Podcast EP120: What 26 Years at Pixar Taught Shawn Krause
The creative director of animation and story at Spire Studios talks about his experience as an animator and animation supervisor at the legendary home of ‘Toy Story.’
The creative director of animation and story at Spire Studios talks about his experience as an animator and animation supervisor at the legendary home of...
This season, the action-packed animated adventure series follows the crew on a world saving mission in the South Pacific; all-new episodes stream on...
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This season, the action-packed animated adventure series follows the crew on a world saving mission in the South Pacific; all-new episodes stream on Netflix August 13.
The new, rebuilt version of the performance capture and motion tracking software provides real-time motion tracking, Digital Delsys EMG systems integration, and advanced customization with a...
DreamWorks Drops ‘Fast & Furious: Spy Racers’ Season 5 Trailer
This season, the action-packed animated adventure series follows the crew on a world saving mission in the South Pacific; all-new episodes stream on Netflix August 13.
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OptiTrack Releases Motive 3.0
The new, rebuilt version of the performance capture and motion tracking software provides real-time motion tracking, Digital Delsys EMG systems integration, and advanced customization with a redesigned UI.
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Netflix Adds Paul Debevec as Director of Research
The Academy Award-winning computer graphics pioneer joins streamer’s Data Science and Engineering team to oversee new technology development across VFX, virtual production, and animation production.
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SCAD Savannah Film Festival Returns In-Person and Online
Presented by the Savannah College of Art and Design, the annual festival, set for October 23-30, will feature film screenings, panel discussions, and workshops.
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DreamWorks Animation Names Bill Ballew CTO
25-year studio veteran and previous VP of R & D steps up to role previously held by Jeff Wike, who is retiring; new responsibilities include technology-related strategic and creative planning as well as operations of the studio's animation production platforms.
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Pushing Comedy and Emotion in ‘The Boss Baby: Family Business’
While leaning into the humor and taking action to the extreme, director Tom McGrath’s production team also developed layers where the characters connect, and reconnect, to give the film its heart and soul.
Line-Up Announced for Maxon’s ‘3D & Motion Design Show’
Free July 21 virtual event to focus on character animation; professional digital artists will share tips and tricks for Maxon’s creative tools.
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‘Luca’ Comes Home August 3
Disney and Pixar bring a coming-of-age story about one young boy/sea monster experiencing an unforgettable summer, set on the beautiful Italian Riviera, to Digital, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD; release features never-before-seen featurettes, deleted scenes and two alternate openings.
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‘Universal Animation Writers Program’ 2021 Selections Revealed
5 participants chosen for first-of-its-kind paid one-year program, in partnership with DreamWorks and Illumination, to develop underrepresented voices in film and TV animation through workshops, seminars, sponsorship, and roundtable discussions.
New Clip Drops for ‘Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two’
The two-part animated DC Universe Movies thriller concludes as the Dark Knight battles a unified front of super villains while solving a murder mystery; feature-length film comes to Digital July 27, and Blu-ray August 10.
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SPP 2021: Asia’s Premier B2B Animation Event Now Underway
Taking place online this year, Korea's annual international content market brings together buyers, sellers, financiers, and animation lovers from all over the globe.
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Development Begins on Matthew A. Cherry’s ‘Battu’
The Oscar winning ‘Hair Love’ director, Cartoon Network Studios, and award-winning director Chaz Bottoms start work on a 2D animated musical comedy series celebrating the creative arts culture of Chicago.
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Guillermo del Toro Shares First Minutes of ‘Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans’
The DreamWorks Animation adventure, coming to Netflix July 21, pits heroes from ‘Trollhunters,’ ‘3Below,’ and ‘Wizards’ against the Arcane Order in the franchise’s final battle for control over the magic that binds them all.
‘Coraline’ and ‘ParaNorman’ Return to the Big Screen
Fathom Events, LAIKA, Shout! Factory and Park Circus team up to bring the highly acclaimed stop-motion movies back to theaters; screenings will also feature exclusive bonus 'making of' content.
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Watch ‘Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams’ Teaser Trailer
The next chapter in Mattel’s storied franchise finds Barbie embarking on a musical summer adventure in the Big Apple, where she meets her new best friend, Barbie!; coming to Netflix in September.
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Netflix and Universal Sign Exclusive Animated Film Deal
New multi-year licensing agreement gives streamer window on Illumination and DreamWorks Animation features after their initial 4-month Peacock run.
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Pixar Drops ‘Turning Red’ Trailer and Poster
Growing up can be a beast, amply demonstrated in Oscar-winning ‘Bao’ director Domee Shi’s new comedy about an overbearing mom and her young daughter who ‘poofs’ into a red panda whenever she gets too excited; film releases March 11, 2022.
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‘The Witches of the Orient’ Hits Theaters July 16
Check out the trailer for Julien Faraut’s fascinating live-action / animated documentary about Japan’s 1964 Olympic gold medal women’s volleyball team, the direct inspiration for Chikako Urano’s ‘Attack No. 1’ manga and subsequent anime series.
Alkemy X Expands VFX Team with 2 New Hires
Abhijeet Nawsagare named head of pipeline across all offices; Brandon Young joins LA office as CG supervisor.
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‘Summer of Unreal’ Free Four-Week Online Bootcamp Announced
The program, a collaboration between Epic Games, Escape Studios, and six European university partners, provides experience in practical applications of Unreal Engine including previsualization, layout, rigging, animation, and integration of real-time workflows.
OIAF 2021 Announces Retrospectives and Screenings
The upcoming festival reveals special retrospectives on animators Mariusz Wilczyński and Jodie Mack; the 2021 Ottawa International Animation Festival runs online September 22 - October 3.
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Marvel Drops ‘Black Widow’ Featurette
Watch stars Scarlett Johansson, Rachel Weisz, and producer Kevin Feige dive into the past and future role of Natasha Romanoff in the Marvel Cinematic Universe; MCU Phase Four action flick hits theaters and Disney+ with Premier Access today.
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Amarillo College Begins Enrollment for Innovative New VFX Program
VFX certificate and A.A.S. degree students receive hands-on mentorship and learn essential skills from industry experts that prepare them for future careers in the thriving VFX industry.
Disney Drops ‘Encanto’ Teaser Trailer and Images
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ upcoming animated feature stars Stephanie Beatriz as the voice of Mirabel, a 15-year-old girl living in a magical Columbian town; film hits theaters November 24, 2021.
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