Review: ‘Blame!’
Memory is survival in Polygon Pictures and Hiroyuki Seshita’s worthy post-apocalyptic tale.
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Submit Your Shorts to Chitose Airport Int’l Animation Festival by June 30th
Four more days remain for animated short film submissions, while feature films can be entered up until July 31, to compete for over 2,000,000 JPY in prizes.
Review: ‘Incredibles 2’
Avoiding sequel-itis, Pixar’s latest is their best since ‘Inside Out.’
WATCH: Dennis Gansel Talks ‘Jim Button & Luke the Engine Driver’ at FMX 2018
The director discusses his latest film, the live-action/VFX driven adaptation of the classic German children’s story.
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WATCH: Lynne Naylor Talks Character and Conceptual Design at FMX 2018
The DreamWorks TV Animation veteran artist talks about her different approaches to character and conceptual design projects, the dynamic of realizing a strong director’s vision, such as Genndy Tartakovsky, and challenges she faced on shows such as ‘Samurai Jack.’
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WATCH: Aardman’s David Sproxton Talks ‘Early Man’ Stop-Motion Production Challenges at FMX 2018
The studio’s co-founder discusses their most recent animated feature, ‘Early Man,’ sharing insights on Oscar-winner Nick Park’s writing and directing process and how more and more CGI is integrated into stop-motion filmmaking.
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WATCH: Sony Pictures Animation’s Shannon Tindle Talks Directing Challenges at FMX 2018
The creator of ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ teases his new animated feature film at SPA, shares his insights on the difficulties of the creative process, and gives advice for young artists looking for a career in the industry.
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WATCH: Blue Sky’s Chris Wedge Talks Animation Directing Challenges at FMX 2018
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.
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Review: ‘Lu Over the Wall’
Masaaki Yuasa’s beautifully animated Japanese tale of how a once-thought dangerous mermaid helps both a young man and an entire town discover new paths in life through honest communication.
WATCH: David Silverman Discusses ‘The Simpsons’ Then and Now at FMX 2018
The Oscar-nominated director talks about his work on Fox’s multiple Emmy Award-winning hit series, some of the show’s history as well as his new feature film in production with Wink Animation.
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WATCH: Esben Toft Jacobsen Talks Post-Apocalyptic Series ‘The Rain’ and More at FMX 2018
The creator and visual supervisor discusses his world-building and design work on the upcoming VFX-driven Netflix Original Series.
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Disney Veteran Dave Michener Dies at 85
Co-director on ‘The Great Mouse Detective’ worked as director, animator and story artist on numerous studio films and special park projects.
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WATCH: Phil Tippett Talks Tough on 40 Years of VFX, Movies and More at FMX 2018
The legendary industry pioneer shares his insights as an artist, director, visual effects supervisor and survivor, including thoughts on digital character performance and conflicts with studio executives.
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Review: ‘Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge’
It’s not surprising this film opened at number one in Japan when it first hit theaters in 2013.
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Review: A Tale of Two Dogtoons - ‘Isle of Dogs’ and 'Lady and the Tramp’
More than 60 years separate these animated films featuring Wes Anderson and Walt Disney’s very different takes on man’s best friend.
In 2D, Films, People, Reviews, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: The Miscweant | Geographic Region: All
Wes Anderson’s ‘Isle of Dogs’ Gives Erudite Canines Their Day
Mark Waring and his team deliver subtle, nuanced and rhythmic stop-motion performances in the ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’ director’s return to animation.
Jaegers and Kaiju Battle Once More in ‘Pacific Rim Uprising’
Overall VFX supervisor Peter Chiang talks previs, techvis, drones and Chinese sound stages on Steven DeKnight’s sequel to Guillermo del Toro’s 2013 sci-adventure romp.
Proof Helps Plan Ahead for ‘A Wrinkle in Time’
L.A.-based visualization studio handles previs and postvis on Ava DuVernay and Disney’s new fantasy-adventure film.
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‘Deadpool’ Chinese Premiere Set for 2018 Beijing International Film Festival
Lucky Middle Kingdom film fans can finally watch Tim Miller’s 2016 action adventure superhero hit.
Award-Winning CG Short ‘Schirkoa’ Being Developed as Feature
Indian filmmaker Ishan Shukla will write and direct a feature-length animated film based on his award-winning short of the same name, with 108 Media and Aurora Media Holdings on board to co-produce.
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Electric Dreams: John Nelson Talks ‘Blade Runner 2049’
The overall VFX supervisor riffs on witness cameras, bleak L.A. cityscapes and the super-secret digital recreation of Rachael in Denis Villeneuve’s mesmerizing ‘Blade Runner’ sequel.
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Can Three Caesars Add Up to One More Oscar for Joe Letteri?
Weta’s four-time Oscar-winning senior VFX supervisor talks about the complexities of creating believable digital ape performances in the final film in Fox’s ‘Apes’ trilogy reboot, director Matt Reeves’ futuristic action adventure ‘War for the Planet of the Apes.’
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The 16th Annual VES Awards: Reactions, Photos and More
Get a peek at the winners onstage and backstage at this year’s grand Visual Effects Society bash.
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DreamWorks’ Premo Animation System Garners Sci-Tech Honors
Studio R&D director Paul Carmen DiLorenzo walks us through the studio’s groundbreaking and innovative production system being recognized at this Saturday’s MPAA Scientific and Technical Awards.
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Watch: Hot Super Bowl LII Movie Trailers
Big game offered the first look at ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story,’ as well as dropping trailers for ‘Avengers: Infinity War,’ ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ and ‘Mission: Impossible -- Fallout.’
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