Blackmagic Design’s DaVinci Resolve 12 Studio for Mac Now $499
The full version of Blackmagic Design’s professional editing and color correction software is now available in a Mac-only version in the App Store for Mac OS X for only USD$499.
Society of Illustrators Introduces M. Prize for 2016 Comic and Cartoon Art Annual
Given in memory of political cartoonist Timothy Patrick Moynihan, award honors gold and silver medalists in the Society’s Comic and Cartoon Art Annual.
Cinema Audio Society Announces Finalists for CAS Student Recognition Award
Five finalists from schools across the country and the U.K. are invited to attend the Cinema Audio Society’s 52nd Annual CAS Awards, to be held on February 20th.
yU+co Turns Downtown Los Angeles into a Digital Playground for N.Y.E.L.A.
In a first-of-its-kind immersive spectacle, dazzling digital imagery will appear to “bounce” between City Hall, the County Hall of Records and The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion as Los Angeles counts down to 2016.
Top 5 Game Disappointments of 2015
Spencer Fawcett rates his 5 most disappointing games of the year.
Fan-Made ‘Simpsons’ Couch Gag is Brutal & Amazing
Independent stop-motion animator Lee Hardcastle creates his own take on the classic couch gag that opens each episode of the series with a tribute to Adam Wingard’s home invasion horror film, ‘You’re Next.’
Michaël Dudok de Wit’s ‘The Red Turtle’ Set for September 2016 Release Date
Dutch director and animator’s debut feature is being co-produced by France’s Wild Bunch and Japan’s Studio Ghibli, with Isao Takahata serving as artistic producer.
Review: ‘Boy & the World’
The best way to watch ‘Boy & the World’ is to think of it as a non-narrative exercise and just enjoy the visuals.
New California License Plate to Feature Snoopy
Peanuts Worldwide and the family and widow of “Peanuts” creator Charles Schultz donate Snoopy’s likeness to help fund grants for California's 1,400 museums, science centers, zoos and aquariums.
DreamWorks Animation’s ‘Dawn of the Croods’ Comes to Netflix
Executive producer Brendan Hay talks about the Glendale studio’s latest animated television series for streaming giant Netflix, a prequel to their hit feature ‘The Croods.’
Box Office Report: ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Crosses $1 Billion
J.J. Abrams' record-shattering ‘Star Wars’ reboot earns $149.2 million domestically and $550.3 million overseas over Christmas weekend for a global cume of $1.09 billion through Sunday.
Field Day Premieres Vincent Peone’s Stop-Motion Short, ‘The Sea is Blue’
Stop-motion animated short from directorial duo Josh and Vince was written and directed by Peone and produced at //kneeon Studios for YouTube channel Field Day.
Fusion 8 Studio Public Beta Now Available for Download
Blackmagic Design announces the public beta of Fusion 8 Studio, now available for download for both Mac OS X and Windows.
Learn the Arctic Shake in New ‘Norm of the North’ Clip
CG-animated comedy directed by Trevor Wall and featuring the voices of Rob Schneider, Heather Graham, Ken Jeong, Gabriel Iglesias, Loretta Devine, Michael McElhatton, Colm Meaney and Bill Nighy arrives in theaters January 15, 2016.
Psyop Taps Fabric Engine for Cricket Spot
The Psyop team uses Fabric Engine to digitally knit a bunch of realistic sweaters in time for the holiday season.
‘Sailor Moon R Set 2’ Lands on Home Media Dec. 29
Second season of the legendary anime series continues in Episodes 69-89, set for release from VIZ Media this month as a Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack and standard edition DVD Set.
m4e Announces Co-Production Deal with Thomas Brezina
German brand management and media company teams with Austrian children’s and youth book author for the development of a new live-action/CG hybrid adventure series.
TreehouseGO Offers Special Holiday Sneak Peek of ‘Clangers’ and ‘Hey Duggee’
Corus Entertainment’s Treehouse to premiere two internationally acclaimed preschool series, ‘Clangers’ and ‘Hey Duggee,’ on Friday, December 25.
Hornet Director Yves Geleyn Helps ESPN Ring in NYE
Hornet Director Yves Geleyn teams with Wieden+Kennedy New York to create a picturesque spot for ESPN that asks, ‘What are you doing New Year’s Eve?’
‘Of Shadows & Wings…’ Picks up Three New Awards
Vivement Lundi! and Nadasdy Film co-production is the first film directed by Elice Meng and Eleonora Marinoni; animated feature to screen in competition at Clermont-Ferrant International Short Film Festival in February.
‘Kung Fu Panda’ Lawsuit Plaintiff Charged with Fraud
A man who sued DreamWorks Animation in 2011 with the claim that it stole the idea for ‘Kung Fu Panda’ from him is indicted for wire fraud and perjury in connection with a scheme to defraud the studio.
GALLERY: Aardman Makes ‘Special Delivery’ for Google Spotlight Stories
Check out a selection of stills and concept art from ‘Special Delivery,’ Aardman’s first animated short film created for Google ATAP’s Spotlight Stories.
Bent Image Lab Animates New PSA for American Indian College Fund
New PSA elegantly rendered in a style reflecting that of famed Choctaw artist Marcus Amerman was created using a mix of CG and stop-motion animation.
Redshift renders Blue Zoo’s Hilarious Christmas Short
Renderer delivers high-quality visuals in a short time for leading animation studio’s animated holiday short, ‘More Stuff.’
Aardman, Lionsgate Sign Home Entertainment Deal for ‘Shaun the Sheep’
Aardman signs a deal with U.S. home entertainment partner Lionsgate for the entire ‘Shaun the Sheep’ catalogue, including seasons 1-5 and the new half hour special ‘The Farmer’s Llamas.’
