Animation Videos

Running November 13-15, the M&E-focused virtual event invites artists and creative professionals to learn about emerging technology, master cutting-edge techniques, and participate in live portfolio reviews – free! from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/WhG6eTx

With a wealth of guides, video courses, documentation, and code samples, the company is making a growing pool of resources available to help build tools and extensions on Omniverse Enterprise; GTC 2024 early bird pricing is now available. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/c2uL8si

Set in the world of the beloved 1982 cult classic, the upcoming show will be executive produced by Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey for Amblin Television. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/db17O8S

The award-winning studio honors National Black Cat Day with an assortment of ‘Coraline’ cat items, including a ‘Cat’ plush doll and signature apparel and products sourced from the studio’s hometown of Portland; start your holiday shopping on Halloween!   from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/MvBEZSf

Tag and her pal Scooch return to Pawston with more tail-wagging adventures; 14 all-new episodes come to Netflix next month. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/9guMSov

The World Heritage Convention will host a premiere screening for primary school children at its Parisian headquarters, followed by a discussion led by biodiversity and animal conservation experts; series set to launch Spring 2024. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/VrRnwam

Watch the VFX breakdown reels showcasing how the studio delivered 236 shots on 20 sequences, including the creation of the Jackapace and the Pit Monster. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/JcUL9MR

Created over 40 years ago by studio founders Peter Lord and David Sproxton, the iconic clay character joined the campaign drawing attention to the U.K.’s upcoming telecommunications transformation.  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Png3xKm

Based on Bethesda Softworks’s popular dystopian videogame franchise, the Prime Video original series centers on Vault 33 in Los Angeles and will premiere April 12, 2024. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/M5dejAh

Screened as an official selection at the Cannes and Annecy film festivals, Jérémie Perin’s animated feature debut comes to theaters in 2024, following its domestic French release next month.  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/JNB7Ads

The classic (and first) Disney film about a sweet princess with skin as white as snow will now premiere March 21, 2025 after feature film release slate shifts due to the continuing SAG-AFTRA strike. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/QbXNxsa

The film comes to the U.S. with plenty of buzz after screening at Cannes and Annecy over the summer. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/VLsNyml

Out of 2,100 submissions, a selection of 99 films competed; top honors went to ‘Slow Light,’ named Best Animated Short in the professional competition, and ‘Close Your Eyes,’ named Best Student Animation. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/wsGlUoW

The Croods and the Bettermans have a major feud, and the kids just want everyone to ‘get along’ in the new season of the popular 3DCG animated series streaming next month on Hulu and Peacock. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/bTW0vfm

The fast-food trio returns, picking up where they left off 8 years ago, solving all of life’s modern issues through acts of sheer stupidity; new season debuts Sunday, November 26, with each episode streaming on Max the next day. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/n8Hjbl2

In the all-new special, which debuts today, October 27 on Paramount+, Cartman has disturbing dreams; will he be replaced, and will life as he knows it come to an end?  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Spm7AkQ

Created by Dan Guterman, the existential animated adult comedy follows Carol, a quiet and uncomfortable woman who stands alone, lost among the hedonistic masses; streaming globally in December. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/w6X1VBj

Exclusively for candidates in Scotland, the 3-year fully funded fellowship is now accepting applications through November 17; in partnership with NYU, the Virtual Production Master Class begins on October 30, applications are open. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/sahCY4k

Check out the new TV spot for the coming-of-age animated musical comedy that follows the eponymous 74-year-old lizard as he plans to escape his decades-long terrarium home after discovering he has only one year to live; tickets now available for special preview screenings at 150 theaters across the U.S. November 11-12. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/C1yx0fg

Studio brings on Pete Candeland along with the Annie Award-winning pair Victor Maldonado and Alfredo Torres, respectively, bolstering the animation division’s creative roster.  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/XTxRQVM

Over 2,100 students met the challenge, producing a 30-second animation in under 24 hours; teams from 90 colleges and 14 high schools participated, with winners receiving over $165k in prize packs and cash. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/X5NHMc0

