TBS Greenlights ‘Close Enough,’ New Animated Series from J.G. Quintel
New animated series from the creator of ‘Regular Show’ marks first collaboration between Cartoon Network Studios and Studio T.
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NFB, Pointe-à-Callière Celebrate Montreal History with New Immersive Experience
Philippe Baylaucq’s immersive ‘A Day on the Franchère Bridge’ (‘Un jour sur le pont Franchère’) re-creates the rhythms of a typical day in the early 19th century.
125+ Technical Papers to be Presented at SIGGRAPH 2017
SIGGRAPH 2017 Technical Papers to feature computer science discoveries in fluid simulation, fabrication, geometry processing, and more.
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New Season of One Animation's 'Oddbods' Goes into Production
Turner picks up in-production third season of 'Oddbods' for Cartoon Network and Boomerang (Latin America) and Boomerang (EMEA).
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ZAG Animation Company Grows Global Retail with Licensing Partners, New Products
French-born production company ZAG finds global retail and broadcast success with Miraculous franchise property and plans future productions.
FuseFX Appoints VFX Supervisor Jon Cowley to Lead Production Team in Vancouver
VFX supervisor Jon Cowley assumes role as Head of Production and Senior VFX Supervisor at FuseFX Vancouver facility, bringing 18 years of visual effects experience to projects that include the television series ‘Zoo’ and ‘The Mist.’
GKIDS Unveils New Teaser for ‘The Breadwinner’
Third animated feature from two-time Academy Award-nominated animation studio Cartoon Saloon is directed by Nora Twomey.
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Nimble Collective Launches ‘Disrupted’ Micro-Series Pilot Project
Launched in collaboration with the Mountain View, CA startup’s innovative Virtual Studio Service Platform, ‘Disrupted’ is the story of Ben, a 40ish unexpectedly unemployed animator, and his disillusioned and absurd path back into the workforce.
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Lionsgate Unleashes ‘A Stork’s Journey’ on Google Play June 1
Family adventure starring the voice talents of Drake Bell, Justine ‘iJustine’ Ezarik and Jane Lynch available for free for a limited time on Google Play starting June 1, 2017.
Former Disney Artist Tom Bancroft Unveils ‘The Mermaid Who Wanted to Fly’
First-ever Instagram-exclusive children’s book and series launches in conjunction with #MerMay sketch challenge.
Classic Disney Art Collection Headed to Auction on June 5
More than 290 original Disney drawings, celluloids and more available at auction, including works from ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,’ ‘Pinocchio,’ and ‘Bambi.’
Autodesk SketchBook 4.0 for iOS Arrives in the App Store
New release improves the drawing experience and expands creative possibilities with new tools and enhancements.
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GKIDS Acquires Distribution Rights to Spanish Feature ‘Birdboy: The Forgotten Children’
Goya Award-winning film directed by Alberto Vázquez and Pedro Rivero to hit North American theaters Fall 2017.
‘Billy Dilley’s Super-Duper Subterranean Summer’ Premieres June 3 on Disney XD
New animated comedy series produced by Disney Television Animation is from Emmy Award-winning director Aaron Springer.
ASIFA-Hollywood to Give $160K to Animation-Based Programs & Events
Non-profit professional organization to divide funds between the Animation Aid Foundation, Animation Educators Forum, Animated Film Preservation Initiative and Open Source Software development.
Cartoon Network Greenlights ‘Unikitty!’ Series from Warner Bros. Animation
Latest collaboration between The LEGO Group and Cartoon Network brings sparkle matter and happy thoughts to television from LEGO property animation veterans Dan Lin, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.
Nickelodeon’s ‘The Loud House’ Headed to DVD
First series developed out of Nickelodeon’s annual Animated Shorts Program gets two-disc DVD release, ‘Welcome to The Loud House: Season 1, Volume 1,’ on May 23.
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Reel FX Helps Shine a Light on Homelessness with New Animated Short
Dallas, TX-headquartered animation studio delivers new short film for San Diego nonprofit Father Joe’s Villages aimed at bringing awareness to the homeless crisis in Southern California and beyond.
Shotgun Opens Call for Entries for 2017 Pipeline Awards
Winners to be announced during this year’s SIGGRAPH Conference, taking place July 30 through August 3; deadline for nominations is June 19.
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Isotropix Announces Major Update for Clarisse
Clarisse 3.5 to introduce improvements to set dressing, scene assembly, look development, lighting and rendering feature sets and workflows.
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Reel FX Explores Alternate History in Animated Trailer for ‘Prey’
Reel FX director Barrett Lewis teams with digital agency AKQA to direct alternate history in-game animated trailer for new sci-fi/horror video game title from Bethesda Softworks and Arkane Studios.
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Animated Spirits Festival Returns to New York with New European Animation
Third edition of the European Animated Short Film Festival to present groundbreaking works of contemporary animation from nearly 20 EU countries.
ABP 2017 to Celebrate 10-Year Anniversary of DreamWorks Animation’s ‘Bee Movie’
Animation Block Party to screen Jerry Seinfeld’s meme-spawning DreamWorks Animation feature ‘Bee Movie’ at the 14th annual edition running July 27-30, 2017 in Brooklyn, NY.
Nimble Collective Announces Partnership with Cal State Summer Arts Program
Scholarships available for for CG animation course led by Aubry Mintz alongside guest artists Rex Grignon, Jason Schleifer, Scott LaFleur and Jennifer Dahlman.
Encounters Festival Announces VR Storytelling Track & Competition
New VRgins program offers £1,000 prize for virtual reality, augmented reality and 360-degree video projects; deadline for submissions is May 23, 2017.
