Events and Awards

Qube Cinema Brings 4K DCP Review and Playback to NAB

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Qube demonstrates the system for integrated 4K DCP review and playback at NAB 2013.

Pixomondo Shuts Shanghai Office, Exits Feature VFX

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Visual-effects company Pixomondo to abandon feature film work after shutting its Shanghai office in the wake of closures in London and Detroit.

FMX 2013 Program is Now Online

The preview of this year's FMX program is now online!

JCC launches Multiplatform JeemTV

Posted In | News Categories: Business, Places, Television | Geographic Region: Asia | Site Categories: Business, Places, Television
Al Jazeera's children's channel JCC unveils JeemTV, a lifestyle entertainment media platform for Arab children of the 21st century.

John Kahrs, Scott Ross Join COLLIDER Conference Lineup

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Stash Media announces that John Kahrs and Scott Ross have joined the COLLIDER Conference lineup.

BRB Brings Filly to MIPtv

Posted In | News Categories: Business, Cartoons, Events, Television | Geographic Region: All | Event: MIP-TV | Site Categories: Business, Cartoons, Events, Television
BRB announce they will show the trailer and first images of the animated series “Filly,” at MIPtv.

Rampant Debuts New Design Solutions at NAB 2013

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Rampant Design Tools announces the debut of eleven new design solutions for visual effects at NAB 2013.

Pretend to Preview New Stereo 3D Product Line at NAB 2013

Posted In | News Categories: Events, Technology, Visual Effects | Geographic Region: North America | Event: NAB | Site Categories: Events, Technology, Visual Effects
Technology developer Pretend demonstrates new developments to its stereographic 3D software, Stereoid, at NAB 2013, along with a first look at an exciting new product in development.

Animation Supervisor Bruce Timm Exits Warner Bros.

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Warner Bros. Animation Supervisor Bruce Timm teps down and is replaced by James Tucker.

UPDATED: Tippett Studio Announces Layoffs

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Berkeley, California-based VFX company Tippett Studios lays off 40 percent of its workforce.

Disney Announces Lone Ranger Event

Posted In | News Categories: Events, Films, Internet and Interactive, People, Places | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: Events, Films, Internet and Interactive, People, Places
Disney announces that AMC Theaters will present a global live Q&A on Yahoo! Movies following a special screening of 20 minutes of exclusive footage from “The Lone Ranger” on April 17.

Pet Pals Heads to the Baltics

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“Pet Pals” heads to the Baltics as Gruppo Alcuni signs a new Pay TV deal with Baltic Media Alliance.

Annecy Fest Announces 2013 Short Film Selections

Posted In | News Categories: Cartoons, Events, Films, People, Places, Short Films | Geographic Region: Europe | Site Categories: 2D, 3D, Cartoons, Events, Films, People, Places, Short Films
The world’s longest-running and largest animation festival, Annecy, announces short film and TV selections for its 2013 edition, taking place this year June 10-15.

Ang Lee Talks 3D at Creative Summit

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“Life Of Pi” director Ang Lee headlines the bill at the opening of the 3D Creative Summit in London, appearing via satellite to discuss the visual work for the BAFTA and Academy Award-winning 3D feature.

The Mill Plans to Close TV VFX Department

Posted In | News Categories: Business, Places, Television, Visual Effects | Geographic Region: Europe | Site Categories: Business, Places, Television, Visual Effects
London-headquartered VFX company The Mill reveals plans to close its Mill TV visual effects unit with a possible loss of 25 jobs.

Imagineer Partners with CoreMelt at NAB 2013

Posted In | News Categories: Business, Events, People, Technology | Geographic Region: Europe | Event: NAB | Site Categories: Business, Events, People, Technology
Imagineer Systems partners with CoreMelt to integrate Imagineer’s Planar Tracker into SliceX, which will be demonstrated at NAB 2013.

MarVista Entertainment Expands Team

Posted In | News Categories: Business, Events, People | Geographic Region: North America | Event: MIP-TV | Site Categories: Business, Events, People
MarVista celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2013 and expands its executive team.

Nelvana Showcases Two New Properties

Posted In | News Categories: Business, Cartoons, Events, Licensing | Geographic Region: North America | Event: MIP-TV | Site Categories: Business, Cartoons, Events, Licensing
Nelvana will showcase two new properties, “Mike the Knight” and “Zack & Deuce,” at MIPTV.

ALT Systems Brings Gaming Technology to HP Z Workstations

Posted In | News Categories: Business, Events, Technology | Geographic Region: North America | Event: GDC | Site Categories: Business, Events, Technology
ALT Systems announces at GDC that they are bringing gaming technology to HP Z Workstations with PNY graphics cards.

Method Studios Appoints Christian Kubsch as President

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Method Studios appoints Christian Kubsch as President; Darin Grant joins Method as Chief Technology Officer.