News :: North America

Zoic Adds Gombos as Creative Director

Posted In | News Categories: Business, People, Visual Effects | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: Business, People, Visual Effects
Zoic Studios welcomes Rainer Gombos as Creative Director and VFX Supervisor.

Toon Boom Releases Storyboard Pro 4

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Toon Boom announces the release of Storyboard Pro 4 for live action, gaming, and animation studios.

Laurence Fishburne Joins Khumba Voice Cast

Posted In | News Categories: Films, People, Voice Acting | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: Films, People, Voice Acting
Triggerfish announces that Laurence Fishbourne joins their new 3D animated feature “Khumba.”

Jakob Trollbäck Named to ADC Global Advisory Board

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The ADC announces their Global Advisory Board which includes Jakob Trollbäck.

USC, 5D Institute Delve into The Science of Fiction

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5D Institute partners with USC to present “The Science of Fiction,” a one-day World Building festival.

Disney Kills off LucasArts, Cancels Star Wars 1313

Posted In | News Categories: Business, Games | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: Business, Games
Disney closes its LucasArts game publishing subsidiary, acquired by the studio late last year.

Muppets Co-Creator Jane Henson Dies

Posted In | News Categories: In Passing, People | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: In Passing, People
Puppeteer, philanthropist and founder of The Jim Henson Legacy dies in her Connecticut home on April 2, 2013 following a lengthy battle with cancer.

Disney Releases Preview of Planes

Posted In | News Categories: Cartoons, CG, Films | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: Cartoons, CG, Films
Disney releases a sneak peek of it forthcoming animated film, “Planes.”

MPC Animator Blaine Toderian to Lead Life of Pi Webinar

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The Vancouver Animation School announces a free webinar with MPC animator Blaine Toderian going behind-the-scenes of the Academy Award-winning film, “Life of Pi,” on Saturday, April 13.

The Mill LA & Sonos Present Multimedia Bugs Installation

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The Mill LA collaborates with Sonos Studio to create the multimedia installation, “Bugs,” from filmmaker Tom Kuntz.

Red Giant to Unveil BulletProof at NAB

Posted In | News Categories: CG, Events, People, Places, Short Films, Technology, Visual Effects | Geographic Region: North America | Event: NAB | Site Categories: CG, Events, People, Places, Short Films, Technology, Visual Effects
Red Giant unveils BulletProof, a new software application for on-set footage handling, at NAB 2013 next week in Las Vegas, NV.

Qube Cinema Brings 4K DCP Review and Playback to NAB

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Qube demonstrates the system for integrated 4K DCP review and playback at NAB 2013.

Disney Announces Finding Dory Feature

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Disney/Pixar’s “Finding Dory” to dive into theaters November 25, 2015; Ellen DeGeneres, the voice of the beloved Blue Tang Fish in 2003’s “Finding Nemo,” shares plans for the all-new big-screen adventure.

Liquid Dream Launches ButterflyNetRender 4.58

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Liquid Dream launches the latest version of their network rendering controller, ButterflyNetRender 4.58.

Guru Makes Netflix Deal for Justin Time

Guru Studios signs a multi-territory deal with Netflix for their hit preschool show, "Justin Time."

RGH Appoints Jeff Nuzzi Head of Digital Media

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RGH announces the appointment of Jeff Nuzzi as Director of Digital Media.

Sardine Teams with TVO for Mammoth

Posted In | News Categories: Books, Business, Cartoons, Television | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: Books, Business, Cartoons, Television
Sardine Productions and TVO team up to create a television series from the book series "The Mammoth Academy."

Pixomondo Shuts Shanghai Office, Exits Feature VFX

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Visual-effects company Pixomondo to abandon feature film work after shutting its Shanghai office in the wake of closures in London and Detroit.

John Kahrs, Scott Ross Join COLLIDER Conference Lineup

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Stash Media announces that John Kahrs and Scott Ross have joined the COLLIDER Conference lineup.

Rampant Debuts New Design Solutions at NAB 2013

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Rampant Design Tools announces the debut of eleven new design solutions for visual effects at NAB 2013.