New Concept Art Released from Pixar’s ‘The Good Dinosaur’
From first-time feature director Peter Sohn, ‘Pixar’s ‘The Good Dinosaur,” a buddy comedy about a dinosaur and his boy, arrives in theaters November 25, 2015.
Discovery Family Announces ‘My Little Pony’ Holiday Special
‘My Little Pony: A Very Minty Christmas’ holiday special from Hasbro Studios premieres December 13 on Discovery Family.
2015 WGA Television Writing Nominations Announced
Fox’s long-running comedy ‘The Simpsons’ crowds the animation category with four nominations, while ‘Bob’s Burgers’ receives two.
Nexus Illuminates Tourist with New Music Video
Drawn frame by frame in traditional 2D animation, new music video from director and graphic artist Nicolas Ménard is filled with edgy, graphic characters.
Deadline Software Drives Render Farm for Polygon Pictures
Japan’s leading animation studio maximizes internal computing resources with Deadline, Thinkbox Software’s customizable render management solution.
Hornet Directors Emmanuelle & Julien Get Sweet on US Cellular
Hornet’s newest directing duo bake up a whimsical gingerbread world for US Cellular this Christmas season.
FMX 2015 Trailer Features Filmakademie Short, ‘Wrapped’
Created by Filmakademie Baden-Wuerttemberg students Roman Kaelin, Falko Paeper and Florian Wittmann, diploma project has won several awards at animation and visual effects events around the world.
NBC Teases New ‘Elf’ Holiday Special
Stop-motion animated holiday special is an irreverent mashup of the beloved feature film ‘Elf’ and the hit Broadway show ‘Elf: The Musical.’
Sony Hack Reveals VFX Industry Wages
Devastating computer hack contains data for authoritative industry-wide survey on compensation information.
Disney, DreamWorks & Sony Hit with New, Consolidated Lawsuit
Three class-action lawsuits over anti-poaching and wage-fixing deals by Disney, DreamWorks Animation, Sony Pictures Imageworks and other animation studios have been consolidated into a single complaint under the jurisdiction of antitrust federal judge Lucy Koh.
Autodesk Makes Design Software Free to Schools Worldwide
Design software leader expands reach of free education offering to prepare an industry-ready workforce.
Parkes/MacDonald Extends Image Nation Partnership
Projects in development include live-action comedy feature at Sony based on toymaker Mattel’s popular doll, Barbie.
In Tribute to my Good Friend Larry Lauria
One month after his passing, I’m finally ready to acknowledge he’s gone.
Pollen Creates Original Score for Glen Keane’s ‘Duet’
Pollen creates interactive and theatrical versions of original score for Oscar-shortlisted animated short from Disney animation legend Glen Keane.
Disney to Release ‘Frozen’ Short with Live-Action ‘Cinderella’
New short ‘Frozen Fever’ to open in theaters in front of live-action ‘Cinderella’ on March 13, 2015.
New ‘Yellowbird’ Trailer Takes Flight
CG-animated feature from France’s TeamTO will roll out a limited theatrical release in the U.S. beginning December 5, to be followed by a VOD and DVD release on March 17, 2015.
Disney Orders Second Season of ‘The 7D’
Hit animated TV series executive produced by 14-time Emmy Award-winner Tom Ruegger takes a comedic look at the world of the Seven Dwarfs.
David Atkinson Joins The Foundry
Design veteran joins The Foundry as Head of Design for Commercial Products.
Claude Joli-Coeur Named NFB Film Commissioner and Chair
Claude Joli-Coeur is appointed Government Film Commissioner and Chair of the National Film Board of Canada for a term of five years.
Watch: NFB Streaming Torill Kove’s ‘Me and My Moulton’ Free for 48 Hours
Latest National Film Board of Canada animated short from Oscar-winning director of ‘The Danish Poet’ is nominated for an Annie Award for Best Animated Short Subject.
Mysteries Entombed within the Redwoods Realm: Part 2
For those of you readers who miss seeing the forest’s creatures, its bouquet of textures and colors, I am truly and deeply sorry.
Screen Novelties Produces Stop Motion ‘Elf’ Holiday Special
Stop motion holiday special from Warner Bros. Animation combines the humor and spirit of both the beloved 2003 holiday film and the hit Broadway production.
DHX Media to Acquire Nerd Corps for $57 Million
Deal valued at $57 million CAD adds experienced team, animation capacity and library titles.
Is Baymax After Your Job?
What if Baymax decides to put down his stethoscope and get into storyboarding instead?
Exclusive New Torill Kove Clip: 5 Sure Signs Your Parents Were Architects
Inspired by her Annie Award-nominated film, 'Me and My Moulton,' Torill Kove has animated a charmingly funny new short clip.
