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GKIDS Sets U.S. Theatrical Release for Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘Mirai’
Japanese animated film from the celebrated director behind ‘The Boy and the Beast,’ ‘Wolf Children,’ ‘Summer Wars,’ and ‘The Girl Who Leapt Through Time’ arrives in theaters on November 30, 2018.
SIGGRAPH 2018 Spotlights Women in Computer Graphics
From production sessions to the Women in Animation Vancouver Summit, women are in the spotlight at SIGGRAPH 2018.
Disney Animation Unveils Technological Innovations at SIGGRAPH 2018
Disney Animation to bring the world debut of its first-ever VR short, ‘Cycles,’ a behind-the-scenes look at ‘Ralph Breaks The Internet’ and share a complete data set from ‘Moana.’
TRAILER: GKIDS Acquires Theatrical Rights to ‘Perfect Blue’
From GKIDS and Fathom Events, ‘Paprika’ director Satoshi Kon’s legendary first film returns to U.S. theaters on September 6 & 10.
Substance Painter Adds Subsurface Scattering for More Realistic Characters and Materials
Second major update of 2018 brings interface updates, cross-substance improvements and a host of new features for amateurs and pros alike.
AI-Powered Alchemist Headlining Allegorithmic’s Substance Day at SIGGRAPH 2018
Day-long event open to SIGGRAPH 2018 attendees with multiple sessions from industry leaders including Double Negative and Theia Interactive.
LOBO Expands U.S. Presence with New NYC Studio
Independent creative animation and design studio expands to new location in New York City led by creative director Guilherme Marcondes, art director Felipe Jornada and executive producer Luis Ribeiro.
SIGGRAPH 2018: A Chat with Computer Animation Festival Director Larry Bafia
Ahead of this year’s SIGGRAPH Conference, Computer Animation Festival director Larry Bafia reflects on his experiences heading up this year’s edition, and dishes up some sage advice for first-time attendees.
Plympton’s ‘Revengeance’ Screening in NY & LA
Latest animated feature from indie king Bill Plympton and Jim Lujan playing at the IFC Center in New York August 3-9 followed by a one-week engagement at the Laemmle Monica in Los Angeles.
Platige Image Explores Pure Form with ‘Miazmat’ Short
Filled with vivid, hyper-realistic details, CG short directed by Klaudiusz Wesołowski and produced at Platige Image will screen at this year’s SIGGRAPH Computer Animation Festival.
Two-Day Business Symposium Returns for SIGGRAPH 2018
Two-day event will include talks, panels, networking opportunities, an exclusive sneak preview of the Emerging Technologies program, and more.
Foundry to Showcase Industry Excellence at SIGGRAPH 2018
‘Women in Technology’ spotlight series to include presentations from Janelle Croshaw Ralla, Kelsey Hurley and Renee Tam.
David Lewandowski’s Experimental CG Shorts Are Perfect for Summer
Watch Lewandowski’s surreal, rubbery, naked CG characters in the gloriously wacky trio of experimental CG-animated short films ‘going to the store,’ ‘late for meeting’ and ‘time for sushi.’
Animal Logic Announces New Executive Team
Newly appointed CTO Darin Grant joins Executive Team members Zareh Nalbandian, Sharon Taylor and Robert Norton in overseeing the studio’s Sydney, Vancouver and Los Angeles locations.
Mr. X Names Dennis Berardi Chief Creative Officer
Legend 3D and Anthem Visual Effects alum Lisa Sepp-Wilson joins the Toronto-based studio as Global Managing Director.
Emile Awards Now Accepting Submissions for 2018 Edition
Expanded two-day event running December 7 & 8 in Lille, France to include talks, master classes, workshops, exhibitions and screenings.
Outpost VFX Appoints Maurizio Giglioli Head of CG
Visual effects veteran has worked for some of the world’s biggest studios on major feature films including ‘Avengers: Infinity War,’ ‘Doctor Strange’ and ‘Star Trek.’
Giveaway: Win ‘Big Fish & Begonia’ on Blu-ray!
Acclaimed animated feature 12 years in the making arrives on disc and digital from Shout! on August 7.
Animation Block Party Announces 2018 Juried Award Winners
MPC LA Boosts Senior Creative Advertising Team
MPC’s LA studio promotes Morten Vinther to Creative Director and Jim Spratling to Head of 2D, with Daniel Seddon joining as VFX Supervisor.
Celebrating 10 Years of ‘Coraline’ at LAIKA LIVE!
Showing us the road to the future of stop-motion, LAIKA celebrates the 10th anniversary of ‘Coraline.’
Ticket Giveaway: ‘Grave of the Fireflies’ in Theaters August 12, 13, & 15!
STUDIO GHIBLI FEST 2018 continues with screenings of Academy Award-nominated director Isao Takahata’s artistic and emotional tour de force.
TAIS Announces 2018 Showcase Award Winners
‘The Missing Pig’ by Cecilia Corzo wins jury award for best short; Jeron Braxton’s ‘Octane’ receives honorable mention.