Simpsons Producer Joins AFI

jwolfe — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:56:30 -0700

James L. Brooks, Producer of TV’s The Simpsons, joins AFI Conservatory as Artistic Director.

Sony Dates Next Two Spider-Man Films

jwolfe — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:00:57 -0700

Sony announces the release dates for the next two Spider-Man films.

Psyop Goes into Overdrive for Xbox

jwolfe — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:55:58 -0700

Psyop teams with Microsoft to create an action-packed trailer for Insomniac Games’ Sunset Overdrive for Xbox.

motion504 Animates New Provincetown Sponsor Reel

jwolfe — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:48:09 -0700

motion504 creates a 2D-animated sponsor reel for the 15th annual Provincetown International Film Festival.

Framestore Creates CG Fish for Three

jwolfe — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:38:00 -0700

Framestore collaborates with Boys and Girls to develop a 30’ spot for Three Ireland's new ‘all you can eat everything' plan.

Clone Wars Nabs Top Daytime Emmy Award

jwolfe — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:33:28 -0700

Star Wars: The Clone Wars receives the coveted Outstanding Special Class Animated Program award at the Daytime Emmys.

Evolution Named Agent for This One ‘N That One

jwolfe — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:28:47 -0700

Evolution is appointed global licensing agent for animated series This One ‘N That One, created by actress, artist, author and designer Jane Seymour and actor, writer, director and producer James Keach.

SIGGRAPH 2013 Unveils Final Production Session Lineup

jwolfe — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:05:13 -0700

SIGGRAPH 2013 releases the final lineup of 15 Production Sessions to be featured at this year’s conference.

Small Potatoes Land New Deals

jwolfe — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:37:25 -0700

Little Airplane Productions announces a series of deals for its Small Potatoes franchise.

Netflix to Premiere DreamWorks Animation's Original TV Series

jwolfe — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:16:58 -0700

Largest deal for original content in Netflix history will give members in the U.S., Canada, Latin America and Europe exclusive access to new original television series based on the studio's beloved franchises and characters.

Nelvana Celebrates Creative Arts Emmy

jwolfe — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:09:46 -0700

Hit Nickelodeon series Bubble Guppies takes top honor for Outstanding Preschool Animated Program.

Box Office Report: Man of Steel Top June Opening

jwolfe — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:21:14 -0700

Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures’ Man of Steel, directed by Zack Snyder and produced by Christopher Nolan, debuts to $113.1 million over Father's Day weekend in North America and to $71.6 million overseas for a worldwide opening of $196.7 million.

Subconscious Password, Rio 2096 Win Cristal Awards at Annecy

jwolfe — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 13:37:35 -0700

Prizewinning films are announced at the 2013 edition of the International Animation Film Festival in Annecy, with Brazil’s Uma história de amor e fúria (Rio 2096: A Story of Love and Fury) taking home the Cristal Award for Best Feature, and Chris Landreth's Subconscious Password taking home the Cristal for Best Short.

Jim Henson Co. Debuts Chatter Zoo

jwolfe — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:13:23 -0700

The Jim Henson Company announces the upcoming debut of its latest property, Jim Henson's Chatter Zoo, at Licensing Expo 2013.

Loyalkaspar Expands in NY & LA

jwolfe — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:37:55 -0700

Entertainment branding agency loyalkaspar announces a bi-coastal expansion with the addition of Chief Development Officer Robert Blatchford (Los Angeles) and Creative Director Anna Minkkinen (New York).

MPC Takes Tequila Tromba on a Surreal Journey

jwolfe — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:25:19 -0700

MPC teams up with The Sherry Company to take Tequila Tromba on a CG adventure in Tromba Journey.

Jordan Geary Joins NY’s FlickerLab

jwolfe — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:18:10 -0700

FlickerLab appoints Jordan Geary its new Head of Production and Development.

CRCR Helps Create Super ID for Cartoon Network

jwolfe — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:12:58 -0700

French design collective CRCR collaborates with animators from around the world to create a new summer ID for Cartoon Network.

eOne Acquires Art Impressions

jwolfe — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:05:54 -0700

Entertainment One expands its licensing business with the acquisition of Art Impressions.

Nathan Love Steps into the Ring for Battroborgs

jwolfe — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:59:41 -0700

Nathan Love steps into the CG ring with Battroborgs in a new spot for TOMY.