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SO YOU THINK ROBOTS CAN'T REPLACE ARTISTS

SO YOU THINK ROBOTS CAN'T REPLACE ARTISTS
SO YOU THINK ROBOTS CAN'T REPLACE ARTISTS

A message from the future with a warning for all creative souls...

In 2D, 3D, Acting, Anime, Business, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Films, Games, Interactive, Mobile and Wireless, Motion Graphics, Music and Sound, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Production, Short Films, Stereoscopic 3-D, Technology, Television, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects, Voice Acting, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: FADE IN: on Screenwriting, by Jeffrey Scott
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FMX Headline News

FMX 2017 to Host Academy Award Winners and Nominees

FMX 2017 to Host Academy Award Winners and Nominees
FMX 2017 to Host Academy Award Winners and Nominees

Academy Award-winning short film ‘Piper,’ Oscar-nominated ‘Pear Cider and Cigarettes,’ Theodore Ushev’s ‘Blind Vaysha,’ and more to be spotlighted at FMX 2017.

In Awards, Event, Films, People, Places, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe
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2017 Oscars ANIMATIONWorld

Backstage at the 89th Academy Awards

Backstage at the 89th Academy Awards
Backstage at the 89th Academy Awards

AWN celebrates Hollywood’s biggest night out backstage at the 89th Academy Awards, gathering remarks from the Oscar-winning teams behind best animated feature ‘Zootopia,’ best animated short ‘Piper,’ and best visual effects for ‘The Jungle Book.’

In Awards, Event, Films, People, Short Films, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: North America
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Profiles ANIMATIONWorld

Animators Unearthed - Michèle Cournoyer

Animators Unearthed - Michèle Cournoyer
Animators Unearthed - Michèle Cournoyer

Every Monday, Chris Robinson serves up Animators Unearthed, a brief introduction to prominent and not-so-prominent indie animators. This week's focus is Canadian animator, Michèle Cournoyer, who later this week will receive Canada's prestigous Governor General's award for her work in animation.

In 2D, Art, Awards, AWN Profiles, Films, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Let's Go Eat the Factory! | Geographic Region: All
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2017 Oscars Headline News

‘Zootopia,’ ‘Piper’ & ‘The Jungle Book’ Win Oscars at the 89th Academy Awards

‘Zootopia,’ ‘Piper’ & ‘The Jungle Book’ Win Oscars at the 89th Academy Awards
‘Zootopia,’ ‘Piper’ & ‘The Jungle Book’ Win Oscars at the 89th Academy Awards

Oscar gold: Walt Disney Animation Studios’ ‘Zootopia’ wins Best Animated Feature, Pixar’s ‘Piper’ wins Best Animated Short, and Disney’s live-action remake of ‘The Jungle Book’ wins Best Visual Effects at the 89th Academy Awards.

In Awards, Event, Films, People, Short Films, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: North America
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call for entries Events

Córdoba International Animation Festival Announces Call for Entries

Córdoba International Animation Festival Announces Call for Entries
Córdoba International Animation Festival Announces Call for Entries
Begins: October 11, 2017

Córdoba International Animation Festival, October 11 – 13, brings together academics, art and culture in a unique event devoted to animation in its artistic and technological dimensions.

In 2D, 3D, Call for Entries, Cartoons, CG, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Games, Interactive, Places, Short Films | Event Types: Animation, Interactive
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Opinion ANIMATIONWorld

Cheer and Loathing in Animation: Episode XIV - And the Crowd Showed Up

Cheer and Loathing in Animation: Episode XIV - And the Crowd Showed Up
Cheer and Loathing in Animation: Episode XIV - And the Crowd Showed Up

Every Friday Chris Robinson unleashes improvised and hastily scribbled cheer or loathing on the animation community to be digested, swallowed or... expelled. Today: the ethics of crowdfunding.

In Business, Festival, Films, Production, Short Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Let's Go Eat the Factory! | Geographic Region: All
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Classic Animation ANIMATIONWorld

Keep it in Motion - Classic Animation Revisited: 'Furniture Poetry'

Keep it in Motion - Classic Animation Revisited: 'Furniture Poetry'
Keep it in Motion - Classic Animation Revisited: 'Furniture Poetry'

Every Thursday, Chris Robinson takes a look at films from animation’s past. This week's featured short is Furniture Poetry by Paul Bush.

