Tim Curry & George Takei Voice 'Strange Frame'
G.B. Hajim’s “Strange Frame,” featuring the voices of Tim Curry and George Takei, will debut on DVD March 19.
Geographical Region: North America
Plympton Creates 'Simpsons' Couch Gag
Academy Award-nominated animator Bill Plympton creates “Film Noir,” a short film “Couch Gag” for an-all new episode of “The Simpsons” on FOX.
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South Korean Company Makes Bid for Rhythm & Hues
Bankrupt visual effects company Rhythm & Hues finds a stalking horse bidder in South Korean Media company JS Communications Co. Ltd.
In Business, CG, Films, Visual Effects, Business, CG, Films, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, North America
NYICFF Lineup Features Six Animated French Films
The New York Int’l Children’s Film Festival lineup includes six animated French films, including ZARAFA, the North American premieres of APPROVED FOR ADOPTION and KIRIKOU AND THE MEN AND THE WOMEN, the U.S. premiere of ERNEST & CELESTINE, the East Coast premiere of THE DAY OF THE CROWS, and the world premiere of the English-language version of THE PAINTING.
MPC Creates Mammoth Beanstalk for 'Jack the Giant Slayer'
Visual effects company MPC delivers over 350 shots in native 3D for director Bryan Singer’s “Jack the Giant Slayer.”
In Business, CG, Films, Visual Effects, Business, CG, Films, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
'Iron Man 3' Inventor and Innovator Fair Announced
The Discovery Science Center, Broadcom Foundation and Marvel Studios team up to sponsor a nationwide Marvel’s Iron Man 3: Inventor and Innovator Fair in conjunction with the May 3rd release of Marvel's "Iron Man 3."
In Business, Call for Entries, Event, Films, Places, Technology, Business, Call for Entries, Event, Films, Places, Technology | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Boston FIG Makes 2013 Call for Entries
Boston FIG announces that registration for their digital game showcase submissions is open.
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Roger Welcomes EP Josh Libitsky
Josh Libitsky joins mixed-media production studio Roger as Executive Producer.
In Business, Commercials, People, Business, Commercials, People | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Cosmic Toast Secures New Backing
Financiers Neil Grossman and Howard Silverman announce their partnership with the current principles of Cinipix and Cosmic Toast Studios to form Toast & Jam Holdings.
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Pretend Launches Stereoid for 3D Workflows
Pretend announces the launch of their new 3D workflow software, Stereoid.
'Adventures in Zambezia' Feature Flies High
Animated feature “Adventures in Zambezia” flies high at the box office as it becomes the highest grossing South African film of the last 30 years.
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'Wreck-It Ralph' Concept Art Unveiled
Disney unveils original concept art from the film as well as a closer look at the visual development artists and their work that helped conceptualize the video game worlds and gaming characters in the film.
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Oblique FX Creates Effects for 'Being Human'
Canadian Screen Award nominee delivers VFX for hit TV series, “Being Human.”
Athena Studios Founder Appointed to VES Board
Athena Studios founder Jon V. Peters is named to the Board of Directors for the Visual Effects Society’s Northern California Chapter.
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xaitment Brings Smarter AI to Games
The massive technological leap in Sony Computer Entertainment’s recently announced computer entertainment system will enable developers to create smarter characters and games with xaitment’s AI tools.
Amazon Greenlights 'Sara Solves It'
Animated children’s math show created by Carol Greenwald of WGBH and Angela Santomero of Out of the Blue Enterprises.
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Autodesk Kicks Off 2-Day Animation Event March 26
Autodesk announces Unfold 2014, a two-day celebration beginning on Tuesday, March 26, to unveil the company’s latest 3D animation software releases.
Geomerics Brings Enlighten to PS4
Geomerics to bring next-generation lighting to Sony Computer Entertainment’s PlayStation 4; Enlighten to drive visual quality on PlayStation 4 with real-time global illumination.
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Roman Dirge Injured in Hit-and-Run Accident
A fund is established to help illustrator Roman Dirge with his medical expenses from a hit-and-run accident in Hollywood, CA, on February 26, 2013.
Rogues Gallery Creates CG Spot for HP
Los Angeles effects house Rogues Gallery creates a new spot for HP's worldwide launch of the company’s Envy 27 monitors featuring Beats Audio.
Jane Lynch Joins Fox’s 'Murder Police'
Jane Lynch and Wilmer Valderrama join the force of new animated comedy “Murder Police” on Fox. Voice cast also includes Will Sasso, Chi McBride, Peter Atencio, Justina Machado and Jason Ruiz.
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'Sid the Science Kid' Feature Announced
The Jim Henson Company announces tiered release of “Sid The Science Kid: The Movie,” the new preschool adventure from NcCrcle Entertainment debuting on PBS KIDS March 25, and coming to DVD and iTunes on April 2.
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Big Block Hires CG Supervisor Randall Smith
Big Block hires Randall Smith as CG Supervisor.
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Narrative Art Exhibit Opens March 23
The Cartoon Art Museum exhibit, “I See What You Say: Visual Stories and Narrative Art,” opens March 16.
In Event, Illustration, People, Places, Event, Illustration, People, Places | Art, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
VIZ Media Launches Kids' Comics App
VIZ Media launches sticky DOT comics, a kids comic app, on the iTunes store.
In Anime, Books, Mobile and Wireless, Anime, Books, Business, Mobile and Wireless | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
