Aric Ackerman joins Motion Theory as Chief Operating Officer.
HP announces a redesign of its Remote Graphics Software suite.
HIT Entertainment and NCircle team up to release “Mike the Knight” on DVD.
Cinedeck expands North American operations with the addition of Michael Forrest and Daine Pearson.
A class action lawsuit alleging labor violations has been filed against Los Angeles-based visual effects company Rhythm & Hues, which filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday.
Following its acquisition of Cookie Jar Entertainment for $112 million last year, the Canadian producer anticipates bigger margins from more favorable film tax credits in Vancouver.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences bestows nine Scientific/Tech Awards at Scientific and Technical Awards ceremony on Saturday, February 9, at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Sandra Bullock is signed to provide the lead villain voice in “Minions,” the Universal Pictures/Illumination Entertainment spinoff of the “Despicable Me” franchise.
The award-winning CG-animated short film by UCLA MFA student Mark Nelson is now available in its entirety for viewing online.
Albert Brooks signs a deal to reprise his role as Marlin in the sequel to Pixar’s “Finding Nemo.”
The South by Southwest Film Conference and Festival announces its 2013 animated short film lineup, including the first U.S. screening of Pixar’s “The Blue Umbrella.”
Animation studio Blue Sky announces its 2013 summer internship program.
As part of its 2013 Short Film Program, the American Cinematheque hosts the Titmouse 5 Second Animation Day on Friday, February 15, at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood.
Facebook turns to Pixar story illustrator Matt Jones to help reinvent the smiley.
Kid Glove expands its operations to São Paulo, Brazil.
Nickelodeon announces the nominees for the 2013 Kid’s Choice Awards which will be hosted by Josh Duhamel on March 23.
Gameloft and Universal announce the release of a “Despicable Me” game for iOS and Android platforms.
Big Block launches Big Block Design Group, spearheaded by creative directors Shaun Collings and Curtis Doss.
Comedy Central releases a new trailer as it gears up for a fresh season of “Futurama,” set to air this summer with all-new episodes.
Award-winning composer scores his first animated feature, “Escape from Planet Earth,” using a 100-piece orchestra and choir at Abbey Road Studios in London.
VIZ Media announces the launch of Neon Alley on Xbox Live and Xbox 360.
Nickelodeon and MGA partner to launch an animated preschool series based on the “Lalaloopsy” line.
VFX artist and director Jeremy Hunt teams with Autodesk to produce an original, humorous short film that showcases the movie-making magic of Autodesk Smoke 2013 video editing and visual effects software.
MPC introduces “Thomas,” a photo-real VFX-fueled spot for Dell that reveals the transformative power of imagination.
Animation historian and cartoon producer Jerry Beck steps down from his role at animation website Cartoon Brew.
