Who Knew the Robot Apocalypse Would Be Such a Crowd Pleaser?
As Sony Pictures Animation’s ‘The Mitchells vs. the Machines’ continues its seemingly inexorable march toward the Oscars, director and co-writer Mike Rianda reflects on what it all means.
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Call For Entries: Triggerfish and Netflix Launch Pan-African Story Artist Lab
One of several recent initiatives to help develop the African animation industry, the program is open to African citizens; shortlisted applicants will have three months of paid skills development – submission deadline is July 23.
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Mike Rianda Talks ‘The Mitchells vs. The Machines’
The ‘Gravity Falls’ creative director’s TV production skills got a thorough workout, and then some, in his animated feature film directing debut, now streaming on Netflix.
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‘The Mitchells vs. The Machines’: A Scrapbook of Art, Nostalgia, and Killer Robots
Distinctively styled 2D, 3DCG, and live-action, integrated with a highly personal and relatable story, give Mike Rianda and Jeff Rowe’s new apocalyptic comedy adventure a uniquely ‘human’ touch.
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‘She-Ra and the Princesses of Power’s Big, Beautiful Lesbian Love Finale
Nominated for two Annie Awards, Noelle Stevenson and DreamWorks Animation’s hit series may have ended its five-season Netflix run, but it’s unflinching support for lifestyle diversity, and message that love and friendship will conquer the fear of failure, will continue to positively impact audiences well into the future.
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Storyboarding the Crazy Hijinks of DreamWorks’ ‘Archibald’s Next Big Thing’
With an Annie Award nomination for the ‘Baritone Tea Part 1’ episode, artist Ben McLaughlin discusses how a brave, sweater-clad chicken’s unending optimism helped him board one wild, epic musical adventure.
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Sony Pictures Animation and RISE CoE Partnering on Pre-Production Innovation R&D
The studio behind Oscar-winning ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ is teaming with Cyprus-based CG research center to explore new front-end animation production technology using machine learning and advanced 3D.
Kris Pearn Talks ‘The Willoughbys’
For the writer/director of Netflix’s charming new animated feature, filmmaking decisions often come down to where you hold your tongue when you swing the hammer.
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Pixar’s ‘Onward’ Gets Early Digital and Disney+ Release
Dan Scanlon’s new film, currently in theatres, is now available to buy digitally; Disney+ release moved up to April 3.
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Dan Scanlon Talks Elves, Magic, and How to Make a Film with Legs
The director and co-writer of Pixar’s 'Onward' discusses the sometimes circuitous creation of a modern fantasy.
Escape Studios Announces New MA Program in Storyboarding and Previs
Industry’s first such master’s degree course, developed with mentors Blue Zoo and The Third Floor, is set to launch this coming November.
The Zombie Attack or How Hiring an Artist Can Save Your Life
If you’re reading this, you probably survived the latest zombie attack and undoubtedly followed the CDC protocols for dealing with the zombie apocalypse.
