing a roster of animation studios and directors.
In 2D, 3D, Business, Commercials, Places | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, Asia
Psyop Expansion Broadens its Animation Offerings
Company will fully integrate Blacklist into its operations and has invests in a minority purchase in London-based animation studio Golden Wolf.
In 2D, 3D, Business, Commercials, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, Europe, North America
Annecy Festival Announces 2018 Juries
Jury members to hand out 18 separate awards to the 220 films screening in Competition.
In Awards, Commercials, Festival, Films, People, Short Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: All, Europe
Puppetoons Preservation Project Launches Crowdfunding Campaign
‘The Puppetoon Movie’ Volume 2 to include 25+ digitally restored stop-motion shorts by the Academy Award-winning George Pal.
FMX Rounds Out Tracks on Digital Humans, Commercials, and More
Conference also has added a screening of ‘Early Man,’ and presentations on ‘Blade Runner 2049’ and the app ‘Tunnel AR,’ the world’s first interactive AR music video.
In 3D, Art, Business, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Interactive, Jobs & Recruiting, Stop-Motion, Technology, Television, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: All, Europe
2018 animago Awards Open for Submissions
Annual gathering adds two new categories -- VR/AR and feature film -- for the 2018 edition, set for April 25-26 in Munich.
In 2D, 3D, Art, Awards, Call for Entries, CG, Commercials, Event, Films, Games, Interactive, Motion Graphics, Short Films, Technology, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, Europe
ReAnimania’s 10th Edition Open for Submissions
Festival will celebrate the 80th anniversary of Armenian animation.
In Call for Entries, Commercials, Festival, Films, Music and Sound, Places, Short Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Europe
Mexico’s ‘Ana & Bruno’ Takes First Quirino Award for Features
‘The Tiniest Man in the World’ and ‘Decorado’ are win in the series and short film categories in the inaugural edition of the awards recognizing achievement in Ibero-American animation.
Aardman’s Partners with Jungler in France, Adds Directors
Rebecca Manley and Simone Giampaolo join the studio’s U.K. directorial roster.
In Business, Commercials, Films, People, Places, Short Films, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Europe
‘Roger Ramjet’ Creator, Educator Fred Crippen Dies at 90
Founder of Pantomime Studios produced and directed hundreds of animated films for his clients.
Annecy Announces 2018 TV, Commissioned Films
Festival selects total of 54 films to screen at the 2018 edition.
In Awards, Commercials, Festival, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: All, Europe
Ottawa Honors Schermer, Ready for Entries
Co-founder of the Holland Animation Film Festival is known for extensive support of animation in all its forms.
In Awards, Commercials, Education and Training, Festival, Films, People, Places, Short Films, Special Tributes, Stop-Motion, Television, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: OIAF | Geographic Region: All, Europe, North America
‘Gumball’ Dominates British Animation Awards Winners
Magic Light’s ‘Revolting Rhymes,’ Studio A.K.A.’s ‘Hey Duggee’ and Blue Zoo’s ‘Mamoon’ also among the top honorees.
WATCH: Aardman's New Anti-Malaria PSA
Short voiced by Hugh Laurie shows the impact of the world’s oldest and deadliest disease as part of global campaign demanding action on malaria
Oscar Nominee Dee Rees, MPC Create Walmart Oscar Ad
Production company Anonymous Content and VFX studio MPC team for sci-fi short.
In 3D, CG, Commercials, People, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: All, North America
Stuart Robinson to Lead Method's Ad Business in North America
Company also brings aboard Alaina Zanotti in business development and promoted Stephanie Gilgar and Angela Lupo.
Ottawa Opens for 2018 Submissions
Deadline is May 25 for top animation festival in North America, running Sept. 26-30 in Canada’s capital.
In Call for Entries, Commercials, Festival, Films, Short Films, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: OIAF | Geographic Region: All, North America
Tiny Inventions Sign to 1stAveMachine for U.K. Representation
American duo’s short film ‘Negative Space’ is nominated for best animated short film at the 2018 Oscars.
