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Conference confirms presentations on the VFX behind the popular Netflix series ‘Arcane’ and the origins and creation of ‘The Adventures of Paddington,’ as well as more onsite masterclasses and partners; the event runs onsite May 3-5, online May 6 and on demand through May 31. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/q2p7k4O

Not to be missed showcase of studio’s in-house animated shorts program will screen live in theaters once again; coming March 22 in Vancouver and March 25 in Los Angeles and New York. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/7MisQFW

Upcoming hybrid event runs in person and online May 3-8; event will feature ‘In Persona’ series featuring a line-up of internationally renowned animators, The Gamezone with nominated games and interactive projects, a special program dedicated to the events theme ‘Black is Back!’ and more. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/0uSBYb9

On March 9, VFX supervisors from the 5 Best Visual Effects Oscar nominated films come together in a free VIEW Conference virtual panel; the event is offered in partnership with OGR and the VFX Festival. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/in3xpd4

"There is no justification for bombing and killing," says the animation community. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/6NrsTDA

A new report confirms that working in the animation industry is more difficult than it needs to be for disabled talent. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/MH2OqNx

Nierva and Makarewicz worked a combined total of 40 years at Pixar. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/Qj7N4Pl

Ukraine as seen through an animator's eyes. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/Pr5SOYD

Watch the popular series’ new animated music video featuring the catchy hip-hop tune by Anthem Entertainment’s Jingle Punks and produced by Timbaland; the song is now available across streaming services. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/8lJIP6h

Disney and Warnermedia say they are unwilling to voluntarily recognize these workers. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/a3d0Avt

The independently produced European feature was directed by former Pixar animator Carlo Vogele. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/kgRDXWh

It's one of eight awards that's being given the boot. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/7TmcI6R

Award recognizes outstanding innovations in VR, AR, Experiential and other emerging media. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/AFCMqTG

Rediscover the rubbery, joyful lunacy of classic cartoons that inspired Netflix's latest series. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/1JAbDsM

The ex-WarnerMedia executives will advise the studio on animated projects for FOX Entertainment, Tubi, other third-party platforms, and the new NFT studio, Blockchain Creative Labs from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/zd0FNIh

Six new episodes of the Apple Original series, based on the iconic ‘Peanuts’ comic strip and starring the beloved beagle and his feathered pal Woodstock, premiere on the streamer March 11. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Awe0th6

Company receives funding from the Richard King Mellon Foundation and Heinz Family Foundation in support of onscreen programming and community outreach for the two PBS KIDS animated series. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/UEv9pC2

The Visual Effects Society to honor her integral role in the creation of ILMxLAB, as well as her exemplary support of the education and development of women artists and engineers.   from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/V4OjGQs

The forthcoming horror-thriller from 20th Century Studios and ‘Host’ director Rob Savage has begun shooting in New Orleans; film set to stream on Hulu in 2023. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/O0AncxI

New free White Paper from BOXX Technologies details how the platform is built to address the increasingly common and complex challenges faced by animation and VFX teams across the M&E space. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/LhUmcMC

New hybrid Live-action / animation series that picks up years after the original animated series ended debuts on the streamer March 31. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/tJkdprj

UK animation and VFX studio returns for the Sky TV drama's third and final season; VFX breakdown reel highlights studio’s work crafting a range of subtle, magical visual effects grounded within the tone of the storytelling.   from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/YWpT5Jr

Robb Wagner’s new book provides step-by-step guidelines for in-house marketing, brand, and communication teams looking for new ways to leverage their creative assets with fewer resources and less overall effort. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/4in7kfl

Users can now access the software with all features intended for final release, and are encouraged to experiment with new tools and workflows and otherwise put the program through its paces to help identify any remaining glitches. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/yP6Va98

The prolific ‘Game of Thrones’ author says his partnership with the comics giant ‘brings me no end of joy.’ from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/ncWHbVB

Experienced art director and multidisciplinary visual media expert will focus on the studio’s innovative motion graphic design for film, television, advertising, and other media. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/NHFygqa

The FIAF Animation First Festival hosted a Women in Animation panel featuring six passionate women in their field. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/WTjUzMY

