Michelle and Uri Kranot Talk 'Hollow Land'
Feeling displaced, like a stranger in a strange land, lies at the heart of the directors' poignant and expertly crafted short film.
Category: People
Fabric Software Gains New Investors
High-performance tool and app creation framework get funds for future development; former Senior Autodesk VP Marc Petit now Chairman of the Board.
In Business, CG, People, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Modus Operandi Launches Mod/Op Films
Modus Operandi & EP Rossi Cannon join forces to launch the multi-disciplinary Mod/Op Films with a 360 campaign directed by David Popescu and a digital campaign for Wild Turkey.
Weta Breathes Fire into the Menacing Dragon of 'The Hobbit'
Weta Digital's Joe Letteri discusses the new creature work in the second Hobbit movie, The Desolation of Smaug, highlighted by the eponymous dragon.
Beatles Legend to Join 'Powerpuff Girls' Special
The Powerpuff Girls are set to save the world before bedtime again in all-new special airing Monday, January 20; Beatles legend Ringo Starr joins original voice cast Catherine Cavadini, Tara Strong, E.G. Daily, Roger L. Jackson, Tom Kane and Tom Kenny.
Hang Up and Try Again: A Conversation with the NFB’s New Head of English Animation, Michael Fukushima
Chris Robinson’s candid interview with the longtime producer, hard at work charting a new studio course in an increasingly digital world.
Faves in Toyland: Robot Chicken’s Born Again Virgin Christmas Special
Robot Chicken’s Alex Kamer brings Santa and Superheroes back to the small screen.
Peter Jackson Confirms 'Adventures of Tintin' Sequel
Peter Jackson confirms plans for a second Tintin movie, but not before he completes his journey to Middle Earth.
ZERO VFX Boston Expands Exec Team
ZERO VFX expands its management team with the appointment of Sarah Spitz as executive producer.
Edward Bakst Brings Imagination Workshop to EICTV
Designer, director and AWN blogger Edward Bakst to lead a three-week intensive workshop, ANIMATION: HOW TO UNLEASH THE IMAGINATION, at the International School of Film & TV (EICTV) in San Antonio de los Baños, Cuba January 27-February 14, 2014.
In Education and Training, Event, People, Places, Short Films | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
'Sherriff Callie’s Wild West' Debuts January 20
High-spirited stories of the Old West impart lessons about good morals, manners and social ethics for kids age 2-7 in animated series Sheriff Callie's Wild West, debuting Monday, January 20 on Disney Junior.
In Business, Cartoons, People, Television, Voice Acting | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Rich Frank Joins BabyFirst Board of Directors
Iconic entertainment industry executive Rich Frank joins the Board of Directors for child development television network BabyFirst.
Chris Landreth’s 'Subconscious Password' to Screen at Sundance
Chris Landreth’s award-winning National Film Board of Canada (NFB) animated short Subconscious Password is selected to screen at the Sundance Film Festival.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Event, Festival, People, Places, Short Films | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Tom Perlmutter Exits Canada’s NFB
Tom Perlmutter announces his decision, effective December 31, 2013, to step down as NFB Chair and Government Film Commissioner; Assistant Commissioner Claude Joli-Cœur is named interim Commissioner.
'Jake and the Neverland Pirates' Sail into Season 3
Season three of hit Disney Junior series, Jake and the Never Land Pirates, featuring new villains, special action-packed extended episodes and revamped pirate rock theme song, to debut Friday, January 3, on Disney Channel.
In Business, Cartoons, People, Television, Voice Acting | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Ari Folman’s 'The Congress' Wins European Film Award
On Saturday, December 7, Ari Folman’s The Congress is awarded the prize for best European Animated Feature at the European Film Awards.
ArsenalFX Expands In-House Team
Senior CG Generalist David Carlson, formerly of Digital Domain, joins the ArsenalFX post production team; Cortney Haile is promoted to head of operations; Casey Conroy is named VFX director.
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Wildseed Lands New Investor
Content incubator Wildseed Studios announces a new investment from the commercial arm of Welsh broadcaster S4C.
NFB Makes Call for Entries for Norman McLaren Celebration
To celebrate what would have been Norman McLaren’s 100th birthday in 2014, the National Film Board of Canada and the Quartier des Spectacles Partnership are inviting artists from around the world to respond to a call for projects entitled McLaren Wall-to-Wall.
In Call for Entries, Cartoons, People, Short Films | Headline News | Geographic Region: All, North America
Zoic Adds Art Director Casey Hupke
Culver City-based visual effects house Zoic Studios adds Casey Hupke as Art Director for Zoic’s commercial and games division.
In Business, Commercials, Games, People, Places, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Similar Faces, Different Day
Rick and Morty creator Justin Roiland deconstructs his twist on a classic sci-fi duo
eyeball Adds Managing Directors Edelstein & Rosenbloom
Creative strategic design agency eyeball announces the addition of David Edelstein as Managing Director, Broadcast, and Danny Rosenbloom as Managing Director, Commercials.
In Business, Commercials, People, Places, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Guru Studio Promotes Amy Robson
Guru Studio announces the appointment of Justin Time Producer Amy Robson to the position of Vice President of Production; executive move comes on the heels of Justin Time’s sixth Annie Award nomination.
WIA’s Margaret Dean Talks Animation
Margaret Dean, the director of production for Mattel’s Playground Productions and co-president of Women in Animation, a non-profit dedicated to connecting, supporting, and empowering women in the field of animation, discusses her experience within the animation industry in a Q&A.
In Business, Cartoons, People, Places, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
James Cameron to Receive MPSE Award
The Motion Picture Sound Editors guild announces that it will be honoring James Cameron with its MPSE Filmmaker Award at the 61st MPSE Golden Reel Awards ceremony to be held on February 16, 2014.
In Awards, Event, Music and Sound, People, Places | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
