Derek Rippe Exhibit Opens in New York
Making Fun, a series of new works by Nebraska-born, New York-based artist and Nickelodeon toy designer and art director Derek Rippe, is on display February 7 through March 1, 2014.
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BreakThru’s ‘Loving Vincent’ First Fully Painted Feature
Currently in production at Oscar-winning studio BreakThru Films, Loving Vincent is the first feature-length animated film made solely through hand-painted canvases.
FremantleMedia Promotes David Luner to President, Brand Partnerships & Franchise Management
FremantleMedia North America announces the promotion of David Luner to President, Brand Partnerships & Franchise Management, effective immediately.
eOne Family’s ‘Winston Steinburger and Sir Dudley Ding Dong’ is Greenlit for Production
Entertainment One’s Winston Steinburger and Sir Dudley Ding Dong, the fast-paced children’s TV show produced with Australia’s Sticky Pictures, is scheduled to broadcast on ABC3 Australia and TELETOON Canada in 2016.
TBL Transforms Super Bowl Halftime Crowd into Panoramic Concert Screen
Touchdown Entertainment tapped ThinkBreatheLive to produce digital environments, including turning the entire stadium into an immersive panoramic concert screen, for the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVIII Halftime Show featuring Bruno Mars.
FMX Previews 2014 ‘Realtime Experience’ Conference Program
Program highlights for FMX 2014 -- ‘A Realtime Experience’ -- are announced, including Transmedia projects such as the award-winning game franchise The Walking Dead, the evolution of PDI/DreamWorks, game favorites such as Beyond: Two Souls, and more.
In Event, Films, Games, Interactive, Mobile and Wireless, People, Places, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe
Watch the New English-Language Trailer for ‘Ernest & Celestine’
GKIDS releases a new English-language trailer for the Academy Award-nominated Ernest & Celestine, which opens in Los Angeles on February 28 and in New York on March 14.
Elton John to Produce Animated ‘Technicolor Dreamcoat’
Elton John’s Rocket Features acquires the film rights to Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, with plans to turn it into an animated feature.
France 5 Acquires Pesky’s New Series ‘Boj’
Pesky announces that France Television is the latest broadcaster to pre-buy the new animated series Boj, set to premiere later this year.
Breakthrough’s Senior Execs Acquire Stake in Company
President of Distribution Nat Abraham and Chief Financial Officer Michael McGuigan acquire stake in Breakthrough Entertainment as the Canadian entertainment studio celebrates its 30th anniversary.
Disney Interactive To Cut 200 Jobs
Continuing the unit’s restructuring that began last fall, Disney Interactive is to lay off roughly 200 employees.
Framestore Helps Create Five Super Bowl Ads
Framestore’s three global advertising offices contribute to five huge campaigns broadcast to more than 100 million people during the Super Bowl on Sunday.
NY Int’l Children’s Film Festival Announces Complete 2014 Slate
The New York Int’l Children’s Film Festival announces its full slate for the 2014 edition, which will present 100 new animated and live action shorts and features, opening and closing night parties, studio showcases, retrospectives, filmmaker Q&As, filmmaking workshops, audience voting and the NYICFF Awards Ceremony.
In Cartoons, Event, Festival, Films, People, Places | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Gaumont Animation Announces New Management Structure
Gaumont Animation’s MD Pierre Belaisch restructures the studio’s management team, with Marc Dhrami taking on the role of head of production, Michael Manaud becoming director of legal and business affairs, and Heath Kenny becoming creative VP and executive producer in charge of scouting new projects.
Moonscoop LLC Rebrands as Splash Entertainment
Mike and Liz Young have reacquired 100% ownership of US-based Moonscoop LLC and have rebranded the children's production house as Splash Entertainment with CEO and executive chairman Nicolas Atlan on board as a new partner, and JokeBox acting as a private passive investor.
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VIZ Announces Theatrical Dates for ‘Tiger & Bunny The Movie: The Rising’
VIZ Media and Eleven Arts announce the theatrical premiere of Tiger & Bunny The Movie: The Rising in major U.S. cities in March.
VES Announces 2014 Board of Directors Officers
The Visual Effects Society announces its 2014 Board of Directors officers; Jeffrey A. Okun re-elected as Board Chair.
Sony Imageworks to Close India Facility
Sony Pictures Imageworks is closing Imageworks India in Chennai.
El Capitan’s Rob Richards and His Wurlitzer to Accompany ‘Get A Horse!’
El Capitan guests gearing up for the all-new sing-along version of Frozen will see a very special version of the Academy Award-nominated Mickey Mouse short Get A Horse! featuring house organist Rob Richards.
Kidscreen Announces Marquee Speakers for iKids 2014
Big voices in children’s digital media have signed on for the third annual iKids conference including Keith Malone, Chris Waldron, Jens Peter de Pedro, and Majora Carter.
PGS Signs Int’l Broadcasting Deal for ‘Stan Lee’s Mighty 7’
PGS Entertainment announces an international broadcasting licensing agreement with ABC TV Australia for Stan Lee’s Mighty 7.
In Business, Cartoons, Licensing, People, Places, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: Australia, Europe
Watch the 41st Annual Annie Awards on AWN.com!
VIP Tickets for the 41st annual Annie Awards may be sold out, but you can still watch the ceremony from the comfort of your nearest Internet connection.
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Animation Block to Present LA Showcase
Featuring love-themed cartoons from MTV, Nickelodeon, Six Point Harness, Loopdeloop, Bill Plympton and more, the Animation Block Valentine’s Day Showcase comes to Los Angeles on February 13, 2014.
In Event, Music and Sound, People, Places, Short Films | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
SPILLT Creates Launch Video for The Republic Collective
Motion design and animation studio SPILLT creates a video for the launch of The Republic Collective.
Kristen Bell, Michael B. Jordan to Host Academy's Sci-Tech Awards
Actors Kristen Bell and Michael B. Jordan will host the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Scientific and Technical Awards on Saturday, February 15, at The Beverly Hills Hotel.
In Awards, Event, People, Places, Technology | Headline News | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: North America
