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MPC Wins VFX Oscar at 85th Academy Awards

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MPC VFX Supervisor Guillaume Rocheron is honored at the Academy Awards for the studio's contribution to Ang Lee’s critically acclaimed “Life of Pi.”

VFX Community Responds to Life of Pi Oscar Wins

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The visual effects community responds to director Ang Lee’s acceptance speech for the Academy Award for Best Director for “Life of Pi.”

Brave, Paperman Win Animation Oscars

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Disney cleans up at the Oscars this year with wins for Pixar feature, “Brave,” and the John Kahrs-directed “Paperman.”

VFX Community Planning Oscar Protest

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Members of the VFX community are planning a protest to occur on Sunday during the red carpet pre-show for the Oscars in order to raise awareness on the economic problems threatening Hollywood's visual effects houses.

Stuttgart Fest Unveils 2013 Highlights

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The Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film announces the highlights of the 2013 edition of the festival, which runs this year from April 23 to April 28, 2013.

British Animator Bob Godfrey Dies at 91

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Britain's first Oscar-winning animator Bob Godfrey dies at 91.

NVIDIA Announces 2013 GTC Keynote Speakers

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NVIDIA announces Ralph V. Gilles and Erez Lieberman Aiden as the keynote speakers for the fourth-annual GPU Technology Conference.

The Croods to Close Holland Animation Film Fest

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The 16th edition of the Holland Animation Film Festival closes on March 24th with the Dutch premiere of the 3D animated feature from DreamWorks, “The Croods.”

Ireland's Telegael Launches New Stop Motion Studio

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Telegael launches a new stop motion studio, Beochan, to create the second season of prehistoric preschool series, “Igam Ogam.”

Adventures in Zambezia Takes Flight

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CMG announces the initial theatrical results of their film “Adventures of Zambezia.”

Liar’s Autobiography to Open Holland Animation Film Fest

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The 16th edition of the Holland Animation Film Festival opens with the premiere of the animated feature, “Monty Python: A Liar’s Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python’s Graham Chapman.”

Toonami Ramps Up for Asia Launch

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Regional campaign features events, competitions and online fan engagement.

Brave Wins ASC Eddie Award

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“Argo,” “The Silver Linings Playbook” And “Brave” win big at the 63rd annual ACE Eddie Awards recognizing outstanding editing in 2012.

Pixar Releases Blue Umbrella Berlin Poster Art

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Following its premiere at the Berlin Film Festival, Pixar releases poster art from the festival for its newest animated short, The Blue Umbrella.

DreamWorks to Develop Theme Parks in Russia

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DreamWorks Animation and REGIONS GC sign an agreement to develop indoor theme parks in Russia.

DHX Shifts Los Angeles Work-for-Hire Ops to Canada

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Following its acquisition of Cookie Jar Entertainment for $112 million last year, the Canadian producer anticipates bigger margins from more favorable film tax credits in Vancouver.

Studiocanal on Board for French Riviera

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European film and TV company Studiocanal teams up with French animation studio Les Armateurs to develop and produce the animated feature “French Riviera.”

Academy Bestows Sci-Tech Awards

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences bestows nine Scientific/Tech Awards at Scientific and Technical Awards ceremony on Saturday, February 9, at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

Pixar’s Blue Umbrella Heads to SXSW

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The South by Southwest Film Conference and Festival announces its 2013 animated short film lineup, including the first U.S. screening of Pixar’s “The Blue Umbrella.”

Titmouse Presents 5 Second Animation Day Feb. 15

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As part of its 2013 Short Film Program, the American Cinematheque hosts the Titmouse 5 Second Animation Day on Friday, February 15, at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood.