Pixotope Partners with Happy Elephant Consortium for Asia Distribution
Strategic partnership opens new doors for the real-time virtual production solutions platform to expand its presence in China and selected countries across Southeast Asia.
Strategic partnership opens new doors for the real-time virtual production solutions platform to expand its presence in China and selected countries...
The Japan Croatia Film Festival brings Anime to Zagreb September 21-23, connecting the countries through filmmaking; 3rd Croatian Film Festival heads...
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The Japan Croatia Film Festival brings Anime to Zagreb September 21-23, connecting the countries through filmmaking; 3rd Croatian Film Festival heads to Tokyo in November.
Revered independent filmmaker played a role in the development of autonomous and experimental animation film in Japan.
2nd Japanese Film Festival Comes to Croatia
The Japan Croatia Film Festival brings Anime to Zagreb September 21-23, connecting the countries through filmmaking; 3rd Croatian Film Festival heads to Tokyo in November.
Japanese Visual Artist and Animator Keiichi Tanaami Passes at 88
Revered independent filmmaker played a role in the development of autonomous and experimental animation film in Japan.
Basilic Fly Studio Acquires 70% Stake in One of Us VFX Studio
The two companies, which now boast over 900 artists combined, previously teamed for ‘Bridgerton’ (Season 1 and 2), ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore,’ ‘Napoleon, Zone of Interest’ and ‘Luther: The Fallen Sun.’
In Business, Films, People, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, Asia
‘Beyblade X’ Animated Series to Premiere Outside Asia
The series, previously only released in Asia, will premiere in the U.S. July 13 on Disney XD, and will stream on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally, with batches of multi-language episodes slated for later this year.
In 2D, Anime, Business, CG, Digital Media, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Asia
Digital Domain, Plaza Premium Team on AI-Powered Hospitality Services
The joint venture, setup as a separate business, aims to redefine the global hospitality and airport services landscape with digital human technology and AI; the virtual assistant has made its global debut at the Plaza Premium Lounge at Taoyuan International Airport.
SIGGRAPH Asia Returns to Hong Kong for 2025 Edition
Conference and exhibition runs December 15-18, 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
In 3D, CG, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Games, Guilds/Unions/Organizations, People, Places, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Production, Short Films, Technology, Television, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: Animated Travels | Special Events: SIGGRAPH Asia | Geographic Region: All, Asia
Toonz Media Group, Angel Studios Launching ‘Gabriel and the Guardians’
Anime-style 2D fantasy adventure series is developed by Colossul Studios with animation production by Tiger Animation and pre-production by Robot Playground.
In 2D, Anime, Business, Cartoons, People, Production, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Asia
Crunchyroll Drops ‘HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle’ Teaser
The animated film, based on writer Haruichi Furudate’s popular manga and anime series, opens in the U.S. and Canada today, May 31.
In 2D, Anime, Digital Media, Films, People, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, North America
Goppo Animation: Bravely ‘Feeding’ India’s Growing Animation Industry
Debjyoti Saha’s animation studio has grown from producing music videos for Indian rappers like Prabh Deep and DIVINE to bringing its animated anthology series about Indian food culture, ‘Table for One,’ to the upcoming Annecy 2024 MIFA.
In 2D, Business, CG, Event, Festival, Music Videos, People, Short Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: Asia
Fusing ‘Opera’ and ‘ORIGIN’: The ‘O: An Erick Oh Retrospective’ Exhibition
The Oscar-nominated director returns to Korea with a breathtaking set of seven media installations, integrating his award-winning animated short and 2022 Seoul Space K animated project, for a 2-year run at the new House of Refuse complex on Jeju Island.
Thai-Chinese Feature ‘Out of the Nest’ Nabs ‘Annecy Presents’ Spot at 2024 Festival
The animated film collaboration from Thailand’s T&B Media Global and Dr. Jwanwat Ahriyavraromp tells a 'heartwarming story celebrating the power of self-belief and inner strength.'
