Imagination Workshops and the World at Large: Part 2
Further reflections on how society has a critical need for igniting and cultivating imagination as the origin of all ideation, inspiration, invention and innovation.
Brown Bag Films Releases ‘Bird Food’ Short Online
Written and directed by Richard Keane and produced by Laura Roche with music by Darren Hendley, ‘Bird Food’ was commissioned by BSÉ/IFB Short Shorts.
Pete Docter’s ‘Inside Out’ Finally Arrives
Six years in development, one of Pixar’s most anticipated and important films in years hits U.S. theatres.
Gallery: Pixar's 'Inside Out' Concept Art and Console Progression
Take a look at some behind-the-scenes imagery from Pixar and Pete Docter's new film, 'Inside Out.'
Cartoon Network Brings ‘We Bare Bears’ to Annecy 2015
New original series from Daniel Chong -- the latest to come out of Cartoon Network’s short form animation program -- to receive exclusive screening at Annecy; Network returns to festival to seek next generation of talent.
Nickelodeon to Premiere ‘Pig Goat Banana Cricket’ on July 18
Irreverent comedy produced at Nickelodeon Animation Studios showcases a rich, layered world from popular creative duo Dave Cooper and Johnny Ryan.
Barajoun’s CG Feature ‘Bilal’ Reimagines an Epic Tale
The first CG-animated feature to be fully funded and produced in the Middle East, Barajoun Entertainment’s ‘Bilal’ is based on the story of Bilal ibn Rabah, a companion of Prophet Mohammed.
WATCH: DreamWorks Animation Unveils First Trailer for ‘Kung Fu Panda 3’
Directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson and Alessandro Carlon, ‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ arrives in theaters on January 29, 2016.
Netflix Releases New Trailer for ‘DreamWorks Dragons: Race to the Edge’
New original 13-episode series from the studio behind the ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ franchise premieres worldwide on June 26.
Annecy 2015: GKIDS Picks Up Folimage’s ‘Phantom Boy’
GKIDS acquires North American rights for latest feature from Jean-Loup Felicioli and Alain Gagnol, the Oscar-nominated writers and directors of ‘A Cat in Paris.’
Call for Entries: World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms
Winning proposal for a short film to inform people about WWOOF and its mission will be awarded a payment of 3,000€.
WIA Addresses Gender Disparity in Animation at Annecy 2015
Women In Animation co-presidents Marge Dean and Kristy Scanlan present findings and host a panel discussion with advisory board members Bonnie Arnold, Margie Cohn, Lenora Hume and Adina Pitt on the state of women in animation.
Illumination Unveils Teaser for ‘Secret Lives of Pets’
Stellar voice cast for the fifth Illumination Entertainment-Universal collaboration includes Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet, Kevin Hart, Ellie Kemper, Lake Bell, Jenny Slate, Bobby Moynihan, Hannibal Buress and Albert Brooks.
Cartoon Network to Premiere ‘We Bare Bears’ on July 27
New original animated series developed as part of Cartoon Network Studios’ global shorts program was created by Annie Award-winning ‘Toy Story of Terror!’ storyboard artist Daniel Chong.
LOOK: Background Art from Studio Ghibli’s ‘Spirited Away’
In celebration of the anime classic’s Blu-ray release, AWN obtains exclusive images of scene paintings from Studio Ghibli’s ‘Spirited Away,’ available from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment.
Watch: Sony Releases ‘Hotel Transylvania 2’ Trailer
Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, Sony Pictures Animation’s ‘Hotel Transylvania’ sequel arrives in theaters on September 25, 2015.
Blur Completes Trailers for Highly Anticipated Game Titles at E3 2015
Blur Studio creates mind-blowing visuals for game trailers for titles including 505 Games’ ‘Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege,’ Ubisoft’s ‘ADR1FT’ and Bethesda Softworks’ ‘Dishonored 2.’
PITCH THIS! Offers Pitching Opportunities at The Animation Conference 2015
Deadline for submissions to the specialized program dedicated to providing producers with potential career-changing pitching opportunities us July 15.
MIFA 2015 Buzz: Wednesday, June 17
Further fortifying its footprint within France and abroad, French animation studio Mikros plans to hire 400 animators for its Paris, Belgium and Montreal studios.
Ringling Film Tops SIGGRAPH 2015 Computer Animation Festival
Ringling College senior thesis film ‘Jinxy Jenkins and Lucky Lou’ by Michelle Kwon and Michael Bidinger named Best Computer Animated Short in the 42nd Annual SIGGRAPH Computer Animation Festival.
Eric Goldberg Joins USC School of Cinematic Arts Faculty
Veteran animator best known for his work with Walt Disney Animation Studios will teach classes on the fundamentals of character animation beginning in the fall of 2015.
‘Feast’ Director Patrick Osborne Helming ‘Nimona’ Adaptation for Fox
Fox Animation lands the rights to the Harvey and Eisner Award-nominated graphic novel by ‘Lumberjanes’ creator Noelle Stevenson.
eOne Plans Major Launch of ‘Peppa Pig’ in China
CCTV acquires broadcast rights for ‘Peppa Pig’ in China; master toy range to launch in Chinese market beginning in July.
Amazon to Debut New Kids Pilots on June 26
Four new animated kids pilots will be available, including ‘The Adventures of Knickerbock Teetertop,’ ‘Lost In Oz,’ ‘Lily the Unicorn,’ and ‘Bear in Underwear.’
Adobe Unveils Milestone 2015 Creative Cloud Release
Unprecedented innovation and integration across Creative Cloud Desktop and mobile apps; new Adobe Stock service debuts.
