Weta Digital Returns for ‘Maze Runner: The Death Cure’
Weta artists apply their craft to move a static car, light a city at night, and create other effects for the final film in the Maze Runner franchise.
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DreamWorks’ Premo Animation System Garners Sci-Tech Honors
Studio R&D director Paul Carmen DiLorenzo walks us through the studio’s groundbreaking and innovative production system being recognized at this Saturday’s MPAA Scientific and Technical Awards.
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I Have a Question Steven Woloshen - The Sequel
In which Chris Robinson asks animation professionals profoundly inane questions about the inner workings of their existence. Today's guest is Canadian cameraless animation guru, Steven Woloshen.
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Barajoun’s ‘Bilal’ Brings History to Life
Barajoun Entertainment founder Ayman Jamal details his journey to bring the first fully Middle Eastern-funded and produced CG-animated feature to the big screen.
In 3D, CG, Films, People, Places, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All, Middle East
The Arduous Madness of ‘Loving Vincent’
Dorota Kobiela and Hugh Welchman’s Oscar-nominated feature -- all 65,000 oil painted frames -- demonstrates the masochistic insanity that defines what is most precious, endearing and vital about animation.
In 2D, Art, Awards, Films, People, Production, Stop-Motion, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: Europe
Pictures from the Brainbox: A Weekly Dose of Indie Animation - 'Ballerina'
Every Monday or so, Chris Robinson asks an animator how they made a particular film. This week: Steven Subotnick talks about his latest film, 'Ballerina' (2018)
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I Have a Question Paul Fierlinger
In which Chris Robinson asks animation professionals profoundly inane questions about the inner workings of their lives. Today's guest is Paul Fierlinger (Drawn from Memory).
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Bringing Blue Sky’s ‘Ferdinand’ to the Big Screen
Blue Sky’s animation team discuss the challenges of creating the Academy Award-nominated adaptation directed by Carlos Saldanha.
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Reinventing a Galaxy Far, Far Away: Kevin Jenkins on Designing ‘The Last Jedi’
From preproduction through postproduction, design supervisor Kevin Jenkins helps safeguard the visual language of the Star Wars universe for the eighth episode in the iconic franchise.
Why Does Aardman’s ‘Early Man’ Stand Alone in the U.K. Spotlight?
As the venerable British studio releases its seventh feature film, co-founder Dave Sproxton begs the question of why his country lags behind in animated feature film production.
Pictures from the Brainbox: A Weekly Dose of Indie Animation - '4min15 au révélateur'
Every Monday or so, Chris Robinson asks an animator how they made a particular film. This week: Moïa Jobin-Paré's '4min15 au révélateur'.
I Have a Question Richard O'Connor
In which Chris Robinson asks animation professionals profoundly inane questions about the inner workings of their lives. Today's guest is animator and producer and winner of the most likely to be mistaken for a member of The Kinks contest that never took place, Richard O'Connor
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The Moneygoround: Liu Jian’s ‘Have a Nice Day’
From Strand Releasing, Chinese independent animated feature from the director of ‘Piercing I’ lands in New York on January 26th and in Los Angles on February 2nd.
Pictures from the Brainbox: A Weekly Dose of Indie Animation - 'Johnno's Dead'
Every Monday or so, Chris Robinson asks an animator how they made a particular film. This week: Chris Shepherd discusses the making of 'Johnno's Dead' (2017)
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Nick Park Goes Neanderthal in Aardman’s ‘Early Man’
Four-time Oscar-winner’s first solo-directed feature pits caveman against caveman in a stone-age football comedy adventure.
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Weta Digital Delivers Mystical Pearls and More for ‘Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets’
Weta VFX supervisor Martin Hill details the challenges of crafting a species of benevolent creatures and their world for the first eight minutes of director Luc Besson’s Academy-shortlisted sci-fi fantasy adventure.
I Have a Question Amanda Forbis & Wendy Tilby
In which Chris Robinson asks animation professionals profoundly inane questions about the inner workings of their existence. Today's guests are the duo dynamic: Wendy Tilby and Amanda Forbis.
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A Practical Guide to Magic: Studio Ponoc’s ‘Mary and The Witch’s Flower’
Debut feature from Studio Ghibli alums Hiromasa Yonebayashi and Yoshiaki Nishimura taps into the visual style and storytelling sensibility for which the legendary studio is known, hoping to pick up the mantle of creating world-class animation for all ages.
Pictures from the Brainbox: A Weekly Dose of Indie Animation - 'Phantom Canyon'
Every Monday or so, Chris Robinson asks an animator how they made a particular film. This week: Stacey Steers talks about her film 'Phantom Canyon' (2006)
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‘The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales’ Gives a Light-hearted Take on Life on the Farm
Directors Benjamin Renner and Patrick Imbert adapt graphic novel for the big screen in a set of charming and gentle 2D-animated fables aimed at audiences of all ages.
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I Have a Question Tom Warburton
In which Chris Robinson asks animation professionals profoundly inane questions about the inner workings of their lives. Today's guest is Codename: Kids Next Door creator, Tom (Mr.) Warburton.
In 2D, Art, Cartoons, Television | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Let's Go Eat the Factory! | Geographic Region: All, North America
An Ode to Dreams: Glen Keane’s ‘Dear Basketball’
Disney legend teams with basketball superstar Kobe Bryant and celebrated composer John Williams to deliver Oscar hopeful.
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‘In A Heartbeat’ Short an Endearingly Innocent Portrayal of Young Love
Esteban Bravo and Beth David’s Oscar contender ‘In A Heartbeat’ captivates audiences hungry for increased LGBT+ representation in animation.
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Pictures from the Brainbox: A Weekly Dose of Indie Animation - 'Spank Shot'
Every Monday or so, Chris Robinson asks an animator how they made a particular film. Today, we kick off 2018 with Gina Kamenstky and her experimental hockey film, 'Spank Shot' (2017)
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Jungle Fever: MPC Conjures Photorealistic Realm for ‘Jumanji 2’
MPC VFX supervisor Bob Winter oversees the creation of CG environments, digital doubles, and a deadly jaguar attack for director Jake Kasdan’s ‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.’
