ANIMATIONWorld Magazine

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PigBird Stop-Motion Studio Spreads its Wings One Frame at a Time

Trevor Hardy says six years spent struggling to build his animation business is akin to fiddling with a bad tooth, though his recent hugely popular music video, ‘The Happy Song,’ for Imogene Heap and newest short, ‘A Right Royal Sprout’ may signal a welcome bit of pain relief.

Watch Out for Expired Snacks ANIMATIONWorld

‘Zenshu’: The Superpower of Animation

AWN’s anime columnist Andrew Osmond looks at MAPPA’s comedy fantasy, one of the best shows currently streaming, now on Crunchyroll; but first he discusses the often mis-identified universe of TV anime.

Leaders Driving Real Change ANIMATIONWorld

‘You Got Moxie!’: Changing the Game of Changemaking in Entertainment

Collective Moxie founder & CEO Julie Ann Crommett, a seasoned DEI advisor and former Disney and Google executive, shares insights gleaned from her podcasts with industry leaders like Pixar’s Danielle Feinberg and Disney’s Carlos Lopez Estrada, who discuss their own experiences and how they’ve worked to embrace inclusivity and effect change in their artistic efforts.

Wild Island Adventures with Critters ANIMATIONWorld

Ryan Gillis and Sunil Hall Talk ‘StuGo’ and the Weird Wonders of Nature

New 2D kids’ series features 6 middle-schoolers, a mad scientist, and summer camp adventures filled with mind-reading manatees, fashion forward mutants, and other crazy critters; premieres January 11 on Disney Channel.

Worth the Run Time ANIMATIONWorld

‘In This Corner (and Other Corners) of the World’: A Story Rethought

AWN’s anime columnist Andrew Osmond discusses the much-extended version of Sunao Katabuchi’s acclaimed 2016 war drama film, ‘In This Corner of the World,’ now available on Crunchyroll; but first he asks, ‘When did animated films get so long?’

When a Hitman Falls in Love ANIMATIONWorld

Masaki Watanabe Talks ‘Sakamoto Days’

The director breaks down the unique and challenging animation production on his new Netflix anime series about a legendary assassin who falls in love, marries, has kids, and falls out of shape, but must resume old ways to ensure his peaceful new life, streaming January 11.  

That’s Not All Folks! ANIMATIONWorld

Unpacking the Alien Antics of ‘The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie’

Director Peter Browngardt looked to the films of Ed Wood as he put Daffy Duck and Porky Pig right in the middle of a secret extraterrestrial mind control plot in the all-new animated sci-fi action comedy, coming to U.S. theaters February 28.

Can I Get a Chee Hoo! ANIMATIONWorld

A Helping Hand Guides ‘Moana 2’ to the Big Screen

By Dan Sarto | Monday, January 6, 2025 at 1:57pm

Director Jason Hand discusses his path from CalArts to helming Disney’s latest hit animated musical comedy - fast approaching $1 billion at the global box office – that took advantage of the studio’s history of teamwork, mentorship, and artistic collaboration.

Technology Headline News

Mindshow Unveils Real-Time Virtual Production Platform

Technology merges real-time rendering with asset ingest and character animation tools accessible across the entire production pipeline, from storyboarding to final pass; streaming veteran David Baron joins leadership team as COO.

Never Meet Your Heroes Headline News

Neil Gaiman Dropped by Dark Horse Comics Following Sexual Assault Allegations

The fantasy author’s ‘Anansi Boys’ comic series has also been cancelled by the publisher, although the Prime Video series adaptation so far appears unscathed.

Awards Headline News

‘Zip and the Tiny Sprouts’ Nominated for Kidscreen Award

The YouTube preschool series from Tiny Souls Media, which is grounded in established curriculum frameworks and developmental psychology research, is up for Best Original Web/App Series.

Technology Headline News

Chaos Releases V-Ray 7 for Maya and Houdini

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 9:16am

New features include accelerated Gaussian Splat support, new shading tools, a new firefly removal algorithm, interoperability, and an updated Open Image Denoiser.

All Hart All Heart Headline News

Kevin Hart Animated Series ‘Lil Kev’ Heads to BET+

Wanda Sykes and Deon Cole star alongside the famed actor/comedian in the series chronicling his childhood through the lens of humor and heart; the Hartbeat project streams this Spring.

Honoring Tech That Makes Movies Great Headline News

14 Scientific & Technical Achievements to be Honored at Academy Sci-Tech Awards

By Dan Sarto | Monday, January 27, 2025 at 12:51pm

Ceremony, rescheduled for April 29 at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, celebrates individuals and companies whose discoveries and innovations have contributed in significant and lasting ways to the motion picture industry.

A Mixed-Media Gem Headline News

Blinkink, Coldplay Team for ‘ALiEN HiTS/ALiEN RADiO’ Music Video

Isabel Garrett directs 28 global collaborators, including Sam Gainsborough, Will Wightman, and Studio Gruff, to create a mixed-media mosaic of life and love that premiered as part of the band’s ‘A Film for The Future’ project.

Weather People in Training Headline News

PBS KIDS Sets ‘Weather Hunters’ Animated STEM Series Premiere

The project, created by and starring Al Roker to further young audience’s understanding of Earth Science and Meteorology, launches July 7.

People Headline News

Annapurna Taps Leanne Loombe as Head of Games

The former Netflix games exec will tackle publishing, development, and creative for games in development, reporting to president of Interactive and New Media Hector Sanchez, who continues to oversee the company’s larger games strategy.

Business Headline News

UK Government to Invest £60 Million in Creative Industries

Hundreds of creative businesses and projects across the UK will receive government funding to help them grow as part of a major boost to the economy, marking the first step of the Government's Sector Plan.

Technology Headline News

Adobe Introduces Software Updates, Invests in Filmmaker Community

Company unveils new Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects and Frame.io innovations to streamline post-production and save time; the Film & TV Fund has been expanded with $5M to accelerate career growth for underrepresented creators.

Get Your Manga Game On Headline News

Tuttle Publishing Announces New ‘How to Create Manga’ Book

The complete ‘Dynamic Hand & Body Movements’ guide from Sideranch shows beginners how to draw characters with correct proportions and perspectives when performing different actions, with useful tips on depicting dynamic motions and movements more accurately; out April 18.

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