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John Knoll Named ILM Chief Creative Officer

jwolfe — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:26:49 -0700

Lucasfilm announces the promotion of John Knoll to Chief Creative Officer of Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), serving alongside ILM President, Lynwen Brennan.

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.

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.

Wizart Brings New Features to Cannes

jwolfe — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:47:57 -0700

Wizart brings “Sheep and Wolves” and the sequel to “The Snow Queen” to Cannes for international pre-sales.

Gaumont Brings Calimero to Annecy

jwolfe — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:29:13 -0700

Gaumont Animation will celebrate the 50th anniversary of “Calimero” by hosting the opening night party of MIFA on June 12.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Robin Hunicke to Keynote Boston FIG

jwolfe — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:25:14 -0700

oston FIG announces Robin Hunicke, executive producer of the award-winning downloadable game Journey on Sony’s PlayStation Network, as the keynote speaker.

New York VFX Town Hall Set for June 10

jwolfe — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:33:18 -0700

Digital Domain Co-Founder Scott Ross headlines panel of industry experts at live NYC event slated for June 10. Online viewers and onsite attendees can take part in real-time polling on key issues.

2013 Student Academy Award Winners Announced

jwolfe — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:09:06 -0700

Thirteen students from nine U.S. colleges and universities, along with three students from foreign universities, are selected as winners in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Student Academy Awards competition.

Aardman, NFTS Launch Animation Course

jwolfe — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:33:49 -0700

The UK’s NFTS launches three-month training certificate in Character Animation to be taught at Aardman by industry professionals.

MPC Helps Create One Club’s Fracture.io

jwolfe — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:19:05 -0700

MPC creates “Fracture.io,” an art installation for The One Show’s lavish after party at NYC’s Bowery Hotel.

Former Rhythm & Hues Campus Sold

jwolfe — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:45:36 -0700

The property -- three buildings on six acres -- is sold for $25 million to Rockwood Capital and Marshall Property & Development.

SIGGRAPH Previews 2013 Production Sessions

jwolfe — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:16:29 -0700

SIGGRAPH 2013 releases an early preview of its schedule of production sessions to be featured at this year’s conference and as part of the Computer Animation Festival.

LOOK Effects Helps Secure Funding for Wes Anderson Feature

jwolfe — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:06:09 -0700

VFX company LOOK Effects helps “The Grand Budapest Hotel” find financial support from Baden-Württemberg’s regional funding agency.

Coolabi Announces New Poppy Cat Deals

jwolfe — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:22:03 -0700

Coolabi announces new licensing deals in the UK, Ireland, and Finland for “Poppy Cat.”

Asian Animation Summit Sets Venue

jwolfe — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:17:49 -0700

The 2013 Asian Animation Summit will take place on the tropical island of Phuket in Thailand December 9-11, 2013.