The TVOkids Original 2D animated series follows Riley and her friends who morph into superheroes when not jamming with their band; the show speaks to kids whose experiences are underrepresented on screen proving that ordinary kids can do extraordinary things. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/nIgJ1S0

The firm will use this division to create entertainment projects "outside the confines of the traditional studio and network environment." from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/ntYvZ4I

The animation marathon returns for its latest edition on February 26. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/LU8VyTb

Leading VFX company’s New York studio recreates a white stag – a key symbol in the show – in the highly anticipated ‘Dexter’ sequel, now playing on Showtime. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/98rAqUT

VFX and animation studio hires former LAIKA and NBCUniversal senior exec to head animation operations; industry veteran brings 25+ years’ experience to new role. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/cVRMjea

New series, based on Bethesda Softworks’s popular dystopian videogame franchise, will start shooting later this year, with ‘Justified’ star’s character expected to be based on a ‘ghouls’ from the games. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/nptRD8K

Company continues its push into virtual film production services with investment in new state-of-the-art Montreal facility. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/tX1iTwZ

Dedicated apps now available for hit preschool animated series ‘Leo the Wildlife Ranger’ and ‘Counting with Paula’ on Roku, Android TV, and Amazon Fire TV from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/70BTjyk

Decades after making ‘Forrest Gump,’ the three will reunite as creative partners to bring Richard McGuire’s innovative art comic to the screen. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/GHgMk3O

Creative studio teams up with McCann Detroit to produce a comedic, VFX-driven narrative featuring the return of Mike Myers’ Dr. Evil; created for the car maker’s Super Bowl LVI campaign, the spot paid homage to the iconic 1990’s spymaster spoof while dealing with topical issues of climate and reduced emissions. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/CasAfOr

The second installment in our series looks at a Spanish artist with a feel for the macabre. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/6vBMYWh

Also headed to theaters: "Despicable Me 4." from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/71eiEbl

Life in captivity continues for Nubert the Nice and Kirby the Devious; created by Greg Capin, the 2D animated web series follows the misadventures of the two bickering parakeets.  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/muMLfsi

Check out the real-time round-up: explore emerging trends in the metaverse and impact on real-time 3D technology; and watch the ‘Virtual Production Sizzle Reel 2022’ to see how Unreal engine, virtual production and in-camera VFX is feeding an explosion of creativity. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/FJkdD5O

The streaming giant, along with 2K and Take-Two Interactive, will at long last make the dystopian deep-sea sci-fi shooter game into a movie, after previous efforts to do so were abandoned years ago. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/fVPZiEd

In a new spin-off series set to debut in 2023, Idris Elba will return to voice the red-furred rogue, who makes his first live-action appearance in ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’ coming this April.  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/UxRyAJq

Former Disney+ animation exec signs on to drive studio’s content pipeline and oversee development of original IP. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/kKxmuOt

Founder of the Canadian children’s media company discusses how to be a successful producer, shares business models for production companies, and looks ahead at 2022 kids’ media trends. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/sjxNCaJ

The startup works with celebrities to create animated characters that live on social media. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/aOTk0yf

The film is set to begin live-action photography in New Mexico at the end of March. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/GzKMVur

Disney’s long-gestating hybrid project "Chip ’n Dale: Rescue Rangers" has a trailer – and it's a headscratcher. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/BbKJwA4

Gagnon was also an influential educator, teaching animation at Cégep du Vieux-Montréal for over two decades. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/5xMpEj0

The creative studio delivers ‘Crashtag,’ the world's first robot influencer, using a variety of 3D tools to design and build the futuristic sci-fi world of director Kim Chapiron’s new short film. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/kAeFRdN

The Oscar-winning ‘Incredibles’ and ‘Ratatouille’ director will reunite with former Pixar head John Lasseter to helm what looks to be the studio’s biggest production yet. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/lyh4ExC

Audiences will be seeing the ‘Suicide Squad’ and ‘Peacemaker’ star in court, defending ACME Corporation from a looney lawsuit over its faulty mail-order devices, in the just announced Warner Bros. live-action / CG animation hybrid film. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/AOr6tNX

The Visual Effects Society names the acclaimed filmmaker this year’s recipient of the VES Creative Excellence Award; his film, ‘The Shape of Water’ received 2 Oscars and his most recent, ‘Nightmare Alley’ has garnered 4 nominations at the upcoming Academy Awards. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/YJ8WhEb

