Animator Lee Hartman Dies at 82
Notable former Disney and Warner Bros. “Tiny Toons” animator Lee Hartman dies on Christmas Eve, at age 82.
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Submissions Open for 10th Annual Animation Block Party
The tenth annual Animation Block Party is now open for festival submissions.
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Disney Seals Distribution Deal with Charter
Multi-year distribution deal provides sports, news and entertainment to Charter customers in and out of the home.
AniMazSpot Issues Call for Entries
AniMazSpot 2013/14 announces its Call for Entries beginning on January 1, 2013, along with the appointment of Festival Director Jim Keeshen.
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Box Office Report: 'The Hobbit' Rules Them All
Peter Jackson's “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” remains at number one in its third weekend with $32.9 million, while Quentin Tarantino's “Django Unchained” pulled ahead of “Les Miserables” to take the number two spot at the domestic box office.
Intro Voice Over Class to Be Held January 22
Voice Over artist, producer and director MJ Lallo leads a three-hour Intro to Voice Over class on January 22, 2013.
IFC to Screen 'Rehearsal for a Sicilian Tragedy' Puppetry Doc
The IFC Center screens the 2009 puppetry film, “Rehearsal for a Sicilian Tragedy,” on January 8 with a Q&A session with actor John Turturro and director Roman Paska.
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'Ted' Tops Home Entertainment Charts
Universal Studios Home Entertainment’s “Ted” and Warner’s “The Dark Knight Rises” retain their number one and number two positions on national sales charts.
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TouchAnimator Now Available for Android
Animation and software developer Digital Sorcery releases 3D character animation tool TouchAnimator for Android.
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PBS Teams with Joey Shanks for VFX Web Series
Self-taught filmmaker Joey Shanks teams up with PBS Digital Studios to produce a weekly series that explains how to produce DIY special effects for low-budget productions.
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Nexus Animates 'Simple Dreams' for the Salvation Army
Nexus director Ben Hibon creates an emotional ad campaign, via agency Grey Toronto, for the Salvation Army.
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Disney Completes Lucasfilm Purchase
Two months after announcing its plans, The Walt Disney Co. completes its $4.06 billion acquisition of Lucasfilm.
Full Sail University Announces 2012 Hall of Fame Inductees
Full Sail University reveals the 2012 Full Sail University Hall of Fame inductees comprised of six graduates recognized for their outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment, media, and the arts.
Aaron Sorkin to Guest Voice 'The Simpsons'
Oscar-winning writer and creator of HBO’s “The Newsroom” to guest voice an episode of “The Simpsons.”
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Pixologic Releases ZBrush 4R5
Pixologic releases ZBrush 4R5, which includes usability upgrades such as Dynamic Brush Size control, Mouse Wheel support and Quick/Auto Save functions.
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Disney and Pixar's 'Planes' To See Theatrical Release
Walt Disney Pictures announces an August 9, 2013 release date for animated feature “Planes.”
FX Greenlights 'Chosen' Pilot
FX continues to expand its animated footprint with a pilot order for animated comedy “Chosen” from Danny McBride.
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EP Katie Tricot Joins BigStar
Katie Tricot joins the creative strategy and production company BigStar as Executive Producer.
eyeon Generation AM Now Shipping
eyeon Software’s Generation AM, a visual effects and post production workflow management system, is now shipping.
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Nathalie Lubensky Joins Sony Pictures Television
Sony Pictures Television appoints Nathalie Lubensky VP Marketing, Networks.
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'Real Complainers Vote' Named Best Viral Spot of 2012
Stash Media names “Real Complainers Vote” from Third Street Advertising and Foundation Content the Best Viral Spot of 2012.
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'Merlin' Returns to Syfy for Final Season
“Merlin” returns for the fifth and final season on Syfy with 13 all-new episodes beginning Friday, January 4 at 10PM.
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U.S. Premiere Set for Quay Brothers' 'Metamorphosis'
MoMA presents the U.S. premiere of the Quay Brothers' “The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka” with live piano accompaniment by Mikhail Rudy
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Ringling Animates The HuB
The HuB highlights the grand opening of their new building on with an animated motion design, created by Ringling College Motion Design students, projected on the building's front façade.
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Box Office: 'Hobbit' Holds with $36.7M
Five new nationwide releases hit theaters this pre-Christmas weekend, with none coming close to taking first place from “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.”
