ParaNorman’s Mitch: The First Family-Friendly Gay Animated Character

dsarto — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:51:19 -0700

Do a wider variety of narratives and protagonists mean unabashedly gay animated characters are being embraced by the majority of mainstream U.S. audiences?

Disney Pulls Merida Makeover

jwolfe — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:57:28 -0700

Disney pulls makeover for Princess Merida of “Brave” amid controversy.

Disney Pulls Merida Makeover

jwolfe — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:57:28 -0700

Disney pulls makeover for Princess Merida of “Brave” amid controversy.

Seth MacFarlane Guest Voices The Simpsons

jwolfe — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:28:36 -0700

Seth MacFarlane will guest-voice on the season finale of “The Simpsons,” airing May 19.

Luma Pictures Suits Up for Iron Man 3

jwolfe — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:24:56 -0700

VFX company Luma Pictures recently contributed to Marvel Studios' new Iron Man 3 film, creating full-body CG armor replacements for both Iron Man and Iron Patriot.

2013 Clio Award Winners Announced

jwolfe — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:36:24 -0700

Google honored as advertiser of the year; Ogilvy & Mather awarded agency network of the year; BBH London, Cheil Worldwide, Digital Domain, JWT San Juan and Marcel Worldwide take Grand CLIO honors.

Breakthrough Heads to Korea

jwolfe — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:24:37 -0700

Breakthrough heads to Korea, bringing its diverse libraries to international broadcasters.

Katzenberg Plans Tibet Code Co-Prod

jwolfe — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:40:52 -0700

DreamWorks Animation head Jeffrey Katzenberg announces the launch of a new Chinese co-production at last week’s Beijing Film Festival.

Visual Effects Pioneer Ray Harryhausen Dies at 92

jwolfe — Tue, 07 May 2013 12:30:47 -0700

Stop-motion legend developed many of the techniques that have become today's industry standards.

ANIMA BRUSSELS – The Brussels Animation Festival 2013

EventsEditor — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:30:06 -0700

Each year I look forward to Anima Brussels because it is my first festival of the year and an opportunity to see a large number of new Belgian animated films. Over the ten days of ANIMA there are also many noted guests and old friends.

Visual Effects Pioneer Ray Harryhausen Dies at 92

jwolfe — Tue, 07 May 2013 12:30:47 -0700

Stop-motion legend developed many of the techniques that have become today's industry standards.

Visual Effects Pioneer Ray Harryhausen Dies at 92

jwolfe — Tue, 07 May 2013 12:30:47 -0700

Stop-motion legend developed many of the techniques that have become today's industry standards.

ASIFA-East Animation Festival

admin — Sun, 04 May 2003 11:00:00 -0700

The ASIFA-East Animation Festival unites hundreds talented animators, producers and fans from all over the East Coast to enjoy the festivities. Awards in a variety of categories will be handed out at 6:00 pm May 4, 2003 at the Tishman Auditorium, 66 West 12th Street in Manhattan, New York.

Rise of the Guardians – Why Did It Flop?

ehooks — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 08:54:47 -0800

“Rise of the Guardians” is almost as big a flop as “Mars Needs Moms”. What is wrong with this picture? Ed Hooks takes a look and points to significant animation industry trends.

Bryan Cranston Joins Kung Fu Panda 3 Voice Cast

jwolfe — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:11:49 -0700

Bryan Cranston, Mads Mikkelsen, and Rebel Wilson join the cast of DreamWorks Animation’s “Kung Fu Panda 3.”

Spin VFX Wins BAFTA for Titanic

jwolfe — Thu, 02 May 2013 13:14:45 -0700

Spin VFX wins BAFTA award for best visual effects in the Television Craft category for its work in the TV mini-series “Titanic.”

Illumination Taps Tito Ortiz as VP of Development

jwolfe — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:13:14 -0700

Veteran animated feature film executive Tito Ortiz returns to Chris Meledandri’s Illumination Entertainment as the company’s new VP of development.

Escape from Planet Earth Lawsuit Settled

jwolfe — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:51:35 -0800

The Weinstein Co. and “Escape from Planet Earth” producers settle a $50 million lawsuit.

Cinematheque Quebecoise

chewonthis — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 06:34:31 -0700

Canada's wonderful Cinematheque Quebecoise turns 50 this year. They celebrate with an animation by Diane Obomsawin.

More VFX than Meets the Eye in Olympus Has Fallen

dsarto — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:51:32 -0700

Senior VFX Supervisor Evan Jacobs blends explosive action sequences with a complete Washington DC re-creation, all done in Louisiana.

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ParaNorman’s Mitch: The First Family-Friendly Gay Animated Character

Disney Pulls Merida Makeover

Disney Pulls Merida Makeover

Seth MacFarlane Guest Voices The Simpsons

Luma Pictures Suits Up for Iron Man 3

2013 Clio Award Winners Announced

Breakthrough Heads to Korea

Katzenberg Plans Tibet Code Co-Prod

Visual Effects Pioneer Ray Harryhausen Dies at 92

ANIMA BRUSSELS – The Brussels Animation Festival 2013

Visual Effects Pioneer Ray Harryhausen Dies at 92

Visual Effects Pioneer Ray Harryhausen Dies at 92

ASIFA-East Animation Festival

Rise of the Guardians – Why Did It Flop?

Bryan Cranston Joins Kung Fu Panda 3 Voice Cast

Spin VFX Wins BAFTA for Titanic

Illumination Taps Tito Ortiz as VP of Development

Escape from Planet Earth Lawsuit Settled

Cinematheque Quebecoise

More VFX than Meets the Eye in Olympus Has Fallen