10 Animated Shorts Advance in 2015 Oscar Race
Ten titles -- including Don Hertzfeldt’s ‘World of Tomorrow’ and Pixar short ‘Sanjay’s Super Team’ -- shortlisted out of 60 qualifying films.
‘What’s Your Nickfluence?’ Winners Announced
DePaul University student Dawn Adepoju receives $25,000 scholarship in inaugural animation challenge sponsored by Nickelodeon and Get Schooled.
‘Carmen Sandiego’ Returns with First-Ever iOS App
Launch of new educational mobile game from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt marks 30th anniversary of the iconic criminal mastermind adored by millions of children and nostalgic adults alike.
Brooklyn’s Animation Block Party Sets 2016 Dates
Animation Block Party to present its 13th annual edition July 28-31, 2016; submissions open on Friday, December 4.
Reel FX Adds Creative Director Colin McGreal
Versatile creative director and designer most recently worked on ‘Hunger Games’ virtual reality experience for Legendary Pictures and Samsung.
CN Asia Dives Down Under for New Animated Comedies
Australian-grown comedies include short-form series ‘Bill & Tony’ and ‘The Sketchy Show,’ short film ‘Lasso & Comet,’ and a pilot for ‘Monster Beach: The Series.’
iAniMagic 2015 Mobile Animation Contest Announces New Prizes
Prizes for annual animation competition hosted on mobile devices include the Wacom Cintiq 13HD 13.3” Creative Pen & Touch Display, GoPro HERO4 BLACK 4K Action Camera, and Wacom Intuos pro Special Edition.
‘Toby’s Travelling Circus’ Headed to Vme TV
Stop-motion animated kids show is acquired by the only Spanish-language television network affiliated with public television stations in the U.S.
Brickyard VFX Expands Boston Studio with New Digs
Brickyard VFX Boston moves into new 8,000-square foot studio housing seven Flame bays, multiple CG workstations, a four-wall edit room, expanded production offices, and a screening room to facilitate virtual grading sessions with Company 3 colorists in LA, NY and Atlanta.
GBI Launches New Mobile App for ‘Thomas Edison’s Secret Lab’
Genius Brands International teams with Fat Red Couch to release first mobile app for animated children’s series available on Public Broadcasting Stations throughout the U.S.
Smith Micro Unveils Poser Pro 11
New streamlined workflow features include new physically based rendering engine for hyper-realistic 3D characters and scenes, adaptive rigging, custom parameter palettes, and more.
Screen Novelties Kickstarting ‘The WitchDoctor’ Short
Los Angeles-based stop-motion specialists undertaking Tiki-inspired short film set in a magical realm of dense jungles, fiery volcanoes, and iridescent lagoons.
‘Tip the Mouse’ Headed to Disney Junior in Latin America
German brand management and media company m4e finalizes broadcasting agreement for its seven-minute preschool series with Buena Vista International for all Latin American territories including Brazil.
DHX Media Extends Presence in China with New SVOD Deals
Digital platforms iQiyi and LeTV license DHX library content, including classic ‘Teletubbies,’ ‘Paddington’ and ‘Caillou.’
Click 3X Introduces X3 Films
Executive producer Michael Flexner to lead revamped live-action division, which produces commercials and digital content for a diverse range of brands.
Composer Michael Giacchino Scoring Disney’s ‘Zootopia’
Award-winning composer marks his first-ever feature collaboration with Walt Disney Animation Studios for next spring’s big-screen adventure ‘Zootopia.’
Adult Swim Greenlights Animated ‘Dream Corp’ Series
New animated comedy series from ‘The Gold Sparrow’ creator Daniel Stessen to be executive produced by ‘The Office’ alums John Krasinski and Stephan Merchant.
WATCH: MPC Unveils New ‘Meet Sally’ Short
Stop-motion/CG-animated hybrid short written and directed by Ty Coyle and Bill Dorais is the follow-up to last year’s ‘Enjoy the Sweets.’
Oriental DreamWorks Names Peilin Chou Head of Feature Animation
Former Spike TV exec previously served as director of development at Nicklelodeon and worked as a development executive at Walt Disney Animation Studios as part of the team that oversaw ‘Mulan,’ ‘Toy Story’ and ‘Hercules.’
Almost Gold Launches in Chicago
Filmakademie Short ‘Jazz Orgie’ Selected as FMX 2016 Trailer
Irina Rubina's one-minute animated tour de force is chosen as the new trailer for FMX 2016, taking place April 26-29 in Stuttgart, Germany.
The Foundry Evolves Colorway, Announces Free Trial
Design package available as a 60-day free trial until January 12th, 2016 when it will be available on a subscription basis only.
Hollywood Post Alliance Announces 2015 Award Winners
Weta Digital wins Outstanding Visual Effects in a Feature Film for their work on ‘The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies’ at 10th Anniversary Gala honoring artists and innovators.