Animated Feature Planned for Paul McCartney’s 'High in the Clouds '
RGH Entertainment partners with Unique Features to make Paul McCartney’s High in the Clouds into an animated feature film.
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Bent Animates Clay Creation for Koodo
Bent Image Lab gives El Tabador a Claymation makeover in a new spot for Canadian mobile carrier Koodo.
British Animator John Wilson Dies at 93
Legendary British animation director, designer and studio owner John Wilson dies on Friday, June 21, at the age of 93.
Former Aardman and BBC Execs Launch Wildseed Studios
Miles Bullough, former Head of Broadcast at Aardman Animation, and Jesse Cleverly, former BBC creative executive, launch Wildseed Studio
In Business, People, Television, Business, People, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
Saints LA Contributes VFX to 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation'
Saints LA contributes to an array of VFX shots for “G.I. Joe: Retaliation.”
App Developers: Can You Quit Your Day Job?
It takes guts to quit a good job to launch a company, especially during the worst economy since the Great Depression. But that’s what George Christopher and Suresh Kumar did in late 2011.
Andy Hayes Returns to Framestore
Award-winning VFX artist Andy Hayes returns to Framestore’s film division as Head of Effects.
In Business, Films, People, Visual Effects, Business, Films, People, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
Arianne Sutner Talks 'ParaNorman'
The producer of LAIKA’s latest feature discusses the challenges of pushing every imaginable stop-motion animation boundary.
Trunk Signs Directing Duo Sebas&Clim
Trunk Animation announced that it has signed directing duo Sebas&Clim to its stable of fine art-based directors.
In Business, Commercials, Interactive, People, Places, Business, Commercials, Interactive, People, Places | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
Ignacio Ferreras Talks 'Wrinkles'
The director of the Spanish Oscar contender gets serious with animation.
Framestore Provides VFX for Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy is released in the UK on 16th September 2011 and will open in the US on 9th December.
Camelot Creators Working on Vikings Series
Deadline.com reports that MGM and Michael Hirst, the creator of THE TUDORS and CAMELOT, are working on the new TV series, VIKINGS.
In CG, People, Television, Visual Effects, Writing, CG, People, Television, Visual Effects, Writing | Headline News | Geographic Region: All
ILM Gets Down and Dirty on 'Rango'
Read how the VFX powerhouse embraced imperfection for its first animated feature.
Tinker, Tailor, Solder, Spy Lands at Universal
Universal Pictures has snatched the U.S. rights to TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDER, SPY, reports Deadline.com.
Astro City a Working Title
Working Title Films has optioned the rights to Eisner Award-winning graphic novel series ASTRO CITY, reports ComingSoon.net.
Variety Names Top Upcoming Animators
VARIETY posted a list of ten animators that are on the brink of stardom.
In 3D, Cartoons, CG, Films, People, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Captain Kirk to Play Ryan in 'Mosow'
Chris Pine, who played Captain Kirk in the latest Star Trek feature, may be traveling to Russia as the rebooted Jack Ryan franchise has reportedly been given the working title Moscow.
Reports of Overworked Animation Crew at Rockstar San Diego
CARTOON BREW is reporting that a group of spouses married to animators working at Rockstar San Diego are going public with claims of poor working conditions, which include "mandatory to work close to twelve hours a day including Saturdays."
Getting Stitchpunked with '9'
Animation Director Joe Ksander goes deeper into 9 with AWN.
MTV Debuts New Animated Comedy this Summer
MTV is bringing unfiltered comedy with a twist all summer long as the network premieres a new daily lineup combining three unique genres like they've never been done before. The weekday comedy block kicked off this pas Monday, inviting fans to sit back, relax and be entertained by some pretty hilarious, balls out comedy. The new block includes the animated strip, DJ & THE FRO, a funny look at questionable couplings in IS SHE REALLY GOING OUT WITH HIM? and not really a game show game show with SILENT LIBRARY.
The Shark is Still Working Screening
Begins: May 2, 2009
JAWS documentary THE SHARK IS STILL WORKING will debut as part of the Los Angeles United Film Festival on May 2.
The documentary features appearances by Steven Spielberg, Richard Dreyfuss, Kevin Smith, Bryan Singer and M. Night Shyamalan and is narrated by Roy Scheider.
Screenings are at 9:45 p.m. Saturday, May 2 and midnight on Sunday, May 3 at the Los Feliz 3 Cinemas (1822 Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027).
Lesbian Vampire Killers: Ascent 142, Rushes Team for Post and VFX
Ascent 142 completed full picture post and Rushes all 250 VFX shots on LESBIAN VAMPIRE KILLERS, the debut feature from Phil Claydon, starring James Corden and Matthew Horne and the first U.K. movie to be shot entirely on RED camera. Both companies were involved in working closely with the director and production team early on in pre production to assist with the new post pipeline required camera data and with planning the vfx.
Career Coach: Working Without a Net(work)
In this month's column, Pamela Kleibrink Thompson fills you in on the "hidden" job market, and how to find it.
Kennedy & Marshall Discuss a Lifetime of VFX Achievement
Bill Desowitz catches up with VES Lifetime Achievement Award winners Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall about producing VFX movies.
Autodesk & Softimage Talk Quantum of Convergence
VFXWorld goes deeper into Autodesk's surprising acquisition of 3D rival Softimage with Autodesk Media & Ent. SVP Marc Petit and Softimage General Manager Marc Stevens.
