Cinema Audio Society Announces Nominations for 51st CAS Awards
Animated features nominated for the 51st Annual CAS Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing include Disney’s Big Hero 6,’ LAIKA’s ‘The Boxtrolls,’ DreamWorks Animation’s ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’ and ‘Penguins of Madagascar,’ and Warner Bros.’ ‘The LEGO Movie.’
Storyboard Training Debuts on lynda.com
Online includes 67 videos covering topics ranging from the benefits of digital storyboarding and setting up files to editing on the timeline and tricks to speed up your work to exporting options.
Habro’s New ‘Transformers’ Series Headed to Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network acquires global rights to Hasbro Studios’ newest series, ‘Transformers: Robots in Disguise.’
Jorge Gutierrez Talks ‘The Book of Life’
The mastermind behind Nickelodeon’s 'El Tigre' teams with Reel FX to bring a mythical love story to the screen.
DQ Entertainment Raises $50M in Development Funds
DQE currently in production on ‘Robin Hood,’ season 2 of ‘The New Adventures of Peter Pan,’ and ‘Miles from Tomorrowland.’
Academy Unveils 2015 Sci-Tech Award Recipients
Honorees for the Academy’s 87th Scientific & Technical Awards include Dolby's David Gray, recipient of the Gordon E. Sawyer Award, and Larry Hornbeck, a key inventor behind Texas Instruments’ DLP Cinema.
Coming Soon…to Your Living Room: Hidden Treasure, Magic Gems and Cat & Mouse Hijinks
Treasure hunts, hidden gems, and cat-and-mouse hijinks all team up on store shelves for this week's home entertainment releases on Blu-Ray and DVD.
Disney Animation Seeking Talent for ‘Zootopia’ and Beyond
Walt Disney Animation Studios will be traveling to Los Angeles, San Francisco and Vancouver on Saturday, January 17 to connect with talent for upcoming projects.
Disney, DreamWorks, Sony Slam Class-Action Lawsuit
Studios file a motion to dismiss proposed class action lawsuit over alleged anti-poaching and wage-fixing deals.
Edward Bakst Bringing Imagination Workshop to UC Berkeley
Designer, director and AWN blogger Edward Bakst to lead a five-week workshop, ‘Unleashing Imagination,’ presented by UC Berkeley’s Department of Art Practice beginning January 30 through February 27.
DreamWorks Animation’s ‘Dragon 2’ Wins Golden Globe Award
CG-animated sequel written and directed by Dean DeBlois bests Disney’s ‘Big Hero 6,’ Reel FX’s ‘Book of Life,’ LAIKA’s ‘The Boxtrolls’ and Warner Bros.’ ‘The LEGO Movie.’
Box Office Report: ‘Taken 3’ Wins B.O. Race with $40.4M Debut
Liam Neeson's ‘Taken 3’ earns $40.4 million in its North American debut, topping the box office and scoring the second-best January opening of all time.
Disney’s ‘Big Hero 6’ Arrives on Blu-ray Feb. 24
Marvel-inspired action-adventure available on Digital HD & 3D on February 3, and Blu-ray Combo Pack, Digital SD, DVD and On-Demand on February 24.
Hornet Crafts Cautionary Campaign for NSPCC
Hornet Directors Yves Geleyn and Dan & Jason pair up on new spots for the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, Britain's leading children's charity fighting to end child abuse.
Disney Announces ‘101 Dalmatians’ Diamond Edition
Available for the first time on Digital HD, Blu-ray Combo Pack, Disney Movies Anywhere and On-Demand on February 10th, special Diamond Edition release includes all-new short, ‘The Further Adventures of Thunderbolt.’
‘Grand Budapest Hotel’ Leads 2015 BAFTA Nominations
Nominees for Best Animated Film are Disney’s ‘Big Hero 6,’ LAIKA’s ‘The Boxtrolls’ and Warner Bros.’ ‘The LEGO Movie.’
ITFS Expanding Animation Production Day 2015
Expanded program includes ‘Producers Meet Producers,’ aimed at facilitating co-productions between German and international partners.
FOX Renews ‘Bob’s Burgers’ for Sixth Season
Emmy Award-winning series created by Loren Bouchard is renewed for an additional 22 episodes.
Nickelodeon to Debut ‘Little Charmers’ on January 12
Animated preschool series from Nelvana Enterprises and Spin Master Entertainment premieres Monday, January 12 on Nickelodeon and Nick Jr.
Coolabi Inks New Deal for ‘Clangers’
Stop-motion animated series is set to launch in the U.K. on CBeebies in Spring 2015.
New Featurette Delves into the Animation of ‘The LEGO Movie’
Directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller discuss how the artists at Animal Logic created the wild, mixed-media hybrid world of the fourth-highest grossing film of 2014.
Attack on ‘Charlie Hebdo’ is an Attack on All of Us
Today's terrorist attack on the Paris offices of French satirical magazine 'Charlie Hebdo' begs us all to step back and reflect on the high costs of freedom of speech.
Adam Reed Talks ‘Archer’ Season 6
The hit FX series creator preps us for a brand-new season of adventures with our favorite misfit spymasters.
Alice Webb Named BBC Children’s Head
Current Chief Operating Officer will be responsible for the U.K.'s two most popular networks for young audiences, CBeebies and CBBC.
Coming Soon…to Your Living Room: Spies, Pirates and Sea Sponges
Sarcastic spies, pirates and talking sea creatures all team up on store shelves for this week's home entertainment releases on Blu-Ray and DVD.
