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Annies Change Rules

The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, announces its 'Call for Entries' for this year's 37th Annual Annie Awards.

In Acting, Anime, Awards, Call for Entries, Cartoons, CG, Commercials, Event, Films, Games, Home Entertainment, Interactive, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Television, Voice Acting, Writing, Anime, Awards, Cartoons, CG, Commercials, Event, Films, Games, Home Entertainment, Interactive, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Television, Voice Acting, Writing, 2D, 3D | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America

Black Freighter Director Joins a Reborn Vitamin

Digital media production studio Vitamin has re-launched itself under new leadership and a new creative mandate.

In Broadcast Design, CG, Commercials, Motion Graphics, People, Broadcast Design, Commercials, Motion Graphics, People, 3D | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America

Animation Headline News

Legends Of Animation Come To Ottawa Festival

The OIAF, which runs from October 14-18, welcomes several animation legends including Pixar’s Ronnie del Carmen (UP), Henry Selick (CORALINE), David Silverman (THE SIMPSONS), along with retrospective screenings of award-winning animators Don Hertzfeldt, Stan VanDerBeek, Suzan Pitt, Jim Blashfield, and Studio Film Bilder.

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Ludorum Appoints Senior Executive in U.S.

Ludorum plc, a leading specialist in the creation of global children’s IP, announced today the appointment of Maureen Taxter to the newly-created position of Senior Vice President, U.S. Consumer Products, based in New York.

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Animation Headline News

Last Week To Sign Up for Fall at Gnomon

Gnomon announces to potential and returning students that there is only one week left to sign up for Fall classes.

In CG, Education and Training, Technology, Visual Effects, CG, Education and Training, Technology, Visual Effects, 3D | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America

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IFC Sails with Valhalla Rising

IFC has acquired U.S. rights to VALHALLA RISING, the Viking-themed Danish actioner, according to THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.

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Blu-ray Headline News

Werewolves, Wolverines and Van Helsings, Oh My! See What’s New on DVD/Blu-ray

See what’s new on DVD/Blu-ray this week. Bonus Features abound all-round.

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DC Super Hero Fans Compete Online for Prizes

Fans can immerse themselves inside the world of DC Super Heroes and villains in the next DC Universe Animated Original Movie by participating in the Superman/Batman: Public Enemies Virtual Collector Card Sweepstakes.

In Call for Entries, Games, Interactive, Cartoons, Interactive | Headline News | Special Events: Cartoon Movie | Geographic Region: North America

Universal Headline News

Berg Set to Command Battleship

Variety reports Universal has confirmed HANCOCK helmer Peter Berg as the director onboard BATTLESHIP.

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Silent Hill duo Reteam for Sequel

Both the writer and producer of SILENT HILL are coming back for more. Roger Avary and Samuel Hadida (Davis Films) plan to shoot the sequel next year.

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Super Headline News

Rainn throws a Super Wrench

Variety reports Rainn Wilson will join Ellen Page and Liv Tyler for the action/comedy, SUPER.

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Avatar Headline News

More Avatar to screen at Tokyo Fest

More sneak preview footage from James Cameron's 3-D epic, AVATAR, will screen at the 2009 Tokyo Film Festival.

In Films, People, Technology, Visual Effects, Awards, Films, In Passing, Interactive, Licensing, Machinima, Motion Graphics, Places, Visual Effects, 3D | Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, North America

Disney Headline News

Disney Intros 3D Star Tours & Fantasyland

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Jay Rasulo detailed plans for future lands, attractions and adventures that will be delighting Disney guests for years to come.

In Broadcast Design, Places, Technology, Theme Parks - Installations, Technology, Theme Parks - Installations, 3D | Headline News | Geographic Region: All, North America

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I Can Do Bad Feels Good to Lionsgate

Landing at #1, Tyler Perry’s I CAN DO BAD ALL BY MYSELF (LGF, with vfx by Wilson Tang, Toby Sells Creature Make-up FX Shop) earned $24M in its debut weekend.

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I Can Do Bad Feels Good to Lionsgate

Landing at #1, Tyler Perry’s I CAN DO BAD ALL BY MYSELF (LGF, with vfx by Wilson Tang, Toby Sells Creature Make-up FX Shop) earned $24M in its debut weekend.

In Business, CG, Films, Visual Effects, Business, CG, Films, Visual Effects, 3D | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America

Imax Headline News

3D’s Underwater IMAX Floats past $70M

3D Entertainment Distribution proudly announced today that its unique trilogy of underwater-themed films for IMAX 3D and Digital 3D cinemas – OCEAN WONDERLAND (2003), SHARKS 3D: A Close Encounter with the Lions and Tigers of the Ocean (2005) and DOLPHINS AND WHALES 3D: Tribes of the Ocean" (2008) -- has reached a new milestone with over $70M cumulated to date at the worldwide box office, and still counting.

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Series Headline News

King of the Hill Finale That Almost Wasn't

VARIETY reports that this Sunday's KING OF THE HILL finale almost didn't happen as planned.

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Uni Offers Sanctum for 3-D Underwater Drama

Relativity and Universal will partner to make the 3-D underwater drama SANCTUM, reports VARIETY.

In Films, Visual Effects, Films, Visual Effects, 3D | Headline News | Geographic Region: Australia, Europe, North America

Media Headline News

VIZ Media's Naruto Shippuden Coming to Disney XD

In a landmark agreement, VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has announced that its animated series NARUTO Shippuden has been acquired by Disney-ABC Cable Networks Group for debut on Disney XD (www.DisneyXD.com) television channel beginning in October.

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Animation Headline News

9 Tops Wednesday Box Office

On its opening day of 9/9/09, Shane Acker's 9 scooped up $3.12 million.

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Videogame Sales Slump Continues

The videogame industry is still feeling the effects of the global recession, posting its sixth straight month of slumping sales, reports VARIETY.

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Entertainment Headline News

David Spitz Sticks with Lionsgate

Lionsgate/LGF, the leading next generation studio, announced today that David Spitz, Executive Vice President and General Sales Manager, has agreed to a new long-term contract with the studio.

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Destination Headline News

Destination Stays #1 at Box Office

Topping Labor Day weekend, THE FINAL DESTINATION (WB/NL, with vfx by Amalgamated Pixels) was #1 again, with audiences, grabbing $12.3M in its second week. DESTINATION was down 55% with a total gross of $47.4M.

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Warner Bros. Crowned Summer Box Office Champ

Hollywood's official summer ended on Labor Day and it's already evident that Warner Bros. has emerged as the studio champ says The Hollywood Reporter.

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New Line, the Tolkien Estate and Harper Settle LOTR Lawsuit

THR, Esq. reports that New Line Cinema, the Tolkien estate and Harper Collins Publishing have settled a lawsuit over profits from LORD OF THE RINGS, specifically the films released from 2001-03.