Category: Places
GALLERY: Salma Hayek's 'The Prophet'
The in-progress preview of Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet, an animated adaptation of the classic book of poetry produced as a passion project by actress Salma Hayek, makes headlines at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival.
Animation Breakdown Presents ‘Technicolor Toons’ May 29
Tickle your senses and amaze your eyes with Animation Breakdown’s ‘Technicolor Toons,’ a one-night-only screening of 35mm Technicolor cartoons from the ‘30s, ‘40s and ‘50s presented by animation historian Jerry Beck.
Warner Bros. Announces Title for 2016 ‘Superman/Batman’ Feature
As production begins in Michigan, Warner Bros. unveils the title of its previously untitled Batman-Superman feature: Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice.
John Lasseter Delivers 2014 CalArts Commencement Address
CalArts pays tribute to alumnus John Lasseter with an honorary doctorate for his outstanding achievements in animated feature filmmaking.
The Academy to Present ‘The Art of Illustration’ June 4
In conjunction with the Society of Illustrator’s "Icons of Animation" exhibit, Bill Plympton, Peter de Seve and William Joyce participate in a panel discussion, “The Art of Illustration,” on June 4, 2014.
Massive Career Fair for VFX, Animation & Video Games Set to Rock Vancouver
Visual Effects Society showcases vast opportunities for Vancouver’s talent pool through annual event.
Gergely Wootsch Unveils Frankenstein for ‘Penny Dreadful’
Beakus director Gergely Wootsch adds just the right amount of sinister style to the first of three animated virals promoting the new drama series ‘Penny Dreadful’ on SKY in the UK.
Katie Fico to Deliver ‘Frozen’ Keynote at IMMERSION 2014
Walt Disney Animation Studios stereoscopic supervisor Katie Fico to deliver ‘Frozen: The Art of 3D Storytelling’ at IMMERSION 2014.
Viva Creates Large-Format Animations for Vegas Attraction
The Hettema Group and Caesar’s Entertainment Corp taps Viva Design Inc. to create two large scale spots commemorating the opening of the latest Las Vegas attraction, the High Roller observation wheel.
‘Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart’ to Open Toronto Animation Fest
The Toronto Animation Arts Festival International, taking place June 13-16, kicks off with the Canadian premiere of the feature film Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart.
DHX Media Expands Licensing Agency
DHX Media’s Copyright Promotions Licensing Group expands in North America with a new operation based in LA that will be headed by Ted Larkins.
WIZZdesign Pumps Up the Humor in ‘The Berryfly Effect’
WIZZdesign combines SFX and live action to bring Oasis soft drink brand’s fruity characters to life in The Berryfly Effect.
Cartoon Art Museum to Host Alina Chau May 10
As part of its ongoing Cartoonist-in-Residence program, animation artist Alina Chau will be at the Cartoon Art Museum to discuss her work on May 10.
Malorie Blackman to Deliver Children’s Media Conference Keynote
Waterstones Children’s Laureate Malorie Blackman will keynote this year’s Children’s Media Conference on July 3.
Mercury Filmworks Opens Dublin Studio
Canadian animation studio Mercury Filmworks announces its expansion into Europe’s creative market with former Teletoon content chief Alan Gregg at the helm.
Pixar to Showcase 'Inside Out' at Annecy
Attendees at next month’s Annecy International Animated Film Festival get a sneak peek at Pixar’s next film with “A Look Inside Disney•Pixar’s Inside Out,” hosted by director Pete Docter.
ASIFA-East to Present 45th Annual Awards May 18
ASIFA-East announces its 45th Annual ASIFA-East Animation Festival Awards Ceremony on Sunday, May 18 at the Tishman Auditorium at The New School in New York City.
Kijek/Adamski Create Stop-Frame ‘Trace’ for Paris Animation Exhibition
Directing duo Kijek/Adamski unveil their unique stop motion wide-projection film ‘Trace,’ which is now screening at the Motion Factory animation exhibition at Paris digital arts centre La Gaîté lyrique.
9 Story Announces New Sales for ‘Peg+Cat,’ ‘Wild Kratts’
9 Story Entertainment announces new sales of Peg + Cat, Wild Kratts, and Finding Stuff Out to the UK’s CSC Media.
HIT Signs Home Entertainment Deal with Universal
Universal Studios Home Entertainment acquires distribution rights to HIT Entertainment’s vast family content library in the U.S. and Canada.
Animation Block to Host Frederator Showcase May 8
Animation Block presents an inside look at the career of Frederator’s Fred Seibert followed by a Q&A session with Seibert and select filmmakers at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on Thursday, May 8.