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Good Luck is Good! ANIMATIONWorld

The Whimsical and Grounded Dance of ‘Luck’

Director Peggy Holmes talks about the importance of family, the challenges of working with characters of wildly divergent sizes, and how her background in choreography helped her nail the physical nuances in Apple Original Films’ and Skydance Animation’s CG fantasy comedy ‘Luck,’ dropping August 5 on Apple TV+.

Middle School Sucks! Headline News

Exclusive: Paramount+ Shares ‘Big Nate’ New Episode Teaser

The Nickelodeon Animation series returns later this month with 9 all-new episodes following the continued misadventures of Nate as he pursues his dreams to become a singer, save a pregnant lizard, and take spring break to the next level; 10 more episodes ordered for previously announced Season 2, coming in 2023.

Get Up and Go! Headline News

ROOF Fills it Up with Whimsy for Conoco’s ‘Choose Go’ Campaign

Incorporating elements from stop-motion to classic video games, the studio created 6 3D animated spots featuring unique ‘Goer’ characters who embark on whimsical adventures that start and end after gassing up.

Pub Crawls Rule Headline News

Bezos and Musk Face Off: Graham Jones Drops ‘Silicon Docks’ Trailer

A lockdown creation by artists seeking to preserve their sanity, the movie is a satirical, urban odyssey about the existential angst of some of America’s most famed tech moguls on a doomed Dublin pub crawl during the last days of the Trump presidency… what could be better?

People Headline News

Omid Rahmat Returns to Jon Peddie Research as Executive VP

Industry veteran in computer graphics, digital media, mobile tools, and services brings extensive business and tech experience to his new role at the industry’s leading market research firm.

Rescue Rangers Return! VFXWorld

Pre, Tech, and Post: The Many ‘Vizings’ of ‘Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers’

Visualization supervisor Tefft Smith talks previs, techvis, and postvis on the production of Akiva Schaffer’s hybrid live-action/CG animated action-comedy, starring John Mulaney and Andy Samberg, now streaming on Disney+.

A Toy Must Find his Boy Headline News

Netflix Shares ‘Lost Ollie’ Official Trailer and Key Art

The epic adventure of a lost toy who braves many dangers in search of the boy who lost him; the 4-part animated/live-action hybrid limited series finds its way to the streamer in August.

People Headline News

DNEG Promotes Chas Jarrett to Creative Director

VFX veteran takes the reins from current creative director and two-time Oscar-winning VFX supervisor Paul Franklin, who will continue providing visual effects consulting to the company on features as well as develop and direct new projects.

Business Headline News

MTV Greenlights Chris Rock’s ‘Everybody Still Hates Chris’ Animated Series

Network announces straight-to series order for show based on the award-winning ‘Everybody Hates Chris’ live-action series inspired by the comedian’s experiences growing up as a skinny nerd in Brooklyn.

animated shorts Headline News

Psyop Drops Clip from New 2D Short ‘Christopher at Sea’

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 10:06am

Directed by Tom C J Brown and set to premiere in competition at the upcoming Venice Film Festival, the film is a queer operatic thriller set to the emotive music of Schubert’s 1823 ‘Die schöne Müllerin’ alongside contemporary music by Casey Spooner, Walt Disco, and the film’s composers Brian McOmber and Judith Berkson.

Disney Puts More Cars on the Road Headline News

Disney+ Unveils ‘Cars on the Road’ Image, Poster, and Trailer

Do I hear Road Trip! Disney and Pixar’s original series takes a romp across the country with Lightning McQueen and Mater, debuting on ‘Disney+ Day’ on Disney+.

High School is Just so Super! Headline News

RISE FX Shares ‘Ms. Marvel’ VFX Breakdown Reel and Images

By Dan Sarto | Monday, August 1, 2022 at 2:58pm

German visual effects studio's highlight reel showcases their work on the new Marvel Studios and Disney+ series, including sonic blast weapons, smashing glass, and various ‘Hard Light’ and ‘embiggen’ effects.

Waititi and Hemsworth Return! VFXWorld

Hammering Out the VFX in ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’

Production VFX supervisor and cat enthusiast Jake Morrison talks lighting breakthroughs, VR magic, how to differentiate your shadow creatures, and how to make a dumpling god – all in a day’s work on Marvel Studios’ fourth outing in the Norse god franchise, now playing in theaters.

Going Rogue! Headline News

Disney+ Drops ‘Andor’ Trailer, Images, and New Release Date

The streamer returns to the Star Wars galaxy with new series takes place before the events of ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, when the rebellion against the Empire begins;’ originally slated for an August debut, the highly anticipated 3-episode launch has been pushed to September.

In-Passing Headline News

Paul Coker Jr., Designer of Iconic Rankin/Bass Characters, Dies at 93

The artist, who began his career as an illustrator for ‘Mad Magazine,’ cemented his legacy by creating the heroes and villains of many stop-motion holiday classics.

People Headline News

Alkemy X Adds Nico Van den Bosch as Head of Pipeline

Studio taps VFX veteran’s extensive expertise in visual effects, 3D animation, emerging technology, and large-scale pipeline solutions to maximize efficiency and output across all locations.

Tracking Tools Headline News

OptiTrack Releases CinePuck

The new tracking tool designed for Virtual Production and in-camera VFX features technology easily integrated into any production workflow; with multiple mount points for tracking stability and optical data, the device is optimized for real-time VFX.

I Made Him an Offer… Headline News

Outpost 'Can't Refuse' to Deliver Key VFX on ‘The Offer’

Studio creates both CG people and environments to accurately portray NYC in the 1950s and 1970s for Paramount+’s 10-part series about the creation of Francis Ford Coppola’s 1972 classic, ‘The Godfather.’

Music Videos Headline News

Gorillaz Sport a New Stylized 3D Look in ‘Cracker Island’ Music Video

Following the band’s journey to California, Nexus Studios helps 2D, Murdoc, Noodle, and Russel embrace a whole new design as they take viewers on a live-action/animated, late-night, City of Angels tour.

Up Pup and Away! ANIMATIONWorld

‘DC League of Super-Pets’: A Family Film Produced by a Family

Hiram Garcia, his sister Dany Garcia, and action-star Dwayne Johnson, have produced Warner Bros.’ new animated comedy – debuting in theaters today - through the family business they founded in 2012 - Seven Bucks Productions.

Teachers are the Best! Headline News

Apple TV+ Drops ‘Lucy's School’ Trailer and Images

In the animated special, Lucy struggles to start her own school, and the whole gang gains a new appreciation for teachers; based on the iconic ‘Peanuts' comic strips by Charles M. Schulz, this love letter to teachers streams next month.

Legends of VFX VFXWorld

‘Light & Magic’: ILM’s Story of Family, Fun, and Pioneering Visual Effects

Lawrence Kasdan’s documentary series showcases how a small, hand-picked group of ‘misfit’ filmmakers became the groundbreaking creative studio behind some of Hollywood’s biggest films - now streaming on Disney+.

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