‘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.’
Aardman Makes ‘Special Delivery’ for Google Spotlight Stories
Academy Award-winning animation studio teams with Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects team to release interactive video compatible with Android phones; non-interactive 360-degree video version available for iOS or web users.
‘Dogtanian’ and ‘Willy Fog’ Launch First Interactive Tales
BRB Internacional and Meikme release ‘Dogtanian’s Journey’ and ‘The Bet,’ the first interactive tales based on ‘Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds’ and ‘Around the World with Willy Fog.’
Paramount, Hasbro Establish Cross-Property Film Universe
Overall deal includes Hasbro properties ‘G.I. Joe,’ ‘Micronauts,’ ‘Visionaries,’ ‘M.A.S.K.’ and ‘ROM.’
TRICK 3D Heralds Holiday Season with ‘An Elf’s Story’
Atlanta-based 3D animation studio ushers in the holiday season with a new milestone for its animated Christmas special based on the wildly popular ‘Elf on the Shelf’ tradition.
Cartoon Network Announces ‘Adventure Time: Stakes!’ DVD
Sink your teeth into Marceline the Vampire Queen with the eight-episode DVD release available on January 19.
Online Longevity: ‘Star Wars: Battlefront’ vs. ‘’Rainbow Six: Siege’
With online-only games rising in popularity, players must be wary of not getting enough value for their money.
Cartoon Network Claims Top Spot for Kids 6-11
Kids channel claims victory as television’s number one ad-supported network with kids 6-11 for 2015.
Eoin Duffy Schools Santa on Physics with New Animated Short
Vancouver-based filmmaker is the director of ‘The Missing Scarf,’ which clocked up more than 16 international awards following its release and secured a place on the shortlist for the 2014 Academy Awards.
Adult Swim Reigns for 11th Straight Year as #1 Destination with Young Adults
‘Rick and Morty’ leads network’s expanded slate of original series winning in primetime.
Aardman to Release New ‘Shaun the Sheep’ Mobile Game
New mobile game, ‘Llama League,’ released to celebrate new half-hour ‘Shaun the Sheep’ TV special, ‘The Farmer’s Llamas.’
MindOverEye Unveils Three-Floor Installation in LA’s Revamped Petersen Auto Museum
Emmy-nominated content creation studio serves as the ideal creative partner for an elaborate, eye-catching installation in Los Angeles’s newly remodeled Petersen Automotive Museum.
Not to Scale Creates New Animated Music Video directed by Kris Merc
Animated music video for ‘To My Surprise’ by James is inspired by elements of anime, propaganda art, Diego Rivera’s murals, and graffiti paintings.
Reel FX Unveils First Look at ‘Wish Police’ Feature
Animated feature directed by Spanish trio Headless is based on the novella, “Wish Police,” by Daniel Nayeri; veteran production exec Kirk Bodyfelt to produce.
Salma Hayek Named 2015 TheWIFTS Animation Award Recipient
Actress, producer and director is the recipient of The Women’s International Film & Television Showcase Animation Award 2015 for ‘Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet.’
Children’s Media Conference Announces 2016 Event Dates
CMC Animation Exchange to take place on March 10; CMC International Exchange to be held on July 5.
Nelvana Appoints New Agents for ‘Little Charmers’
Corus Entertainment-owned Nelvana announces the addition of numerous licensing agents to build the ‘Little Charmers’ brand worldwide.
The STUDIO Crafts Elegant Holiday Video Card with Chartable Message
Stunning tracking shot immerses viewers in animated winter wonderland.
Trollbäck Delivers Opening Titles for Peggy Guggenheim Documentary
Trollbäck + Company designs painterly opening titles for director Lisa Immordino Vreeland’s documentary feature, ‘Peggy Guggenheim: Art Addict.’
Hopster Lands on Vodafone Play in Iceland
Localized versions of hit preschool shows ‘Max & Ruby,’ ‘Wanda and the Alien,’ and ‘Peg + Cat’ are set to premiere on the Vodafone PLAY subscription service in Iceland.
