Brickyard VFX Provides Start-to-Finish Creative for New Ghirardelli Campaign
Boutique visual effects and animation studio teams with production company Mercy Brothers and ad agency FCB West to bring a new two-spot Ghirardelli campaign to life.
Category: CG
‘Blaze and the Monster Machines’ teaming with NASCAR Stars for New Specials
New specials to include guest voice appearances from superstar race car drivers Danica Patrick, Jimmie Johnson, Chase Elliott and Kasey Kahne.
First Look: New Logo Unveiled for ‘Star Trek’ Series
CBS unveils first-ever promotional video & logo for the highly-anticipated new ‘Star Trek’ television series.
In 3D, CG, Motion Graphics, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Rascali Releases VR Trailers for ‘Raven’ and ‘Storybox’
Co-produced with China’s Youku Tudou, trailers for sci-fi series ‘Raven’ and animated immersive fairytale series ‘Storybox’ debut on YouTube, Facebook/Oculus Video, Jaunt, Littlstar, Vrideo and Samsung MilkVR platforms.
In 3D, CG, Technology, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Audiomotion Delivers High Impact In-Game Animation for ‘Quantum Break’
U.K.-based performance capture studio partners with Finnish video game developer Remedy Entertainment to create large-scale in-game stunt sequences and player moves for Microsoft Studios’ blockbuster video game release.
In 3D, CG, Games, Motion Graphics | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe
VR Hits the Red Carpet at Cannes with Assimilate
Assimilate’s SCRATCH VR end-to-end workflow and tools employed for two Makropol-produced Virtual Reality projects showcased as part of the VR Days program at the 2016 Festival de Cannes.
In 3D, CG, Festival, Interactive, Technology, AR/VR/XR | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
Sketchfab Unveils New VR Apps, Adds WebVR support
New apps for Virtual Reality content now available for Oculus, HTC Vive, Gear VR and Google Cardboard; WebVR support allows users to explore all Sketchfab models in VR.
In 3D, CG, Interactive, Technology, AR/VR/XR | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
SIGGRAPH Unveils 2016 Technical Papers Preview
Technical papers selected to participate at SIGGRAPH 2016 include an exploration of Shadow Theatre, Virtual Reality mapping techniques, sketch-based motion editing for articulated characters, and more.
In CG, Event, People, Technology | Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: North America
Sci-Fi Short ‘ON/OFF’ to Screen at Festshort Berlin
Short film written and directed by Thierry Lorenzi features VFX from ‘Deadpool’ and ‘Pacific Rim’ effects house Rodeo FX.
In 3D, CG, Festival, People, Short Films, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: Animated Travels | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
Nickelodeon Bolsters Preschool Slate with New Series & Specials
Kids cable network doubles its preschool slate with Channel 5 co-production ‘Nella the Princess Knight,’ 9 Story co-production ‘Top Wing,’ Spin Master Entertainment’s ‘Abby Hatcher’ and Brown Bag Films’ ‘Butterbean’s Café,’ as well as new specials for ‘Blaze and the Monster Machines’ and ‘PAW Patrol.’
Nickelodeon Launching New Season of ‘Shimmer and Shine’
Nick debuts second season on Wednesday, June 15, alongside dedicated online game, app update and all-new consumer products line inspired by hit preschool animated series.
Nice Shoes Takes Pink ‘Through the Looking Glass’
Director Dave Meyers of Zanmi Films and Strange Invention's VFX supervisor Todd Sarsfield team with Nice Shoes for a new music video for the signature song in Disney’s ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass.’
Pluralsight Partners with GoEngineer to Expand SOLIDWORKS Training Library
Fifty new SOLIDWORKS courses due out by end of year with a 20 percent discount for new users.
One Animation’s ‘Oddbods’ Reaps Rising U.K. Ratings
Award-winning animated series produced by Singapore’s One Animation named one of CiTV’s top five shows of 2016.
Hulu to Stream Technicolor’s ‘Sonic Boom’ Series in the U.S.
CG-animated series based on the hit ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ game and produced by Paris-based Technicolor Animation lands exclusive U.S. online SVOD partner.
Gruppo Alcuni Bringing ‘Leonardo’ Feature to Cannes
New CG-animated co-production between Gruppo Alcuni and Warsaw Movie Home is expected to arrive in theaters Fall 2017.
In Business, CG, Festival, Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: Animated Travels | Geographic Region: Europe
Media I.M.’s ‘Sunny Bunnies’ Headed to Australasia and Portugal
London-based content distribution company closes new licensing deals for CG-animated preschool property with Disney Junior in multiple Asia-Pacific markets and Canal Panda in Portugal.
In Business, Cartoons, CG, Licensing, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
The Foundry Appoints Jody Madden Chief Customer Officer
Newly-created position strengthens and reinforces The Foundry’s customer-centric approach and commitment to being part of the technical innovation in the industry.
In 3D, Business, CG, People, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, Europe
Job, Joris & Marieke’s Newest Short ‘Otto’ Now Online
Touching, 10-minute CG-animated short from Job Roggeveen, Joris Oprins and Marieke Blaauw is the follow-up to the Oscar-nominated ‘A Single Life.’
Adult Swim Announces All-Day Multi-Platform Programming at 2016 Upfronts
Cable network launching a new chapter in the ‘Robot Chicken’ franchise, the return of Genndy Tartakovsky’s animated smash hit ‘Samurai Jack,’ Season 3 of ‘Rick & Morty,’ and new series including ‘Dream Corp, LLC,’ ‘Million Dollar Extreme Presents: World Peace’ and Brad Neely’s ‘Harg Nallin’ Sclopio Peepio.’
Fabric Software Launches Fabric Engine 2.2
Fabric Engine gets usability and portability boost with Python support and MODO integration.
Vicon Vantage Earns Top Accolade at 2016 NAB Show
Motion capture technology specialist wins StudioDaily Prime Award for best production technology tools for its flagship Vicon Vantage camera at the 2016 NAB Show.
In 3D, Awards, CG, Event, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: NAB | Geographic Region: Europe
Streep, Brooks, Kidman & Zendaya Join Light Chaser’s ‘Guardian Brothers’
Meryl Streep, Mel Brooks, Nicole Kidman and Zendaya sign on to voice roles in CG-animated feature written and directed by Gary Wang and produced at Beijing-based Light Chaser Animation Studios.
In 3D, Business, CG, Films, People, Places, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, Europe, North America
Shotgun Announces Call for Entries for 2016 Pipeline Awards
Shotgun Software now accepting entries for the third annual Pipeline Awards recognizing excellence in pipeline tool development, integration, engineering and usage; winners to be announced at SIGGRAPH 2016.
In 3D, Call for Entries, CG, Event, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: North America
T+Co Renders World of Possibilities for TE Connectivity
New York-based creative agency Trollbäck + Company creates motion graphics and 3D data visualizations for new brand film showcasing innovation across a wide range of industries.
In 3D, CG, Commercials, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
