Toon Boom Animation announces the use of Toon Boom Storyboard Pro and Harmony by Japanese animation studio HeARTBIT Digital Creation for its upcoming production, “Francesca.”

Golaem Crowd speeds up stadium & concert creation with free ready-to-use characters and motions.

DreamWorks Animation acquires IP for Trolls with plans to take iconic dolls' brand (and hair) to new heights. American Girl branding vet Shawn Dennis tapped to head Trolls global franchise.

New focus for event explores the ideas, inspirations and technologies that push the boundaries of creative thinking.

The Foundry announces the release of the latest versions of HIERO and HIEROPLAYER, the company's family of shot management, conform and review tools, at the 2013 NAB Show.

Psyop and The Butler Bros partner to create a new PSA, “Rethink Butts,” for Legacy and Leave No Trace.

The Foundry announces Assist for NUKEX, MODO 701 and MARI 2 releases, new HIERO 1.7 editing capabilities, and ftrack partnership.

LightWave demonstrates LightWave 11.5 3D modeling and animation software, including the new Adobe After Effects Interchange feature, at NAB 2013.

Marvel begins production on “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” directed by Anthony and Joe Russo.

NVIDIA is showcasing at NAB how professionals creating and distributing content can accelerate their workflows using the latest GPU technologies and partner software.

Vizrt will showcase the new enhanced integration with between Viz Media Engine and Adobe Premiere Pro at NAB.

Foothill heads to MIPtv with pre-sales and pre-production plans for the animated series “Boy and the Dinosaur.”

Cuts are expected across divisions following a company-wide review of operations.

Technology developer of professional 3D modeling, painting, animation and rendering solutions announces a new live 3D pipeline between CINEMA 4D and Adobe After Effects.

Massive online shooter opens the world of “Defiance” ahead of the Syfy network TV show premiere on April 15.

Academy Award-winning VFX pioneer Douglas Trumbull shares insights on the future of high-resolution, high frame rate filmmaking at NVIDIA’s annual GPU Technology Conference.

Academy Award-winning animator Daniel Greaves announces a Kickstarter fund for his newest short film project, “Mr. Plastimime.”

Company previews next generation of professional video and audio products and launches Adobe Anywhere for video.

Visual effects company Rhythm & Hues is officially sold to an affiliate of Prana Studios, 34×118 Holdings, in a deal valued at $17.8 million.

Senior VFX Supervisor Evan Jacobs blends explosive action sequences with a complete Washington DC re-creation, all done in Louisiana.