China’s First 3D Animated Feature Ready for the Big Screen
Marking the launch of China’s first 3D animated feature, popular animated series Boonie Bears is set to debut on the big screen in January.
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Studio Smack Hacks ‘The Lion King’ For Greenpeace
Dutch animation house Studio Smack helps Greenpeace bring home its message about the alarming rate of disappearing species by removing the animals from the opening sequence of Disney’s The Lion King.
Sony Unveils ‘Amazing Spider-Man 2’ Times Square Teaser
Sony Pictures unveils a peek at its forthcoming summer’s tentpole, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, during Wednesday night’s festivities in New York’s Times Square.
Croatian Children’s Animation Program Set for Jan. 8
A screening of recent student works from Croatia’s School of Animated Film is set for January 8, 2014, at the California Film Institute.
Palisades Free Library to Host Animation Panel Jan. 14
As part of its Sunday Symposia community cultural series, the Palisades Free Library will be hosting an animation panel featuring the work of Jerry Lieberman, Jeremiah Dickey, Robert Breer and Hal Seeger.
Disney’s ‘Frozen’ to See Theatrical Run in China
Although no date has yet been set, Disney’s animated hit Frozen is headed for a theatrical run in China.
‘Approved For Adoption’ Wins Grand Prize at Japan Media Arts Festival
French-Belgium co-production Approved For Adoption receives the Grand Prize award for best animation at the 17th Japan Media Arts Festival.
DHX Media Announces Raft of Global Digital Deals
DHX Media signs new digital deals with SpiritClips, ProSieben Sat1, DK ToonTV, and NOW CJSC for a variety of DHX properties.
9 Story Entertainment Signs New Licensing Deals Across Asia
9 Story Entertainment signs new licensing deals for Camp Lakebottom, Artzooka, and Making Stuff throughout Asia.
Helsinki’s Animatricks Fest Issues Call for Entries
Animatricks Festival issues a call for entries for its 2014 edition, taking place in Helsinki April 25-27.
In Call for Entries, Cartoons, Event, Films, Places, Short Films | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
9 Story Announces ‘Teenage Fairytale Dropouts’ Sales
9 Story Entertainment announces new global sales of its animated series Teenage Fairytale Dropouts.
Corus Takeover of Teletoon Canada Approved
Seven months after the initial application, Corus Entertainment’s bid to wholly own Teletoon Canada is approved.
Hornet’s Bossa Opens in Brazil
Hornet’s sister company Bossa opens a new location in Brazil.
BARABOOM! Studios Launches in Cluver City
Presvisualization specialist founded by Pepe Valencia has big growth plans as more film, television and commercial productions embrace previs as a planning tool.
nWave Pictures, StudioCanal Release 'The House of Magic 3D'
nWave Pictures' new feature-length 3D Film, The House of Magic 3D to enchant audiences this Christmas; two 4D attraction films based on the studio's fifth feature film will be launched in 2014 for theme park and attraction exhibitors worldwide.
In Business, Cartoons, CG, Films, Places, Theme Parks - Installations | Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, Europe
ABP Issues 2014 Call for Entries
The eleventh annual Animation Block Party film festival is now open for submissions, with prizes including software from Toon Boom, DigiCel, Dragonframe and much more.
In Call for Entries, Event, Festival, Places, Short Films | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Italy's VIEW Conference Announces 2014 Dates
The 2014 edition of Italy’s VIEW Conference will be held October 14-17; submissions for the 2014 VIEW Award and VIEW Social contest for short films employing animation or visual effects are now being accepted.
In Call for Entries, CG, Event, Festival, Places, Short Films, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Geographic Region: Europe
VAFI 5 Issues Call for Submissions
Croatia’s International Children and Youth Animation Film Festival Varaždin issues a call for entries to VAFI 5, to be held April 22-27, 2014.
In Call for Entries, Cartoons, Event, Festival, Places, Short Films | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
IFC Center to Present GKIDS Animation Retrospective
GKIDS fifth anniversary 18-title retrospective, “An Animated World: Celebrating Five Years of GKIDS Classics” comes to New York City’s IFC Center December 20 through January 2.
Imira Acquires Classic Animated Films
Spain’s Imira Entertainment closes a deal to represent two animated features: El Bosque Animado (The Living Forest) and El Sueño de una noche de San Juan (Midsummer Dream) for worldwide distribution.
ZERO VFX Boston Expands Exec Team
ZERO VFX expands its management team with the appointment of Sarah Spitz as executive producer.
Edward Bakst Brings Imagination Workshop to EICTV
Designer, director and AWN blogger Edward Bakst to lead a three-week intensive workshop, ANIMATION: HOW TO UNLEASH THE IMAGINATION, at the International School of Film & TV (EICTV) in San Antonio de los Baños, Cuba January 27-February 14, 2014.
In Education and Training, Event, People, Places, Short Films | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
ASIFA-East Issues Call for Submissions
ASIFA-East is currently accepting entries for the 2014 ASIFA-East Animation Film Festival; the deadline for submissions is January 3, 2014.
In Call for Entries, Cartoons, Event, Festival, Places, Short Films | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Chris Landreth’s 'Subconscious Password' to Screen at Sundance
Chris Landreth’s award-winning National Film Board of Canada (NFB) animated short Subconscious Password is selected to screen at the Sundance Film Festival.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Event, Festival, People, Places, Short Films | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
The Third Floor Opens Montreal Office
Los Angeles and London-based previs studio The Third Floor opens a new office in Montreal.
In Business, Commercials, Films, Games, Places, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
