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Laurence Fishburne Joins Khumba Voice Cast

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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.

BAFTA-Winning McLeod Brothers Animate 365

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“365” is an improvised film from BAFTA-winning The Brothers McLeod made up of a second a day of animation, which will continue through 2013, culminating in a film that will chart the comings and goings of the year, real and imagined.

Muppets Co-Creator Jane Henson Dies

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Puppeteer, philanthropist and founder of The Jim Henson Legacy dies in her Connecticut home on April 2, 2013 following a lengthy battle with cancer.

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

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Red Giant unveils BulletProof, a new software application for on-set footage handling, at NAB 2013 next week in Las Vegas, NV.

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.

RGH Appoints Jeff Nuzzi Head of Digital Media

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

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.

th2ng Creates VFX for Everything

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th2ng’s Justin Dickel returns to music videos with the directing of Misha B’s, “Here’s to Everything.”

Animation Supervisor Bruce Timm Exits Warner Bros.

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Warner Bros. Animation Supervisor Bruce Timm teps down and is replaced by James Tucker.

UPDATED: Tippett Studio Announces Layoffs

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Berkeley, California-based VFX company Tippett Studios lays off 40 percent of its workforce.

Simpsons EP Don Payne Dies at 48

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Don Payne, a four-time Emmy winner for “The Simpsons,” died Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 48.

Brickyard Provides Seamless VFX for New Carl's Jr. Ad

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Brickyard teams up with Carl’s Jr. to provide VFX for the new ad, “Mrs. Robinson,” featuring Heidi Klum.

Disney Announces Lone Ranger Event

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Disney announces that AMC Theaters will present a global live Q&A on Yahoo! Movies following a special screening of 20 minutes of exclusive footage from “The Lone Ranger” on April 17.

Bent Image Lab Promotes Paul Diener

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Bent Image Lab promotes Paul Diener to head of production.

Dee Bradley Baker to Guest Star on Ultimate Spider-Man

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Voice actor Dee Bradley Baker makes a special guest appearance as super-villain Carnage on Disney XD’s “Ultimate Spider-Man” on Sunday, March 31 (11:00-11:30AM ET/PT).