The Animation Community Remembers Michael Sporn: 1946-2013
Tributes from the animation community to director and producer Michael Sporn, whose impact on a generation of animators goes far beyond his work.
Category: People
Patton Oswalt Returns to Host 12th Annual VES Awards
Actor/Comedian Patton Oswalt to host the 12th Annual VES Awards.
In Awards, Event, People, Visual Effects | Headline News | Special Events: VES Awards | Geographic Region: North America
Daniel Sousa’s ‘Feral’ Now Online
The Academy Award-nominated short film Feral is now available online for viewing in its entirety via Vimeo On Demand.
In Awards, Interactive, People, Short Films | Headline News | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: North America
Book Review - Jim Henson: The Biography
Fred Patten digs into the definitive biography of the genius behind the Muppets.
Nickelodeon Announces Brand-New Animated Series ‘Breadwinners’
Steve Borst and Gary “Doodles” Di Raffaele create original buddy-comedy series filled
with humor, music and booty shakin’ energy.
9 Story Promotes Tanya Green to VP Production
9 Story Entertainment promotes Tanya Green to the role of Vice President, Production, reporting to president & CEO Vince Commisso.
‘Frozen’ Wins Critics’ Choice Award for Best Animated Feature
Disney's animated fairytale adaptation Frozen is given the award for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for “Let It Go,” at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards.
In Awards, Cartoons, CG, Event, Films, Music and Sound, People, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Independent Animation Director Michael Sporn Dies at 67
Animation director and Academy Award nominee Michael Sporn is dead at the age of 67 following illness due to pancreatic cancer.
Michel Sporn
Today animation lost Michael Sporn, a giant of an animator and human being.
Sand Animator Ernest ‘Nag’ Ansorge Dies at 88
Animator and filmmaker Ernest “Nag” Ansorge passes away on December 26 in Lausanne, Switzerland, two months before what would have been his 89th birthday.
ABC Announces New ‘Toy Story’ Holiday Special
Following the success of Toy Story OF TERROR!, Disney•Pixar’s new Christmas special, Toy Story That Time Forgot, is set to air during the holidays this year on ABC.
In Business, Cartoons, Films, People, Television, Voice Acting | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
OIAF Announces David OReilly Retrospective
The Ottawa International Animation Festival unveils a new poster by Irish animator David OReilly and announces a retrospective of his work.
In Art, Festival, Films, People, Places, Short Films | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
HAFF Unveils 2014 Poster
Created by German artist and illustrator Henning Wagenbreth, the poster for the seventeenth edition of the Holland Animation Film Festival is unveiled.
New York Int’l Children’s Film Festival Previews 2014 Slate
The critically acclaimed New York Int’l Children’s Film Festival announces its 2014 jury and slate preview for the upcoming event, which runs March 7-30.
Animex Festival Announces 2014 Lineup
Animex returns to Teesside University February 10-14 with another stellar line-up featuring some of the industry’s leading names.
‘Legends of the Knight’ Doc Explores the Power of Batman
Documentary film exploring the power of Batman launches theatrical tour benefiting local charities.
The 86th Oscars: Animation Nominees React
Following this morning’s announcement of the nominations for the 86th Academy Awards, animation nominees write in with their reactions.
In Awards, Cartoons, Films, People, Short Films | Headline News | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: North America
‘Despicable Me 3’ Set for June 30, 2017
Universal dates Illumination Entertainment’s Despicable Me 3 for June 30, 2017, the first title to land on that date.
‘But Milk Is Important’ Trailer Now Online
A trailer for But Milk is Important, the graduation film from Norwegian animators Eirik Grønmo Bjørnsen and Anna Mantzaris, is now online.
Every Shape and Size
Art Director James McDermott riffs on the colorful creatures of 'Rick and Morty.'
Tool Signs Feature Director Marc Forster
Tool announces the addition of award-winning director Marc Forster to its commercial roster.
The Animation Pimpcast #1: One on One with Chris Sullivan
Chris Robinson chats with the experimental animator, filmmaker and performance artist.
Bent Image Lab Expands Into Europe
Led by creative director Javier Leon, award-winning U.S.-based animation and visual effects production company Bent Image Lab opens offices in Barcelona, Spain.
In Commercials, Films, People, Places, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
Elastic Signs Designer/Director Patrick Clair
Elastic adds designer/director Patrick Clair to its studio roster.
Kate Schlomann Joins HIT Entertainment
HIT Entertainment appoints Kate Schlomann to the role of VP, Global Brand Management.