After generating significant criticism from the outset, the animated series about the British Royal Family from the eyes of the young royal, Prince George, will not return for Season 2. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/eopkbnQ

The forthcoming animated journey to Middle-earth, directed by ‘Blade Runner: Black Lotus’ helmer Kenji Kamiyama, will hit theaters in 2024. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/6HhYrzO

From Studio Ghibli and Academy Award-nominated director Isao Takahata, GKIDS and Shout! Factory bring the popular animated films to limited edition Steelbook; both Blu-ray & DVD combo packs feature hours of bonus features and will be released April 19. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/FkuPLaW

Art direction and animation design expert brings multidisciplinary skills to studio’s expanding set of production, including motion design, character animation, and mixed media projects. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/xY6MmwC

The strategic partnership bolsters studio’s ability to meet growing global demand for kids and family content while giving the award-winning entertainment company additional resources to develop, produce and distribute its original IP. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/XixBYkJ

In Marvel Studios’ new series, dissociative identity disorder creates a world of madness for its protagonist and a world of possibilities for its VFX team. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Cda3eFh

102 animated shorts representing 22 countries have been chosen for official competition; the hybrid event takes place in person from April 7-10 in Cardiff with online events held throughout the month. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Sv4ouE8

Toliver will be responsible for two or three animated features per year. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/icIHlrR

Streamer acquires U.S. and international SVOD rights for new episodes of Matt Stone and Trey Parker’s iconic series beginning with Season 27 in 2024, with entire catalog coming to the streamer in 2025; new movie and remastered series coming from Mike Judge starting later this year. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/eFnUGgX

The spinoff, set 50 years after the events of ‘Blade Runner 2049,’ has a pilot and bible ready to go, with series stalwart Ridley Scott attached to executive produce and possibly direct. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/2WGHVlM

Host of new films and series coming from Nickelodeon Animation build on popular franchises; ‘Transformers: Earthspark,’ ‘Blue’s Big City Adventure’ and a brand-new ‘Dora the Explorer’ bolsters streamer’s original kids and family programming. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/5WrVQth

Watch the first episode of the hilarious new, action-packed series featuring the 'Scrubs' star as the show's namesake hustler, alongside an irreverent, cursing, time traveling Harriet Tubman, voiced by Wanda Sykes, and evil President Woodrow Wilson, voiced by Seth Green, on a collision course to save Black history; animated by Stoopid Buddy Stoodios, the show kicks off today on Adult Swim’s YouTube channel. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/YNV89Bm

The famed pair stars alongside Keegan-Michael Key, Seth Rogen, and Chris Parnell in the all-new hybrid live-action / CG animated comedy about the two former Disney Afternoon stars, living among cartoons and humans in LA, 30 years after their show was canceled; movie hits Disney+ on May 20. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/hCQqZSa

Studio’s directors Nicolas Ménard and Manshen Lo design hand-drawn 2D animated titles for streamer’s new dark, quirky stop-motion animated anthology. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/gLyRHhE

The Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist will co-write and executive produce the new series along with Miramax, Spyglass and Project X, with animation produced by Bento Box. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/b4PaxYF

Join the free March 4 online 'PreVIEW' conversation with 12 acclaimed directors and producers behind this year’s Oscar nomination line-up. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/QvST47d

The famed, fantastical animated feature gets an upgraded soundscape and wealth of bonus content as part of a limited edition SteelBook package, coming this April from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/ToNRHzE

New footage, photos, and plot details from the highly anticipated Prime Video series tease never-before-explored settings and storylines, and signal to fans that it won’t be going the route of ‘Game of Thrones.’ from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/QglV6tS

A pioneer for women in animation, the trailblazing funny lady began her career in the ‘90s, becoming one of very first women in the writer’s room; she worked on numerous series as a script writer including ‘Daria,’ was senior editor of ‘Nickelodeon Magazine,’ and her illustrations were seen in ‘Redbook’ and ‘The New York Times.’ from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/YVg83zC

Created with motion capture driven by XSENS technology and powered by Epic Games’ Unreal Engine, the studio’s first fully digital native real-time kids’ animated series is now available globally. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/TC6GAnt

