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Technology Events

VIEW Conference Set For October 22 – 26 in Turin, Italy

Begins: October 22, 2018

The VIEW Conference is the premiere international event in Italy on Computer Graphics, Interactive Techniques, Digital Cinema, 2D/3D Animation, VR and AR, Gaming and VFX.

Animation Events

2018 Ottawa International Animation Festival Begins September 26

Begins: September 26, 2018

OIF to present some of the world’s most cutting-edge, quirky and important animation while transforming Ottawa into the center of the animation universe.

Animation Breakdown Headline News

Animation Breakdown Returns with ‘The Greatest Shorts On Earth!’

Los Angeles’s ongoing animation screening series makes a spectacular return at the Bob Baker Marionette Theater with a full program of vintage circus-themed shorts from Eastern Europe.

FMX 2018 ANIMATIONWorld

WATCH: Aardman’s David Sproxton Talks ‘Early Man’ Stop-Motion Production Challenges at FMX 2018

By Dan Sarto | Friday, May 18, 2018 at 1:14am

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.

Winsor McCay ANIMATIONWorld

Animation History: Winsor McCay Started His Professional Art Career at Age 13

While McKay is remembered for ‘Little Nemo’ and ‘The Sinking of the Lusitania,’ it was a passenger steamer named The Alpena that may have had the biggest impact on the pioneering animator’s career.

Don Hertzfeldt ANIMATIONWorld

The Burden of Other People’s Thoughts: Don Hertzfeldt Talks ‘World of Tomorrow Episode Two’

From crafting a story around the musings of a five-year-old to employing an aging technical pipeline, no filmmaking challenge is too big for Hertzfeldt.

Short Films Headline News

Plympton-Directed 'The Modern Lives' Wins USA Fest Honor

Collaboration with Americana musician Jackie Greene screens this week at Cannes and at an upcoming special event May 22 in Brooklyn.

Television Headline News

Fox Renews ‘Family Guy,’ ‘Bob’s Burgers’ for 2018-19 Schedule

Upcoming season will see the 30th anniversary of ‘The Simpsons,’ 20th of ‘Family Guy’ and the 150th episode of ‘Bob’s Burgers.’

Dreamworks Animation ANIMATIONWorld

DreamWorks Animation Television’s ‘Rocky & Bullwinkle’ Revival Aims for the Heart

Voice-over artist Tara Strong steps into the shoes of the legendary June Foray for Amazon Prime Video series ‘The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle.’

FMX 2018 ANIMATIONWorld

WATCH: David Silverman Discusses ‘The Simpsons’ Then and Now at FMX 2018

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 8:00pm

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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