Aardman, Bryan Cranston Fight Dementia with an Orange
‘Breaking Bad’ actor stars in multimedia animated call to think differently about Alzheimer’s disease.
Category: People
John Musker Retires After More Than 40 Years at Disney
Acclaimed animator co-directed with partner Ron Clements seven features for the studio, including ‘The Little Mermaid,’ ‘Aladdin’ and ‘Moana.’
In Films, People, Short Films, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, North America
China's Changing Game
Ex-pat animation producer gives the inside scoop in freewheeling podcast.
In Business, Films, People, Places, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: Asia
Keep it in Motion - Classic Animation Revisited: 'Cine Blatz'
Every Wednesday, Chris Robinson takes a look at short animation films. Today: Jeff Keen's mindshuffling 1967 collage film, 'Cineblatz'
In 2D, Art, Films, People, Reviews, Short Films, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Let's Go Eat the Factory! | Geographic Region: All, Europe
Azusa Pacific Launches Animation Degree with 20th Anniversary ‘Mulan’ Screening
Film’s co-director Tony Bancroft joins university as head of new four-year program.
Award-Winning CG Short ‘Schirkoa’ Being Developed as Feature
Indian filmmaker Ishan Shukla will write and direct a feature-length animated film based on his award-winning short of the same name, with 108 Media and Aurora Media Holdings on board to co-produce.
In Business, CG, Films, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia
GLAS Animation Festival Brings the Spirit of Independent Animation to the West Coast
GLAS Animation director Jeanette Bonds discusses the evolution of the fledgling festival as it enters its third edition with a powerhouse lineup including special guests David OReilly, Phil Lord and Chris Miller, Ruth Lingford, Réka Bucsi, Boris Labbé and more.
Giveaway: Win Free Tickets to See Hayao Miyazaki’s ‘Ponyo’
From GKIDS and Fathom Events, STUDIO GHIBLI FEST 2018 kicks off with the 10th anniversary of the heartwarming family adventure screening in select U.S. cinemas March 25, 26 & 28.
In 2D, Anime, Event, Films, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, North America
I Have a Question Michael Langan
In which Chris Robinson asks animation professionals profoundly inane questions about the inner workings of their existence. Today's guest is American indie filmmaker Michael Langan ('Doxology', 'Chronos').
In Art, Films, People, Short Films, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Let's Go Eat the Factory! | Geographic Region: All, North America
WATCH: Animated ‘Isle of Dogs’ Cast Interviews
Clip includes the voices of Bryan Cranston, Bill Murray, Edward Norton, Liev Schreiber, Jeff Goldblum, Scarlett Johansson, Tilda Swinton, F. Murray Abraham and Bob Balaban.
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GKIDS, Fathom Events Kick Off STUDIO GHIBLI FEST 2018
Nine film monthly series of anime classics kicks off with the 10th anniversary of the heartwarming family adventure ‘Ponyo’ for three days only on March 25, 26 & 28.
In 2D, Anime, Event, Films, People, Places | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, North America
Theodore Ushev Exhibits Mixed Reality Installation, ‘In a Mirror, Dimly’
Collaboration with Danish studio NVRMIND blends animation with virtual and mixed reality to immerse viewers inside the fantasies of the Oscar-nominated director of ‘Blind Vaysha.’
In 2D, 3D, Art, People, Places, Short Films, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
Giveaway: Blue Sky’s ‘Ferdinand’ Now on Disc!
Director Carlos Saldanha’s Oscar-nominated animated feature now available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD.
In 3D, CG, Films, Home Entertainment, People, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
The Burden of Dreams
Niki Lindroth von Bahr’s stop-motion animated short ‘The Burden’ fuses Gene Kelly and Finnish filmmaker Aki Kaurismaki into a proletariat existential musical about an assortment of loners, losers and minimum wage earners working dead-end jobs in a dead-end world.
In People, Places, Short Films, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Let's Go Eat the Factory! | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: All, Europe
Fiona Chilton Joins Method Studios as Head of Production, Sydney
Veteran of VFX and animation production will oversee all the studio’s film VFX productions.
Watanabe, Bones Prep Anime Series 'Carol & Tuesday' for 2019
Director of ‘Cowboy Bebop’ and producer of ‘My Hero Academia’ holding open auditions for voice roles in Japanese and English.
Celebrate Latin American Animation March 24 at ELAC
Event will include screenings, a look at the making of the short film ‘Inner Workings’ and a tribute to the late Bill Melendez.
I Have a Question Jerry Beck
In which Chris Robinson asks animation professionals profoundly inane questions about the inner workings of their existence. Today's guest is the renowned animation historian, writer, curator, Jerry Beck.
In Cartoons, People | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Let's Go Eat the Factory! | Geographic Region: All, North America
Darla K. Anderson Departs Pixar After 25 Years
Producer of Oscar-winning hits ‘Toy Story 3’ and ‘Coco’ plans to pursue other creative and philanthropic endeavors.
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WATCH: Teaser for Illumination's 'Grinch' Feature
Benedict Cumberbatch provides the voice of the iconic character for the most-recent take on the classic Christmas tale.
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Oscar Nominee Dee Rees, MPC Create Walmart Oscar Ad
Production company Anonymous Content and VFX studio MPC team for sci-fi short.
In 3D, CG, Commercials, People, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: All, North America
MONSTRA Festival Screens Mamoru Hosoda Retrospective
Four classics from the award-winning Japanese director will be shown at the fest, which runs March 7-18 in Lisbon, Portugal.
In 2D, Anime, Festival, Films, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Asia, Europe
FMX Adds Insights into Blockbuster VFX, AR, Animation
‘Black Panther,’ Oscar-winner ‘Blade Runner 2049’ and ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ will be spotlighted.
In CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, Music and Sound, People, Short Films, Technology, Television, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: All, Europe
Giveaway: ‘Birdboy: The Forgotten Children’ Flies to Blu-ray March 13
Blu-ray + DVD combo pack includes theatrical trailer, interview with the filmmakers, the original ‘Birdboy’ short, and the short film ‘Decorado’ by Alberto Vázquez.
Does Independent Animation Have a Chance with the Motion Picture Academy?
Great animated shorts and feature films produced in Europe may garner nominations from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, but nary a win.
In Awards, Films, People, Places, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: All, Europe, North America
