Here are Marvel’s First Looks and Panels Coming to Disney’s D23 Expo
Marvel Studios plans to deliver attendees a 60th anniversary celebration of Spider-Man, a sprawling showcase of exclusive items and events, and more in Anaheim next month.
Category: Games
Cinesite Acquires Canadian Studio Squeeze
On the heels of its July deal for Studio L’Atelier, the animation and VFX company expands its production capabilities even further with the acquisition of the Quebec City and Montreal-based animation and mocap studio.
In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Films, Games, People, Technology, Television, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
AWS Showcases Content Production in the Cloud at SIGGRAPH 2022
A fireside chat with ‘Love, Death + Robots’ creator Tim Miller and talks with Wētā Digital / Unity, Animal Logic, Framestore and other top studios about the latest in cloud-enabled content workflows and products highlight Amazon Web Services’ conference plans this coming August 8-11.
In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, People, Previs, Short Films, Technology, Television, Theme Parks - Installations, Virtual Production, Virtual Reality, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: North America
Bruce Campbell Says ‘Evil Dead’ Animated Series Talks Have Begun
The big-chinned face of the horror franchise says he’s ready to voice an animated Ash, and offers some high praise for Lee Cronin’s upcoming film, ‘Evil Dead Rise.’
In Acting, CG, Films, Games, People, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Comic-Con | Geographic Region: All
HBO Max Rolls Out ‘House of the Dragon: DracARys’ AR App
With the new GoT franchise series premiering next month, the streamer decides to entrust its fanbase with the care and nurturing of young dragons; developed with The Mill, the augmented reality app is now available for download.
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Games, People, Technology, Television, Virtual Reality | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Paramount Pictures Drops ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ Trailer
At Comic-Con 2022, the studio treated fans to a panel filled with big names and big reveals, including a new trailer and art from the upcoming feature inspired by the iconic role-playing game of the same name; the movie comes to theaters in 2023.
Vicon Launches Valkyrie Motion Capture System
Mocap tech specialists deliver a new cutting-edge flagship camera range with 4 models ideal for use in applications ranging from in-camera VFX to biomechanical modeling, responsive VR experiences, and sessions that utilize active markers.
In 3D, Business, CG, Films, Games, People, Technology, Television, Virtual Production, Virtual Reality, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
NVIDIA to Present ‘Illuminating the Future of Graphics’ at SIGGRAPH 2022
Leading computer graphics tech company will showcase cutting-edge AI and CG research driving innovations in simulation, collaboration, and design; Deep Learning Institute will provide hands-on in-person training in 3D Tools for NVIDIA Omniverse.
In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, People, Previs, Technology, Television, Theme Parks - Installations, Virtual Production, Virtual Reality, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: North America
Autodesk Launches Pre-SIGGRAPH 2022 ‘Virtual Vision Series’
Tech giant offering 2-days of online sessions with presentations by WB Games Avalanche, Playground Games, Crafty Apes, IGNITE Animation Studios, Crater Studio, and Megalis VFX; registration is free and required to attend.
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, People, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: North America
Nintendo Buys Dynamo Pictures
The CG production company will focus on developing IP-based visual content; company name will change to ‘Nintendo Pictures Co., Ltd’ as part of the deal, which is expected to close later this year.
In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Films, Games, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Netflix Drops ‘DOTA: Dragon's Blood’ Book 3 Official Trailer
Based on the hugely popular ‘MOBA’ game, the fantasy anime series returns with the courageous warriors facing an indomitable foe and questioning if their ultimate sacrifice can bring lasting peace – all-new episodes hit the streamer in August!
In 2D, 3D, Anime, Business, CG, Digital Media, Games, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
SCAD Alumni Talk Animation Skills, Careers, and Opportunities
Recent graduates Jacey Robinson, John da Fonte, and Julianna Mercado discuss their efforts to secure challenging and enjoyable industry work, how they keep up on new tools and technology, and how their college prepared them for the rigors of professional production.
