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Former Süperfad Team Joins Royale

jwolfe — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:34:51 -0700

Integrated motion design and production studio Royale announces the additions of Executive Producer Chris Volckmann, Head of Digital Production Beck Henderer-Peña and Senior Art Director Loren Judah to head the company’s new Seattle, Washington location.

Ang Lee Departs FX Pilot Tyrant

jwolfe — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:16:28 -0700

The Oscar-winning director pulls out of the Howard Gordon drama pilot due to exhaustion after the experience of filming and promoting Life of Pi.

Spielberg to Produce Halo Series for Xbox Live

jwolfe — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:08:14 -0700

Steven Spielberg takes on the Halo videogame franchise with a new live-action series exclusively for Xbox Live.

Robert Moggach Joins Zoic Studios

jwolfe — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:23:39 -0700

Culver City/Vancouver-based visual effects house Zoic Studios signs veteran VFX Supervisor and Flame artist Robert Moggach.

Simpsons Writer Jon Vitti to Tackle Angry Birds Feature

jwolfe — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:57:02 -0700

Rovio announces veteran comedy writer, John Vitti is set to write the “Angry Birds” screenplay, which is slated for a July 2016 release.

Disney XD Announces Star Wars Rebels Animated Series

jwolfe — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:44:03 -0700

Disney Channel announces an all-new animated series, “Star War Rebels,” to premiere in fall 2014.

World War Z to Open Moscow Film Festival

jwolfe — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:23:54 -0700

The 35th Moscow International Film Festival announces the first ten films in competition and that Marc Forster’s "World War Z" will open the festival.

Moviehouse Shops Color City Feature

jwolfe — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:55:59 -0700

U.K. based sales agent Moviehouse Entertainment seeks foreign buyers for Frank Gladstone's The Hero of Color City.

Jacob Kafka's True Story Takes Best in Show at ASIFA-East Awards

dsarto — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:45:10 -0700

On Sunday, May 19, ASIFA-East awarded prizes for its 44th annual Animation Festival, with Jacob Kafka's Based on a True Story taking Best in Show.

Trailer for The Congress Released

jwolfe — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:20:28 -0700

The first international trailer is released for director Ari Folman’s “The Congress.”

SIGGRAPH 2013 Releases Emerging Technologies Preview

jwolfe — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:43:59 -0700

SIGGRAPH 2013 releases its list of 2013 Emerging Technologies highlights that will be featured at this year’s conference.

Martin Allais Animates Oreo's Wonderfilled

jwolfe — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:17:12 -0700

Oreo debuts a cheery, animated 90-second commercial directed by Barcelona-based animator/designer Martin Allais for The Martin Agency, accompanied by a 30-second spot from Los Angeles-based motion design and production studio Royale.

Disney Says Merida Redesign a One-Off

jwolfe — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:21:32 -0700

Disney says its redesign of Brave's Princess Merida was a one-time effort to promote the character.

ASIFA-East to Hold 2013 Animation Awards Ceremony May 19

jwolfe — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:15:05 -0700

ASIFA-East holds its annual awards ceremony for the 2013 ASIFA-East Animation Film Festival on Sunday, May 19, 2013, with awards given out across a variety of categories and craft.

Gigapix Faces Fraud Suit for Oz Feature

jwolfe — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:09:13 -0700

A lawsuit is brought against Gigapix Studios in Los Angeles Superior Court alleging securities fraud and breach of contract over a $700,000 loan related to a planned computer-animated version of “The Wizard of Oz.”

DMCI Teams with Nick Jr. for Play Along with Sam

jwolfe — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:29:56 -0700

DMCI partners with Nick Jr. for a new short form musical series, “Play Along with Sam,” featuring ex-Wiggle Sam Moran.

Rodeo FX Appoints Audrey Boivin

jwolfe — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:59:36 -0700

RODEO FX appoints Audrey Boivin to the position of advertising department producer.

Annecy Fest Announces 2013 Conference Program

jwolfe — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:39:11 -0700

The Annecy International Animation Festival announces this year’s lineup of professional conference panels.

Saban Brands Appoints Jack Sorensen

jwolfe — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:52:42 -0700

Saban Brands appoints Jack Sorsen president of The Playforge, the company’s San Francisco-based mobile social games division.

Disney Junior Announces Pirate and Princess Summer

jwolfe — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:48:37 -0700

“Sofia the First” season premiere June 10 kicks off Disney Junior’s multi-platform summer event, Pirate and Princess Programming.