Category: People
AWN Professional Spotlight: FMX 2014 – Richard Chuang
Richard Chuang, Co-Founder of PDI and Founder, CEO of Cloudpic Global talks about recent developments in real-time, collaborative animation production technology, the early days of PDI and their film 'Antz,' and more as part of AWN’s series of exclusive video interviews from FMX 2014.
Watch: Pixar Releases New ‘Inside Out’ Trailer
Pixar and director Pete Docter share their latest look at the voices inside our heads with brand new trailer for upcoming animated feature ‘Inside Out.’
AWN Professional Spotlight: FMX 2014 – Russell Earl
Russell Earl, a visual effects supervisor at Industrial Light & Magic, discusses the extensive previs and visual effects work done on Marvel’s 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' and more as part of AWN’s series of exclusive video interviews from FMX 2014.
Sam Simon, Executive Producer on ‘The Simpsons,’ Dies at 59
The longtime TV writer, producer, director and ‘The Simpsons’ co-developer succumbs to cancer on Sunday, March 8, 2015.
New Trailer Debuts for Disney’s ‘Tomorrowland’
Your questions about the future might just be answered in the new trailer for Brad Bird and Disney’s upcoming fantasy flick.
AWN Professional Spotlight: FMX 2014 – Alex McDowell
Alex McDowell, world-building expert and Professor at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, discusses world building, film and animation production design, and more as part of AWN’s series of exclusive video interviews from FMX 2014.
Asset Supervisor Dave Cardwell Joins Spin VFX
The creator of the now Autodesk-owned 3D sculpting tool, Mudbox, Cardwell was a recipient of the Academy’s Technical Achievement Award in 2013.
World Famous Animates New Comedy Central Series, ‘Pixelheads’
Creative collective collaborates with Comedy Central on its new animated series, ‘Pixelheads,’ with gameplay from Divekick, award-winning games from Electronic Arts, and the voices of comedians Steve Agee, H Michael Croner and Rich Fulcher, among others.
Kevin Aratari Joins Troika
Former mOcean exec to oversee sales and marketing and help spearhead new business development and thought leadership initiatives.
Valerie Petrusson Named President of Beast
Post production industry veteran will be responsible for overseeing creative editorial company’s seven offices across New York, Santa Monica, San Francisco, Chicago, Atlanta, Detroit and Austin.
Breakthrough Ent. Appoints New Distribution VP
Industry veteran Craig McGillivray rejoins Toronto-based production and distribution company in a senior-level role focused on international sales and programming acquisitions.
Harrison Ford Seriously Injured in Plane Crash
The ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Indiana Jones’ star crash lands vintage plane on Venice, California golf course.
Innovation Crush: Hugh Forrest – SXSW: From Austin to Awesome
Hugh describes the perseverance, support, and vision it has taken the festival to achieve such phenomenal success.
AWN Professional Spotlight: FMX 2014 – Andy Serkis
Andy Serkis, actor, director and producer, discusses his pioneering performance capture work in roles like Gollum, Caesar, and more as part of AWN’s series of exclusive video interviews from FMX 2014.
Director Jeff Hale Passes at Age 92
Animation director Jeff Hale, whose half century of work included the controversial Lenny Bruce short ‘Thank You Mask Man,’ has died.
‘Interstellar,’ ‘The Winter Soldier’ Lead 2015 Saturn Award Noms
‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ and ‘Interstellar’ lead nominations for the 41st Annual Saturn Awards with 11 and 10 nominations, respectively; ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ follows with nine nominations.
AWN Professional Spotlight: FMX 2014 – Carl Rosendahl
Carl Rosendahl, PDI Co-founder and Associate Professor, Carnegie Mellon’s Entertainment Technology Center, discusses the founding of pioneering CG studio PDI, the industry’s ongoing economic volatility, and more as part of AWN’s series of exclusive video interviews from FMX 2014.
New Poster Unveiled for Annecy 2015
Regina Pessoa, director of the award-winning ‘Tragic Story with Happy Ending,’ designs the poster for Annecy 2015 with a focus on women and history.
Nathan Love Signs Motion Design Duo Native to Noise
New York City-based directorial duo’s unique style combines vector art, animation and mixed media, and has resulted in work with Google, UPS, CNN and AstraZeneca.
Torill Kove’s ‘Me and My Moulton’ Wins Canadian Screen Award
Five NFB films honored at 2015 Canadian Screen Awards, recognizing excellence in film, television and digital media.
Film London Spotlights Local Animation Scene with U.S. Execs
In an effort to encourage international co-production, representatives from FreemantleMedia Enterprises, Marvel Television, Cinema Management Group, Tricon Kids and PBS travel to the British capital in a three-day “familiarization” trip.