Anime Feature ‘I want to eat your pancreas’ Headed to U.S. Cinemas February 7 & 10
Aniplex of America and Fathom Events partner to bring lauded coming-of-age tale to select big screens nationwide for special two-night event.
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Manchester Animation Festival Announces 2018 Winners
‘Bloeistraat 11’ by Nienke Deutz and ‘Travelogue Tel Aviv’ By Samuel Patthey win awards at MAF2018.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, Commercials, Event, Festival, People, Places, Short Films, Stop-Motion, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Europe
Xsens Releases MVN Analyze and MVN Animate 2019
New update to industry-leading inertial motion capture solution adds a suite of enhancements including support for multi-level scenario capture.
In 3D, CG, Films, Games, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, Europe, North America
TRAILER: GKIDS Sets Theatrical Dates for Studio Ponoc Short Film Anthology ‘Modest Heroes’
Studio Ponoc’s animated anthology comes to more than 500 U.S. cinemas in the original Japanese and English-dubbed versions on January 10 & 12.
Seven NFB Films to Screen at 17th Annual Sommets du Cinéma D’animation
Oscar-winners Snowden and Fine’s hilarious ‘Animal Behaviour’ and pinscreen gem ‘Embraced’ lead National Film Board’s impressive festival roster.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Event, Festival, People, Short Films, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Unity Awarded First Emmy for ‘Baymax Dreams’ Collaboration
Unity game engine recognized with Technology and Engineering Emmy Award for ‘Big Hero 6 The Series’ short film collaboration with Disney Television Animation.
In 3D, Awards, CG, Digital Media, Games, Production, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Emmy Awards | Geographic Region: North America
Masaaki Yuasa’s ‘Lu Over the Wall’ Arrives on Disc February 5
Award-winning animated feature from the director of ‘Mind Game’ and ‘Night is Short, Walk On Girl’ available February 5 on Blu-ray + DVD combo pack, DVD and digital download.
In 2D, Anime, Films, Home Entertainment, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, North America
Guru Studio Signs Chinese Partner for ‘True and the Rainbow Kingdom’
Hengxin Shambala Kids to represent Guru’s flagship preschool property for broadcast and licensing opportunities in China.
In 3D, Business, CG, Licensing, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, North America
Pixomondo Announces Opening of Montréal Office
Slated to open in early 2019, Oscar-winning VFX company’s eighth international studio to enable the creation of 180 specialized jobs within the next three years.
In 3D, Business, CG, Films, Places, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
‘44 Cats’ Sets Rai Yoyo Debut Ratings Record
Premiere of new CGI animated series, an all-Italian production inspired by the ‘Zecchino d'Oro’ song, exceeds 520,000 viewers.
In 3D, Business, CG, Music and Sound, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
Unity and Autodesk Collaboration to Deliver Real-Time 3D Solutions in 2019
Companies working to release tools that ensure full data interoperability between key products by fall of next year.
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Baobab Studios Short ‘Crow: The Legend’ Launches Globally
Executive produced by John Legend, animated VR experience and theatrical short from the Emmy-winning makers of ‘Asteroids!’ and ‘Invasion!’ now available online.
In 3D, CG, Films, Music and Sound, People, Short Films, Technology, AR/VR/XR, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, North America
TRAILER: Hayao Miyazaki Documentary ‘Never-Ending Man’ in Theaters December 13 & 18
Documentary feature chronicling the acclaimed Academy Award-winning director and Studio Ghibli co-founder headed to U.S. theaters for special two-day screening event.
LA Animation Festival Kicks Off November 30 With Tom Kenny and the Hi Seas Band
Packed weekend of animation events planned; portion of opening night party proceeds to benefit Women in Animation.
Mark Dindal to Direct ‘Garfield’ Animated Feature
Alcon Entertainment secures film rights from comic strip creator Jim Davis, who will serve as executive producer.
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Sony Pictures Imageworks Goes ‘Over The Moon’ with Glen Keane
SPI to serve as lead animation vendor for Netflix’s animated musical feature film directed by legendary animator and Academy Award-winning filmmaker Glen Keane.
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WATCH: Tony Hale Voices Forky the Spork in New ‘Toy Story 4’ Teaser Trailer
Woody and the gang welcome a reluctant new toy in the upcoming fourth installment of Pixar’s venerable animated comedy adventure franchise.
WATCH: Ryan Reynolds is Uncannily Adorable in First ‘Detective Pikachu’ Trailer
With VFX provided by MPC and Framestore, first-ever live-action movie based on the iconic face of the global Pokémon brand arrives in theaters on May 10, 2019.
GIVEAWAY: Win Free Tickets to Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘Mirai’
From the celebrated director behind ‘The Boy and the Beast,’ soaring adventure about the ties that bring families together in U.S. theaters November 29 and December 5 & 8.
In 2D, Anime, Event, Films, People, Places | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, North America
Mickey Mouse Watch Spot Celebrates Famed Character’s 90th Anniversary
Design studio Already Been Chewed uses POV concept to push boundaries of licensing deal where Mickey’s full image couldn’t be used in the commercial.
