Veteran executive, who oversaw Blue Sky Studios’ production of ‘Ice Age’ and ‘Rio’ franchise films, steps down after 21 months at helm.
Founding donors contribute more than $500,000 to support organization’s programs and international outreach initiatives.
Program lineup and initial list of presenters for third annual symposium, taking place June 10, highlight important focus on “Belonging” and critical topics affecting women working in the animation industry.
In its 46th year, the conference is set for July 28 – August 1, 2019 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
‘Endgame’ screening, in cooperation with Trickfilm Festival, will cap four packed conference days starting April 30 in Stuttgart, Germany.
First look at 20th Century Fox’s animated comedy set in the high-octane globe-trotting world of international espionage features the futuristic Audi RSQ e-tron self-driving concept car.
Ben Mendelsohn, Karen Gillan, Rashida Jones, DJ Khaled and Masi Oka join Will Smith and Tom Holland in Blue Sky’s forthcoming animated spy caper.
Founding members include Animal Logic, Autodesk, Blue Sky Studios, Cisco, DNEG, DreamWorks Animation, Epic Games, Foundry, Google Cloud, Intel, SideFX, The Walt Disney Studios and Weta Digital.
‘Women in Technology’ spotlight series to include presentations from Janelle Croshaw Ralla, Kelsey Hurley and Renee Tam.
Move clears the way for Disney’s $71 billion cash and stock offer, which was approved in June by the Department of Justice.
Seventy-five employees laid off and productions shut down, effective immediately, as Disney closes down the Glendale production facility.
Settlement in the class-action lawsuit filed in December 2014 on behalf of animation and VFX workers to be paid out in July and August.
New $71.3 billion deal approved by the boards of directors of Disney and 21st Century Fox.
Proposal expected to elicit a counteroffer from Disney for key assets of the studio.
Groups set day of panel discussions and events focused on the topics ‘Inclusion and Intersectionality.’
The Oscar-winning director and studio co-founder shares his insights on the animation industry, what inspires and drives him, as well as what advice he has for young professionals.
Director of hits from ‘Ice Age’ to ‘Ferdinand’ will receive the festival’s Iconic Director award and present a master class.
Director Carlos Saldanha’s Oscar-nominated animated feature now available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD.
Highlights for the technology and games-related tracks also announced for the annual event, set for April 24-27 in Stuttgart, Germany.
Creators of ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ and Oscar winners for ‘La La Land’ have signed on to ‘Foster,’ due in theaters in 2021.
Blue Sky’s animation team discuss the challenges of creating the Academy Award-nominated adaptation directed by Carlos Saldanha.
Oscar-nominated animated feature comes loaded with featurettes.
Animation featured in four of 23 categories, with winners to be announced Feb. 18.
Studio entries ‘Boss Baby,’ ‘Coco’ and ‘Ferdinand’ face off against indies ‘The Breadwinner’ and ‘Loving Vincent’ for the Best Animated Feature Oscar.
Young New Yorkers receive training on state-of-the-art animation software, opening doors to careers in film, gaming, advertising and more. New Animation Industry Council, comprised of professionals from New York-based animation studios, will advise the program.
