Aric Ackerman joins Motion Theory as Chief Operating Officer.

Cinedeck expands North American operations with the addition of Michael Forrest and Daine Pearson.

Gain insight into each of the Oscar-nominated animated shorts directors in these exclusive interviews on AWN.com.

The main subject of discussion is Mr. Peabody and Sherman. The story of the sophisticated dog genius and his adopted boy companion spans back to the 50’s, originally part of the Rocky and Bullwinkle animated series.

European film and TV company Studiocanal teams up with French animation studio Les Armateurs to develop and produce the animated feature “French Riviera.”

Day 1 of the Northern California leg of the AWN Oscar® Showcase Tour begins in San Francisco. First stop - Electronic Arts.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences bestows nine Scientific/Tech Awards at Scientific and Technical Awards ceremony on Saturday, February 9, at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

The award-winning CG-animated short film by UCLA MFA student Mark Nelson is now available in its entirety for viewing online.

Top industry professionals tackle the issue of what makes a film “the best.”

Albert Brooks signs a deal to reprise his role as Marlin in the sequel to Pixar’s “Finding Nemo.”

As part of its 2013 Short Film Program, the American Cinematheque hosts the Titmouse 5 Second Animation Day on Friday, February 15, at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood.

Facebook turns to Pixar story illustrator Matt Jones to help reinvent the smiley.

Nickelodeon announces the nominees for the 2013 Kid’s Choice Awards which will be hosted by Josh Duhamel on March 23.

Big Block launches Big Block Design Group, spearheaded by creative directors Shaun Collings and Curtis Doss.

Award-winning composer scores his first animated feature, “Escape from Planet Earth,” using a 100-piece orchestra and choir at Abbey Road Studios in London.

VFX artist and director Jeremy Hunt teams with Autodesk to produce an original, humorous short film that showcases the movie-making magic of Autodesk Smoke 2013 video editing and visual effects software.

From CalArts writing exercise to Oscar® Nomination, the director shares his filmmaking journey.

Animation historian and cartoon producer Jerry Beck steps down from his role at animation website Cartoon Brew.

The newest animated feature from “Up” director Pete Docter will now be called “Inside Out.”

A Cintiq-driven university experience helps an animator find footing in a cartoon education company.