Exec Producer Nina Davenport Joins Clockwork VFX
New York-based agency production veteran will lead company’s Gotham outpost.
Category: Places
CTNX 2013 Kicks Off November 15-17
Highlights from the full schedule events at this year’s edition of the Creative Talent Network Animation Expo include book signings with animators John Kricfalusi and Floyd Norman, breakfast with Andreas Deja, Bob Kurtz and Barry Cook, the making of ‘Sleeping Beauty’ with Pierre Lambert, and much, much more.
In Cartoons, Event, Films, People, Places, Short Films, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Hornet + Blinklink Create John Lewis Holiday Ad
For the UK’s John Lewis Christmas ad, Hornet/Blinkink directors Elliot Dear and Yves Geleyn take the two most traditional and time-honored animation processes – stop-motion and traditional hand-drawn 2D animation – and combine them to create something innovative and unique.
Spot Welders to Rep Speade in the US
Film and television editorial house Spot Welders announces that it will now rep top UK editorial shop Speade in the US.
Deluxe Opens New York Mix Stage
Deluxe Entertainment Services opens major new mixing stage in New York; offers full-service audio post to meet city's rapidly growing demand.
eOne’s 'Magic Hockey Skates' Go Global
New broadcast sales will see Amberwood’s animation special air Christmas 2013 in Latin America, Central Eastern Europe, Canada, France, Switzerland, Norway and Ireland.
Studio 100 Media’s Movie ‘Maya The Bee’ Finds A Home In Germany
Studio 100 Media announces a deal with Universum Film GmbH to distribute the feature length animated features, Maya The Bee, Vic The Viking, Heidi and Blinky Bill in Germany.
BFI Picks 16 Animation Projects to Benefit from Tax Credits
BFI Certification Unit has so far issued certificates to 16 UK animation programs, including Coolabi’s highly anticipated reboot of children’s classic ‘The Clangers.’
Proof Inc. Bolsters International Presence
Proof bolsters its international presence in Europe and Australia.
In Business, Places, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Rainbow Signs New Broadcasting Deal with Nickelodeon UK for ‘Mia and me’
Rainbow signs a new broadcasting deal with Nickelodeon UK to bring Mia and me to the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.
Blue Ant & Mondo Media Launch $3 Million Animated Comedy Program
Blue Ant Media and Mondo Media team with YouTube to announce ‘Bite on Mondo,’ an animated comedy shorts pitch for content targeted at teens and young adults.
34th American Film Market Kicks Off Nov. 6
The 34th American Film Market Opens with increased attendence, more than 400 films screening and over 100 speakers.
NFB Appoints Michael Fukushima
Michael Fukushima is named Executive Producer of the National Film Board of Canada’s acclaimed English Program Animation Studio in Montreal.
V&S Announces New ‘Everything’s Rosie’ Licensing Deal
V&S Entertainment signs a new licensing deal for Everything’s Rosie with Edicolandia Junior.
'I Know That Voice' Documentary Premieres Nov. 6
In partnership with non-profit charity: water and the American Cinematheque, I Know That Voice, a documentary that “puts a face to the voices we all know and love,” premieres at the legendary Grauman’s Egyptian Theater on November 6, in Hollywood, CA.
Catherine Keener to Present Original Vision Award
Presenters are announced for the award ceremony at the World Animation & VFX Summit Opening Night Party on November 3, 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. at the California Yacht Club in Marina del Rey, CA.
In Awards, Cartoons, Event, Films, People, Places, Television, Visual Effects, Voice Acting | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Big Block Expands to New York
Big Block expands in New York with two new divisions dedicated to multi-screen content, Big Block Live and Big Block Entertainment Group/BBEG.
Academy’s Tech Council Adds Five New Members
Wendy Aylsworth, Rob Bredow, Douglas Greenfield, Rob Hummel and Bev Pasterczyk accept invitations to join the Science and Technology Council of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, bringing the Council's 2013–2014 membership to 25.
9 Story Announces Multiple Sales of ‘Peg + Cat’
9 Story Entertainment announces multiple global sales for the animated preschool series Peg + Cat.
‘Cloudbabies’ Go Sky High in Germany
Hoho Rights signs an international licensing deal to bring the CG animated series Cloudbabies to Germany.
NFB Launches Free ‘Get Animated!’ Online Screening Series
In commemoration of International Animation Day, the National Film Board of Canada launches the seventh edition of ‘Get Animated!,’ a free online screening series including a selection of recent films, two filmmaker showcases, and six brand-new films.
41e Readies ‘Pac-Man’ Series for UK Rollout
41 Entertainment and Lisle Entertainment announce the strategy for the launch of the PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures in the United Kingdom.
Cartoon Connection Canada Kicks Off October 28
Cartoon Connection Canada will take place October 28 to 31 at Loews Hôtel Le Concorde, with the side event Mini Pixel taking place October 29.
VFX Producer Sophie Orde Joins Framestore for ‘Dracula Untold’
VFX Producer Sophie Orde joins Framestore’s film department, where she has been hired to run the production for Universal’s ‘Dracula Untold.’
In Business, Films, People, Places, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe
'Gumball', 'Snowman' Receive BAFTA Nominations
Critically acclaimed 2D/3D hybrid series The Amazing World of Gumball is nominated for two awards, alongside Strange Hill High and holiday specials Room on the Broom and The Snowman and The Snowdog, dedicated to the memory of animator John Coates.
In Awards, Cartoons, Films, Games, Interactive, Places, Television | Headline News | Special Events: BAFTAs | Geographic Region: Europe
