Universal Releases New Trailer for 'Riddick'
Universal Pictures debuts the first trailer for “Riddick,” the upcoming epic action-adventure starring Vin Diesel and written and directed by David Twohy.
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Disney Pulls Merida Makeover
Disney pulls makeover for Princess Merida of “Brave” amid controversy.
In Business, Films, People, Business, Films, People | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Hornet’s Marcondes Directs New 'Caveirão' Short
Hornet releases a new trailer for “Caveirão,” a short film directed by Guilherme Marcondes utilizing live-action, 2D animation and 3D VFX.
In Cartoons, People, Short Films | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe, North America, South America
New York VFX Town Hall Set for June 10
Digital Domain Co-Founder Scott Ross headlines panel of industry experts at live NYC event slated for June 10. Online viewers and onsite attendees can take part in real-time polling on key issues.
In Event, People, Places, Visual Effects, Event, People, Places, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
2013 Student Academy Award Winners Announced
Thirteen students from nine U.S. colleges and universities, along with three students from foreign universities, are selected as winners in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Student Academy Awards competition.
In Awards, Event, People, Places, Short Films, Awards, Event, People, Places, Short Films | Headline News | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: North America
Aardman, NFTS Launch Animation Course
The UK’s NFTS launches three-month training certificate in Character Animation to be taught at Aardman by industry professionals.
In Education and Training, People, Places, Stop-Motion, Education and Training, People, Places, Stop-Motion | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
Tackling Previs on 'Oblivion'
Supervisor Nick Markel takes us inside The Third Floor’s previs work on Joe Kosinski's sci-fi thriller.
Syfy’s 'Haven' Begins Production on Season 4
yfy begins production on the fourth season of “Haven,” which is set to premiere in October 2013.
Vandervoort Joins 'Captain Canuck'
Laura Vandervoort, “Smallville’s” Supergirl, joins the voice cast of “Captain Canuck” as Blue Fox.
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Shout! Factory to Release Luc Besson’s 'Adèle Blanc-Sec'
Luc Besson’s “The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec” heads to disc August 13.
Second Screen Event Kicks Off Aug 23
2nd Screen Global Con presents “Everything Small Screen,” a family-friendly expo and conference featuring kids’ entertainment, animation, second-screen, tech, and CGI.
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SIGGRAPH Previews 2013 Production Sessions
SIGGRAPH 2013 releases an early preview of its schedule of production sessions to be featured at this year’s conference and as part of the Computer Animation Festival.
In CG, Event, Films, People, Places, Technology, Visual Effects, CG, Event, Films, People, Places, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: North America
Dr. Toon: From Whence We Came
Dr. Toon takes a look at how kiddie show hosts spread the animation meme in the analog days.
LOOK Effects Helps Secure Funding for Wes Anderson Feature
VFX company LOOK Effects helps “The Grand Budapest Hotel” find financial support from Baden-Württemberg’s regional funding agency.
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Spot Welders Launches VFX Company Shipping + Handling
Editorial house Spot Welders launches Shipping + Handling, headed up by VFX supervisor Casey Price and executive producer J. Patrick McElroy.
In Business, CG, Commercials, People, Visual Effects, Business, CG, Commercials, People, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Holbrooks Animates Red Cross PSA
Blacklist’s Holbrooks, Y&R New Zealand and Flying Fish team up to create the spot, “Parcel,” for Red Cross New Zealand.
In Business, Commercials, People, Business, Commercials, People | Art, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Seth MacFarlane Guest Voices 'The Simpsons'
Seth MacFarlane will guest-voice on the season finale of “The Simpsons,” airing May 19.
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SVA Announces 2013 Dusty Festival Winners
Winners are announced for the 2013 edition of the New York School of Visual Art’s Dusty Film & Animation Festival and Awards.
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Method Studios Announces New Top Animation Hires
Global VFX house welcomes Erik-Jan de Boer, James Jacobs and Keith Roberts.
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Beyoncé Records New Song for 'Epic'
Recording star Beyoncé creates an original song, “Rise Up,” for the upcoming Twentieth Century Fox Animation and Blue Sky Studios motion picture, “Epic,” for which she also voices one of the lead characters.
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Framestore Creates CG Audrey Hepburn for Galaxy
London-based visual effects company uses pioneering VFX techniques to bring Audrey Hepburn back to the screen in a commercial campaign for AMV BBDO and Galaxy chocolate.
In CG, Commercials, People, Visual Effects, CG, Commercials, People, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
Disney Channel Promotes Adam Bonnett
Disney Channel promotes Adam Bonnett to the newly created position of executive vice president, Original Programming, Disney Channels Worldwide.
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Buster Beefs Up Creative Talent Roster
Buster signs Joseph Kiely as the company’s new Executive Creative Director for motion graphics, and Neville Burtis as Executive Creative Director of the agency’s print, outdoor and digital division.
Jason Graves to Conduct Joystick 5.0 Symphony Concerts
SCORE Concert Productions, the Malmo Symphony Orchestra and Bandai Namco Partners Sweden announce Jason Graves as the guest conductor for Joystick 5.0.
In Event, Games, Music and Sound, People, Places, Event, Games, People, Places, Music and Sound | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
Google Doodle Celebrates Saul Bass
Designer of famed title sequences for Alfred Hitchcock and Martin Scorsese gets elaborate animated tribute.