The 6th edition of Animation is Film announced winners for its 5-day festival that kicked off with Studio Ghibli’s just-released 'The Boy and The Heron,' directed by Hayao Miyazaki, and wrapped with director Sam Fell and Peter Lord presenting Aardman's upcoming film, ‘Chicken Run: Dawn of The Nugget.’ from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/vHDFJcW

Awards to be presented in-person November 12 at a special screening during the festival, which runs November 9-12 in Vancouver and online. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/c9miXHO

Kevin Afghani has assumed the role of the iconic Italian duo, Mario and Luigi, in the upcoming video game ‘Super Mario Bros. Wonder,’ after original actor Charles Martinet stepped away from the roles earlier this year. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/iX4OqgV

'PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie' continued it's impressive box office run at home and abroad. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/kne9ILV

To be located in the historic Haras d’Annecy, the new Cité internationale du cinéma d’animation d’Annecy will promote animation to a wide audience, boasting a screening room, artist’s residence, training facilities, and exhibition space for temporary and permanent collections. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/xS4YKFT

Polish VFX studio blends 2D and 3D animated characters to bring a cohesive visual experience to the digital marketplace’s ‘Gate Ready’ campaign. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/d70iIEr

Celebrating the unsung heroes of film by highlighting the exceptional achievements and contributions of the visual effects community, the new event launches December 8. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Sq98kHU

The visual effects boutique delivers 170+ shots for Nahnatchka Khan’s horror-comedy, adding visceral impact with invisible effects including CG blood-covered knife blades and digital removal of blood-filled prosthetics; check out the breakdown reel – film now streaming on Prime Video. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/LIDbxCh

The Irish studio has partnered with animation studio Funny Tales and creative collective Cosmonaut on a new sci-fi animated kids’ series based on the artwork of Phillip Kaeser; the show follows Neto, who traverses the galaxy while trying to regain his memory. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/gboVS4u

Machines featuring NVIDIA RTX Ada Generation GPUs and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO Processors will be available next month for preorder from Dell, HP, and BOXX; new trained AI models offer accelerated 3D rendering, simulations, and content creation. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/7nYX1Hh

The event promotes the Ibero-American animation market and its talent; deadline for submissions is December 14, 2023 - the event runs May 9-10, 2024. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/WQ3Je8g

The Emmy Award-winning animated kids' series returns in November with 10 all-new Season 3 episodes featuring the unpredictable and hilarious adventures of the young Blue Heeler pup; celebrity cameos include Lin-Manuel Miranda and Rose Byrne. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/bSjhETl

The entertainment company expands relationship with YouNeek Studios’ founder Roye Okupe, which currently includes production of the animated fantasy series based on Dark Horse Comics’ award-winning graphic novel ‘Iyanu: Child of Wonder.’   from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/6GkifeY

Five features fill out this year’s too-close-to-call animated feature category, while only one animated short made this year’s list. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/ZKLXiQP

Emmy Award-winning comedian Craig Shoemaker and animator David Feiss’ animated comedy about a fearless chicken crew aboard the SS Coop who must save their planet from genetically modified ‘Bitcorn;’ decentralized ecosystem let fans select winner. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/pF4KLoY

Streamer scores the studio’s animated feature slate with new films ‘Spellbound’ slated for 2024 and ‘Pookoo’ for 2025. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/5VZsthF

The award-winning author, historian, filmmaker, and educator discusses animation’s history and the upcoming documentary highlighting Disney’s transition from hand-drawn to CG animation. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/QGksqLe

'Miserable Miracle' earned Oscars qualification by winning Ottawa's grand prize for an animated short. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/aJGClHK

'Humo' is the heartbreakingly innocent first-person account of a small boy living in a Nazi concentration camp. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/m2pjeRQ

The South African post-house’s offerings range from script to screen while promoting creative financial solutions for filmmakers, including the robust South African tax incentives. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/4giGEzy

The crew returns with new friends and gear, ready for more daring forest rescues when the new season premieres November 1 on Disney Channel, Disney Junior, and Disney+.  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/MQmc5Xw

