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Bachelorette Parties… What Could Go Wrong? Headline News

Exclusive Clip: ‘Bob’s Burgers – The Pickleorette’

In an all-new episode, Bob and Linda help throw a bachelorette party and Tina forces Gene and Louise to play a board game, airing October 22 on FOX.

VFX for Film Headline News

VFX Breakdown Reel: Digital Domain Adds Non-Stop Thrills to ‘Extraction 2’

VFX team seamlessly integrated 99 individual shots into a 22-minute oner spanning a prison escape, car chase and train crash; directed by Sam Hargrave and written by Joe Russo, the action-adventure is now streaming on Netflix.

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Major Moho 14 Update Now Available

Featuring a new graphics engine alongside powerful new ‘2D rigging,’ ‘Smart Bones,’ ‘Liquid Shapes,’ ‘Optimized Drawing Tools’ and ‘Frame-by-Frame Tools,’ Lost Marble’s revamped 2D animation software aims to offer professionals, animators, and studios the ‘ultimate animation software.’

Technology Headline News

BOXX APEXX S3 Now Features Intel Core i7 and i9 14th Gen Processors

The leading hardware innovator among first to ship new systems with next-gen Intel processors, optimizing performance for CAD, 3D design and motion media.

We Want Fast Food Items as Neighbors Headline News

The Fast-Food Trio is Back in ‘Aqua Teen Hunger Force’ Season 12

Adult Swim’s animated adult comedy revival sees the return of Master Shake, Frylock and Meatwad, picking up where they left off, solving all of life’s modern issues; kicks off November 26, streaming on Max the next day.

Letting Fans Decide Headline News

Film.io Awards $10K to Creator Contest Winner ‘Chickenship’

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.

careers in animation Headline News

Podcast EP 229: Mindy Johnson On Women in Animation & ‘Pencils Vs Pixels’

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.

It’s Anime-zing Headline News

Crunchyroll Shares Loads of New Anime at New York Comic Con

‘Crunchyroll Industry Panel’ reveals first looks, and new 2024 titles; pre-orders now open for upcoming Crunchyroll Games and Perfect World game ‘One Punch Man: World.’

LoL Championship Headline News

Watch: Mill+ and Mercedes-Benz Showcase Innovation for Opening of Worlds 2023

‘League of Legends: A Triumphant Fusion of the Automotive, Esports, and Cinematic Spheres’ ground-breaking cinematic design features a futuristic Seoul built in CG, with Riot Games’ fantastical world and characters introducing Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV to e-sport and game enthusiast audiences.

Empowering Young Women Headline News

Room to Read Shares ‘She Creates Change’ Trailer for ‘International Day of the Girl’

The global nonprofit’s 6-episode live-action/animated film series promotes gender equality using impactful vignettes to tell stories of young women worldwide while inspiring them to confront inequality and create change. 

Technology Headline News

Foundry Rolls Out Nuke, Katana and Mari Updates

Now available, Nuke 15.0 bolsters doubles training speeds in CopyCat tool; all product updates include compliance with VFX Reference Platform 2023; Katana 7.0 and Mari 7.0. coming soon.

Submit Your Latest Work Headline News

Submissions Now Open: Annecy 2024

Animation’s premier festival now accepting submissions in multiple categories, including short films, TV films, commissioned films, graduation films, feature films and VR works; registration dates for Mifa Pitch Sessions are coming next month.

The Dark Mystery… of Programming Decisions Headline News

‘The Spiderwick Chronicles’ Adaptation Finds New Home on Roku

The live-action series, starring Christian Slater as the evil ogre Mulgarath, Joy Bryant as loving matriarch Helen Grace, and Lyon Daniels and Noah Cottrell as twins Jared and Simon, was previously dropped by Disney+ due to cost cutting.

Business Headline News

The Refinery Signs with Alta Global Media

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.

First Responders and Their Talking Vehicles! Headline News

Disney Junior Shares ‘Firebuds’ Season 2 Trailer

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+. 

It’s a Wrap! Headline News

‘Archer’ Will Return for Series Finale Special Event

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.

Pain Free 3D Headline News

Masterpiece Studio Releases New Text-to-3D Generative AI Tool

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. 

Really Dad? Headline News

Prime Video Drops ‘Invincible’ Season 2 Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 2:23pm

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.

Fox Hamms it Up! Headline News

John Hamm’s ‘Grimsburg’ Gets January 2024 FOX Debut

By Dan Sarto | Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 1:32pm

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.

Explore the Avatarverse Headline News

Nick Renews ‘Avatar: Braving the Elements’ Podcast for Season 3

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.

The Road to Turin Headline News

Wētā FX’s Joe Letteri to Receive 2023 VIEW Visionary Award

By Dan Sarto | Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 9:00am

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. 

How Long Can You Survive? Headline News

Max Drops ‘Scavengers Reign’ Official Trailer and Art

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. 

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