Netflix shares a new video featuring side-by-side storyboards and corresponding animation from the Annie Award-nominated episode, helmed by the ‘Kung Fu Panda 2’ and ‘3’ director, who also supervised the animation on Volume 2 of the streamer’s Emmy Award-winning animated anthology. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/IrtaiGl

The all-new animated feature length movie event, ‘Teen Titans Go! & DC Super Hero Girls: Mayhem in the Multiverse,’ comes to Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital on May 24, followed by premieres on Cartoon Network and HBO Max; ‘Teen Titans Go!’ gets Season 8 renewal, which will mark its 400th episode. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/2FfQ9Y8

The global animation community mourns the loss of the great Croatian animation director, author, founder of the Zagreb School of Animation, and former ASIFA Secretary General. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/xBaO5Zl

The project blends classic cartoon craziness and interactive trivia. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/G5Xq3kW

Select GKIDS titles will begin rolling out on Tubi later this month. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/QVe4Ll1

The company reported better-than-expected subscription growth for Disney+ last quarter. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/zrbgeOh

Rob McLaughlin will lead the new Animation and Interactive Studio. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/NxJkfED

DiMaggio has been venting his feeling about the matter on Twitter. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/6EvI43M

GLAS Animation Festival, running online April 6-10, reveals its official poster; GIF submissions must be received by March 24 for a chance to win $500. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/0quvzeS

‘Ron’s Gone Wrong,’ ‘Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas,’ and ‘Robin Robin’ among the animated shows chosen; winners to be announced at the awards ceremony on March 10. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/LEgjho1

The studio readies its new ‘Star Wars’ series for an exclusive run on the streaming platform, sharing a stirring new one-sheet to tease the occasion. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/7OMHL5f

Studio collaborates with Psyop on CG short taking fans into the unknown lore of the latest chapter in the hugely popular ‘Apex Legends’ game franchise. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/l5YANyk

Warner Bros. Animation, DC, and Warner Bros. Entertainment kick off the 2022 DC anime movie slate with the action-packed adventure starring the badass duo of Catwoman and Batwoman, voiced by Elizabeth Gillies and Stephanie Beatriz, respectively. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/uxncig9

Escape Studio will hold the event’s 10th edition both online and in person, featuring talks, presentations, and career advice aimed at students, emerging talent, and industry professionals; the festival runs March 8-10. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/vmoDHte

Production on the series begins this month, with many original cast members in tow and a 2023 premiere date on the horizon. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/18nOmWw

BYJU’S FutureSchool online platform collaborates with creative studio to create charming CG animated short to inspire budding young space explorers and promote its Code A Satellite educational program. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/DnyaXxI

‘Attack on Titan Final’ takes top award as Anime of the Year as well as honors for Best Antagonist, and Best VA Performance in Japanese; ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ Cour 2 garnered 4 awards including Best Girl, Best Fight Scene, Best Character Design, Best Action. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/OrJzevM

The Birdteam is coming back this summer for an all-new season… and its still clueless; also coming soon, more episodes of Michael Cusack and Zach Hadel’s enormously popular series about a small company bringing happiness to a bizarre yet colorful world. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/1mrsYlo

Disney and Pixar’s spinoff of the iconic ‘Toy Story’ franchise follows Buzz Lightyear’s origin story, with Chris Evans voicing the legendary Space Ranger, joined by Keke Palmer, Dale Soules and Taika Waititi; the movie blasts off June 17, 2022. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/gKoLEMi

While video has been a proven content marketing winner for years, many businesses are still hesitant to use it. But with so many free options available today, using video animations is within reach of nearly any organization. And when it is about enhancing the engagement quotient for the audience, nothing but a creatively crafted interactive video content can help. The best way to get our point across is to make it enjoyable. The most potent weapon in our marketing arsenal when it comes to video is – INTERACTIVE VIDEO! Making one’s videos “interesting” can multiply the effectiveness of your video content by 1,000%! Consumers have evolved their tastes and preferences globally and have come beyond passive content forms. Interactive Video Content – How Marketers can Capitalize the Rise That tells us about the rise in interactive animations, even in the mainstream. This is clearly evident from the critical appraisal of the recent Netflix movie ‘Bandersnatch’ . Just because of its outs...