Watch: ‘Stormgate’ Cinematic Trailer Made Entirely in Unreal Engine
With the feel of classic 1990s real-time strategy game franchises, Zoic Studio’s new spot teases Frost Giant Studio’s upcoming PC game set hundreds of years in Earth’s future.
How Digital Domain Brought Photoreal Characters to Life in ‘The Quarry’
The Oscar-winning VFX studio improved existing performance capture techniques and invented brand-new facial animation technology to elevate the look of Supermassive Games’ ensemble-driven slasher.
SCAD GamingFest: Building Shared Story Experiences with Diverse Character Design
At the college’s annual event, dedicated to spotlighting new trends in gaming and digital media design, game designer Seth Smith and Emmy Award-winning art director Lauren Brown discussed their love of video games and desire to foster greater storytelling diversity in their industry.
Studio Arts Launches ‘Unreal Connectors’ Training Program
Offered in partnership with Epic Games, the online program provides skills-building training based on the Unreal Fellowship curriculum, opening up new career opportunities in an industry ripe with demand for UE artists; the program runs August 15-September 9.
Preymaker Drops ‘Blue’ Trailer as Part of Epic Games’ ‘Animation Week’
Company shares the first formal look at one of the first shorts rendered entirely in Unreal Engine – without compositing - by a global team of artists all working virtually in the cloud; Epic’s five-day virtual event, running through July 1, features free online presentations and panels showcasing the adoption of Unreal technology by film and television studios of all sizes.
Epic Games Kicks off Animation Week with 'Animation Field Guide' Launch
Company's week-long celebration begins with the release of its new 100-page guide, a deep dive into using the Unreal Engine for real-time animation; event programming showcases the latest tools, workflows, and free learning resources in the Epic Games ecosystem.
Legendary Lands ‘Duke Nukem’ Feature Adaptation Rights
'Cobra Kai’ creators Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg will produce the project, based on Gearbox’s cult favorite ’90s shooting game.
In 3D, Business, CG, Films, Games, People, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
BRON Digital Reveals ‘Gossamer’ Voice Cast
Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker, Vera Farmiga, and Richard E. Grant are some of the actors who’ve signed on to the new digital animated series - powered by Unreal Engine - based on Lois Lowry’s YA novel of the same name; the story takes viewers on a journey through the world of dreams and nightmares.
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Games, People, Technology, Television, Virtual Production, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Peak and This Thing of Ours Take ‘Toon Blast’ Characters on the Road
Animation studio uses live-action, soft-shaded frame-by-frame animation, and 3D elements to create a promo video for the popular game; animated characters Wally, Cooper, and Bruno enter the non-animated world, taking to the streets.
In 3D, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Games, People, Short Films, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
VIEW Conference 2022 Reveals Initial Speaker Lineup
Peter Ramsey, Roy Conli, Rob Minkoff, Ramsey Naito and Shannon Tindle are a few of the top industry leaders coming to Torino to attend and present in person at Italy’s premiere animation, VFX, games, and computer graphics conference, running October 16-21, onsite and online.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, People, Post-production, Previs, Short Films, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, Virtual Reality, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe
Netflix Unveils ‘Dragon Age: Absolution’ Teaser Trailer
Based on BioWare’s popular ‘Dragon Age’ game, the animated series takes viewers into the world of Thedas, with new characters inspired by the franchise’s lore; series hits the streamer in December.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Games, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Telescope Animation Reveals ‘The Last Whale Singer’ Concept Trailer
Created entirely in Unreal Engine, the short debuts at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on June 13; the story continues in an upcoming video game, episodic series, and AR/VR projects that will use the same digital assets created for the feature.
In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Films, Games, People, Short Films, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Sega Announces Animated Special Tie-In to ‘Sonic Frontiers’ Game
The short special will take place before the new game’s story begins, with Sonic rival Knuckles as its central character.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Games, People, Short Films, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
