Category: 3D
What Future Lies in Store for Non-Comedy Adult Animation?
According to a just released industry white paper from producer John Evershed, TV animation finally seems poised to capture sizable new audiences outside its traditional comedy fan base.
Universal and Illumination Delay ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ Release
In response to the growing coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the studios have postponed the scheduled July 3 release of their upcoming ‘Minions’ sequel.
Disney Brings India’s Vibrant Culture to US Preschoolers in ‘Mira, Royal Detective’
Showrunner Sascha Paladino and art director Dorothea Gerassimova discuss the challenges and rewards of celebrating India’s wonderful cultural diversity with an international kids’ audience.
Royal Television Society Honors ‘Zog’ with Children’s Programme Award
Magic Light Picture’s hugely popular animated TV special receives recognition for positive contributions, earning accolades from the industry and UK viewers.
Nickelodeon Launches #KIDSTOGETHER Initiative to Keep Kids Informed
Studio reaching out with multiplatform prosocial initiative, using their most popular characters and free access to Noggin, to engage kids and families on staying healthy while at home.
‘Birds of Prey and the Fabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn,’ Coming to Digital March 24
Margot Robbie is back in the title role of Warner Bros.’ latest DC comic book-inspired action-adventure, also hitting Video On Demand services April 7.
Final Frontier Enlists Director Dream Team for DBS Bank Idents
Shanghai-based studio brings together group of international directors for series of MTV-inspired branding idents for Asia’s largest bank.
Glassbox Releases Beehive Collaborative Software Solution
Real-time creative review tool works with Unreal Engine, Unity 3D and Autodesk Maya, reflecting changes instantly across platforms.
Glue Collaboration Announces Next Generation VR-Collaboration Platform
New features, including compatibility with Oculus Quest headsets, provide business with innovative ways to achieve remote communication.
WATCH: Cinesite’s ‘The Witcher’ Season 1 VFX Breakdown Reel
Led by VFX supervisor Aleksadar Pejic, the studio’s London team delivered digital demons and more in more than 250 shots across all eight first season episodes.
Universal Releasing ‘Trolls World Tour’ On-Demand Same Day it Hits Theatres
Film will be made available April 10 on home entertainment platforms; some Universal films now at theatres will be available as early as March 20.
Box Office Rout Continues as COVID-19 Shut-Downs Grow
Pixar’s ‘Onward’ takes top spot in the worst Week 11 domestic box office since 1995; postponement of all new theatrical releases until at least April 10 means low numbers bound to continue.
‘Frozen 2’ Coming to Disney+ 3 Months Early
To entertain families during this ‘challenging period,’ studio moves up streaming release of their hit animated feature to March 15 in the U.S., March 17 in other territories.
‘A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmaggedon’ Tops British Animation Awards
Aardman Animation picks up four awards; Sally Hawkins wins Best Voice Performance for ‘Snail and the Whale’; Coldplay’s ‘Daddy’ named Best Music Video
Flavor Adds VFX Director Rob Churchill to Chicago Studio
Veteran hire to partner with creative studio and parent company, Cutter Studios, on still undisclosed production venture.
Cyber Group Studios Promotes Caroline Audebert
Paris-based animation studio taps studio’s head of production to manage current and upcoming projects during time of significant growth.
WATCH: New Trailer, Poster and Images for Pete Docter’s ‘Soul’
In the two-time Oscar-winning Pixar director’s latest film, a jazz musician’s misstep puts him on a fantastical path to discovering what it really means to have a soul.
Monstra Animation Festival Postponed
20th edition of the Portuguese festival, scheduled for March 18-29 in Lisbon, has been postponed; new 2020 dates to be announced.
Animation Ireland Appoints Ronan McCabe as New Chief Executive
Industry veteran to focus on leading country’s animation sector through period of unprecedented growth.
Animafest Zagreb 2020 Announces Competition Selections
Festival releases list of entries chosen to compete in short film, student film, and Croatian film categories; annual festival takes place June 8-13.
‘Fleak’ Wins Cartoon Movie’s 2020 Eurimages Co-Production Development Award
Given to encourage films early in production, animated feature takes the prize for its artistic originality and touching story.
Unity Technologies Acquires ArtEngine Creator Artomatix
Irish software company’s AI-assisted software helps 3D artists accelerate and streamline creative workflows.
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Squeeze Boards Marvel’s Animated ‘What If…?’
Québec City animation studio will produce five episodes of upcoming Disney+ anthology series that revisits and re-imagines key historic MCU moments.