Tool Factory Announces Stop Motion Contest
Tool Factory announced the launch of the High Seas Animation Contest at the NSBA Annual Conference in Boston to celebrate the release of “The Pirates: Band of Misfits,” which hits U.S. theatres on April 27.
Geographical Region: North America
re:think Creates Graphics Package for NFL Draft
re:think studios turned promos for ESPN’s 2012 NFL Draft broadcast into rooftop reels for the nation’s top football prospects using Luxology’s modo 601.
In Business, CG, Motion Graphics, Technology, Television, Business, CG, Motion Graphics, Technology, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Yucel Erdogan Joins Z Animation
Z Animation announced that it has signed Turkish-born artist Yucel Erdogan to its talent roster.
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Radical 3D Delivers Previs for 'Red Tails' with LightWave
Radical 3D employed NewTek’s LightWave 3D to provide pre-viz on over 600 visual effects shots for George Lucas’s Tuskegee Airmen feature, “Red Tails.”
Pixar Announces Three Animated Features
Pixar announced three upcoming animated features at CinemaCon, the official convention for the National Association of Theater Owners.
Syfy’s 'Defiance' Begins Production
"Defiance," the revolutionary transmedia event launching in Spring 2013, has commenced production on the series pilot in Toronto, ON. An unprecedented partnership between Syfy and Trion Worlds, "Defiance" is the first-ever convergence of television and Massive Multiplayer Online gaming, featuring an interconnected world and storylines that will co-exist on both platforms.
In Business, Games, Interactive, Television, Visual Effects, Business, Games, Interactive, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Jason DeMarco Promoted at Cartoon Network/Adult Swim
Jason DeMarco has been promoted to vice president of strategic marketing and promotions for Cartoon Network and Adult Swim, it was announced by Brenda Piper, chief marketing officer for Turner Broadcasting System’s Animation, Young Adults and Kids Media (AYAKM) group.
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Buzzco Creates Animation for TED’s Ted Ed Initiative
Buzzco recently animated a short film for TED’s new educational initiative, TED Ed: Lessons Worth Sharing, an open platform dedicated to providing high school and college teachers a new way to use video content on the web.
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MassMarket Promotes Blythe Dalton
Blythe Dalton has been promoted to Head of Production at MassMarket, overseeing all projects run in-house for the West Coast office.
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'Chronicle' Arrives on Blu-ray, DVD May 15
Take an extraordinary journey with three teens who uncover a power greater than anything they’ve ever imagined in the innovative action film CHRONICLE.
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April Editors' Lounge Spotlights Baselight 4.3
The Editors’ Lounge is excited to have FilmLight demonstrating their latest version of their flagship color correction system, Baselight 4.3.
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Animation Domination Acquires 'Axe Cop'
Animation Domination HD has acquired the rights to the hit comic phenomenon AXE COP.
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Digital Domain Finalizes Joint Venture in China
Digital Domain Media Group announced that it has executed final definitive agreements in connection with its Joint Venture Agreement with Beijing Galloping Horse Film Co., Ltd., a major participant in the high-growth China film market.
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Kevin Ivey Named VP of Research for Syfy and Chiller
Kevin Ivey has been named the new Vice President, Program Research, Syfy and Chiller, reporting to Ted A’Zary, Senior Vice President, Research.
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DreamWorks Launches 'Rise of the Guardians' iOS App
DreamWorks Animation brings fantasy to life with its “Rise of the Guardians” app for iOS.
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Disney & Pixar Release New 'Brave' Trailer
Disney and Pixar have released the third trailer for the forthcoming 3D animated feature “Brave.”
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DAZ 3D Unveils Michael 5 for Genesis
Digital Art Zone (DAZ) announced the newest version of its popular 3D male model, Michael 5 for Genesis.
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Syfy Digital Expands Content Offerings
Continuing its expansion of original video content, mobile reach to new platforms and commitment to cutting edge technology, Syfy Digital announced four new initiatives, from its first ever original unscripted program, new apps for Windows Phone and Roku, and the upcoming addition of sync-to-broadcast functionality to its successful Syfy app for iPads and Android tablets for season three of its hit series "Face Off."
Dell Announces New Line of Precision Workstations
Dell announced a newly redesigned portfolio of Dell Precision tower workstations, delivering superb performance, accessibility and best-in-class chassis design to help creative and design professionals deliver results faster.
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DIVE’s Deft Touch Polishes Boaz Yakin’s 'Safe'
Writer/Director Boaz Yakin chose Mark Forker and the team at DIVE to produce and manage visual effects in the action film SAFE.
Nice Shoes Helps Craft New Look for Supercuts
No hairstyle is complete without the perfect color - a philosophy Nice Shoes kept in mind when it handled color grading on a recent Supercuts campaign.
'The Secret World of Arrietty' on DVD/Blu-Ray May 22
Walt Disney Studios and Studio Ghibli proudly open the doors to “The Secret World of Arrietty” on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD, on May 22.
Warner Bros. Announces 'Lego' Animated Feature Release Date
Warner Bros. announced that the first-ever full length, theatrical LEGO movie will open nationwide on February 28, 2014.
Brickyard Produces 'From Nothing, Something' Doc
Director Tim Cawley tapped frequent collaborators at Brickyard VFX to produce his feature documentary “From Nothing, Something,” through their feature division, Brickyard Filmworks.
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WGC Screenwriting Award Winners Announced
The Canadian film, TV and digital media community came out in full force to join the Writers Guild of Canada in celebration of Canadian screenwriters at the 16th annual WGC Screenwriting Awards.
In Awards, Event, Films, People, Places, Short Films, Television, Writing, Awards, Event, Films, People, Places, Short Films, Television, Writing | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
