Animaccord and Amazon Ink ‘Masha and the Bear’ European Distribution Deal
Company’s strike collaborative, multi-territory deal expanding reach on Prime Video of popular animated series and its spin-offs, ‘Masha's Spooky Stories’ and ‘Masha's Tales.’
Tagged With: Prime Video
John Boyega Calls Out Disney for Pushing Aside Characters of Color
The actor experienced extreme online racial abuse and bullying because of his lead role of Finn in the recent ‘Star Wars’ films and claims Disney should have done something about it.
In 3D, Acting, CG, Diversity and Inclusion, Films, People, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
And the VFX Emmy Goes To…
VFXWorld and AWN break down the 10 shows nominated for Outstanding Special Visual Effects and Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Supporting Role, and the studios behind their spectacular visuals.
In 3D, Awards, CG, Digital Media, People, Television, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Special Events: Emmy Awards | Geographic Region: All
VFX Legion Opens New British Columbia Division
Studio shares work-from-home reel while announcing new Canadian operations, production resources, and regional talent, as well as slate of new projects.
In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Technology, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, North America
WATCH: Rodeo FX Releases VFX Breakdown Reel for ‘Tales from the Loop’
Led by Robert Bock, the studio delivered over 700 shots, including four robots, a mechanical arm, and numerous environmental elements, on the Amazon Prime Video neo-futurist semi-anthology.
FuseFX Gives Us the ‘Upload’ on Amazon’s New Sci-Fi Comedy Series
Production VFX supervisor Marshall Krasser walks through some of the 1,400 visual effects shots his team produced on Greg Daniel’s new Amazon Original series just released May 1.
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Technology, Television, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
WildBrain and Alpha Group’s ‘Rev & Roll’ to Stream Across the Globe
Original CG-animated preschool series to air and stream in more than 25 international territories.
In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Asia
Scaling for Episodic VFX
How visual effects studio Rocket Science safeguards innovation while riding the constant, complex waves of episodic TV.
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Technology, Television, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
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.
Funimation Acquires UK Anime Distributor Manga Entertainment
Acquisition sets the stage for Sony Pictures Television subsidiary’s anime distribution dominance in the UK and Ireland.
Amazon Debuts April 27 Acclaimed Series ‘Little Big Awesome’
Series featuring ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic and Aimee Mann will be available in more than 200 territories.
In 2D, Awards, Interactive, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Emmy Awards | Geographic Region: All, North America
Season 2 of ‘Thunderbirds Are Go’ Blasts off on Amazon November 2
Reinvention of the classic stop-motion animated ‘Thunderbirds’ is produced by ITV Studios and Pukeko Pictures in collaboration with world-famous Weta Workshop.
New DHX Series 'Looped' Headed to Amazon
Licensing deal brings new animated comedy series ‘Looped,’ along with classics ‘The Busy World of Richard Scarry’ and ‘Madeline,’ to Amazon Prime Video.
In 2D, Business, Cartoons, Licensing, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Amazon Targets Creators with Amazon Video Direct
Creators and storytellers from around the world can now make their videos available to customers as part of Prime Video and earn royalties based on hours streamed.
In Business, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
‘Thunderbirds Are Go’ to Debut on Amazon April 22
Original animated kids show following the 50-year-old classic ‘Thunderbirds’ series kicks off with ‘Ring of Fire’ Parts 1 and 2, a special one-hour sneak preview premiering on April 15.
Half-Hour ‘Shaun the Sheep’ Special Set to Debut on Amazon
Amazon makes world debut of half-hour Aardman special ‘Shaun the Sheep: The Farmer’s Llamas’ exclusively on Prime Video on Friday, November 13.
