Adult Swim Announces ‘Team Unicorn’ Cast
Live-action/animation pilot from ‘Robot Chicken’ team currently in production.
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Michael Giacchino to Score Pixar’s 'Inside Out'
Composer Michael Giacchino is set to score Pixar’s ‘Inside Out’ -- his second collaboration with director Pete Docter following 2009’s ‘Up.’
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Genius Brands International Redesigns Signature Baby Genius Brand
Genius Brands International redesigns signature Baby Genius brand characters as part of overall brand re-launch in 2014; character illustrations created by celebrated ‘David & Goliath’ founder and artist Todd Goldman.
Wildchild+bonch Expands Creative Talent Roster
Bicoastal creative collective /Wildchild/+bonch announces the addition of new creative talent, including Editors Deirdre Bell, Charlie Cusumano, Keith Olwell and Michael Sullivan, Creative Director David Winkfield, Managing Director Scott Spanjich and Senior Producer Val McAndrews.
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Pixar Reveals Plot Details of ‘Inside Out’
Pixar releases the synopsis for its highly -anticipated 'Inside Out,' directed by Pete Docter, which features a star-studded cast as the emotions of a young girl.
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NFB Sets World Premiere for ‘Minotaur’
Latest film by Munro Ferguson, master of hand-drawn 3D animation.
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GALLERY: Salma Hayek's 'The Prophet'
The in-progress preview of Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet, an animated adaptation of the classic book of poetry produced as a passion project by actress Salma Hayek, makes headlines at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival.
Animation Breakdown Presents ‘Technicolor Toons’ May 29
Tickle your senses and amaze your eyes with Animation Breakdown’s ‘Technicolor Toons,’ a one-night-only screening of 35mm Technicolor cartoons from the ‘30s, ‘40s and ‘50s presented by animation historian Jerry Beck.
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Edgar Wright Exits Marvel’s ‘Ant-Man’ Feature
Three years into the project that many had been anticipating based solely upon his involvement, director Edgar Wright exist Marvel’s ‘Ant-Man.’
Warner Bros. Announces Title for 2016 ‘Superman/Batman’ Feature
As production begins in Michigan, Warner Bros. unveils the title of its previously untitled Batman-Superman feature: Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice.
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John Lasseter Delivers 2014 CalArts Commencement Address
CalArts pays tribute to alumnus John Lasseter with an honorary doctorate for his outstanding achievements in animated feature filmmaking.
Robert Helphand Joins Tool
Award-winning production company Tool announces the addition of Robert Helphand to its commercial team as Executive Producer of Live Action.
Patrick Smith Talks ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’ Previs
The Third Floor’s previs supervisor discusses the extensive use of previs, techvis and postvis on Sony’s latest superhero hit.
Pixar Releases New ‘Cars’ Short, ‘Radiator Springs 500 1/2′
Race into summer with the Disney Movies Anywhere premiere of Radiator Springs 500 1/2,’ an exciting first installment in the "Tales from Radiator Springs" series.
The Surreal Mechanical World of TF1’s New Pub Rebranding Campaign
Paris’ NAKED Compagnie and New York’s ROOF Studio team up in the Cloud to produce a prolific series of eight second CG bumpers.
The Academy to Present ‘The Art of Illustration’ June 4
In conjunction with the Society of Illustrator’s "Icons of Animation" exhibit, Bill Plympton, Peter de Seve and William Joyce participate in a panel discussion, “The Art of Illustration,” on June 4, 2014.
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VanArts Announces 2014 Story, Character & Animation Masterclass Tour
Unique educational event provides tips and tricks from industry professionals.
Julian Frost Animates the Birds and the Bees for KY
‘Dumb Ways to Die’ director Julian Frost takes a look at the language of love in his new project for KY Jelly produced by Passion New York.
Shade VFX Signs Visual Effects Supervisor Everett Burrell
Visual effects supervisor Everett Burrell joins shade VFX; company recently completed projects for Jon Favreau’s ‘Chef,’ Sony’s ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2,’ and Disney’s ‘Million Dollar Arm.’
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Marisa Fiechter Joins Psyop
Curating innovative campaigns and producing award-winning content, executive producer Marisa Fiechter joins Psyop.
MPC Sets New Standards for Creature Feature VFX in ‘Godzilla’
Led by MPC VFX supervisor Guillaume Rocheron and VFX producer Philip Greenlow, the UK-based Moving Picture Company serves as the lead VFX studio bringing the iconic title creature to life in Warner Bros Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ ‘Godzilla.’
Matt Senreich, Zeb Wells and the World of ‘Robot Chicken’
After seven seasons, Adult Swim’s stop-motion comedic mayhem ensemble seems stronger than ever.
Mike Ko Creates Holograph Concept for the iPhone
Inspired by Apple’s patent filing for a holographic display, animator Mike Ko comes up with a neat concept that imagines what it might look like.
2014 Student Academy Award Winners Announced
Fifteen students are selected as winners in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 41st Student Academy Awards competition.
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A Tribute to Marcy Page
An AWN tribute celebrating retired NFB producer Marcy Page’s lasting impact on a generation of artists, family and friends.
