Sneak Peek: Apple TV+ ‘Stillwater’ and ‘Never Ending Dream’ Theme Song
Watch and listen; new 3D animated preschool series based on Jon J Muth's children's book series ‘Zen Shorts’ premieres globally on Friday, December 4.
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VIEW 2020 Debuts Meet the Masters: Nora Twomey–Kris Pearn in Conversation
Leading international animation, VFX, and computer graphics conference continues its innovative virtual programming with new free industry leader talk series.
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Apple TV+ Drops Trailer for ‘Stillwater’ Preschool Animated Series
Based on Joh J Muth’s ‘Zen Shorts’ children’s books series, the show follows a wise panda who helps his young friends gain new perspective on the world around them; series premieres December 4.
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A World of Wonders Waiting for Discovery in DreamWorks’ ‘Doug Unplugs’
Based on Dan Yaccarino’s popular book series, the Apple TV+ animated preschool series features a young robot, Doug, who unplugs, and with his best friend Emma, journeys into the human world of adventure.
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The Mill Launches ‘Mill Scout’ AR Virtual Production App
Creatives can now visualize CGI objects immediately, allowing for increased flexibility on-set; portability of app allows it to be easily accessed from anywhere.
Kitaro Kosaka’s ‘Okko’s Inn’ Celebrates 2nd Anniversary with E-SAKUGA eBook.
Interactive format allows readers to flip through keyframes and access archives of popular Japanese animation with only a touch; available in Apple’s ‘Book Store.’
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Apple TV+ Drops Trailer for ‘Doug Unplugs’ Preschool Animated Series
Based on Dan Yaccarino’s popular book series, the show features a young robot who unplugs and journeys into the human world; the series premieres on November 13.
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Animated Kids’ Series ‘Doug Unplugs’ and ‘Stillwater’ Coming to Apple TV+
New shows from DreamWorks Animation, and Gaumont and Scholastic, are set to premiere this fall.
Harry Shearer Questions Recent ‘The Simpsons’ Casting Changes Based on Race
The veteran actor notes his job, by design, is to be someone he’s not.
Emmy Raver-Lampman Takes Over Role of Molly on ‘Central Park’
‘Umbrella Academy’ actress joins Loren Bouchard’s Apple TV series one month after he pledged to find a Black or biracial actress to play the character amid a continuing reckoning over representation in the industry.
‘The Simpsons’ to Recast Characters of Color; Mike Henry to Stop Voicing Cleveland Brown on ‘Family Guy’
Moves come on the heels of ‘Big Mouth’ and ‘Central Park’ creators’ decision to recast biracial characters with Black or biracial actors.
‘Big Mouth’ and ‘Central Park’ Will Recast Jenny Slate and Kristen Bell with Black Actors
Creators of both animated comedies apologize for casting white actors in roles for people of color, promising to make changes and be more responsible on such issues moving forward.
Hornet Hires Anne Skopas as Executive Producer
Media and VFX production veteran brings 27+ years of experience to new role helping expand the studio’s design and animation capabilities.
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Apple’s Animated ‘Central Park’ Cast Joins ‘Paley Front Row’ BTS YouTube Series
Kristen Bell, Daveed Diggs, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom, Jr., and Josh Gad among series stars taking part in ‘Paley@Home’ program.
Epic Launches Online Service with Powerful Game Developer Tools
Simple free SDK helps developers grow their communities across multiple platforms and stores.
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E-books, Free Books, 1-2-3 (4) Books
Peewee Frog makes its library of e-books free for coronavirus-challenged families.
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Flavor Adds VFX Director Rob Churchill to Chicago Studio
Veteran hire to partner with creative studio and parent company, Cutter Studios, on still undisclosed production venture.
Maxon Releases Moves by Maxon
New iPhone and iPad Pro app uses Apple AR-Toolkit to facilitate facial and body motion capture for Cinema 4D.
Digital Domain Names Kevin Lau Executive Creative Director of Advertising, Games and New Media.
New hire will oversee all studio’s short-form projects; brings over 18 years of ad-based VFX and commercial production experience to the role.
After 20 Years in Animation, Toonz Media Group is Just Getting Started
From its humble beginnings two decades ago as an early Indian animation pioneer, TMG continues to grow internationally as it embraces ever-expanding global markets.
Edward Irastorza Joins MARZ as Executive Producer
The newest addition to VFX house Monsters Aliens Robots Zombies brings decades of film and TV experience on shows like ‘Hellboy’ and ‘Grimm.’
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SHIPPING + HANDLING Adds Jerry Spivack, Michael Pethel and Matthew Schwab
Three veteran creatives join West Coast office of post-production company specializing in VFX, animation and coloring.
The Robots Are Coming
Deep Learning and AI will certainly continue making inroads into VFX production, but they are merely tools, there to be our creative servant, not our master.
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Fox Buys Bento Box Entertainment
Deal solidifies key animation production resources as the network moves to further strengthen the return of its Sunday evening Animation Domination block this fall.
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‘Bob’s Burgers’ EP Nora Smith Signs Overall Deal with Fox TV
New agreement elevates veteran animation producer to co-showrunner alongside series creator Loren Bouchard.
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