DreamWorks CG Short ‘Marooned’ Coming to AMC Theatres
Studio’s latest Shorts Program effort will run in front of favorite films screened as part of theatre chain’s August 23-29 DreamWorks Animation Week celebration.
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Frenemies Unite Against an Icy Foe in ‘The Angry Birds Movie 2’
Production designer Pete Oswald discusses the challenge of creating Zeta, an engaging new villain, and her sub-zero Eagle Island lair in Sony Pictures Animation and Rovio’s ‘Angry Birds’ animated comedy sequel.
‘Matrix 4’ a Go at Warner with Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss and Lana Wachowski
Studio announces it has greenlit a new entry in ‘The Matrix’ film franchise, with production set to begin in early 2020.
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Final Frontier and Acer Blast Off with Intergalactic Battle Epic
Shanghai-based production company delivers VFX-driven spot featuring swordplay, lava monsters and plenty of mayhem to promote computer maker’s Predator line of gaming hardware.
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Trojan Horse Was A Unicorn Reveals Expanded Recruitment Slate for THU 2019
Leading European digital entertainment conference announces extensive list of major studios that will be recruiting at the upcoming September 23-28 event in Valletta, Malta.
RISE FX Shares ‘Hellboy’ VFX Breakdown Reel
German visual effects studio releases new video highlighting their creature work on the final Blood Queen fight sequence in Neil Marshall's supernatural superhero adventure remake.
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Reviews: ‘Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles’ and Rob Paulsen’s ‘Voice Lessons’
The Misweant writes about a different labyrinth and definitely not those ‘Turtles;’ plus, with apologies to Rocket J. Squirrel, ‘that voice… where have I heard that voice?’
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Kevin Smith’s Animated ‘Masters of the Universe: Revelation’ Coming to Netflix
Famed ‘Clerks and ‘Chasing Amy’ director to serve as showrunner and executive producer of new limited anime series, produced with Mattel TV, focused on unresolved 1980s era ‘He-Man’ storylines.
3 Time Oscar-Winning Animator Richard Williams Dies at 86
Legendary animation director, artist, teacher and mentor best known for ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ and ‘The Animators Survival Kit,’ passes away at his home in Bristol, England.
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VFX Supervisor Jesper Kjölsrud Joins Cinesite London
Veteran visual effects and CG supervisor with 20 years’ experience brings his creative vision to studio as it ramps up productions.
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‘Spirited Away’ Collector’s Edition Coming November 12
Limited edition Blu-ray, book and CD include original theatrical trailers, storyboards, TV spots, and a look behind the microphone during the making of Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki's seminal, Oscar-winning animated film.
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‘Puffin Rock’ Gets Greenlit for the Big Screen!
Based on the award-winning preschool series, film will be the first animated feature produced in Northern Ireland.
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Netflix Greenlights Elvis Presley as ‘Agent King’
Marking 42nd anniversary of the King’s death, Priscilla Presley and Sony Pictures Animation announce their new adult animated action comedy superhero crime-fighting series.
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Jhonen Vasquez Thankfully Returns with ‘Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus’
With a new movie launching today on Netflix, the iconic Nickelodeon series’ creator and his evil extraterrestrial conqueror are back, bringing a ray of horrific animated sunshine to otherwise dark times.
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Benedict Cumberbatch and David Oyelowo Cast in Animated ‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea’
Half-hour special from Lupus Films, airing on Channel 4 this Christmas, brings classic children’s book to life with distinctive hand-drawn animation style.
Festival Stop-Motion Montreal 2019 Names New Co-Directors
Marie Valade and Dominique Côté take over for founder Érik Goulet, who joins the board of directors along with eight other new appointees.
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New BFI Fund to Support UK Animated Short Productions
Applications now being accepted through November 4 for short form project financing.
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Visual Effects Society Announces 2019 Honorees and Hall of Fame Inductees
This year’s selection of notable VFX professionals and industry luminaries to be recognized at a special VES October reception.
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Bryan Farhy and Michael Bennet Join Method Studios
Award-winning global digital production company welcomes industry veterans to senior management positions at its advertising division
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‘The Secret Life of Pets 2’ Available Now on Digital and August 27 on Blu-Ray
Illumination’s star-studded animated comedy sequel, being released on Digital, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand, answers the question: What are your pets really doing when you’re not at home?
‘Star Wars Resistance’ Season 2 Premiere Set for October 6
The fight against the First Order continues this fall as Disney Channel announces the Emmy-nominated series’ final season return.
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Pixomondo Tackles ‘Goliath’ VFX Project for Amazon Prime
Company brought on as sole Season 3 visual effects facility for Billy Bob Thornton-led streaming series.
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Taking on the ‘Lion’s’ Share of the Work
VFX powerhouse MPC's animation supervisor Stephen Enticott discusses how the studio balanced photorealism with emotion while crafting the engaging performances in ‘The Lion King,’ Disney’s latest hit animated classic remake.
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World’s Best Graphics Conference to be Pixel Perfect When it Hits Brisbane
For Siggraph Asia 2019 Conference Chair Dr. Tomasz Bednarz, the upcoming event will captivate attendees with stunning artistry, technology and creative achievements.
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Jellyfish Pictures Appoints Matthew Bristowe as Director of Operations
Industry veteran with 20+ years of creative and commercial experience to bolster studio’s continued growth in animation and VFX.
