NFB Commissions Interactive Works for ‘McLaren Wall-to-Wall’
Kid Koala, Theodore Ushev and Daily tous les jours set to dazzle viewers on the 100th anniversary of Norman McLaren’s birth.
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SNL’s Beck Bennett Brings Comedic Sensibility to ‘Plan C’ Short
Saturday Night Live cast member Beck Bennett stars in the animated short film Plan C from Writer Todd Waldman and Director Joey Boukadakis.
Blockade and Rainmaker Announce ‘Sly Cooper’ Feature
3D CG-animated feature film based on the hit PlayStation video game franchise enters production for early 2016 release.
The Mission Helps Bring Squarespace to Super Bowl XLVIII
The Mission visualizes perilous navigation through the muck of the Internet for Squarespace’s first-ever Super Bowl spot in the artfully chaotic “A Better Web Awaits,” directed by Anonymous Content’s Malcolm Venville.
New ‘Calimero’ Series Set to Premiere on TF1 Feb. 9
Gaumont Animation’s new animated CGI series Calimero will premiere in France on TF1 on Sunday February 9, 2014.
Animation Magazine Names Thomas J. Mclean Editor
Animation Magazine taps veteran film journalist Thomas J. McLean as editor, replacing Ramin Zahed, who is leaving the magazine to pursue new opportunities after more than a decade at the helm.
Sony Animation Reaches Social Media Milestone
Sony Pictures Animation passes the one million mark in the number of fans on its Facebook page, releasing a drawing by Cloudy 2 director Kris Pearn to celebrate the event.
Grammys Give Sneak Peek at Disney’s ‘Maleficent’
Reimagining of the classic Disney song “Once Upon a Dream” offered as a free download on Google Play.
The Foundry Launches MeshFusion for MODO 701
MeshFusion dramatically cuts time and increases efficiency of 3D modeling workflows.
Cartoon Network and LEGO Launch Mixels Franchise
Cartoon Network and The LEGO Group team up on a new global franchise Mixels, making its U.S. debut on multiple screens and platforms this February.
In Business, Cartoons, Games, Mobile and Wireless, Short Films, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Box Office Report: Disney’s ‘Frozen’ Crosses $800 Million
Disney blockbuster Frozen continues to make headlines in its tenth week at the box office as it crosses the $800 million mark globally; animated family comedy The Nut Job nabs third place with $12.3 million.
Ellipsanime Buys France’s Moonscoop
Paris-based Ellipsanime is selected by the French bankruptcy court to purchase the assets of French animation company Moonscoop SA; French company JokeBox acquires Moonscoop France’s 51% share in US-based Moonscoop LLC, formerly Mike Young Productions.
Patrick Warburton to Host 41st Annual Annies
Patrick Warburton is set to host the 41st Annual Annie Awards on Saturday, February 1, at UCLA’s Royce Hall alongside presenters Mariska Hargitay, Cloris Leachman, Richard Dreyfuss and director Rob Minkoff.
In Awards, Event, People, Places, Voice Acting | Headline News | Special Events: Annie Awards | Geographic Region: North America
Dustin Grella Brings Animation Hotline to Sundance
As part of his Animation Hotline project, New York-based animator and documentary filmmaker Dustin Grella joins this month’s Sundance Film Festival to animate hotline videos live throughout the course of the festival.
Bill Plympton Teams with The Napoleon Group for Con Edison
Legendary animator Bill Plympton teams with The Napoleon Group to create a distinctive digital short for New York utility Con Edison.
Poland’s Anìmator Fest Issues Call for Entries
The deadline for submissions to the 7th edition of Poland’s International Animated Film Competition is March 3, 2014.
In Call for Entries, Cartoons, Festival, Films, Places, Short Films | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
Rampant Design Teams with Toolfarm for Worldwide Distribution
Toolfarm to offer Rampant Drives with simplified drag-and-drop workflow that combines hundreds of elements on portable USB drives for a fraction of the cost.
Disney Junior’s ‘Sheriff Callie’s Wild West’ Corrals Record Ratings
Disney Junior channel’s original series Sheriff Callie’s Wild West lassoes impressive ratings, ranking as TV’s number one program in the hour across the target preschooler demos.
Big Block Live Announces New Director Signings
Big Block Live to represent modern storytellers Josh + Vince, GHOST+COW and Joe Sabia.
Calabash Animates Pirate Adventure for Angry Birds
Calabash Animation creates a new ad, Pirate Pig Attack, for Rovio’s Angry Birds franchise.
