For Rob Hoffman, Lenovo’s Senior Worldwide Manager for Media & Entertainment Vertical, insatiable consumer appetite for new experiences across film, TV, games and interactive experiences, in greater quantity with increasing fidelity, means, the future of entertainment content development continues to look strong.
Kenji Kamiyama’s prequel to J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic saga travels 183 years before the original trilogy to bring Héra, a forgotten, unsung character, into the spotlight with a tale of courage and resilience; in theaters December 13.
Led by industry veteran Ken Locsmandi, the boutique visual effects company has been revolutionizing filmmaking through its virtual production pipeline that uses iClone and Unreal Engine to produce high quality, cost-effective animation.
The 24 signatories aim to unify the region and address industry challenges while supporting independent creation, diversity in storytelling, and smaller production countries.
The guild’s executive board reacts to what it notes are ‘a small minority’ getting ‘an outsized voice’ regarding the tentative AMPTP agreement, saying it has voted unanimously to recommend ratification.
Several members of the negotiating committee have expressed discontent on social media over the guild’s new AMPTP tentative agreement, citing a lack of protections for artists against generative AI and staffing minimums.
With breathtaking animation and a heartfelt narrative, Studio Ponoc’s hand-drawn animated film celebrates the unrestrained magic of childhood imagination while addressing universal themes of loss, memory, and the enduring power of stories.
This year’s Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films ceremony will be held on Sunday, February 2, 2025 in Los Angeles; will stream live on ElectricNOW and The Roku Channel for free.
Members have expressed discontent over the agreement negotiated by the guild (TAG 839), citing a lack of protections for artists against generative AI and staffing minimums.
‘The Wild Robot’ scores nods in best animated motion picture, best original score, best original song, and best cinematic achievement, while ‘Flow,’ ‘Inside Out 2,’ ‘Memoir of a Snail,’ ‘Moana 2,’ and ‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl’ are also nominated for best animated motion picture; winners will be announced at an awards ceremony January 5, 2025 live on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
The festive 3DCG animated feature from Locksmith Animation, directed by Simon Otto, and based on the kids’ book trilogy by famed author Richard Curtis, debuted December 4.
The famed writer and producer’s inaugural foray into animation weaves together his kids’ book trilogy into a magical 3DCG tale of family, friends, love, and loneliness – along with countless turkeys – and a Santa facing his most challenging evening ever; from Locksmith Animation, the film debuts globally today, December 4, on Netflix.
Hi Ho indeed! Catch the first extended look at Snow White, the Evil Queen, the famed Magic Mirror, the cursed apple, and of course, Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, and Sneezy, in the live-action/3DCG hybrid musical reimagining of the classic 1937 film, starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, hitting theaters March 21, 2025.
The trio discusses Disney’s expansive new South Pacific animated musical adventure, in which Moana and demigod Maui reunite to answer a call from their ancestors, that just destroyed the all-time U.S. Thanksgiving box office record with a $225.2 million 5-day haul.
The former Executive Producer at Wētā FX will report directly to Andrea Miloro, Chief Business & Strategy Officer, and Caroline Parot, Chief Executive Officer.
The film franchise’s third installment will now debut on February 14, 2025, taking advantage of the double Valentine’s Day / President’s Day weekend.
Using animation to bring the artwork of Nathan Hilu to life, the film explores the aging artist and his abundant drawings depicting his time guarding Nazi war criminals at the Nuremberg trials; the film begins its SoCal run on December 6.
Go behind-the-scenes to see the hand-drawn animation process used to create the upcoming anime adventure that takes you back to the epic world of ‘The Lord of the Rings’ trilogy.
Oscar-winning director Adam Elliot’s latest stop-motion feature is now available free on the streaming platform worldwide for industry workers and students.
Laura Gordon and Tim Griffin also join previously announced star Henry Cavill and newcomer Daniel Quinn Toye; franchise follows 5 young pilots that join together to form a mega-robot.
Albie Hecht directs - watch the live-action/animated feature based on the popular YouTube series ‘Ryan’s World’ on Hulu, Peacock, Ryan and Friends Plus, and The Roku Channel.
The upcoming free livestream event features a lengthy lineup of worldwide VFX talent, allowing viewers to interact with speakers via live chat, ask questions, win prizes, and more, on December 6 and 8.
Composer Stuart Hancock discusses how he created the evocative soundtrack that so beautifully meshed with Neil Boyle and Kirk Hendry’s poignant 2D animated adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s novel, spotlighting the power of connection and the beauty of nature; releases November 26 on VOD.
Running from November - January 2025, the slate includes three new animated films ‘Spellbound,’ ‘That Christmas,’ and Aardman’s ‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl.’
Releasing today on Digital and January 21 on Blu-ray and DVD, the film reunites the ‘Forrest Gump’ director, writer, and stars Tom Hanks and Robin Wright, who through AI-enabled VFX tools from Metaphysic, travel through several generations of family love, laughter and loss.