LANA!!! At NY Comic Con, FX announces it’s wrapping up the hugely popular, Emmy Award-winning adult comedy with ‘Archer: Into the Cold,’ debuting December 17 on FX and FXX, and streaming on Hulu. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/xWjih5X

Built in collaboration with NVIDIA, ‘Masterpiece X – Generate’ is designed for rapid exploration and prototyping, creating textured and animated 3D models from simple text prompts.  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/NJwPDr5

From DreamWorks Animation, the animated spooky adventure features a generational curse, a haunted house, and of course, 2 really smart kids; kicking off October 27, just in time for Halloween. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/9QRdoq4

Any artist who has ever toiled to find the right look for one of their characters will likely relate to this hybrid short. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/gpCuqOn

The five-time Oscar winner, BAFTA winner, and senior VFX supervisor of James Cameron’s groundbreaking sci-fi sequel Avatar: The Way of Water, will be honored at the upcoming VIEW Conference, which runs October 15-20 in Torino, Italy.  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/wdnA1pH

Promising ‘An Infinite Amount of Oh Sh*t Moments,’ the streamer teases the new season of its hit animated series, based on Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley’s groundbreaking comic, debuting November 3. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/7KUEm5R

Catch the official trailer - Erinn Hayes, Rachel Dratsch, Alan Tudyk, Kevin Michael Richardson, and Greg Chun join the ‘Mad Men’ Emmy winner, who stars and executive produces the new animated comedy series about Marvin Flute, a misanthropic detective trying to redeem himself. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/QYWSdj6

Nickelodeon’s companion podcast exploration of the Avatarverse continues, hosts Janet Varney and Dante Basco just announced via video message at ‘Water, Earth, Fire, Air: Continuing the Avatar Legacy’ panel at New York Comic Con 2023. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/MjwKDpt

'Leo' is directed by the 'Saturday TV Funhouse' trio of Robert Smigel, Robert Marianetti, and David Wachtenheim. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/dtgryJu

The 2D adult animated sci-fi series follows the stranded crew of an interstellar freighter ship and their fight to survive; episodes 1-3 debut October 19 at midnight.  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/p6UZthl

The Disney+ series from Marvel Studios will take a new creative direction, although it seems Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio will still reprise their roles from the original Netflix-Marvel series. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/ToZtrvD

Cartman has disturbing dreams and South Park's grownups confront AI in ‘South Park: Joining the Panderverse,’ streaming October 27. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/kDTqh7V

The comprehensive guide to techniques and best practices, gleaned from 82 experts in VR, AR, MR, and XR technology and edited by VFX professionals Susan Zwerman VES and Jeffrey A. Okun VES, is now available for pre-order. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/UJnm9iv

At NY Comic Con, network reveals its first Spanish-language series, a stop-motion project from ‘Tuca & Bertie’ creator Gonzalo Cordova; popular Michael Cusack animated series gets third season pickup. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/cdB7zyW

Streamer sets November 3 release for its 8-episode adult animation series, which takes place in Edo-period Japan and tells the story of a master of the sword who lives a life in disguise seeking revenge. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/s2gAMEb

The social media presence known online as Frantic Frames shares how he grew his social following from 13,000 in 2019 to 2M today, and how he makes his living entirely from stop-motion social media posts. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/at5IMpi

The two companies are currently working on 'Giants of La Mancha,' to be released in 2024. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/E62IkoQ

New channel features a catalog of fan-favorite series including ‘Horimiya,’ ‘Ranking of Kings,’ ‘Moriarty the Patriot,’ and ‘PSYCHO–PASS;’ now available on LG Channel and VIZIO, with others rolling out this month. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/uOwN8ZE

The ‘Midnight Mass’ penner replaces previously announced writer/director Stella Meghie, who remains on the animated series as an executive producer; the show arrives on Disney+ in 2024. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/zuwijFn

At Adobe MAX, the tech leader’s annual conference, big reveals showcased new generative AI models, 100+ Creative Cloud innovations, and Firefly customization for enterprises, all now available; Firefly generated images now top 3 billion with 1 billion generated in the last month. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/T4sFBOI

