Digital Domain Names Matt McClurg Head of Visualization
The industry veteran takes the reigns to optimize the VFX studio's proprietary toolsets including machine learning software and AI-driven creations.
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WildBrain to Acquire House of Cool
In a deal set to close later this year, co-founders Wes Lui and Ricardo Curtis are named Co-General Managers of the Toronto-based pre-production studio, which will maintain its distinct identity under new parent company banner.
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Chloë Grace Moretz and Riz Ahmed Join Netflix’s ‘Nimona’
The streamer drops first look image and casting news for its upcoming animated feature, based on the award-winning graphic novel by ‘She-Ra and the Princesses of Power’ creator ND Stevenson, that had been in production at Fox Animation and then Blue Sky prior to it shutting down last year.
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HBO Max Cancels ‘The Prince’
After generating significant criticism from the outset, the animated series about the British Royal Family from the eyes of the young royal, Prince George, will not return for Season 2.
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HBO Max Releasing ‘The Prince’ at Midnight Tonight!
In a surprise move, the streamer will drop all 12 episodes - at 12:01 PST on July 29 - of its satirical animated series about Prince George and his British royal family, which had been put on hold to retool following the death of Prince Philip earlier this year; official trailer and key art also released.
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HBO Max Delays ‘The Prince’ Following Prince Philip’s Death
Gary Janetti’s satirical animated series that follows a sassy Prince George and his British royal family is respectfully put on hold, as the series depicts the Queen’s late husband in an unflattering light.
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‘Deadpool 3’ May Introduce New Disney-fied ‘X-Men’ Team
With 21st Century Fox now under the Disney roof, sitting alongside Marvel, the ‘X-Men’ franchise is ripe for a reboot, and ‘Deadpool 3’ may just be the best place for a surprise introduction.
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Sophie Turner Joins HBO Max Animated Comedy ‘The Prince’
Series creator Gary Janetti (‘Family Guy’) announces the ‘Game of Thrones’ star’s addition to his A-List cast on the upcoming satirical comedy series based on the British royal family.
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Disney+ Greenlights ‘Just Beyond’ Series Based on R.L. Stine Graphic Novel
8-episode series was created by writer Grahame-Smith, author of ‘Pride and Prejudice and Zombies’ and ‘Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Killer.’
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TBS Launches ‘American Dad!’ 15th Anniversary Marathon Celebration
Episodes handpicked by series co-creator Matt Weitzman begin airing today, April 14, culminating with his favorite 15 coming April 27.
New Season of Seth MacFarlane’s ‘American Dad!’ Premieres April 13 on TBS
Now in its 15th year, the satirical animated comedy will celebrate its milestone 300th episode on September 14.
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Illumination Names Keith Feldman COO
Former President & General Manager of Worldwide Home Entertainment at 20th Century Fox will serve as strategic partner and advisor to CEO Chris Meledandri.
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Jenny Marchick Named Head of Feature Film Development at DreamWorks Animation
Former Sony Pictures Animation SVP will head up project and talent development, working with known books and IP as well as original ideas.
TBS Orders Two More Seasons of ‘American Dad!’
Animated comedy, created by Seth MacFarlane, Mike Barker and Matt Weitzman, returns in 2020 with its 300th episode.
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Method Studios Helps Recreate Racing History in ‘Ford v Ferrari’
Led by VFX supervisor Dave Morley, the studio delivered more than 700 shots for James Mangold’s faithful and exciting depiction of the famous 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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Art Directors Guild Announces Noms for Excellence in Film and TV Production Design
DreamWorks Animation’s ‘Abominable,' Disney’s ‘Frozen 2,’ DreamWorks Animation’s ‘How to Train Your Dragon: Hidden World,’ Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ and Pixar’s ‘Toy Story 4’ are nominated in animated film category.
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Rising Sun Pictures Recreates 1966 Daytona Speedway in ‘Ford v Ferrari’
VFX studio builds photoreal replica depicting famous ’24 Hours of Daytona’ racetrack for James Mangold’s thrilling historical auto racing drama.
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Disney Announces New Round of Layoffs and Closure of Fox Research Library
Veteran production and VFX executives receive pink slips as studio continues to downsize.
Entering the Cosmic Realm of ‘Dark Phoenix’
VFX supervisor Phil Brennan describes the making of Jean Grey’s cosmically altered telekinesis, her childhood car crash, an enhanced Cerebro and the 3rd act prison train.
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WATCH: Fox Drops Brad Pitt’s ‘AD ASTRA’ Trailer and Poster
Sci-fi thriller, set to hit theatres September 20, features Pitt taking to the stars to find his missing father, whose efforts threaten Earth’s very existence.
Disney Closes Acquisition of 21st Century Fox
Disney’s historic $71.3 billion acquisition of 21st Century Fox creates an unprecedented collection of content and talent for the Mouse House.
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Rising Sun Pictures Springs into Action for Fox’s ‘Alita: Battle Angel’
RSP teams with Weta Digital for new film’s lunar battle and zero-gravity training sequences.
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Framestore Gets Into the Action for ‘Alita: Battle Angel’
From the floating city of Zalem and the vast Iron City to the massive crowd-filled Motorball stadium, Framestore delivers a broad range of visual effects for Robert Rodriguez’s action-packed dystopian feature.
Locksmith Animation Appoints Dónall Crehan Chief Business Officer
Former All3Media general counsel to oversee London animation studio’s legal and business affairs, business strategy and development, commercial operations and the implementation of its long and short-term strategic plans.
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WATCH: New ‘Alita: Battle Angel’ Mirror Punch Clip Sheds Light on Hero’s Past
James Cameron and Robert Rodriguez’s long-awaited epic sci-fi thriller opens in theaters February 14.
