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Framestore Delivers A Slice of the Action for ‘Deadpool 2’

Delivering 229 shots, including a nearly all-CG finale sequence, VFX powerhouse leads work on the two main CG characters  -- Colossus and Juggernaut -- as well as providing superhero VFX and animation work.

Pixar ANIMATIONWorld

Mad for Mid-Century Design: Pixar’s ‘Incredibles 2’

From soaring Googie architecture to fabulous terrazzo flooring, production designer Ralph Eggleston, visual designer Philip Metschan, shading art director Bryn Imagire, and sets supervisor Nathan Fariss join forces to create the incredible world of director Brad Bird’s ‘Incredibles 2.’

Voice Acting Blogs

All the Way to Never Land: Disney’s ‘Peter Pan’ Signature Edition Arrives on Blu-ray

By Joe Strike | Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at 11:25am

On the 65th anniversary of the 1953 animated classic, AWN’s resident ‘Miscweant’ speaks with Kathryn Beaumont, the voice of Wendy in Disney’s ‘Peter Pan.’

video ANIMATIONWorld

Pictures from the Brainbox: Animators on Animation - 'The Brainwashers'

Stop-motion wizard Patrick Bouchard (2018's 'Le Sujet'/'The Subject') thinks back on his 2002 debut film, 'The Brainwashers.'

Feature VFX VFXWorld

Building A Better Colossus: How They Raised the VFX Stakes for ‘Deadpool 2’

Production VFX supervisor Dan Glass doubles down on the creation of a more unified Colossus with simultaneous facial capture and voice performance, and geometry-based character animation.

VIEW Conference Headline News

‘Solo’ VFX Supe Rob Bredow to Keynote VIEW Conference 2018

Co-producer of the highly anticipated ‘Star Wars’ feature is the newly appointed head of ILM.

FMX 2018 ANIMATIONWorld

WATCH: Lynne Naylor Talks Character and Conceptual Design at FMX 2018

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 11:24pm

The DreamWorks TV Animation veteran artist talks about her different approaches to character and conceptual design projects, the dynamic of realizing a strong director’s vision, such as Genndy Tartakovsky, and challenges she faced on shows such as ‘Samurai Jack.’ 

Marvel Studios VFXWorld

How Method Studios Crafted Rocket 2.0 for ‘Avengers: Infinity War’

Method VFX supervisor Greg Steele oversees delivery of 430 shots for the culmination of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including upgrades for Rocket and Groot featuring hand-keyed character animation.

2D Events

Encounters Short Film & Animation Festival is Coming September 25 – 30, 2018

Begins: September 25, 2018

Encounters Short Film & Animation Festival celebrates the creativity, diversity and the impact of short film by connecting industry with audiences.

Animation Festival Events

Anim’est International Animation Festival is Coming September 28 – October 7, 2018

Begins: September 28, 2018

The 13th edition of Anim’est International Animation Festival will take place from September 28 to October 7 in Bucharest, Romania, and the deadline for submissions is June 20, 2018.

HIROSHIMA 2018 Events

The 17th International Animated Film Festival – Hiroshima 2018

Begins: August 23, 2018

Based on the spirit of Love & Peace, the 17th International Animated Film Festival – Hiroshima 2018 kicks off on August 23 as a venue for the international cultural exchange and the development of the art of animation. 

Animation Festival Events

SICAF - The 22nd Seoul International Cartoon Animation Festival Set for August 23 – 26, 2018

Begins: August 23, 2018

With its long historical background in Korean Animation, SICAF seeks to harmonize traditional Animation with modern culture; it strives to make both technical and social changes within society.

Comic-Con Events

Comic-Con International Coming July 19-22 - Preview Night on July 18

Begins: July 18, 2018

Comic-Con International: San Diego is a nonprofit educational corporation dedicated to creating awareness of, and appreciation for, comics and related popular artforms, primarily through the presentation of conventions and events that celebrate the historic and ongoing contribution of comics to art and culture.

Netflix Headline News

Matt Groening’s ‘Disenchantment’ Debuts Aug. 17 on Netflix

‘The Simpsons’ creator’s fantasy series will be animated by ‘Futurama’ veterans Rough Draft and feature the voices of Abbi Jacobson, Nat Faxon and Eric Andre.

FMX 2018 ANIMATIONWorld

WATCH: Réka Bucsi Talks ‘Solar Walk’ Animation with Live Music at FMX 2018

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 12:15am

The indie director discusses her animated film project performed with live music, her residency at the Open Workshop in Viborg, Denmark, and her feelings about artistic inspiration and choice of technique.

Marvel Studios VFXWorld

Defining Thanos: Weta Brings Motion Capture to New Heights for ‘Avengers: Infinity War’

Weta Digital and Digital Domain transform Josh Brolin’s motion capture performance into a believable and imposing CG adversary.

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