Season 1 to stream later in 2023, while Season 2, which was in production when canceled at Paramount+ this summer, will debut in 2024. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/BR8Sc5o

Based on the acclaimed 2014 short film, Universal Picture's horror-fest from the producers of ‘M3GAN’ stars Wyatt Russell as Ray Waller, former major league baseball player forced into early retirement by a degenerative illness, who discovers a dark secret tied to his new backyard swimming pool. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/wHOW5rx

Now live, the new channel features some of the company’s most popular programming; FAST channel in partnership with Cineverse coming in 2024.   from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/FXRNSTB

The former CEO of Sergio Pablos Animation fills the role of retiring 20-year studio veteran Pam Marsden. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/o0KakqA

The creative studio, director Michał Misiński and singer-songwriter Dawid Podsiadło collaborated on the game universe’s expansion pack promo; live-action and animation merge to create the familiar, dark-future world within the cyberspace realm where the game’s heroine thrives. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/EXJy1xn

In defense of his actions, arsonist Shinji Aoba said the Japanese studio had stolen his ideas, but that he now thinks he ‘went too far;’ KyoAni head Hatta Hideaki insists the studio would never steal ideas. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/12tQ3y4

Ingenuity founder David Lebensfeld is appointed president to helm both studios providing visual effects for motion pictures and television.  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/5nmVwDU

The platform cites challenges and costs in animation production for digital media as reason for move; GM Kerry Shawcross explains and invites viewers to access content on their website – for free. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/QEecPoS

New animated series from Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Pictures Television – Kids, and Leo Messi Management follows a 12-year-old Messi overcoming obstacles while traveling through a video game on a quest to go home. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/k713Xh0

The company’s streaming platform for industry professionals just released its latest collection of shorts as a prelude to the upcoming awards season, including ‘27’ by Flóra Anna Buda, ‘Electra’ by Daria Kashcheeva, and ‘The Day I Became a Bird’ by Andrew Ruhemann; program also tours animation studios in Europe and North America. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/76xiB9a

Polish video game developer CD Projekt Red will team with media company Anonymous Content to develop the project, with the search for a screenwriter already underway. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/8udCJVQ

Dolph Laserhawk and his partner in crime Alex take on the Niji 6 in action packed fight that’s chock-full of video game goodness; the high-octane animated series debuts on the streamer October 19.  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/xDOUJsX

The studio’s second round of staff cuts in less than six months ‘were across corporate functions, feature, television and technology departments as part of an overall cost-reduction.’  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/HkYzdSL

The Sony-owned company has secured North American rights to the film, which will screen at Animation is Film later this month. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/XZrlCa8

Based on the popular kids’ book series by Ashley Spires, the new original 3DCG preschool series heads to Canal+ in France and Treehouse in Canada in 2024 – coming to MIPCOM this month. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/pmfzlC8

Studio blends archival footage, video plates, and drone footage with environments built in Unreal Engine, CG, and VFX to create the Oracle Red Bull Racing brand’s new campaign.  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/yiq8xrY

Inspired by the ‘Puffins’ series, the animated film, headed to AFM with recent key territory sales, features the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ star as Johnny Puff, on a mission to save his beloved village Taigasville from the evil Otto von Walrus. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/6gbqIFk

A 20-plus-year industry vet, Grady has spent the last seven at Imageworks. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/dbDKIeq

Studio founder shares how she went from big studio production work to launching her own animation studio, producing her own work, and funding her own films. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/FCpfAx2

With his innovative and compelling sci-fi action adventure now wowing cinema audiences, the director discusses his radical new approach to filmmaking and VFX in the just released featurette, ‘Advancing AI: Creating The Creator;’ Edwards’ film was made possible by recent technological advances and a collaboration with James Knight, AMD’s Global Director of Media & Entertainment and VFX, who kept the filmmaker abreast of the rapidly changing AI landscape from script to final press junket. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/mXN0ufU

