‘Talking Tom’ on the Lookout for New Friends
Outfit7 heads to Kidscreen Summit with new animated series, ‘Talking Tom and Friends.’
Category: 3D
Vancouver Animation School Launches New Digital Matte Painting Program
First-of-its-kind specialized diploma program features industry-standard curriculum implementing the process and pipeline used at MPC and other Vancouver-area visual effects studios.
DQ Entertainment, iStory Teaming on New ‘Peg Heads’ Series
Laser Pegs spinoff iStory Animation teams with global entertainment production and distribution company DQ Entertainment to develop and produce CGI animated series ‘Peg Heads.’
In 3D, Business, Cartoons, CG | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, North America
Iloura Brings CG Expertise to ‘The SpongeBob Movie’
Australian animation and visual effects studio completes 550 shots for the 3D/2D/live-action hybrid feature, including building and animating the SpongeBob entourage for their big-screen CG debut.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Australia, North America
Thinkbox Opens Beta for Deadline Cloud Wizard for Google Cloud Platform
New Deadline feature simplifies the creation of cloud-based render farms; Beta access comes with $500 credit for Google Cloud Platform render resources.
Cinema 4D Helps Power Oscar-Nominated ‘A Single Life’
Dutch filmmaking trio Job, Joris & Marieke employ Maxon’s industry-leading 3D software to animate their Academy Award-nominated short film, ‘A Single Life.’
House Special’s ‘Tale of Momentum & Inertia’ Wins One Screen Award
Global short film and video competition for the film and advertising industries recognizes House Special’s ‘A Tale of Momentum & Inertia,’ ‘A Girl Named Elastika’ directed by Guillaume Blanchet, and NYOD ‘Long Live New York’ by Y&R New York.
Framestore Helps Create a Wachowski World for ‘Jupiter Ascending’
Framestore's London and Montreal teams deliver over 500 shots to help realize the Wachowski’s lavish and beautifully designed sci-fi universe, including CG hero characters, CG environments, digital doubles, and a host of CG space ships and planets, along with all manner of explosions, fireballs, shattering glass and liquid nano-technology.
In 3D, CG, Films, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
Coming Soon…to Your Living Room: Disney’s ‘101 Dalmatians,’ ‘Sailor Moon’
Disney’s ‘101 Dalmatians,’ ‘Sailor Moon’ and LEGO super heroes all team up on store shelves for this week's home entertainment releases on Blu-Ray and DVD.
‘The LEGO Movie’ Takes Home BAFTA for Outstanding Animated Film
Interstellar’ is given the award for outstanding special effects; ‘The Bigger Picture,’ by Chris Hees, Daisy Jacobs and Jennifer Majka, wins the prize for best British short animation.
In 3D, Awards, CG, Films, People, Short Films, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: BAFTAs | Geographic Region: Europe
Thinkbox Launches Beta for XMesh NUKE Loader
Software developer searching for testers for XMesh NUKE geometry caching system.
In 3D, Business, CG, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, North America
Send in the Clones: Adventures in 3D Printing
Did we utilize 3D scanning and printing to create a high-end party favor? Yes, but if the sex industry can do it, so can we.
Ingenuity Engine Taps Cospective's Frankie for Qoros Ad
Hollywood-based VFX facility completes production on a new commercial for Chinese car manufacturer Qoros Automotive using Cospective’s Frankie and cineSync to help cross The Great Firewall.
In 3D, CG, Commercials, Places, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Asia, North America
Animal Logic Blasting off with ‘Astro Boy’
Animal Logic Entertainment partners with Japan’s Tezuka Productions to develop a live-action sci-fi superhero feature based on the iconic 'Astro Boy' comic book franchise.
In 3D, Books, Business, CG, Films, People, Places | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, Australia, North America
Polynoid Directs Reveal Video for Lexus GS F
Reveal video presented at the Detroit Motor Show in January was directed by Polynoid and produced by Blacklist, with the animation executed at Polynoid production spinoff Woodblock.
In 3D, CG, Commercials, People, Places, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
The Foundry Names Jon Wadelton CTO
The Foundry promotes Jon Wadelton, known as ‘Mr. Nuke,’ to chief technology officer and head of media production.
In 3D, Business, CG, People, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe
First Look: Disney’s ‘Frozen’ Short, ‘Frozen Fever’
Directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee, the seven-minute short film opens ahead of the live-action ‘Cinderella’ on March 13.
Luxion and Pixologic Partner to Release KeyShot for ZBrush
Real-time ray tracing and global illumination program now an integral part of the ZBrush workflow.
Global Screen Acquires ‘Luis and His Friends from Outer Space’
3D-animated feature is a co-production of German animation studio Ulysses Films, Luxembourg-based Fabrique d’Images and Danish animation studio A.Film Production.
New York Int’l Children’s Film Festival Announces 2015 Slate
Program highlights include East Coast premiere of new Aardman feature, ‘Shaun The Sheep The Movie,’ North American premiere of new Studio Ghibli film ‘When Marnie Was There,’ U.S. premiere of ‘Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet,’ and more.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Festival, Films, People, Places, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Hilary Swank, Susan Sarandon, Jessica Biel to Voice ToonBox Feature ‘Spark’
Award-winning actresses sign on to star in the forthcoming 3D-animated feature film, ‘Spark,’ from ToonBox Entertainment, Redrover and Gulfstream Pictures.
Toonz Entertainment Expands into New Zealand
India-based animation company extends its presence in New Zealand and Australia with dedicated local operation headed by Mark Nicholls.
PGS Lands Asian Deals for ‘Jungle Bunch to the Rescue’
Award-winning series from TAT Productions and Master Films travels to Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and South Korea.
In 3D, Business, Cartoons, CG, Licensing, Places, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia
Rainmaker Promotes Kylie Ellis to VP, Production
Ellis to oversee production at Vancouver-based animation studio’s television division, Mainframe Entertainment.
In 3D, Business, Cartoons, CG, People, Places | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Coming Soon…to Your Living Room: ‘Book of Life,’ Studio Ghibli Doc
Mexican culture, super heroes and a look inside Japan’s famed Studio Ghibli all team up on store shelves for this week's home entertainment releases on Blu-Ray and DVD.
