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Indie Shorts Headline News

ACE Canada’s ‘Ostinato’ to Debut at Spark Animation 2023

The animated short’s creative team, part of the immersive career excel-erator program, along with Netflix and Women in Animation Vancouver, will present their film’s world premiere, including a Q&A and panel, at the festival, which runs November 13 – December 31. 

Honoring the Best in Kids and Family TV Animation Headline News

2nd Annual Children’s & Family Emmy Nominees Announced

Lots of great animation being recognized - ‘Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures,’ ‘The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special,’ and ‘I Am Groot’ among top nominees; the award’s ceremony to be revealed next week.

Celebrating the Best in Computer Graphics Headline News

16th ACM SIGGRAPH Asia Brings the CG World Together

A gathering place for technical and creatives in research, science, art, animation, gaming, interactivity, education, and emerging technologies, the annual conference and exhibition on computer graphics and interactive techniques comes to Sidney, Australia, December 12-15.

Awards Headline News

26th Annual SCAD Savannah Film Festival Winners Revealed

Out of 2,100 submissions, a selection of 99 films competed; top honors went to ‘Slow Light,’ named Best Animated Short in the professional competition, and ‘Close Your Eyes,’ named Best Student Animation.

More Fun with Trolls Headline News

DreamWorks Animation, Universal Announce ‘TrollsFest’ Immersive Fan Event

In celebration of the studios’ upcoming feature, ‘Trolls Band Together,’ guests can enjoy makeovers, dance lessons, and an on-stage performance with BroZone, as well as giveaways, exclusive merchandise, sneak peeks and more, November 3-5 at LA’s Westfield Century City in the Atrium. 

Heading to Stuttgart Headline News

Connecting Ideas: FMX 2024 Returns Next April

The 28th edition, set for April 23-26, poses the question: Is the Media & Entertainment community moving closer together? Magnopus Global Director of Innovation Salomon Rogers named program chair.

They Met the Challenge Headline News

The 2023 24 HOURS Animation Contest Winners Announced

Over 2,100 students met the challenge, producing a 30-second animation in under 24 hours; teams from 90 colleges and 14 high schools participated, with winners receiving over $165k in prize packs and cash.

Celebrating the Best in Animation Headline News

‘Chicken for Linda!’ Takes Grand Prize at AiF 2023

The 6th edition of Animation is Film announced winners for its 5-day festival that kicked off with Studio Ghibli’s just-released 'The Boy and The Heron,' directed by Hayao Miyazaki, and wrapped with director Sam Fell and Peter Lord presenting Aardman's upcoming film, ‘Chicken Run: Dawn of The Nugget.’

Honoring the VFX Artistry Headline News

1st Annual ‘World VFX Day’ Announced

Celebrating the unsung heroes of film by highlighting the exceptional achievements and contributions of the visual effects community, the new event launches December 8.

call for entries Headline News

Call for Entries: 7th Edition Ibero-American Animation Quirino Awards

The event promotes the Ibero-American animation market and its talent; deadline for submissions is December 14, 2023 - the event runs May 9-10, 2024.

It’s Anime-zing Headline News

Crunchyroll Shares Loads of New Anime at New York Comic Con

‘Crunchyroll Industry Panel’ reveals first looks, and new 2024 titles; pre-orders now open for upcoming Crunchyroll Games and Perfect World game ‘One Punch Man: World.’

Submit Your Latest Work Headline News

Submissions Now Open: Annecy 2024

Animation’s premier festival now accepting submissions in multiple categories, including short films, TV films, commissioned films, graduation films, feature films and VR works; registration dates for Mifa Pitch Sessions are coming next month.

Really Dad? Headline News

Prime Video Drops ‘Invincible’ Season 2 Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 2:23pm

Promising ‘An Infinite Amount of Oh Sh*t Moments,’ the streamer teases the new season of its hit animated series, based on Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley’s groundbreaking comic, debuting November 3.

