John Halas: An Unpublished 1984 Essay Celebrating the Year of Animation
In this previously unknown essay, the former ASIFA Int’l President implores community action to keep animation alive and relevant.
Category: People
Max Hattler Stops the Show for Amnesty International
Visual artist Max Hattler and advertising agency Contrapunto BBDO collaborate on the creation of an abstract political short film, 'Stop the Show,' for Amnesty International.
Jane Lynch Joins Fox’s 'Murder Police'
Jane Lynch and Wilmer Valderrama join the force of new animated comedy “Murder Police” on Fox. Voice cast also includes Will Sasso, Chi McBride, Peter Atencio, Justina Machado and Jason Ruiz.
In Cartoons, People, Television, Voice Acting, Cartoons, People, Television, Voice Acting | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Big Block Hires CG Supervisor Randall Smith
Big Block hires Randall Smith as CG Supervisor.
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Narrative Art Exhibit Opens March 23
The Cartoon Art Museum exhibit, “I See What You Say: Visual Stories and Narrative Art,” opens March 16.
In Event, Illustration, People, Places, Event, Illustration, People, Places | Art, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Bent Image Lab Revisits 'Portlandia'
Bent Image Lab resurrects Fred, Carrie and John Rat for season three of “Portlandia.”
In People, Stop-Motion, Television, People, Stop-Motion, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: All
DHX Media Appoints Peter Byrne
DHX Media appoints Peter Byrne as CEO of its licensing company, Copyright Promotions Licensing Group.
In Business, Cartoons, Licensing, People, Television, Business, Cartoons, Licensing, People, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
Jack Gets a Giant Re-Imagining
Virtual production takes an evolutionary leap with Bryan Singer's Jack the Giant Slayer.
Top 10 Iconic Voice Over Performances
We've listed our top 10 most memorable, most inspirational Voice Over Performances. Ever.
'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' Turns 25
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present a new digital restoration of “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” in celebration of the film’s 25th anniversary on Thursday, April 4, at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.
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Katie Wells Joins Previs House Proof
Katie Wells joins previsualization house Proof Inc. as Executive Producer to help manage feature film and commercial projects.
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Jason Felix Named March Cartoonist-in-Residence
The Cartoon Art Museum announces Jason Felix as their March Cartoonist-in-Residence.
Plympton Retrospective March 15 & 16
The Toonseum and Point Park University present a weekend with indie animator Bill Plympton.
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Patrick Murphy Talks 'Annoying Orange'
The seasoned VFX vet shares how an integrated pipeline built upon Adobe software brings greater creative freedom and efficiency to the production.
Liam Neeson Joins 'Nut Job' Cast
Liam Neeson joins the cast of the animated comedy feature “The Nut Job.”
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Studio Ghibli's 'Tortoro' Turns 25
VIZ Media releases “My Neighbor Totoro: A Novel” and a new edition of the “My Neighbor Totoro Picture Book” in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the film.
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Frank Stanek Named for Thea Lifetime Achievement Award
Frank Stanek receives the Buzz Price Thea Award Recognizing a Lifetime of Distinguished Achievements at TEA's 2013 Thea Awards Gala.
Chuck Jones Exhibit Opens March 23
The Cartoon Art Museum’s exhibition Chuck Jones: Drawing on Imagination opens on Saturday, March 23, 2013.
Athena Studios Hosts VFX Photography Talk
Athena Studios hosts an event produced by the Bay Area Chapter of the Visual Effects Society on VFX photography.
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ITFS Early-Bird Accreditation Ends March 1
The deadline for Early Bird accreditation for The Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film is Friday, March 1, 2013.
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Titmouse Art Exhibit Opens Friday
Bunnycutlet Gallery announces the opening of “Printmouse,” a group exhibition featuring new silkscreen prints by 23 artists employed at animation studio Titmouse, Inc.
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FMX 2013 to Showcase Pixar, Cloud Computing & More
FMX, Europe's most influential Conference on Animation, Effects, Games and Transmedia, announces highlights of the 2013 FMX Conference program.
In CG, Event, Films, People, Places, Technology, Visual Effects, CG, Event, Films, People, Places, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe
Dane Cook Tapped for Disney’s 'Planes'
Dane Cook is tapped to voice Dusty in Disney’s “Planes.” High-flying animated comedy adventure soars into theaters August 9, 2013.
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Jon Landau to Speak at NAB Tech Summit
NAB announces Jon Landau as the keynote for NAB Show’s Technology Summit on Cinema.
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'Escape from Planet Earth' Lawsuit Settled
The Weinstein Co. and “Escape from Planet Earth” producers settle a $50 million lawsuit.
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