Feat of Clay: The Forgotten 'Adventures of Mark Twain'
Oscar®-winning director Will Vinton looks back on his one-of-a-kind 1985 animated creation.
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Former Lucasfilm Head Boards Sci-Fi 'R'Ha' Feature
Former Lucasfilm head Rick McCallum signs on to produce sci-fi feature R’Ha, based on the short film by director Kaleb Lechowski.
In Business, Films, People, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
Peter Curtis and Nick Barrington Launch Nurture Rights
Peter Curtis and Nick Barrington announce the creation of kids' entertainment company Nurture Rights, along with the company’s acquisition of best-selling literary property Dinosaur Roar!
Richard Crudo Elected ASC President
The ASC announces the new slate of officers, with Richard Crudo serving as president.
In Business, Films, People, Business, Films, People | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Rai Fiction Brings Mifa Star 'Calimero' to Annecy
Two titles co-produced by Rai Fiction have been selected for competition in the International Animation Film Festival held in Annecy, France, with a third title, Calimero, will be the star of the gala opening night at the Mifa animation film market.
In Business, Cartoons, Event, Films, People, Places, Short Films, Television, Business, Cartoons, Event, Films, People, Places, Short Films, Television | Headline News | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: Europe
DreamWorks Animation to Produce 'Larrikins' Musical
Award-winning composer, comedian, actor and writer Tim Minchin joins DreamWorks Animation, lending his signature creative energy to a new musical project set in the Australian outback.
In Business, Films, People, Business, Films, People | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Inside Ron Frankel’s Wonderful Virtual World of Feature Film Visualization
The veteran creative director and founder of Proof Inc. shares his insights on previs, postvis, pitchvis and the growing importance of visualization across the entire filmmaking process.
NFB Launches 'McLaren’s Workshop'
iPad users can now discover the genius of animation pioneer Norman McLaren via McLaren’s Workshop, the new free iPad app developed by the National Film Board of Canada.
In Interactive, Mobile and Wireless, People, Places, Short Films | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
SIGGRAPH Announces 2013 Computer Animation Festival Winners
European directors win majority of SIGGRAPH 2013 Computer Animation Festival honors.
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NO6, Peepshow Announce Merger
Bicoastal post house NO6 and London and NY-based Peepshow Post Productions join forces, uniting two complementary talent rosters behind the deep resources of the combined studios.
In Business, Commercials, People, Places, Business, Commercials, People, Places | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Michael Green Tapped to Write 'Blade Runner' Sequel
Michael Green, who also worked on The Flash and Fantastic Four, is in negotiations for the sci-fi sequel.
In Business, Films, People, Writing, Business, Films, People, Writing | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
'Free Birds' Feature Rounds Out Flock
Relativity and Reel FX round out flock on Free Birds; Eddie “Piolin” Sotelo, Danny Carey and Josh Lawson join voice cast of animated comedy.
In Business, Cartoons, CG, Films, People, Voice Acting, Business, Cartoons, CG, Films, People, Voice Acting | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Platige Image Unveils First Trailer for 'Another Day of Life'
Platige Image debuts the first trailer for its forthcoming animated feature, Another Day of Life, to be officially unveiled at the upcoming 2013 Annecy International Animated Film Festival.
Magic Light Announces New Appointments
Magic Light announces the promotion of Daryl Shute to Brand Director and the appointment of Muriel Thomas as the Head of International Distribution.
Stun Creative Produces New Promo Campaign for Bravo
Stun Creative creates a new multi-platform promo campaign for Bravo, celebrating the network’s pop culture brand and original programming.
Elastic Takes a Colorful Ride with Chevy
Elastic’s Angus Wall takes five ladies on a colorful ride through Paris for Chevy.
Collider Conference & NYU Launch VFX Survey
The COLLIDER Digital Production Conference and NYU announce a survey to gauge current attitudes and perceptions among visual effects industry artists and professionals, with the results to be revealed at the June 10 VFX Town Hall meeting.
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Carl England Named Managing Director at Platinum Films
UK-based Platinum Films appoints Carl England as the company’s new managing director.
Framestore Officially Opens LA Facility
Framestore's LA operation announces the opening of its new permanent home: a specially designed and ultra-spacious studio in Culver City, heartland of the moving image.
In Business, Commercials, Films, People, Places, Visual Effects, Business, Commercials, Films, People, Places, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Annecy Festival Unveils 2013 Feature Film Lineup
The International Animation Film Festival in Annecy , France, unveils highlights of the 2013 edition of the festival, including screenings of Monsters University, Despicable Me 2, Oggy and the Cockroaches, the Movie, Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return, Aya de Yopougon.
Book Review: 'The Art of Epic'
Fred Patten looks at this visual feast of concept art, sketches, storyboards and other digital art from Blue Sky’s latest animated feature.
Going Post Apocalyptic with 'After Earth'
CG creatures dominate the latest sci-fi adventure directed by M Night Shyamalan and starring Will and Jaden Smith.
Creative Director Jason Taylor Joins Blind Roster
Blind welcomes creative director Jason Tayler to help build their interactive presence.
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Dive Provides VFX for 'After Earth'
DIVE provides 250 VFX shots for M. Night Shyamalan’s After Earth.
Henry Jackman Scores 'Turbo'
Dreamworks taps Henry Jackman to score their newest animated feature, Turbo, a colorful new animated family comedy coming to theaters July 17, 2013.
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