Legend3D Breaks Ground on New LA Facility
Construction begins on Legend3D’s new Los Angeles office which will feature RealD review theater, editorial suites and a technology lab, and is set to open in March of 2014.
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Cinesite Delivers VFX for ‘The Monuments Men’
Under the supervision of Jon Neill, Cinesite completed visual effects for the Columbia Pictures/ 20th Century Fox’s film, The Monuments Men, directed by and starring George Clooney.
Wildseed Studios Unveils New Animated Series
Announcing its ambition to become the home of British adult animation, Wildseed Studios unveils new shows on its YouTube channel.
Watch BAFTA-Nominated ‘I Am Tom Moody’ Online
Director Ainslie Henderson releases the BAFTA-nominated I Am Tom Moody for general viewing online.
In Interactive, People, Places, Short Films, Stop-Motion | Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Europe
Laurent Witz Shares the Mechanics of ‘Mr. Hublot’
A visually intriguing re-exploration of "dog as man’s best friend" set in a surreal industrial world.
Emerging Artists Shine at 12th Annual VES Awards
The Autodesk-sponsored Visual Effects Society student award evolves into a platform for budding creatives to showcase their artistry and garner attention from the industry.
In Awards, Event, People, Short Films, Technology | Headline News | Special Events: VES Awards | Geographic Region: North America
Synopsis, First Image Available for Michaël Dudok de Wit's ‘The Red Turtle’
Dutch director and animator Michaël Dudok de Wit assembles an international production team to develop his first animated feature, The Red Turtle.
HAFF Announces 2014 Short & Feature Selections
Feature and short film selections for the 2014 Holland Animation Film Festival are announced, including Michel Gondry’s Is the Man Who is Tall Happy and Chris Landreth’s Subconscious Password.
‘Frozen’ Takes Top Animation Honors at BAFTA Film Awards
Following its rise to becoming one of the most successful Disney films of all time and taking in nearly a billion dollars at the global box office, Frozen wins the BAFTA for Best Animated Film.
In Awards, Cartoons, Event, Films, People, Places | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: BAFTAs | Geographic Region: Europe
‘When the Wind Blows’ Director Jimmy Murakami Dead at 80
Legendary animator and director Jimmy Murakami, whose work includes the classic When the Wind Blows and The Snowman cartoons, has died at the age of 80.
In Films, In Passing, People, Places, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, Europe, North America
Daniel Sousa Talks ‘Feral’
A wild child, raised by wolves, is forced to reconnect with humanity and conform to a society he can barely comprehend.
Filmakademie Receives Wins for ‘Rugbybugs,’ ‘Wedding Cake’
The Filmakademie’s Rugbybugs wins a VES Award; Wedding Cake receives an Annie Award.
Hayao Miyazaki – The Interview
The legendary director talks about his final and most controversial animated film, ‘The Wind Rises.’
Cinesite Delivers Tailored Effects for ‘RoboCop’
Cinesite completes visual effects for RoboCop, adjusting the main character’s silhouette and adding internal mechanics to shoulders, neck, elbows and knees.
2DLIB Launches Character Design Comeptition
2DLIB launches a character design competition for BAFTA-winning animator Tony White’s newest project, The Spirit of the Game.
Framestore Suits up for ‘RoboCop’ Reboot
Framestore’s London and Montreal offices combine to deliver a full range of photo-real visual effects for Jose Padilha’s RoboCop reboot, encompassing more than 600 robot and bullet-filled shots.
Method Helps Piece Together a Brand New ‘Robocop’
VFX supervisor Nordin Rahhali discusses the challenges of rebuilding the hero of José Padilha’s new film.
Nathan Love Creates Chocolate Carnage for Kellogg's Krave
After a CGI redesign of Toucan Sam, Nathan Love once again partners with Kellogg, this time to create a humorous new campaign for Kellogg’s Krave cereal.
Second Season of ‘Sofia the First’ Debuts Friday, March 7
The second season of Disney Channel’s Sofia the First debuts March 7 and will feature appearances of Disney Princesses Snow White, Mulan, Tiana, and Rapunzel.
‘Star Wars Rebels’ Unveils Cowboy Jedi, Kanan
Star Wars Rebels introduces Kanan, voiced by Freddie Prinze, Jr., a less traditional Force-wielder than fans are used to seeing.
Former Fremantle Exec David Ellender Launches Slingshot
Former Fremantle executive David Ellender launches Los Angeles-based independent television studio, Slingshot Global Media.
‘Gravity’ and ‘Frozen’ Dominate VES Awards
Teams behind Cuaron’s ‘Gravity’ and Disney’s ‘Frozen’ win big at the 12th Annual VES Awards.
In 3D, Awards, CG, Commercials, Event, Films, Games, People, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: VES Awards | Geographic Region: All
Spain’s Animac Fest to Spotlight Hybrid Animation
Special guests at the 18th annual Animac to include British animator Chris Shepherd, Czech stop-motion master Jiří Barta, the makers of The Amazing World of Gumball, musician/animator tandem Péter Vacz and Joseph Wallace, Polish animator Piotr Szczepanowicz, and abstract Japanese animator Maya Yonesho, among others.
Adult Swim Blasts Off With Second Season of ‘Rick and Morty’
Adult Swim announces the return of Rick and Morty for a second season.
‘Dick Figures’ Team Re-Works Korean ‘Aachi & Ssipak’ Feature
Cinedigm announces plans to release an English-language version of Aachi & Ssipak on DVD, Blu-ray, and digital platforms on March 11th with an early digital release of the first chapters on YouTube starting February 11th.
