Fredrikstad Animation Festival 2015 to Spotlight Richard Williams
Legendary animator Richard Williams joins the Fredrikstad Animation Festival with screenings of The Academy’s work print of ‘The Thief and the Cobbler - A Moment in Time’ and his latest short film, ‘Prologue.’
Duncan Studio Provides Animation for New ‘Iron Giant’ Sequences
Oscar-winning director Brad Bird’s classic animated film has been re-mastered with two new sequences in ‘The Iron Giant: Signature Edition,’ returning to theaters this fall from Warner Bros. and Fathom Events.
WATCH: Disney Unveils New Trailer for Jon Favreau’s ‘Jungle Book’
‘Iron Man’ director Jon Favreau relies heavily on motion-capture techniques for his live-action adaptation, surrounding actor Neel Sethi (as Mowgli) with a slew of CG animals and environments.
The Academy to Celebrate Pixar’s ‘Toy Story’
Panel discussion with John Lasseter and Ed Catmull moderated by Jon Favreau celebrates the world’s first entirely computer-animated feature film on Thursday, October 1.
9 Story Appoints Claudia Balzer Scott-Hansen VP, Distribution
Former HIT Entertainment exec to oversee U.S. and international distribution efforts in newly-created position.
Grasshorse Studios Helps Create Animated Promo for ‘Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials’
Midwest-based animation studio provides character animation for 20th Century Fox film promo inspired by vintage PSAs, World War II-era propaganda newsreels, and present-day pharmaceutical commercials.
‘Rick and Morty’s Justin Roiland Teases New Series in Development
‘Rick and Morty’ co-creator Justin Roiland leaks a set of images from a new animated series called ‘Solar Opposites’ that might or might not be in development at Fox.
‘Over the Garden Wall,’ ‘Adventure Time’ Win Creative Arts Emmys
Cartoon Network wins big at the 2015 Creative Arts Emmy Awards with ‘Over the Garden Wall’ and ‘Adventure Time’; HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ and FX’s ‘American Horror Story: Freak Show’ win in the VFX categories.
Holland Animation Film Festival Issues 2016 Call for Entries
Peephole Cinema Presenting ‘Orange on Orange’ Exhibit
Collection of animated crossings in color motion by Bay Area artists Emily Alden Foster, Mel Prest and Leah Rosenberg will be on view 24/7 September 21 through November 1.
John Lasseter, ‘Big Hero 6’ Filmmakers to Present at 2015 Student Academy Awards
Oscar-winning director John Lasseter, along with ‘Big Hero 6’ filmmakers Roy Conli, Don Hall and Chris Williams, will be presenters at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 42nd Student Academy Awards on Thursday, September 17.
Realtime UK Teams with Rare for ‘Rare Replay’
Manchester and Westby-based animation studio Realtime UK teams with British video game developer Rare to pack more than 30 years of gaming excellence into one short film.
Hornet London Adds Clim to Directorial Roster
Director and designer best known for his stylish motion graphics work and bold designs, including 2012's viral video 'Make it Better,' has worked with some of the biggest brands and nonprofits in the world.
JAM Media Brings 'Little Roy' to CBeebies & CBBC
Dublin-based creative production, distribution and licensing company wins far-reaching crossover commission from CBBC and CBeebies for brand-new live-action/animation hybrid series 'Little Roy' and spinoff series 'The Roy Files.'
m4e Bringing 'Wissper' and 'Atchoo!' to MIPJunior
German brand management and media company headlining their slate of programs at this year’s MIPCOM with the first episodes of new productions 'Wissper' and 'Atchoo!'
'Miraculous Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir' Debuts on Nick December 6
CG-animated action series produced by Zag, Method Animation, Toei Animation and SamG set to premiere on Nickelodeon on Sunday, December 6.
Sony's 'Pixels' Headed to Blu-ray October 6
Blu-ray and digital exclusive second-screen 'Pixels Blaster App' lets viewers play along during the movie to battle their favorite video game characters.
Alessandro Carloni to Present The Making of ‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ at VIEW 2015
‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ co-director Alessandro Carloni to present a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the next installment in the DreamWorks Animation franchise at Italy’s leading computer graphics conference.
WATCH: Animation Icon Glen Keane Draws in VR
Legendary Disney animator draws life-sized versions of Ariel and Beast with an HTC Vive headset and the Google-owned 3D painting app Tilt Brush.
Mondo Launches ‘Night Sweats’ on Adult Swim Canada
Hosted by comedians Bart Batchelor and Chris Nielsen, new series is a compilation of comedy shorts sourced from independent Canadian animation teams.
Deluxe Appoints Chicago Producer Joanna Woods
Accomplished producer to oversee projects for Deluxe co-located sister companies Beast, Company 3 and Method Studios; Chicago-based Kendall Fash is also named Director of Marketing for Beast offices nationwide.
DHX Media Licenses Radical Sheep’s ‘Fangbone’ to Disney XD
Animated fantasy series ‘Fangbone!’ from Radical Sheep set to air on Disney XD channels in the U.S., Latin America, Southeast Asia and Taiwan.
Animated Documentary ’25 April’ to Premiere at TIFF 2015
Animated documentary by New Zealand-based, Canadian-born director Leanne Pooley recreates the infamous 1915 Gallipoli campaign, one of the bloodiest and costliest blunders of the First World War.
Montreal Stop Motion Film Festival Unveils 2015 Program
Seventh edition of the Montreal Stop Motion Film Festival to include PES, Cordell Barker, and a special behind-the-scenes presentation of Mark Osborne’s ‘The Little Prince.’
MPC LA Expands Creative & Production Team
David Hoogenakker is named Head of Business Development, Jeff Werner as Head of Production and Meghan Lang as Executive Producer; Mike Wigart promoted to Executive Producer of MPC Creative.