Category: People
Elijah Wood Stars in Flying Lotus’ 'Tiny Tortures'
Pulse Films director David Lewandowski directs Elijah Wood in “Tiny Tortures,” a VFX-laden music video for Flying Lotus.
Russian Animator Fyodor Khitruk Dies
Fyodor Khitruk, the creator of the former Soviet Union's animated version of A.A. Milne's classic “Winnie the Pooh” tales, has died in Moscow at the age of 95.
Animated Series 'NFL Rush Zone' Premieres November 30
"NFL Rush Zone: Season of the Guardians," the first-ever original half-hour animated series jointly developed by a cable network and major U.S sports league, premieres this Friday, Nov. 30.
'Consuming Spirits' Opens in New York December 12
August Trollbäck Wows TEDYouth
August Trollbäck, son of Trollbäck + Company (T+Co) Executive Creative Director Jakob Trollbäck, wows TEDYouth attendees with his :30 animated opening.
Cartoon Hangover Debuts 'Superf*ckers'
Cartoon Hangover debuts animated series “SuperF*ckers,” written by James Kochalka and directed by Fran Krause.
Autodesk Kicks Off 3December 2012
Autodesk Kicks Off 14th Annual 3December Celebration on December 3 honoring 3D computer graphics and artists from around the world.
Book Review: “I Say, I Say…Son!” A Tribute to Legendary Animators Bob, Chuck, and Tom McKimson
Fred Patten reviews Robert McKimson Jr.’s richly detailed new book about the life and career of his prolific father and uncles.
VES to Host Union Panel Saturday
The Visual Effects Society hosts “Understanding Unions: The Good, The Bad & Unknown of Forming a Visual Effects Collective Bargaining Organization” at the L.A. Film School on Saturday, December 1, 2012.
Open Letter from the VES: Visual Effects Catches the True Tiger by the Tail
VES Chairman Jeff Okun and executive director Eric Roth issue an open letter in response to an L.A. Times Life of Pi review.
Disney Names Jennifer Lee Director Of 'Frozen'
Screenwriter/director Lee joins director Chris Buck at the helm of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 53rd full-length animated feature.
Chris Noellert Joins Carbon VFX
Facial Motion Capture Test With JB Blanc
Last month, the whole team at Resnick Interactive did some Motion Capture (MOCAP) testing for a video game we’ll be working with in the near future.
Legendary Disney Designer and Concept Artist Mel Shaw Passes at 97
One of the most versatile and talented visual development artists, designers, and storymen to ever work at The Walt Disney Studios passed away on Thanksgiving Day from congestive heart failure.
Nice Shoes Expands VFX Division
Flame artist Vin Roma promoted to head of VFX; Colleen Valentino joins the company as a senior VFX producer.
Matt Groening to Receive WGA Honors
Bond Gets a CG Komodo Dragon for 'Skyfall'
Cinesite's Jon Neill discusses creating the first CG character for the Bond franchise along with other VFX mayhem.
Cory Berg Joins Pulse Films
Gallery Nucleus to Host 'Guardians' Artist Panel & Book Signing
Coming Saturday, December 1, Gallery Nucleus is hosting an artist panel and book signing for DreamWorks Animation’s “Rise of the Guardians.”
David Estis Joins MPC NY
Creative studio MPC NY fortifies its credentials with the addition of David Estis as the company’s new creative director of digital.