Gus Van Sant enlists MPC colorist Mark Gethin to define the broad panoramas, barrooms and homesteads of the country landscape in his new film “Promised Land.”
Pixar unveils footage for its newest short film, “The Blue Umbrella,” set to hit theaters in June, ahead of CG animated feature “Monsters University.”
Here's a rundown of the 10 films from last night's VFX Bakeoff presentations at the Motion Picture Academy.
The Visual Effects Society to honor Academy Award winning filmmaker Ang Lee with the VES Visionary Award at the 11th Annual VES Awards on Tuesday, February 5, 2013.
Nine scientific and technical achievements to be honored with Academy Awards.
Dr. Toon makes his case for 7 animated U.S. films he believes are worthy of National Film Registry preservation.
Industry veteran Everett Burrell joins Los Angeles-based VFX house as visual effects supervisor.
Notable former Disney and Warner Bros. “Tiny Toons” animator Lee Hartman dies on Christmas Eve, at age 82.
AniMazSpot 2013/14 announces its Call for Entries beginning on January 1, 2013, along with the appointment of Festival Director Jim Keeshen.
Charles Solomon’s new book provides an extensive history of the beloved Peanuts franchise’s 46 year history of TV specials and theatrical features.
Voice Over artist, producer and director MJ Lallo leads a three-hour Intro to Voice Over class on January 22, 2013.
The IFC Center screens the 2009 puppetry film, “Rehearsal for a Sicilian Tragedy,” on January 8 with a Q&A session with actor John Turturro and director Roman Paska.
In Part 1 of his 3-part review of Hayao Miyazaki’s book, Peter Tieryas looks at the early life of the pioneer animation director.
Self-taught filmmaker Joey Shanks teams up with PBS Digital Studios to produce a weekly series that explains how to produce DIY special effects for low-budget productions.
Nexus director Ben Hibon creates an emotional ad campaign, via agency Grey Toronto, for the Salvation Army.
Full Sail University reveals the 2012 Full Sail University Hall of Fame inductees comprised of six graduates recognized for their outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment, media, and the arts.
Animator behind popular puppet TV shows “Captain Scarlet,” “Stingray” and “Joe 90” dies in his sleep on Wednesday, December 26.
We thank those AWN readers who contributed their thoughts on the passing of legendary Russian animator Fyodor Khitruk.
Celebrated Japanese animation studio announces two films slated for a summer 2013 release: Hayao Miyazaki ‘s “Kaze Tachinu” and Isao Takahata's “Kaguya-hime no Monogatari.”
Oscar-winning writer and creator of HBO’s “The Newsroom” to guest voice an episode of “The Simpsons.”
FX continues to expand its animated footprint with a pilot order for animated comedy “Chosen” from Danny McBride.
Katie Tricot joins the creative strategy and production company BigStar as Executive Producer.
Sony Pictures Television appoints Nathalie Lubensky VP Marketing, Networks.
“Merlin” returns for the fifth and final season on Syfy with 13 all-new episodes beginning Friday, January 4 at 10PM.
MoMA presents the U.S. premiere of the Quay Brothers' “The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka” with live piano accompaniment by Mikhail Rudy
