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Nick Jr. Launches in Thailand

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Viacom International Media Networks Asia, a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB) today announced Nick Jr.’s launch in Thailand through GMM Grammy, the country’s largest entertainment and media conglomerate group.

ShootersNYC Gets Permanent Home

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Production and post production company ShootersNYC has officially moved into its permanent offices in New York’s Flatiron district at 156 Fifth Avenue.

Dover Studios Releases Maya Advanced Surface Materials Training Video

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Dover Studios announced the release of its latest visual effects training video, “Maya Advanced Surface Materials,” a practical guide to creating shading networks in Autodesk Maya.

ROGER Helps MTV Get it Better

Posted In | News Categories: Motion Graphics, People, Places, Television | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: Motion Graphics, People, Places, Television
Motion graphics production company ROGER recently united with snackaholic, inc. to create the show open and graphics package for "It Gets Better," an MTV special documenting the struggles of today's LGBT teens.

Kristy Scanlan Joins Technicolor Animation Group

Posted In | News Categories: Business, CG, Films, People, Places | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: Business, CG, Films, People, Places
Technicolor Digital Productions’ animation group has appointed Kristy Scanlan as its VP of business development.

FMX 2012 Highlights Announced

Posted In | News Categories: Events, Films, Games, People, Places, Television, Visual Effects | Geographic Region: Europe | Event: FMX | Site Categories: 2D, 3D, Events, Films, Games, People, Places, Television, Visual Effects
Highlights for FMX 2012 include Martin Scorsese's 3D adventure “Hugo,” TV series “Game of Thrones” and “Bones,” and games such as “Mass Effect 3” and “The Witcher 2.”

Trunk Signs Directing Duo Sebas&Clim

Posted In | News Categories: Business, Commercials, Internet and Interactive, People, Places | Geographic Region: Europe | Site Categories: Business, Commercials, Internet and Interactive, People, Places
Trunk Animation announced that it has signed directing duo Sebas&Clim to its stable of fine art-based directors.

HP to Unveil Z1 27-Inch All-in-One Workstation at Createasphere

Posted In | News Categories: Education and Training, Events, Places, Technology | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: Education and Training, Events, Places, Technology
Createasphere's Spring Entertainment Technology Expo will include an intensive session featuring the Hollywood unveiling of HP’s Z1, the world’s first 27-inch all-in-one-workstation.

FOR-A Opens New Dubai Office

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FOR-A Company Limited announces that the company has opened a new office in Dubai.

Small Press Spotlight on Ric Carrasquillo

Posted In | News Categories: Art, Events, People, Places | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: Art, Events, People, Places
Beginning on September 26, 2011, the Cartoon Art Museum’s ongoing Small Press Spotlight will feature the art of Ric Carrasquillo.

Register Now for Spring 2012 Courses at Gnomon

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Registration for Gnomon’s Spring 2012 term is now open; register before March 19th and Gnomon will waive your $75 registration fee.

LOOK Effects Presents Making of ‘The Muppets’ for Visual Effects Society

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LOOK Effects will be presenting an evening on The Making of The Muppets for the Visual Effects Society Education Committee on Thursday, February 23rd.

David Stainton Resigns from Paramount

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David Stainton, president of Paramount Animation, has resigned for personal reasons.

Guillermo del Toro to Produce CG-Animated 'Day of the Dead'

Posted In | News Categories: Business, CG, Films, People, Places, Visual Effects | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: Business, CG, Films, People, Places, Visual Effects
Guillermo del Toro is returning to his Mexican roots as producer of the CG-animated “Day of the Dead.”

British Animation Award Finalists Announced

Posted In | News Categories: Places, Short Films, Television | Geographic Region: Europe | Site Categories: Awards, Cartoons, Events, Films, Internet and Interactive, Places, Short Films, Television
The British Animation Awards (BAAs) finalists have been announced for both the juried categories and the Children’s Choice awards, determined by kid voters in the UK.

Zoic Creates Prius Spot with Z.E.U.S.

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Zoic Studios has announced the first use of Z.E.U.S. (Zoic Environmental Unification System), in an automotive industry commercial for the new “Prius Kingdom” spot airing nationally.

PipelineFX’s Qube! Renders 3D Visualizations for NASA

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PipelineFX’s Qube! provides rendering solution for 3D Visualizations for NASA’s Conceptual Image Lab.

Vizrt Announces NAB 2012 Highlights

At NAB 2012, Vizrt will showcase its latest advances in live graphics, channel branding, video editing, interactive content, multi-platform distribution, live sports and graphics analysis.

TAAFI Announces Evening with Don Hertzfeldt

Posted In | News Categories: Events, People, Places, Short Films | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: Events, People, Places, Short Films
The Toronto Animation Arts Festival International (TAAFI) announced an evening with cult animator and Academy Award nominee, Don Hertzfeldt, including a screening of his latest film, It’s Such a Beautiful Day on March 5th at The Royal Cinema.

Click 3X Ups Creative Ante with Duggan, Caserta Hires

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Click 3X's creative staff is growing with the additions of Senior Designer/Art Director Ryan Duggan and Senior Flame Artist/VFX Supervisor Mario Caserta.