Animation exec joins Paris-based animation studio as Development Manager; previous roles include overseeing animated and live-action series at Disney France and developing Studio Redfrog’s kids’ series ‘Smarty Pants.’
Co-founders Clément Calvet and Jérémie Fajner went from 2 artists working in their living room to 600 artists working in Paris, Milan, and as of next month, a brand-new location – with USD pipeline - in France’s growing animation hub.
Technicolor Creative Studios merges the 2 companies, creating the world’s largest VFX studio for the advertising and brand experience industries.
Series of interconnected co-located facilities will provide one-stop shopping for technology, talent and creativity servicing the entertainment, advertising, and brand experience industries; campuses coming soon to Soho, London, Soho, New York and Culver City, Los Angeles.
New studio’s second ‘Dark Edition’ video to launch just in time for Halloween.
New season of 2D animated series, inspired by classic Hanna Barbera cartoons, brings episode total to 156.
Paris-based animation studio taps studio’s head of production to manage current and upcoming projects during time of significant growth.
Former Disney executive to oversee editorial content and market development from company’s head office in Paris.
On life in China and percolating projects.
Donald Duck’s biggest fan steals the show in new ad campaign from agency BETC Paris.
Advertising VFX companies will operate under the Mikros-MPC Advertising banner.
Laura Laas will be responsible for selling Gaumont’s animated television series within the EMEA territories and North America, as well as solidifying partnerships for worldwide co-productions.
A curious ostrich stumbles onto a VR headset in new ‘Do What You Can’t’ spot for Samsung.
Relatable characters and a witty impossible love story aims to raises awareness and funds for France’s volunteer lifeguard organization, SNSM.
Gaumont promotes Marc Dhrami to head of operations and appoints Gaëlle Guiny as director of animated series development.
2D-animated diploma film by Gwenn Germain uses Studio Ghibli founder Hayao Miyazaki, designer and concept artist Syd Mead, and French comic illustrator Jean “Mœbius” Giraud as influences.
The first feature produced by Paris-based TeamTO, ‘Yellowbird’ is directed by Christian De Vita and designed by art director Benjamin Renner.
Former Marathon and Zodiak Media executive Philippe Alessandri launches WatchNext Media, aimed at creating appealing characters, engaging brands and aspirational stories.
New Aardman Art exhibit running through August 30 at the Art Ludique-Le Musée in Paris stars 'Wallace and Gromit,' the fowl of 'Chicken Run,' 'Pirates,' and 'Shaun the Sheep.'
Euro Disney is reportedly getting a $1.3-billion financial bailout from owner Walt Disney Co.
VanArts presents a masterclass in Story Development, Character Design & Animation, taught by artists from Pixar Animation Studios.
Three examples of the director’s stop-motion animation and directorial prowess are included in the prestigious “Motion Factory” show, running now through August 10 at La Gaîté Lyrique in Paris, France.
Disneyland Paris Resort reveals a new photo and short video teaser for its upcoming attraction based on the beloved Pixar film, Ratatouille.
France’s Method Animation, Onyx Films and Chapter 2 merge to form On Entertainment, which expects to launch two to three high-end, CG-animated or hybrid series and two French movies (one animation, one live-action) every year.
