Tagged With: CGI
Netflix Sets Global Release of ‘Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution’
Pokémon Day, February 27, will mark the streamer’s exclusive release of the popular franchise’s newest CGI animated movie.
Hulu Orders Three New Animated Series from DreamWorks Animation
Streamer adds ‘Madagascar: A Little Wild,’ ‘TrollsTopia’ and ‘The Mighty Ones’ to its kids programming roster.
Aola Animation Signs Global Distribution Deal for Original Series ‘Kiki & Nuna’
Hong Kong-based MediaLink Group will distribute Chinese animation studio’s new CG preschool show, set to launch in summer 2020.
State of California Intervenes to Stop Riot Games Gender Discrimination Settlement
Two state agencies are trying to vastly increase the payout and address alleged inadequacies in the non-monetary terms of the proposed $10 million settlement.
WATCH: Pixomondo Showcases Previs and VFX Work on Jason Momoa and Apple TV’s ‘See’
VES Award nominee Matt Welford describes ‘supporting visual effects,’ including previs and techvis, on the inaugural episode of the ‘Aquaman’ star’s hit post-apocalyptic action-adventure series.
‘Toy Story 4’ Takes Home Producers Guild Award
Jonas Rivera wins again, alongside fellow producer Mark Nielsen, for outstanding producer of animated theatrical motion pictures; ‘1917’ and ‘Chernobyl’ also take home awards.
VFX Legions Tackles the Not-So-Merry VFX of ‘Black Christmas’
Studio produces all the visual effects on Blumhouse Productions new supernatural holiday horror film.
WATCH: Aardman and Greenpeace’s ‘Turtle Journey’ Highlights Oceans’ Plight
Through humorous storytelling and CGI/stop-motion animation mix, short conveys the urgent message of climate change, pollution, oil drilling and overfishing perils.
‘Oeil pour Oeil’: A One-Eyed Pirate's Life for Me
Cute CG short about hijinks on the high seas from six ESMA students snags a VES nomination for Outstanding Visual Effects in a Student Project.
Annecy Plans New Venues and 26% Seat Increase for 2020 Festival
In response to 2019’s capacity and ticketing problems, the festival is making needed changes to accommodate screening capacity for the record numbers of attendees expected this summer.
SIGGRAPH Returning to Vancouver in 2022
SCAD’s Munkhtsetseg “Muunuu” Nandigjav named Conference Chair; event set for August 7-11, 2022 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
‘Toy Story 4,’ ‘BoJack HorseMan’ and ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Take Home Critics' Choice Awards
Winners of the Critics Choice Association’s 25th annual awards were announced last night at their Barker Hangar gala ceremony in Santa Monica, California.
Live-Action v Animation: The Debate Surrounding ‘The Lion King’
If ‘Frozen 2’ is now the highest grossing animated feature film of all time, where does that leave Jon Favreau’s ‘reinterpretation’ of ‘The Lion King?’
‘The Hunt for Vlad The Impaler’ Available February 4 on VOD and Digital HD
A battle to end all battles… director Osman Kaya brings to life the true story of evil dictator Vlad The Impaler and the fearless cavalry unit chosen to assassinate him.
‘Invasion Planet Earth’ Coming to VOD and Digital HD on February 4
Sci-fi adventure’s digital release special features include the making of the movie, deleted scenes and commentary by writer/director/producer Simon Cox.
Foundry Releases Katana 3.5
Core engine rewrite boasts faster operations; new USD integration tools and customized shading groups among numerous other improvements
Union VFX Recreates Treasured Vatican City Locations for ‘The Two Popes’
UK-based visual effects house tackles St. Peter’s Square, the Basilica and Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the Sistine Chapel ceiling.
Trippy, Edgy and Reptilian: The Wonderful Melancholia of ‘Acid Rain’
Polish director Tomek Popakul’s Annie Award-nominated short film is a jagged, hypnotic Eastern European road trip viewed through a depressing but entrancing cartoon shaded daze.
Nominations Announced for 2020 BAFTA Awards
‘A Shaun The Sheep Movie: Farmageddon,’ ‘Frozen 2,’ ‘Klaus’ and ‘Toy Story 4' get nods in Animated Film category; ‘1917,’ ‘Avengers: Endgame,’ ‘The Irishman,’ ‘The Lion King’ and ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ nominated for Special Visual Effects.
Producers Guild Announces 2020 Nominations
‘Abominable,’ ‘Frozen 2,’ ‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World,’ ‘Missing Link’ and ‘Toy Story 4’ to contend in animated movie category; ‘1917,’ ‘Ford v Ferrari’ and ‘The Irishman’ among top producer award nominees.
‘Alita: Battle Angel,’ ‘The Lion King’ and ‘Toy Story 4’ Top VES Award Nominations
Winners in 25 categories will be announced January 29 at the 18th Annual gala awards ceremony being held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
LAIKA’s ‘Missing Link’ Stuns with Golden Globe Win
Writer/director Chris Butler and producer Arianne Sutner were not the only ones surprised by their upset win last night for Best Animated Motion Picture.
Pixar’s ‘Kitbull’: Hand-Drawn 2D at its Most Engaging
Rosana Sullivan and Kathryn Hendrickson’s heartwarming short, about an unlikely connection between a stray kitten and pit bull, deftly illustrates the inherent beauty and power of 2D animated storytelling.
MPC Flies High with the VFX of ‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’
Leading visual effects studio completes 2,168 shots for Disney and Angelina Jolie’s fantasy adventure follow-up to their 2013 hit, ‘Maleficent.’