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Festivals Headline News

‘Zombillenium’ Feature Selected to Screen at Cannes 2017

Animated Feature directed by Arthur de Pins and Alexis Ducord from the French overseas province Island of Réunion also selected to screen in competition at Annecy 2017.

2D Headline News

Rebelle 2 Delivers Realistic Watercolor Tools for Digital Artists

New paint software from Escape Motions gives watercolor and acrylic brushes an unprecedented realistic look and delivers an exceptionally traditional feel to digital painting.

Anime Headline News

Polygon’s ‘Blame!’ Set for Annecy 2017

Feature adaptation of the debut manga series from ‘Knights of Sidonia’ creator Tsutomu Nihei officially selected to screen at this year’s Annecy International Animated Film Festival.

Sony Pictures Animation Headline News

VIDEO: Bringing the 2D Aesthetic of Peyo to the CG World of ‘Smurfs: The Lost Village’

In a new video available exclusively on AWN, Sony Pictures Imageworks VFX supervisor Mike Ford details the efforts that went into translating the 2D aesthetic of Smurfs creator Peyo to the 3D world of Sony Pictures Animation’s ‘Smurfs: The Lost Village.’

Mondo Headline News

MONDO Acquires English-Language Market Rights to French Animated Series ‘LastMan’

Based on the acclaimed comic series by Balak, Bastien Vivès and Michaël Sanlaville, ‘LastMan’ is directed by acclaimed music video director and animator Jérémie Périn.

GKIDS Headline News

GKIDS Releases New Clip from ‘My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea’

Debut feature from acclaimed cartoonist Dash Shaw with voice cast including Jason Schwartzman, Lena Dunham, Reggie Watts, Maya Rudolph and Susan Sarandon arrives in select theaters on April 14th.

Motion Graphics Headline News

Luca Paulli Introduces ‘Things You Can Do With Extendable Arms’

Picasso Pictures director creates humorous social media campaign for a fictitious drug called Ugrow with a range of colorful animated GIFs and videos.

Annecy Headline News

Kevin Manach & Ugo Bienvenu Design New Poster for Annecy 2017

Festival’s official poster designed by French artists and illustrators Kevin Manach and Ugo Bienvenu employs a contemporary experimental style that’s reminiscent of comic books from the 1940s and 50s.

GKIDS Headline News

GKIDS Unveils New Trailer & Poster for ‘My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea’

Debut feature from acclaimed cartoonist Dash Shaw with voice cast including Jason Schwartzman, Lena Dunham, Reggie Watts, Maya Rudolph and Susan Sarandon to be released in select theaters on April 14th.

Short Films Headline News

Love Knows No Boundaries this Valentine’s Day in ‘Love Is Love’ Short

Australian director Kyra Bartley assembles celebrated artists, illustrators and animators from around the world to contribute to the creation of a provocative and collaborative animation project celebrating the beauty of unconditional love.

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‘Pear Cider and Cigarettes’: How a ‘Passion’ Project Became an Academy Award Contender

Director Robert Valley teams with Passion Pictures to bring his gritty graphic novel to the screen, garnering an Oscar nod and Annie win along the way.

In Passing Headline News

‘Bambi’ Artist Tyrus Wong Dead at 106

Chinese immigrant artist who created the haunting visual style of Walt Disney’s beloved animated classic overcame poverty, discrimination and a lack of recognition to become one of the most celebrated Chinese-American artists of the 20th century.

GKIDS Headline News

GKIDS Acquires North American Rights to ‘My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea’

Debut feature from acclaimed cartoonist Dash Shaw with voice cast including Jason Schwartzman, Lena Dunham, Reggie Watts, Maya Rudolph and Susan Sarandon set for theatrical release in late spring 2017.

Art Headline News

VIZ Media and Wizards of the Coast Announce ‘The Art of Magic: The Gathering – Amonkhet’

Fourth and latest release available April 2017 to include illustrations by artists such as Cliff Childs, Winona Wilson, Christine Choi and Adam Paquette.

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