Chemical builds its creative alchemy with the addition of EP Jennifer Mersis and Creative Director Tony Smoller.
: VIZ Media announces the release of the “Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind” Deluxe Box Set.
Disney’s new BRDF lighting system stands front and center in the array of new tech tools anchoring the studio’s animation production pipeline.
The American Society of Cinematographers announces that Dean Semler ASC, ACS; Rodney Charters, ASC, CSC; Robby Müller, NSC, BVK; and Curtis Clark, ASC are to be honored at the 27th Annual American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) Outstanding Achievement Awards.
TV & feature producer Wind Dancer Films will finance animated feature film from leading animation studio Brown Bag Films.
Post production gala brings recognition to innovation and artistry.
Jeffrey Katzenberg’s new contract will keep him at DreamWorks Animation through 2017.
Peter King and Darryl Still announce the creation of a new full-management agency, KingStill International Software Services.
John Goodman lends his voice as Santa Claus in half-hour special; companion DVD, CD and e-book to be released in November.
International production company Believe Media announces the signing of Anthony Mandler to its global roster of directors.
A sneak peek at ToyTalk, founded by former Pixar executives Oren Jacob, Martin Reddy and Bobby Podesta.
On the heels of yesterday’s announcement about Disney’s purchase of Lucasfilm, and the news that “Star Wars” fans can anticipate a new film in 2015, George Lucas and Kathleen Kennedy sit down to discuss the future of the celebrated franchise.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences celebrates the life and career of filmmaker Stanley Kubrick on Wednesday, November 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.
Dan Glass talks Cloud Atlas VFX and working with the Wachowskis again.
NATPE President & CEO Rod Perth announces that prominent investor Mark Cuban will serve as the opening keynote speaker at the organization’s milestone 50th anniversary market and conference.
Cinesite appoints Eamonn Butler as animation director to head up its expanding animation division.
Method Studios, the main visual effects vendor on the current Warner Bros. release, “Cloud Atlas,” announces the completion of 398 shots for the film.
The inaugural edition of The World Animated Feature Films and VFX Summit kicks off October 28-30 at the California Yacht Club in Marina del Rey, CA.
Catherine Morrissey reports on the growing importance of second screen and new media platforms for TV animation producers.
Margarita Mix has added sound mixer Paul Hurtubise to its talent roster
DreamWorks Animation announces that Roger Enrico has resigned as Chairman of the company’s Board of Directors.
The Montreal Stop Motion Film Festival announces the 2012 list of winners, including Public Prize recipient “My Strange Grandfather” by Dina Velikovskaya.
“Hotel Transylvania” director Genndy Tartakovsky unveils a new short film about the ghoulish retreat called “Goodnight Mr. Foot.”
Director David Rosenbaum of Mothership reunites with Nike to create spots for Nike's Pro Combat "Hyperwarm" and "Hypershield" cold-weather and water-resistant clothing.
The Jilin Animation Institute is an incredible undertaking. It’s now celebrating over ten years of operation. The student base is over 10,500. That’s NOT a typo. 10,500 students.
