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

Ballistic issues a call for entries for the latest edition of the premier computer arts annual, “EXPOSÉ 11.”

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.

Flickerpix wins the Irish Film and Television Academy award for Best Animation for its short film, “Macropolis.”

MPC introduces “Thomas,” a photo-real VFX-fueled spot for Dell that reveals the transformative power of imagination.

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

An international trailer is released for Disney/Pixar prequel “Monsters University.”

Creative studio Analog teams with Studio Hansa to complete a rebrand of CBS’ portfolio of TV channels across EMEA.

Italy’s largest computer graphics conference is now accepting applications for entries in four contests: VIEW AWARD, VIEW SOCIAL CONTEST, VIEW AWARD GAME, and ITALIANMIX.

Netflix and DreamWorks Animation launch first ever Netflix original series for kids; DreamWorks Animation's summer 2013 film “Turbo” speeds onto the streaming service.

Shotgun announces a new integrated package combines tracking, review and asset management products into a unified toolset at a new price.

MPC receives BAFTA's Special Visual Effects award for its work on Ang Lee’s “Life of Pi.”

Oscar-nominated, VES Award and Annie Award-winning animation studio Rhythm & Hues will be formally filing for bankruptcy on Monday.

Prime Focus London’s commercials division is poised to go into administration, saying that its commercials operations in London “continue to suffer from low volumes and suppressed margins” and “continued to be a drag on performance.”

Germany’s INDAC hosts a Masterclass, “Producing Independent Animated Film,” with animation producer Max Howard February 14 & 15 at the Games Academy in Berlin.

Great Guns teams with Artbox and agency AKQA create a new spot for Nike’s new Hypershield clothing and footwear line.

Nickelodeon and Activision sign a multi-year deal to develop new “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” video games.

Autodesk sponsors the award for "Outstanding Visual Effects in a Student Project" at the 11th annual VES Awards.

New RTPT feature automates render farm path translation across platforms for film, broadcast, post, VFX, and education companies.

Culver City/Vancouver-based visual effects house Zoic Studios bolsters its Gaming Division with the addition of CG Supervisor Derek Crosby.