Visual Effects Society Releases New Edition of VES Handbook
Second edition hailed as the most complete guide to visual effects techniques and best practices on the market today.
Category: Books
Book Review - The Art of Rio: Featuring a Carnival of Art from 'Rio' and 'Rio 2'
This coffee-table book is a worthy souvenir for fans of Blue Sky’s two colorful Brazil-based films.
Magic Light Pictures Introduces ‘Gruffalo: Games’ App
Oscar-nominated entertainment company announces the launch of ‘Gruffalo: Games,’ the first ever interactive games app based on the much-loved classic picture book ‘The Gruffalo,’ written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.
In 2D, Books, Films, Games, Mobile and Wireless | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
Comedy Central Orders ‘@DadBoner’ Animated Pilot
Comedy Central expands its animated offerings with ‘@DadBoner,’ an animated comedy project based on the popular Twitter feed from comedian Mike Burns.
In Books, Business, Cartoons, Interactive, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Sony Taps ‘Iron Man 3′ Director Shane Black for ‘Destroyer’
Sony Pictures Entertainment taps ‘Iron Man 3’ director Shane Black to helm its adventure-action movie ‘The Destroyer.’
In Books, Business, Films, People, Writing | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
VIZ Media to Release ‘The Art of Princess Mononoke ‘
Studio Ghibli Library imprint celebrates Hayao Miyazaki and his groundbreaking animated film in a gorgeous hardcover art book featuring a new translation.
In 2D, Anime, Art, Books, Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, North America
WGBH Options Best-Selling Children’s Series ‘Pinkalicious’
Boston-based public broadcaster and producer to develop the bestselling children’s book series by Victoria Kann into an animated television series for 3- to 8-year-olds.
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Warner Bros. Developing ‘Dragonriders of Pern’ Film Franchise
The studio options the 22-volume book series from the estate of American-Irish author Anne McCaffrey, who died in 2011.
In Books, Business, Films, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
15 VITAL WRITING TOOLS FOR THE SCREENWRITER
Other than screenwriting software, all of the writing tools you need are available for free online. Here are the tools I use almost every day while I write or do the business of writing...
Marvel Announces New Thor, Captain America
Marvel Entertainment reveals that it will be replacing the comic book incarnation of ‘Thor’ with a new, female version; Sam Wilson, formerly the superhero known as The Falcon, will be taking over the role of ‘Captain America.’
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Paramount Television Signs First-Look Deal With Robert Zemeckis
Paramount Television inks a first-look deal with Oscar-winning filmmaker Robert Zemeckis; first project will be a drama series inspired by Nicholson Baker’s bestselling novel 'The Fermata.'
Cartoon Saloon to Preview ‘Song of the Sea’ at Comic-Con International
Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon to present “Designing The Secret of Kells” book launch plus exclusive preview of selected scenes from upcoming ‘Song Of The Sea’ at San Diego Comic-Con.
In 2D, Books, Event, Films, Places | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Comic-Con | Geographic Region: North America
DreamWorks Animation Readying ‘Dinotrux’ for Netflix
Building of epic new world based on award-winning children's books set to begin in spring 2015.
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Book Review: The Art of DreamWorks Animation
Fred Patten reviews the fantastic new collection of concept and production art from every DreamWorks animated film.
ToonSeum Celebrates 70 Years of Little Golden Books
The ToonSeum celebrates 70 years of Little Golden Books with a special read along party and an exhibit giving a rare glimpse at the original artwork behind these childhood classics.
In Art, Books, Event, Illustration, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
UK Stage Tour Announced for ‘Dinosaur Roar!’
Dinosaur Roar! Live on Stage! to tour theatres and museums across the UK.
In Books, Business, Licensing, People, Places | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
Moonbot to Develop ‘Olivia Kidney’ Feature
Moonbot Studios is acquiring film rights to award-winning author Ellen Potter’s Olivia Kidney trilogy of young adult books, to be made into a live-action film with significant animation sequences.
In Books, Business, Cartoons, Films, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Amazon to Acquire comiXology
Amazon.com reaches an agreement to acquire digital comic book platform comiXology for an undisclosed amount.
In Books, Business, Digital Media | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
yummico Launches New ‘ScreenTime’ Interactive E-Book
yummico partners with Fingerprint to release a new interactive e-book, ScreenTime, for iOS and Android.
Strika Entertainment Scores Another Goal with ‘Supa Strikas’
Strika Entertainment’s popular animated series Supa Strikas launches on Disney France.
In Books, Business, Cartoons, Places, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Africa
Tricon Secures Int’l Distribution Rights for ‘Shutterbugs’
Tricon Films & Television will serve as the international distributor for the new preschool series Shutterbugs, developed in association with TVO, Amberwood, and Big Jump Productions.
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Atlantyca Partners with Scholastic on 'Geronimo Stilton' App
Atlantyca Entertainment collaborates with Scholastic USA on an iOS app based on the popular book series Geronimo Stilton.
VIZ Media’s Studio Ghibli Imprint Releases ‘The Art of The Wind Rises’
New hardcover release presents the captivating artwork and evolution of famed director Hayao Miyazaki’s acclaimed film that celebrates the wonder of flight.
In 2D, Anime, Art, Books, Films, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Dark Planet Comics Releases Stephan Franck’s ‘Silver Volume 1’
Animation director Stephan Franck launches Silver volume 1, a compilation of the first three chapters of his debut comic series with 87 pages of content plus extra material including pin-up art by Rodolphe “Rodguen” Guenoden and Takeshi Miyazawa.
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VIZ Media Releases New Hayao Miyazaki Memoir
VIZ Media debuts ‘Turning Point: 1997-2008,’ a new memoir for legendary filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki; collection of essays and interviews spotlights critical stage of career and complements a new paperback edition of ‘Starting Point: 1979-1996.’