Fox Hamms it Up! Headline News

John Hamm’s ‘Grimsburg’ Gets January 2024 FOX Debut

By Dan Sarto | Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 1:32pm

Catch the official trailer - Erinn Hayes, Rachel Dratsch, Alan Tudyk, Kevin Michael Richardson, and Greg Chun join the ‘Mad Men’ Emmy winner, who stars and executive produces the new animated comedy series about Marvin Flute, a misanthropic detective trying to redeem himself.

Explore the Avatarverse Headline News

Nick Renews ‘Avatar: Braving the Elements’ Podcast for Season 3

Nickelodeon’s companion podcast exploration of the Avatarverse continues, hosts Janet Varney and Dante Basco just announced via video message at ‘Water, Earth, Fire, Air: Continuing the Avatar Legacy’ panel at New York Comic Con 2023.

The Road to Turin Headline News

Wētā FX’s Joe Letteri to Receive 2023 VIEW Visionary Award

By Dan Sarto | Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 9:00am

The five-time Oscar winner, BAFTA winner, and senior VFX supervisor of James Cameron’s groundbreaking sci-fi sequel Avatar: The Way of Water, will be honored at the upcoming VIEW Conference, which runs October 15-20 in Torino, Italy. 

We Want More StopMo Headline News

Adult Swim Picks Up Stop-Mo ‘Women Wearing Shoulder Pads,’ Greenlights ‘YOLO’ Season 3

At NY Comic Con, network reveals its first Spanish-language series, a stop-motion project from ‘Tuca & Bertie’ creator Gonzalo Cordova; popular Michael Cusack animated series gets third season pickup.

Supporting 3D Design and Collaboration Headline News

NVIDIA Omniverse is Changing Filmmaking and Exxact is Helping It Happen

Three presenters at NVIDIA GTC, the conference for AI and the metaverse, talked about their adoption of real-time virtual production integrated with the technology giant’s end-to-end platform for building and operating 3D virtual worlds, a growing movement supported by Exxact Corporation, a Fremont, CA-based provider of high-performance computing solutions.

Generative AI for Creators Headline News

Adobe Shares Expansive Generative AI Strategy and Products

At Adobe MAX, the tech leader’s annual conference, big reveals showcased new generative AI models, 100+ Creative Cloud innovations, and Firefly customization for enterprises, all now available; Firefly generated images now top 3 billion with 1 billion generated in the last month.

Celebrating Global Animation Headline News

Animaze Reveals 2023 Award Winners

Winning animated shorts include ‘A Tree Once Grew Here’ by Johnnie Semerad, ‘Louis I King of The Sheep’ by Markus Wulf, and ‘Hardboiled’ by Peter Sluszka; Lifetime Achievement Award goes to Nelvana co-founder and Canadian animation industry leader Michael Hirsch.

Awards Headline News

Made with Cartoon Animator: The 2023 Animation at Work Contest Winners!

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 6:18am

8 projects across five categories are honored, demonstrating a wide array of styles, topics, and skill levels that show how the animation program supports streamlined creative diversity.

Business Headline News

Nelvana Inks ‘Millie Magnificent’ Distribution Deals

Based on the popular kids’ book series by Ashley Spires, the new original 3DCG preschool series heads to Canal+ in France and Treehouse in Canada in 2024 – coming to MIPCOM this month.

Who Doesn’t Love a Ginger? Headline News

Exclusive: Incredible Film Shares ‘Tummy Tom and The Lost Teddy Bear’ First Look Trailer

Featuring Tummy Tom, the mischievous ginger tom cat, the all-new animated series based on the bestselling children’s books by Joet Boeke is slated for a Summer 2024 release; show heads to MIP Junior running October 13-15.

Digital Artists Connect Headline News

Fall Edition of THU Career Camp Registration Now Open

Free online event for digital entertainment industry creators and artists everywhere focuses on career growth, recruiting and mentoring – runs November 7-9.

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