Max the Mutt To Offer 2D & CG Diplomas
The Ontario Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities has approved Max the Mutt’s application to offer a four year Diploma in Classical and Computer Animation and Production.
Geographical Region: North America
Oscar VFX Long List Announced
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that 15 films have been selected as semifinalists for Achievement in Visual Effects for the 83rd Academy Awards.
In Awards, Films, Visual Effects, Awards, Films, Visual Effects | Headline News | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: North America
Narnia 3 Treads on Tourist at U.S. Box Office
Despite a soft opening, Fox-Walden's THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER bested Columbia's THE TOURIST in their opening weekend at the U.S. box office for Dec. 10-12, 2010.
In Business, CG, Films, Visual Effects, Business, CG, Films, Visual Effects, 3D | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Transporter TV Series in the Works
EuropaCorp reports that it has a major U.S. TV network interested in its TV adaptation of the film series TRANSPORTER, according to Deadline.com.
In Television, Visual Effects, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
Shortlists Announced For Kidscreen Awards 2011 Programming Categories
Leading kids entertainment magazine KidScreen is thrilled to announce the programs that have been shortlisted for the 2011 KidScreen Awards, which pay tribute to outstanding content from around the world that entertains and engages children and their families.
23D Films Produces, Eden FX Provides VFX for Community Stop-Motion Special
In late July of 2010, Joseph A. Russo II, James Fino, Dino Stamatopoulos and Dan Harmon, sat around on a lazy afternoon contemplating on how we could join forces on future projects.
Dan mentioned that he received a call from an NBC executive who said he had a dream about a special Christmas episode of Community. He asked Dan what he had in mind.
Douglas James Dales Passes Away
After more than 40 years as a passionate patron of the Canadian film and television industry Douglas James Dales passed away on Friday in Toronto.
In Business, Films, In Passing, People, Business, Films, In Passing, People | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
TELETOON and UBISOFT Toy with Time for New Raving Rabbids Promotion
Launching today, TELETOON is hosting a fully integrated on-air and online campaign for UBISOFT.
NFB Mediatheque Winter Wonderland! Dec. 27 to Jan. 2
The National Film Board of Canada is offering fun, creative and wallet-friendly daily activities for families at its downtown Toronto Mediatheque this holiday season.
TEAK Creates Inspiring Promo for Joby Products
When a group of original new products comes along, it takes a truly creative shop to give them a proper launch. TEAK did exactly that recently, working from concept to completion to produce a 2:00 promo in a direct-to-client relationship with Joby to introduce their innovative magnetic tripod products.
In Business, Technology, Business, Commercials, Technology | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Nickelodeon Presents Series Premiere of T.U.F.F. Puppy and Planet Sheen
Corus Entertainment’s Nickelodeon (Canada) is giving kids two new reasons to tune into Nick as the network welcomes T.U.F.F. Puppy, a new 2D animated comedy from hit-maker Butch Hartman (The Fairly OddParents) and the new CGI animated comedy series Planet Sheen this January.
ChampionNAD Contest, Call for votes!
It is with much pleasure that the National Animation and Design Centre (NAD Centre) is announcing its very first viral contest entitled “ChampionNAD”.
Simpsons, Futurama, Barnyard Get WGA Nods
The Writers Guild of America has releases its list of nominees for outstanding achievement in television, news, radio, promotional writing, and graphic animation.
In Awards, Cartoons, CG, Television, Writing, Awards, Cartoons, CG, Television, Writing | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Bambi Blu-ray Details Announced
The Walt Disney Studios proudly announces the addition of BAMBI to its coveted, cutting-edge Blu-ray Diamond Collection line-up of Disney’s greatest animated-classics. Released from the Disney vault for a limited time only, BAMBI Diamond Edition features the loveable and adorable wide-eyed fawn and his forest friends in Blu-ray high-definition on March 1, 2011.
In Films, Home Entertainment, Films, Home Entertainment | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Sundance Announces Shorts Line-up
Sundance Institute announced today the program of short films selected to screen at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival.
In CG, Event, Short Films, Visual Effects, CG, Event, Short Films, Visual Effects | Headline News | Special Events: Sundance | Geographic Region: North America
Walking Dead Finale Makes Basic Cable History
Sunday night’s finale of AMC’s “The Walking Dead” attracted four million viewers in the Adult 18-49 demo.
In Television, Visual Effects, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Boomerang Celebrates The Season With A Month-Long Christmas Party
Boomerang, Turner Broadcasting System’s commercial-free classic cartoon network, will present holiday specials of yesteryear throughout December as part of a month-long CHRISTMAS PARTY.
SpongeBob SquarePants: Season 6, Volume 2 Hits Dry Land
Dive into hours of absorbing adventures with the release of SpongeBob SquarePants: Season 6, Volume 2.
Yogi Bear’s All-Star Comedy Christmas Caper Now on DVD
Hide your “pic-a-nic” baskets because that “smarter than the average bear” Yogi Bear is making a break from Jellystone Park this holiday season to star in Warner Home Video’s (WHV) release of Yogi Bear’s All-Star Comedy Christmas Caper.
Warner Revs Up Hot Wheels Battle Force 5 on DVD
Buckle up and get ready for more high-octane, pulse-pounding racing with Vert Wheeler and the Battle Force 5 as Warner Home Video (WHV) releases Hot Wheels Battle Force 5: Season 1 Part 2, on DVD December 7, 2010 for $19.97 SRP.
Encore Hollywood Hires Mark Intravartolo
Encore Hollywood is pleased to announce the addition of Mark Intravartolo as Senior Inferno Artist of the company's visual effects department.
In People, Television, Visual Effects, People, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Tangled Overtakes HP7 at Box Office
Disney's TANGLED makes the rare move and takes the top spot at the U.S. box office for the first time in its second week in theaters.
In Business, CG, Films, Visual Effects, Business, CG, Films, Visual Effects, 3D | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Universal Studios Launches Virtual Stage
Universal Studios announces the opening of Universal Virtual Stage 1 (UVS1), a dedicated pre-rigged, pre-calibrated virtual production environment with motion capture, camera tracking and related technologies for commercials, television and features.
FireBreather Smokes All Kids’ Competition
Scorching away all competition across its 90-minute original movie premiere (7-8:30 p.m.), Cartoon Network’s FIREBREATHER ranked as Wednesday’s (Nov. 24) #1 telecast of the night among all kids and boys demos ages 2-11, 6-11, 9-14 and 12-17 vs. all television networks, according to Nielsen Media Research.
Foghorn Leghorn and Tweety & Sylvester Super Stars DVDs Arrive
Foghorn Leghorn, the lovable, mischievous rooster and his pals Tweety and Sylvester are the next to headline Warner Home Video’s (WHV) Looney Tunes Super Stars releases, the newest series of DVDs celebrating classic Looney Tunes characters.
