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Disney Releases Preview of Planes

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Disney releases a sneak peek of it forthcoming animated film, “Planes.”

MPC Animator Blaine Toderian to Lead Life of Pi Webinar

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The Vancouver Animation School announces a free webinar with MPC animator Blaine Toderian going behind-the-scenes of the Academy Award-winning film, “Life of Pi,” on Saturday, April 13.

Red Giant to Unveil BulletProof at NAB

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Red Giant unveils BulletProof, a new software application for on-set footage handling, at NAB 2013 next week in Las Vegas, NV.

Disney Announces Finding Dory Feature

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Disney/Pixar’s “Finding Dory” to dive into theaters November 25, 2015; Ellen DeGeneres, the voice of the beloved Blue Tang Fish in 2003’s “Finding Nemo,” shares plans for the all-new big-screen adventure.

Guru Makes Netflix Deal for Justin Time

Guru Studios signs a multi-territory deal with Netflix for their hit preschool show, "Justin Time."

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!

Perry’s Previews Movie Review: The Croods

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Overall, the Croods is an exciting film, with a lot of humor and heart.

Deluxe Delivers for The Sapphires

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Deluxe delivers as a one-stop shop for the hit Australian film “The Sapphires.”

Dr. Toon: Married on Paper

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Dr. Toon | Site Categories: 2D, CG, People, Short Films, Technology
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Dr. Toon discusses why Disney’s award-winning short Paperman is more than it seems.

Comparative Review: 2 New Books on Disney’s Song of the South

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Fred Patten's Book Reviews | Site Categories: Books, Films, People
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Fred Patten compares two new books about Disney’s controversial 1946 feature film.

Box Office Report: The Croods Passes $200M Worldwide

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3D action feature “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” beats DreamWorks Animation’s “The Croods” at the domestic box office with a $51.7 million domestic opening, while “The Croods” passes the $200 million mark with a worldwide total of $229.1 million.

Oscar Animator Daniel Greaves looks to kickstart new short

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Oscar winning animator Daniels Greaves is looking to kickstart a new short film.

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.

Toon Boom Sponsors Award-Winning Child Animator Perry Chen’s New Film About His Late Father

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Toon Boom Animation sent a donation check to Perry S. Chen to help fund his new and most personal animation film “Changyou’s Journey,” about his father's fight against cancer.

Approval of Rhythm & Hues Sale Delayed

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A decision on whether or not a California bankruptcy court will approve a sale of Rhythm & Hues is delayed Friday after bidders and a creditor object to a potential deal.

Disney Announces Lone Ranger Event

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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.

Prana Studios to Acquire Rhythm & Hues

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A holding company associated with Prana Studios has submitted the winning bid to acquire visual effects studio Rhythm & Hues.

Rhythm & Hues Future Still Undecided

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The bankruptcy auction, which kicked off Wednesday morning and proceeded until 2 a.m., started up again Thursday afternoon.