Light Chaser’s ‘White Snake’ Gets LA Theatrical Run
GKIDS is releasing the Chinese studio’s latest CG animated feature at the Landmark Nuart Theatre on November 15.
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Call for Entries: Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film 2020
Submissions are now being accepted for the 27th edition of ITFS, being held May 5 – 10, 2020.
LAIKA Names David Burke Chief Marketing Officer
Longtime Universal Pictures executive joins the Oscar-winning studio behind ‘Coraline,’ ‘Kubo and the Two String’ and ‘Missing Link.’
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Sony Pictures Imageworks Spreads More Than Its Wings in ‘The Angry Birds Movie 2’
For first-time VFX supervisor Stirling Duguid, animating water, lava, pig snot and millions of feathers was only part of the fun producing the sequel to Rovio’s 2016 animated hit, ‘The Angry Birds.’
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The 3rd Annual SCAD AnimationFest Coming September 26-28
Three-day festival features screenings, panel discussions, presentations and top talent from Pixar Animation Studios, Google Creative Lab, and DreamWorks Animation.
Two ‘Boonie Bears’ Films Get Russian Theatrical Release
Fantawild Animation’s ‘Blast into the Past’ and ‘Fantastica’ will debut September 19 on 1,000 screens in total.
Frenemies Unite Against an Icy Foe in ‘The Angry Birds Movie 2’
Production designer Pete Oswald discusses the challenge of creating Zeta, an engaging new villain, and her sub-zero Eagle Island lair in Sony Pictures Animation and Rovio’s ‘Angry Birds’ animated comedy sequel.
‘Spirited Away’ Collector’s Edition Coming November 12
Limited edition Blu-ray, book and CD include original theatrical trailers, storyboards, TV spots, and a look behind the microphone during the making of Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki's seminal, Oscar-winning animated film.
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Benedict Cumberbatch and David Oyelowo Cast in Animated ‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea’
Half-hour special from Lupus Films, airing on Channel 4 this Christmas, brings classic children’s book to life with distinctive hand-drawn animation style.
Festival Stop-Motion Montreal 2019 Names New Co-Directors
Marie Valade and Dominique Côté take over for founder Érik Goulet, who joins the board of directors along with eight other new appointees.
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‘The Secret Life of Pets 2’ Available Now on Digital and August 27 on Blu-Ray
Illumination’s star-studded animated comedy sequel, being released on Digital, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand, answers the question: What are your pets really doing when you’re not at home?
Call for Entries: MONSTRA Animation Festival 2020
Submissions are now being accepted in feature and short film categories for the 20th edition, being held March 18-29, 2020 in Lisbon, Portugal.
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Andrew Millstein and Clark Spencer Lead Disney Animation Executive Shakeup
Management changes at Walt Disney Animation and Blue Sky Studios signal Disney’s effort to more fully integrate former Fox film and TV assets is gaining strength.
WATCH: MGM Drops ‘The Addams Family’ Official Trailer
The ideal ‘eccentric’ American family is back in a creepy, kooky and hilarious new animated feature hitting theatres just in time for Halloween on October 11.
Two Animation Festivals Ignite - KABOOM!
Bringing together all things animated, KLIK and Holland Animation Festivals create a new, two-city festival for animation running November 9-17.
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David Rubin Named Motion Picture Academy President
Veteran casting director and board governor takes over for John Bailey.
47th Annie Awards Now Open for Submissions
ASIFA-Hollywood issues call for entries; excellence in 10 production categories, 22 achievement categories and up to 5 honorary awards will be recognized at January 25, 2020 ceremony.
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Theodore Ushev’s New Short ‘The Physics of Sorrow’ to Premiere at TIFF 2019
Oscar-nominated director of ‘Blind Vaysha’ returns with harrowing tale animated using encaustic-painting technique; see the clip and breakdown of his exacting technique.
Nadine Westerbarkey and Chris Buckley Get Atomic Cartoon Promotions
New heads of 2D and 3D animation bring their extensive experience to lead kids and family division production teams.
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Eryk Casemiro Named Nickelodeon Preschool VP
Emmy Award-winning producer will continue to serve as executive producer of Nick’s reboot of the iconic series, ‘Rugrats.’
Co-President Andrea Miloro Exits Fox Animation
Veteran executive, who oversaw Blue Sky Studios’ production of ‘Ice Age’ and ‘Rio’ franchise films, steps down after 21 months at helm.
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Sony Pictures Animation Names Karen Toliver EVP Creative
Veteran production executive will supervise upcoming studio features from inception through production, as well as acquiring new creative IP and recruiting talent.
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SIGGRAPH Diversity and Inclusion Summit Bringing Together Important Voices for Change
Talks and discussions with top speakers will focus on insights and strategies for promoting awareness, empowerment and equity.
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‘The Tower’ and ‘Traces’ Awarded Grand Prizes at SICAF 2019
Films by Mats Grorud and Hugo Frassetto & Sophie Tavert take top honors at the Seoul International Cartoon and Animation Festival.
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‘Scooby-Doo! Return to Zombie Island’ Coming Soon from Warner Home Entertainment
Find out what Scooby-Doo and his pals did on their summer vacation - the original animated film arrives on digital September 3 and DVD October 1.
