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Group of 250 Filmmakers Formally Protests NFB Commissioner Claude Joli-Coeur
NFB/ONF Creation issues formal denouncement of the commissioner, decrying as misleading his recent comments on production funding budgets.
A Monstrous Undertaking: The VFX Behind Godzilla, Ghidorah, Mothra and Rodan
Production VFX supervisor Guillaume Rocheron, MPC, Method Studios and DNEG describe the creative and technical challenges of bringing four gigantic kaiju to the screen in ‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters.’
Fresh Takes: The Stylized Vision of Giovanni Bucci’s ‘Disobey’ and ‘Sugar’
In his latest projects, the LA-based Dutch-Italian director and musician integrates edgy design, provocative imagery and pulsating sound to produce two viscerally intense and distinct music videos.
WATCH: Weta’s Matt Aitken Talks ‘Avengers: Endgame’ VFX at FMX 2019
Visual effects supervisor talks about his role leading the Weta Digital team on Disney and Marvel’s smash action-adventure hit.
Carl Jones and Brian Ash Skewer Hip-Hop and Kids’ Cartoons in ‘Sugar and Toys’
Fuse TV’s new series, a late-night, live-action / animated parody from the ‘Black Dynamite’ and ‘The Boondocks’ producers, is a savagely funny social commentary mashup on hip-hop culture and Saturday morning cartoons.
Peter Ramsey, Siobhan Reddy and Sergio Pablos to Present at VIEW 2019
‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,’ ‘Dreams,’ and ‘Klaus’ presentations confirmed for upcoming animation, VFX, games and immersive storytelling conference.
Brain Zoo Launches Kickstarter Campaign for ‘The Mueller Report: An Animated Series’
Producers Erick Armelin and Mo Davoudian looking to develop 10-episode mini-series based on the controversial 448-page Special Counsel’s report on Russian efforts to interfere in the 2016 US presidential election.
Seoul Cartoon & Animation Week, Featuring SICAF, SPP and Si3, Kicks Off July 15
Seven days of animation-focused talks, screenings, workshops and exhibitions brings together artists and business professionals from around the world for one of Asia’s most important and innovative industry events.
SIGGRAPH Asia 2019 XR Program Submission Deadline Coming July 1
Organizers are looking for innovative AR, VR and MR projects to showcase in new Extended Reality program being featured at upcoming November 17-20 Brisbane, Australia conference.
SIGGRAPH 2019 Announces 4 World-Premiere Immersive Experiences
Expansive Immersive Pavilion and VR Theater programs will feature projects from Magic Leap, Walt Disney Animation Studios, NYU, Microsoft, Google Spotlight Stories, MIT, and others.
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First Annual Concept Art Awards Show Set for September 7
Submissions now being accepted through July 7 for inaugural awards, celebrating the role of concept artists, being presented at upcoming LightBox Expo in Pasadena.
Unity Releases CG Short ‘Sherman’ to Showcase Real-Time Production Template
Emmy Award-winning team behind the ‘Baymax Dreams’ shorts for Disney shares funny new film, the free tools and best practices used in its production.
WATCH: Michelle Eisenreich Talks ‘First Man’ In-Camera VFX at FMX 2019
DNEG visual effects producer discusses unique processing of never-before-seen NASA footage on Damien Chazelle’s Oscar-winning drama about Neil Armstrong’s legendary Moon walk.
Fresh Takes: Ujwal Nair’s Animated Treat ‘KPL’
Bangalore-based animator juxtaposes ancient Indian mythology with cricket match braggadocio in a sleekly designed, funny 2D short.
‘BoJack Horseman’ Crew Votes to Unionize
Dogs and Their Kids: Chris Renaud Talks ‘The Secret Life of Pets 2’
Illumination Entertainment’s veteran director is back with a touching story about an anxious, ‘helicopter’ dog that finally learns to relax and let go.
GIVEAWAY: Win a ‘The Secret Life of Pets 2’ Plush Toy Schwag Bag!
AWN is giving away one free goodie bag filled with fluffy critters like Gidget and Mel from the sequel to Illumination Entertainment’s 2016 hit animated comedy, ‘The Secret Life of Pets,’ now playing in theatres.
WATCH: Kim Libreri Talks ‘Matrix’ Bullet Time and Real-Time Graphics at FMX 2019
Epic Games CTO discusses his work, alongside Oscar winner John Gaeta, producing the legendary “Bullet Time” VFX sequences on ‘The Matrix,’ as well as the growing use of game engines and real-time rendering in feature film and TV production.
Toon Boom Launches Harmony 17, 25 Percent Off Sale to Celebrate 25th Anniversary
Company announces special pricing on Harmony and Storyboard Pro as it celebrates new edition of its flagship animation production software and 25 years supporting creators around the globe.
Pixar’s ‘Toy Story 4’ Proves Once Again It’s Always About Character
Duke Caboom, Gabby Gabby and Ducky & Bunny are the latest examples of the studio’s unparalleled ability to create memorable and emotionally satisfying characters.
DreamWorks Animation Drops First ‘Trolls World Tour’ Trailer
Lead Guitar and Ukulele collide in our first look at the the studio’s sparkly ‘Trolls’ sequel, opening in theatres next April.
Visualize This: An Exclusive Showcase of The Third Floor’s Work on 18 Marvel Films
With the MCU ‘Infinity Saga' now complete, the studio shares a 10-year visual history of their extensive previs, postvis and techvis work on the famed franchise.
DreamWorks Animation Reveals First Images From ‘Trolls World Tour’
Ozzy Osbourne, George Clinton, Mary J. Blige and Kelly Clarkson join Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake in the studio’s upcoming ‘Trolls’ sequel, set to hit theatres next April.