In Art, Films, Reviews, Short Films, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Let's Go Eat the Factory! | Geographic Region: All
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Glassworks Headline News

Delve Behind the Scenes of the Animated Sequences from ‘A Monster Calls’

Delve Behind the Scenes of the Animated Sequences from ‘A Monster Calls’
Delve Behind the Scenes of the Animated Sequences from ‘A Monster Calls’

Barcelona-based animation studio Glassworks teams with Headless Productions to deliver two animated tales for J. A. Bayona’s new film.

In 2D, 3D, Films, People, Places, Short Films, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe
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Academy Awards ANIMATIONWorld

Time Trapper: A Frank Look at the 2017 Short Animation Oscar Nominees

Time Trapper: A Frank Look at the 2017 Short Animation Oscar Nominees
Time Trapper: A Frank Look at the 2017 Short Animation Oscar Nominees

In which AWN’s Chris Robinson scrutinizes the Oscar-nominated animated short film contenders at the 89th Academy Awards, and reveals his pick for the gold statuette.

In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Let's Go Eat the Factory! | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: North America
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Short Films ANIMATIONWorld

Pictures from the Brainbox: A Weekly Dose of Indie Animation - ’The Wound’

Pictures from the Brainbox: A Weekly Dose of Indie Animation - ’The Wound’
Pictures from the Brainbox: A Weekly Dose of Indie Animation - ’The Wound’

Every Tuesday, Chris Robinson digests and dissects (relatively) new indie animation short films. This week, he examines Russian animator  Anna Budanova’s 2013 short, ‘The Wound.’

In 2D, Films, Reviews, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Let's Go Eat the Factory! | Geographic Region: All
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Independent Animation ANIMATIONWorld

Animators Unearthed - Dennis Tupicoff

Animators Unearthed - Dennis Tupicoff
Animators Unearthed - Dennis Tupicoff

Every Monday, Chris Robinson serves up Animators Unearthed, a brief introduction to prominent and not-so-prominent indie animators. This week's focus is Australian animator, Dennis Tupicoff.

In 2D, Art, AWN Profiles, Films, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Let's Go Eat the Factory! | Geographic Region: All
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Academy Awards ANIMATIONWorld

2017 Oscar Voting Guide: Animation & VFX Contenders Vying for Academy Awards

2017 Oscar Voting Guide: Animation & VFX Contenders Vying for Academy Awards
2017 Oscar Voting Guide: Animation & VFX Contenders Vying for Academy Awards

With voting for the 89th Academy Awards closing on Tuesday, take a final look at AWN’s coverage of the contenders for Feature Animation, Short Animation and Visual Effects.

In Awards, Films, Short Films, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: North America
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Animation Blogs

Our Next 4 Years: Oscar and Emmy-Winning Animators Help Change the Discussion with Animated PSAs

Our Next 4 Years: Oscar and Emmy-Winning Animators Help Change the Discussion with Animated PSAs
Our Next 4 Years: Oscar and Emmy-Winning Animators Help Change the Discussion with Animated PSAs

New volunteer-run organization made up of more than 200 concerned animation professionals releases its first animated PSA, 'Share in the Care: Defend the Affordable Care Act,' that  illustrates the problems with repealing the Affordable Care Act in a humorous, informative way.

In 2D, Commercials, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post, Headline News | Blogs: Sprockets | Geographic Region: North America
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2D animation Events

The Denver Nickel + Dime Animation Extravaganza

The Denver Nickel + Dime Animation Extravaganza
The Denver Nickel + Dime Animation Extravaganza
Begins: May 19, 2017

Spending another Friday night sorting your loose change? Put your dreams of fortune and glory on hold and come on down to The Denver Nickel + Dime Animation Extravaganza 8:00 PM, May 19th, 2017 at The Bug Theatre!

Bearver C. Rogers hosts Denver’s very own animation festival featuring 30 animated shorts from around the globe! Places you’ve possibly heard of like Germany, Israel, Spain, New York, The Netherlands, The United Kingdom, Hungary, Los Angeles, Ireland, France, and Colorado Springs!

In 2D, 3D, Event, Festival, Films, Flash, Short Films, Stop-Motion | Event Types: Animation, Non-competitive Festivals, Screenings
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