Films

Rodeo FX Boosts Pipeline with Arnold Rendering System

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Rodeo FX Boosts its pipeline with the integration of Solid Angle's Arnold Core and Arnold for Softimage rendering system.

Aric Ackerman Joins Motion Theory

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Aric Ackerman joins Motion Theory as Chief Operating Officer.

Studiocanal on Board for French Riviera

Posted In | News Categories: Business, Cartoons, CG, Films, People, Places | Geographic Region: Europe | Site Categories: 2D, Business, Cartoons, CG, Films, People, Places
European film and TV company Studiocanal teams up with French animation studio Les Armateurs to develop and produce the animated feature “French Riviera.”

Brooks on Board for Finding Nemo 2

Posted In | News Categories: Business, CG, Films, People, Voice Acting | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: Business, CG, Films, People, Voice Acting
Albert Brooks signs a deal to reprise his role as Marlin in the sequel to Pixar’s “Finding Nemo.”

Blue Sky Studios Announces Summer Internship Program

Posted In | News Categories: Call for Entries, CG, Education and Training, Films | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: Call for Entries, CG, Education and Training, Films
Animation studio Blue Sky announces its 2013 summer internship program.

Despicable Me Game Goes Mobile

Posted In | News Categories: Business, CG, Films, Games, Mobile and Wireless | Geographic Region: Europe, North America | Site Categories: Business, CG, Films, Games, Mobile and Wireless
Gameloft and Universal announce the release of a “Despicable Me” game for iOS and Android platforms.

Aaron Zigman Scores Escape from Planet Earth

Posted In | News Categories: CG, Films, Music and Sound, People | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: CG, Films, Music and Sound, People
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.

Codex Captures Award-Winning Films

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Feature films and television shows captured with Codex receive honors at the BAFTAs and the ASC Awards.

Pete Docter's Next Film Officially Titled Inside Out

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

New UK Trailer Released for Monsters University

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

Madagascar Arrives at SeaWorld

Posted In | News Categories: Films, Places, Theme Parks - Installations | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: Films, Places, Theme Parks - Installations
New live show debuts at Busch Gardens Tampa and SeaWorld San Diego in 2013.

View Conference Makes Call for Entries

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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 & DreamWorks Launch New Original Series

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

Box Office Report: Identity Thief No. 1

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The R-rated comedy exceeds expectations despite winter storm Nemo in the Northeast; Steven Soderbergh's “Side Effects” Opens in third place with $9.4 million.

Small Potatoes Premieres Feb. 15

Little Airplane Production’s musical animated movie, “Meet the Small Potatoes,” is set to premiere on Disney Channel and Disney Junior February 15, prior to its Universal Home Entertainment release later this spring.

ASC Award Winners Announced

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ASC announces the winners of the 27th Annual American Society of Cinematographers Awards for Outstanding Achievement.

Wizart Closes New Sales for The Snow Queen

Posted In | News Categories: Business, Films, Licensing | Geographic Region: Asia, Europe, South America | Site Categories: 3D, Business, CG, Films
Wizart closes sales for its 3D-animated film, “The Snow Queen,” across multiple territories, including South Korea, Indonesia, Brazil, Israel, the Middle East, Baltic States and Ukraine.

MPC Wins BAFTA VFX Award

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

BAFTA Award Winners Announced

Posted In | News Categories: Awards, Events, Films, Places, Short Films | Geographic Region: Europe | Site Categories: Awards, Events, Films, Places, Short Films
On Sunday February 10, 2013, the EE British Academy Film Awards look place at London's Royal Opera House with “Les Misérables,” “Argo,” “Django Unchained,” “Life of Pi” and “Amour” among the winners.

Rhythm & Hues to File for Bankruptcy

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