Senior Colorist Mark Wilkins Joins Encore
Senior colorist Mark Wilkins joins Encore, working out of the Hollywood location.
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Atomic Fiction Opens New Studio in Montreal
Facility selected as lead VFX house for Robert Zemeckis’ ‘The Walk.’
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MPC London Welcomes Colorist Matthieu Toullet
With over 12 years experience grading commercials, films and music videos, colorist Matthieu Toullet joins MPC London.
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Triggerfish Hooks Aardman’s Arthur Sheriff
Cape Town-based studio is currently in production with Magic Light Pictures on the animated adaptation of U.K. author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler’s best-selling children’s book, ‘Stick Man.’
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Click 3X Adds Robert Boocheck to Directorial Roster
Click 3X bolsters its directorial roster with the addition of Robert Boocheck.
Riding in the Car with Boys and Toys (and a Few Actors)
After 10 years and 20,000 miles of chauffeuring Hollywood actors on Montreal shoots, Steven Woloshen wins at OIAF with '1000 Plateaus.'
New Video Showcases Method’s Effects for ‘The Maze Runner’
Method Studios was involved in the creation of 150 character shots and 380 environment shots for the YA adaptation.
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Watch ‘Murphy,’ a Short Film by Bruno Leveque
An English paratrooper crash-lands in a forest, leaving him wounded. The injured soldier meets a creature that tries its best to help him, but his ordeal is just beginning.
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Animation Breakdown to Present ‘The Hubleys: A Centennial Celebration'
The Cinefamily’s Animation Breakdown hosts ‘The Hubleys: A Centennial Celebration’ weekend, with three retrospective events celebrating the work of John & Faith Hubley.
Hello Horizon to Bring ‘Zeth & Zuna’ to MIPCOM
Newly launched U.K. production company ropes in Emmy Award-winning writer Jeffrey Scott for its maiden animation project.
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Cinesite Moves into Feature Animation with ‘Charming’
Irreverent CG-animated comedy re-imagines the tales of three iconic princesses: Cinderella, Snow White and Sleeping Beauty, who find they are all engaged to the same Prince Charming.
Studio Ghibli’s ‘Princess Kaguya’ Tops 2014 Fantastic Fest
Fantastic Fest celebrates its 10th Anniversary with 80 exciting films, including 22 World Premieres, 43 North American & U.S. Premiere screenings, and 38 short films.
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Nickelodeon Announces Int’l Finalists for 2014 Global Animated Shorts Program
Eight shorts selected from the U.K., Spain, Italy, Canada and Australia to be considered for long-form series production on Nickelodeon.
J.J. Abrams to Receive VES Visionary Award
Award recognizing artistry, invention and groundbreaking work to be presented at the 13h Annual VES Awards on February 4, 2015.
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Pascal Breton Launches Federation Entertainment
French television executive Pascal Breton launches Federation Entertainment, a mini-studio created to control all aspects of original straight-to-series event programming for the global marketplace.
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‘Poppy Cat’ Season 2 Premieres on Sprout Oct. 25
The second season of ‘Poppy Cat’ will premiere on Sprout October 25 with a mini-marathon.
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9 Story Announces Development Deal with ‘Imagination Movers’
9 Story Entertainment announces a new developmental deal with the musical act ‘Imagination Movers.’
ProWeekend - Animation and Illustration Weekend Seminar sponsored by Lipscomb University
Begins: October 25, 2014
TaughtByAPro.com presents ProWeekend Seminar hosted by Lipscomb University. Disney animators Ruben Aquino, Claire Keane & Tom Bancroft will be converging on Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN for seminars, lectures and networking. This is an opportunity to learn techniques, tips & tricks used by professional animators, character designers and concept artists who have worked on some of your favorite movies. In addition, there will be an exciting character design contest and plenty of opportunities to ask your questions of these talented artists.
Cartoon Network to Bring CN ANYTHING Panel to NYCC
Super-sized panel features producers and talent from original animated comedy series.
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J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Options Stephen King’s ‘11/22/63’
New Hulu original series is from J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions, Stephen King, executive producer/writer Bridget Carpenter and Warner Bros. Television.
‘Hipopotamy,’ ‘Seth’s Dominion’ Take Top Prizes at Ottawa
The 2014 Grand Prize for Best Animated Feature is given to ‘Seth’s Dominion’ by Luc Chamberland at the Ottawa International Animation Festival; ‘Hipopotamy’ by Piotr Dumala wins the Nelvana 2014 Grand Prize for Best Short Animation.
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Mattel Property ‘Ever After High’ To Be Developed into Feature Film
Peter Chernin to produce the feature with Jenno Topping, who is overseeing the development with Mattel.
‘Shrek’ Producer Launches Animation Feature Company 3QU Media
Initial slate of four films budgeted at under $20 million begins with animated comedy ‘Charming.’
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Reel FX Taps Pipeline FX’s Qube! for ‘Book of Life’
Reel FX utilizes Pipeline FX’s Qube! for VFX on the Guillermo Del Toro-produced feature, The Book of Life.
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Brand New School Revamps Ford Campaign
Brand New School helps launch Built Ford Tough Sales Event with a brand new campaign.