Free online event for digital entertainment industry creators and artists everywhere focuses on career growth, recruiting and mentoring – runs November 7-9. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/IfqNkg5

The 6-time Emmy nominated entry in the ‘Predator’ franchise has arrived on 4K UHD, Blur-ray and DVD, with over 2 hours of bonus content, including deleted scenes with commentary by director Dan Trachtenberg; film’s VFX handled by MPC. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/brVvJ8g

The famed Studio Ghibli co-founder and Oscar-winning director recently came out of retirement for one more film, ‘The Boy and the Heron,’ currently hitting theaters globally, but producer Toshio Suzuki claims the animation Midas won’t ever be done.  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/20eqJnU

The international audiovisual market features projects in animation, documentaries, series, and films selected for presentation in the event’s Pitching Forums; the event runs October 9-13 in Rome. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/MufO43H

Adaptation of the beloved bunny character from Dick Bruna’s popular kids’ books and animated series will launch in 2025 on French pay TV platform Canal+. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/kybHWBI

The studio contributed 259 shots across multiple sequences, including breathing life into iconic characters Sebastian, Flounder, and Scuttle – staying faithful to their original characters while integrating actual animal behavior. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/l6PxVyU

Powerhouse helmers Nick Bruno and Troy Quane; Joaquim Dos Santos, Justin K. Thompson and Kemp Powers; Jeff Rowe; Walt Dohrn; and Peter Sohn to talk at upcoming ‘Top Animators Contenders’ panel at the 26th Annual SCAD Savannah Film Festival; event runs October 21-28. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/XQaC7yx

The modern animated fairytale features a headstrong princess who, when kidnapped by an evil sorcerer, takes matters into her own hands and plots a daring escape; film debuts next month at AFM. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/BErGvX9

See how the leading visual effects studio delivered 896 shots on Paramount Pictures’ newest entry in the ‘Transformers’ universe, including creating multiple large-scale full CG and digital set extensions, including one that transported the present-day New York skyline back to 1994. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/0LgXlOV

Artists join their Marvel Studios VFX brethren, becoming only the 2nd sole group of VFX workers to unionize with IATSE since the pioneering of visual effects nearly 50 years ago. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/oqFjg5G

Studio to produce animated comedy series, based on author Dermot O’Leary’s book series, about Toto, a partially sighted cat with razor-sharp senses, a nose for danger and a crime-busting spirit of adventure. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/5BZEsVo

The coveted Cristal Award and Gan Foundation winning animated feature that follows a well-meaning mother’s pursuit to feed her daughter a delicious meal has been sold in Japan, Benelux, China, Spain, India, Italy, U.S., Canada, and Taiwan. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/2rtkqbI

Proxi.id integration provides fast verification and licensing of Foundry’s Education Collective package, including Nuke, Katana, Mari and Modo – free to those enrolled at one of Foundry’s Education Partners. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/aR1mMkF

The Microsoft and Lucasfilm veteran will oversee company offerings, including its HoloSuite tools and new Mixed Reality Capture System. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/ihU8OCS

Jeff Barnes, Toni Pace Carstensen, Bob Coleman, Chuck Finance, Shannon Gans, Tim McGovern, and Ray McMillan to be recognized at a celebration of the honorees later this month. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/fYbow04

The projects were revealed during the Middle Kingdom video community’s ANIME MADE BY BILIBILI 2023-2024 event; the offerings include a wide range of content including a new season and film adaptation of series Yao-Chinese Folktales in partnership with Shanghai Animation Film Studio and Shanghai Film Infinity. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/HUqIgly

The miniature’s artist and modelmaker shares how his theatrical set-building career morphed into ‘tiny sets,’ how to make connections in the field, and what he charges for custom commissions.  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/r9XVjqZ

New service rigs and animates static models in a matter of moments. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/pIye4QO

The animated musical comedy, from A24 and Bento Box, follows Charlie, Princess of Hell, on her mission to depopulate her homeland; series debuts this coming January.  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/mlgiwkZ

The film is an adaptation of Peter Brown’s bestselling illustrated book of the same name. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/HmIzFfS