Prime Focus Studios Announces ‘Ramayana’ Co-Production
Along with Monster Mind Creation, award-winning VFX and animation studio DNEG, and director Nitesh Tiwari, the team promises a retelling of the epic Indian saga in a ‘never-before-seen visual cinematic experience’ capturing Indian mythology and storytelling traditions.
‘Harry Potter: Visions of Magic’ Headed to Singapore
Resorts World Sentosa will host the unique multimedia spectacle, which made its international debut in Germany; 10,000 square feet of expanded space are being added when the event opens Fall 2024.
In 3D, CG, Films, Immersive, People, Theme Parks - Installations, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Asia
Japan’s Yomiuri TV to Launch YTV Animation
The new brand will leverage Yomiuri’s long history in animation while also undertaking more challenging titles.
In 2D, Anime, Business, CG, Digital Media, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia
‘Suzume,’ ‘Your Name’ Producer Kôichirô Itô Arrested for Child Pornography
The Japanese anime producer has been accused of coercing a 15-year-old girl into sending him nude selfies over social media.
‘Godzilla Minus One’ Breathes New Life into the Iconic Kaiju
Shirogumi VFX supervisor Kiyoko Shibuya helped deliver 620 shots, including the giant beast crushing the heavy cruiser Takao, all on a shoestring budget, in Takashi Yamazaki’s hit sci-fi thriller, nominated for a best VFX Oscar at this year’s Academy Awards.
In 3D, CG, Films, People, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Asia
Japanese Manga Artist Ashihara Hinako Passes at 50
Shortly before her death, the artist and author of ‘Sexy Tanaka-san’ was involved in a minor social media feud with Aizawa Tomoko, writer of the Nippon Television live-action adaptation of the work, with the artist claiming Tomoko was allowed to stray too far from the source material; fans now blame NTV for failing the deceased creative.
Moonbug Closes ‘Oddbods’ Studio One Animation
The London-based studio will now focus all resources on pre- and post-production, with animation work to be outsourced to third parties.
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Alibaba Pictures, Studio Ghibli Forge Strategic Partnership
After meeting on January 5, both studios have signed an agreement to co-develop involving ‘The Boy and the Heron,’ as well as an immersive exhibition of Hayao Miyazaki's numerous works.
Saffronic Appoints Bhanu Prakash as Head of Creative, Games
The animation production studio founded in 2022 kicks off the new year with a roster of AAA projects for gaming industry titans, spearheaded by the new executive.
In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, Asia
Kyoto Animation Arsonist Sentenced to Death
Shinji Aoba, who admitted to the 2019 Japanese animation studio attack, was denied a plea of ‘not guilty,’ with the Kyoto District Court determining he was ‘neither insane nor mentally incompetent at the time of the crime.’
FutureWorks Tackles the VFX on ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’
The global visual effects studio partnered with Dharma Productions and DOP Manush Nandan to deliver over 1,300 shots, including set extensions, composites and motion graphics on numerous shots of phones, TVs, and iPad screens, and a CG car in a frantic chase sequence, on Director Karan Johar’s dramatic love story.
China Literature to Acquire Tencent Animation and Comics
The leading online Chinese literature and IP incubation platform will acquire Tencent’s APP platform, intellectual property rights, and related rights to its content (animation, film and TV series projects) in a deal worth more than US$83 million.
In Business, Comics, Digital Media, Films, Short Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia
Skybound Entertainment Expands Global Footprint with Skybound Japan
The newly minted television studio, launched by the company behind ‘Invincible’ and ‘The Walking Dead,’ will produce anime as well as live-action features and series, with a focus on Japanese IP; the first project will be ‘Heart Attack,’ based on the Skybound original graphic novel series by Shawn Kittelsen in collaboration with Fuji TV.
In 2D, Anime, Business, CG, Comics, Films, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia
