Sanders, DeMicco Return for 'Croods' Sequel
With “The Croods” poised to cross the $400 million mark worldwide, DreamWorks Animation is moving ahead with a sequel to its prehistoric family comedy.
Category: CG
Britney Spears to Release New Song for 'Smurfs 2'
Britney Spears to release “Ooh La La” for Columbia Pictures/Sony Pictures Animation’s family comedy “The Smurfs 2.”
In Business, CG, Films, Music and Sound, People, Business, CG, Films, People, Music and Sound | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
'Iron Man 3' Comes to FMX 2013
FMX 2013 to include talks on “Iron Man 3,” “Oblivion,” “Despicable Me 2” and “Assassin's Creed 3” in addition to the “Virtual Production” and “Virtual Humans Forum” track highlights.
In CG, Event, Films, Games, Interactive, People, Places, Technology, Visual Effects, CG, Event, Films, Games, Interactive, People, Places, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
'A Monster in Paris' Arrives in the U.S. on Blu-ray
The whimsical Parisian CG adventure gets a U.S. DVD release from Shout! Factory
MassMarket Stirs It Up for Kool-Aid
MassMarket teams up with Saatchi & Saatchi, NY, to create “Smile. It’s Kool-Aid,” a comprehensive brand campaign for Kool-Aid.
In Business, CG, Commercials, Business, CG, Commercials | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Chaos Group Spotlights ILM Production Pipeline at FMX 2013
Chaos Group announces that they will demonstrate V-Ray, spotlight ILM’s production pipeline, and host a day of presentations and tutorials for 3D artists in training at FMX 2013.
In CG, Event, Films, People, Places, Technology, Visual Effects, CG, Event, Films, People, Places, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe
'Everything’s Rosie' Returns to Italy
V&S Entertainment signs a deal with RAI, bringing the second season of “Everything’s Rosie” to Italy.
In Business, Cartoons, CG, Licensing, Places, Television, Business, Cartoons, CG, Licensing, Places, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
Gentleman Scholar Goes All Out for Qatar
Gentlemen Scholar goes all out for QF Radio to create an elegant campaign blending visual representations of radio, tributes to the distinct cultural elements of Qatar with features from the radio station’s music, sports and entertainment programming.
In Business, CG, Commercials, Places, Visual Effects, Business, CG, Commercials, Places, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: Africa
New 'Monsters University' Cast Members Announced
Nathan Fillion, Bonnie Hunt, John Krasinski and other additional voice cast members are revealed for Pixar's “Monsters University.”
In CG, Films, People, Voice Acting, CG, Films, People, Voice Acting | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
New 'Disney Infinity' Trailer Released
Disney releases a new "Toy Box" trailer for “Disney Infinity,” coming to the Wii, Wii U, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo 3DS, PS Vita, and PC on August 18.
Production Pipeline Expo Launches
Designed to serve as a full blown visual effects and animation event -- complete with expert panels, presentations, educational sessions, and speakers -- the Production Pipeline Expo is a two-day event to be held May 3 and 4 at the Barker Hanger in the Santa Monica Airport.
In CG, Event, People, Places, Technology, Visual Effects, CG, Event, People, Places, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Syfy’s 'Defiance' Makes Record-Breaking Debut
Syfy’s groundbreaking transmedia event “Defiance” becomes the channel’s most-watched scripted series premiere since 2006 with 1.3 million adults aged 18-49, matched by more than six million hours of gameplay since the game’s April 2 launch.
In Business, CG, Event, Games, Television, Visual Effects, Business, CG, Event, Games, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Open Road Acquires 'The Nut Job '
Open Road Films acquires all U.S. distribution rights to the 3D animated family film “The Nut Job,” and sets January 17, 2014 as the release date.
Brickyard VFX Goes Long for Callaway
Brickyard creates a new spot, “Truck to Store,” for Callaway Golf and Dick’s Sporting Goods, which features pro golfer Gary Woodland.
DreamWorks Animation Releases OpenVDB 1
DreamWorks Animation releases Open VDB 1, open source framework developed by DWA engineers for sparse volume data.
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'Tree Fu Tom' to Premiere On Sprout
Fremantle’s CG animated series “Tree Fu Tom” heads to Sprout, premiering April 22.
Grainge & Kilar Nominated to DWA Board of Directors
Lucian Grainge and Jason Kilar are nominated for election to DreamWorks Animation's Board of Directors; Current Directors Nathan Myhrvold and Richard Sherman to retire from leadership positions.
emotion3D Announces SSX3 for Nuke
emotion3D announces the release of stereoscopic plugins, The Stereoscopic Suite X3, for The Foundry’s Nuke.
In CG, Technology, Visual Effects, CG, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
ANIMA BRUSSELS – The Brussels Animation Festival 2013
Each year I look forward to Anima Brussels because it is my first festival of the year and an opportunity to see a large number of new Belgian animated films. Over the ten days of ANIMA there are also many noted guests and old friends.
Toon Boom Goes Manga with Japan's HeARTBIT
Toon Boom Animation announces the use of Toon Boom Storyboard Pro and Harmony by Japanese animation studio HeARTBIT Digital Creation for its upcoming production, “Francesca.”
In Business, CG, Places, Technology, Business, CG, Places, Technology | Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, North America
Golaem Releases Crowd Character Pack
Golaem Crowd speeds up stadium & concert creation with free ready-to-use characters and motions.
In CG, Technology, Visual Effects, CG, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
DreamWorks Acquires Trolls IP
DreamWorks Animation acquires IP for Trolls with plans to take iconic dolls' brand (and hair) to new heights. American Girl branding vet Shawn Dennis tapped to head Trolls global franchise.
In Business, CG, Films, Business, CG, Films | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
'Adobe MAX' Unveils Speakers, Lineup
New focus for event explores the ideas, inspirations and technologies that push the boundaries of creative thinking.
In CG, Event, People, Places, Technology, Visual Effects, CG, Event, People, Places, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
The Foundry Launches Hiero & Hieroplayer 1.7
The Foundry announces the release of the latest versions of HIERO and HIEROPLAYER, the company's family of shot management, conform and review tools, at the 2013 NAB Show.
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Psyop and The Butler Bros 'Rethink Butts'
Psyop and The Butler Bros partner to create a new PSA, “Rethink Butts,” for Legacy and Leave No Trace.