The concluding chapter of creator Hideaki Sorachi’s celebrated series hits home video in a package with both versions of the film and some enticing exclusive features. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/HQuFR9g

From ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ to ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’ and ‘Blade Runner,’ the VFX visionary created some of cinema’s most widely influential and iconic imagery, and the ground-breaking processes used to produce them. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/7IyPhlg

New shows ‘Not Quite Narwhal’ and ‘Dew Drop Diaries’ join the streamer’s expanding preschool line-up that includes the studio’s hugely popular ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse,’ which just launched Season 4. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/8bCNqjr

To think he was once a little green slab of clay! The iconic green star kicks off a new career, with the studio planning to showcase his classic series, movies, and specials across its linear, AVOD, blockchain-based and other platforms. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/cAHeWbL

VFX and animation industry veteran brings vast experience from biz dev at cloud-based animation platform Nimble Collective to editorial and post-supervision at Pixar Animation; in her new role she will assist studios and artists in quick and easy transitions to pop-up render capacity. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Fpek6Go

Series comes from actor’s production company, HartBeat, and will feature original music from ‘Hamilton’ alum Khiyon Hurse. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/wN49hCG

Deal brings together the two companies’ roster of talent in creative VFX supervision and production management; combined company will operate under the Crafty Apes’ banner. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/0qfYtOB

First feature project with LAFIG Belgium and IMPS, an animated musical, is set to release December 2024; 26-episode second season pickup of CG-animated ‘The Smurfs’ series also announced. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/q2Bymtu

The visual effects conference highlights artistic and technology advances in VFX; programs will include a look at artificial intelligence, sessions focused on the industry’s business and people, production sessions, and presentations of concept art. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/ks6J8YD

Run by Miyu Distribution, the channel features dozens of striking festival films, including award winners and Oscar nominees. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/St0gEyl

If Disney ever decides to do a live-action "Simpsons" spin-off, it may look something like this. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/msu25ne

Trio behind the horror hit and ‘Paranormal Activity’ films strikes deal to turn Karl Edward Wagner’s beloved gothic anti-hero stories into a feature or TV series. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/wfcU1dG

The two-week showcase features such treasured classics as ‘Grave of the Fireflies’ and ‘The Tale of Princess Kaguya,’ as well as rarities, including the director’s first and only documentary. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/2COZFkc

The voice dubbing system’s new enhanced technology adds streaming capabilities, synchronization, and new script formats; added VoiceQ Actor app now available to MacOS users free for one year. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/gqTRApI

The longtime Disney executive has been promoted to ‘second-in-command,’ after serving as VP of Production and Executive Director; in her new role she will lead all physical production of the studio’s content for Disney+, Disney Junior, and Disney Channel. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/QophrDv

The streaming giant shares a film lineup filled with adventure, fantasy, fun… and a healthy dose of anime. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/3TLRenQv1

Show creator Tremblay Bros. teams up with Toonz Media Group to revive the popular 1990’s animated series in its new incarnation, 'Swat-Kats Revolution;' show will feature characters both old and new along with a futuristic arsenal for its anthropomorphic feline fighters. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/V61ZjicLe

‘LAUNCH: HBCU Fellowship Program’ to offer select students from HBCUs a chance to participate in 8-week program of workshops, courses, and speaker series aimed at opening career path opportunities in the animation industry; applications now open through March 1, 2022. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/otvDIcVNi

HBO Max extends licensing rights on the popular animated series ‘Mo Willems Story Time Shorts!;’ new projects in the pipeline include CGI animated special ‘Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Underground Rock Experience’ coming summer 2022 with ‘Unlimited Squirrels’ arriving in 2023. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/n0iV1FwC9

The next chapter of the hugely popular franchise follows the Snow Queen’s daughter, Ila, who, after she accidently unleashes evil forces must embark on an exciting adventure to save the world; the film hits theatres in Russia and CIS on May 26. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/PFWruD1bz

Popular program supporting creation of high-quality content for young audiences concludes its 3-year run on February 25; concerns include impact on training as well as industry wide talent shortages and workforce development. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/O2HfBs70L

Previous head of LA studio and global VP of production will lead biz development group and continue focusing on the company’s expansion. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Y3tuNM1Bg