A conversation with Asian Virtual Human Association director Christopher Chen.
After playing throughout the international festival circuit this year, the innovative 3DCG film, directed by Tian Xiaopeng, will hit theaters November 24.
As chief content officer and EVP of production, the 30+ year VFX veteran will oversee all production, new business development, and content partnerships.
The new kids’ 2D animated sci-fi comedy adventure follows an ‘awesomely uncool teen and his oddball crew with videogame superpowers.’
Although the only manufacturer of ‘Lewis Newplast,’ the studio’s favorite clay, went out of business this past March, word is ‘there is absolutely no need to worry’ about future projects.
The company’s powerful, ergonomically designed SpaceMouse 3D, CadMouse, and Keyboard Pro are providing improved creative workflows and professional-grade comfort to artists in the animation and game industries.
Several claims have been dismissed within the suit that alleges special content for the adult animated series was created for Paramount+ using ‘grammatical sleight of hand,’ despite a $500 million licensing deal granting streaming rights of all new and historic episodes to HBO Max.
Popular series gets 7-million-euro budget for new season, co-financed by France Télévisions, Super RTL, COFIMAGE 34, SOFITVCINE 11, and CNC; use of ‘Sherlock’ asset bank allows creatives to tap and reuse models, animations, and special effects from previous episodes to produce new ones.
Previous animation division executive producer at the global animation and VFX studio will now lead studio’s international teams.
‘Agent Elvis,’ ‘Farzar,’ and ‘Captain Fall’ have been canned after one season each, joined by the dark fantasy novel adaptation ‘Shadow and Bone’ and the Kim Cattrall-led ‘Glamorous.’
20 episodes of the popular but canceled Paramount+ animated series will stream at its new home on December 25.
The anvil has been lifted off the live-action/CG animation hybrid feature that follows a down-and-out billboard lawyer who decides to represent Wile. E. Coyote in a lawsuit against ACME Corporation, with Amazon as a rumored buyer.
SPE’s award-winning virtual production and VFX company assumes operation of the virtual production stage located on the historic Sony Pictures Studios lot in Culver City.
Fall is a time for change – which can be difficult, but sometimes necessary to improve your career and your life.
The Hudson Valley, New York-based creative agency, led by husband-wife duo Laney Coletti-Saracino and David Saracino, offers services blending artistic vision with technical expertise.
At today’s historic signing ceremony and talk in Paris, WIA president Marge Dean noted that as new animation industries are developing around the world, the two organizations can advocate for gender parity and inclusion to be built into the foundation.
A year after filming was completed, the anvil has officially been dropped on the live action/CG animation hybrid feature following a down-and-out billboard lawyer who decides to represent Wile. E. Coyote in a lawsuit against ACME Corporation
Product suite additions enable powerful collaborative workflows; editor uses 3D techniques to create and modify simulation-ready digital twins while cloud-based tool supports large scale high-fidelity simulations anywhere - directly from a web browser.
John Burstein and Luminous Blue Limited team up to bring ‘Slim’s’ unique brand of learning and discovery to kids with an all-new adventure-based show exploring global health and wellness.
While details of the contract have not yet been disclosed, the strike officially ended at 12:01 am PT November 9, with guild members to ratify the agreement once the board signs off on the deal.
The two new kids’ series, from animation veteran Tom Bancroft’s crowd-funded Pencilish Studios, promise to ‘bring much-needed fun and edification back to screens.’
While details of the response have not yet been disclosed, an agreement still seems out of reach with continued disagreement on ‘several essential items.’
The Virginia-based studio's workers file with the National Labor Relations Board and seek representation by The Animation Guild.
The planned restructuring, which includes cutting business ties in the U.K. and Australia, is meant to ‘align our organization with the growth areas of the business and to prepare us for our next chapter as a standalone company,’ says CEO Jeffrey Hirsch.
Mukpuddy Animation, Sphere Animation, and Cantilever Media team up on the show, based on the beloved 1973 story from legendary comedian Spike Milligan, starring the ‘Harry Potter’ film franchise’s Miriam Margolyes OBE; debut set for 2025.
