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Pixar Animations Studios ANIMATIONWorld

Concept Artist Ana Ramírez Brings Homegrown Touch to Pixar’s ‘Coco’

Pixar concept artist and CalArts alum draws on her native Mexican heritage for costume and background designs for director Lee Unkrich’s Day of the Dead-themed animated feature set for release on November 22.

Cartoon Network Headline News

CN Casts New ‘Powerpuff Girls’ Voice for Middle East, U.K.

Popular Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram, ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ judge Alesha Dixon will voice Bliss, the action series’ new star character. 

Legend 3D Headline News

Legend 3D Opening New Studios in India

Facility in Pune will support company’s 3D, VFX and VR clients with additional hires increasing Legend’s global team to more than 2,000.

Short Films ANIMATIONWorld

There’s A Riot Goin’ On: Frank Ternier’s Mixed-Media Short Explores the Violence of Social Injustice

Powerful experimental mixed-media short film from France was inspired by the 1992 Los Angeles riots and the choreography of Krumping, the popular Hip-Hop dance style born in South L.A.

Short Films ANIMATIONWorld

A Savage Tale Finely Wrought: Ayce Kartal’s ‘Wicked Girl’ Makes Waves on the Festival Circuit

Turkish/French co-production comprising more than 13,000 hand-drawn frames brings empathy and care to cases of horrific sexual abuse and their aftermath.

shorts films ANIMATIONWorld

16 Thought-Provoking Short Films: The 19th Annual Animation Show of Shows Returns to Theaters

New program of 16 internationally acclaimed animated short films from eight countries includes Niki Lindroth von Bahr’s stop-motion musical ‘The Burden,’ David OReilly’s procedurally animated ‘Everything,’ and Georges Schwizgebel’s hand-painted deconstruction of The Battle of San Romano.

VIEW Conference ANIMATIONWorld

The Industry’s Best and Brightest All Set to Share Their VIEW

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at 11:32pm

The 18th VIEW Conference in Turin, Italy gets ready to present its biggest program ever of top animation, VFX, VR and game industry experts.

Short Films Headline News

Animation Show of Shows Unveils New Trailer for 19th Annual Edition

New program of 16 internationally acclaimed animated short films from eight countries includes Niki Lindroth von Bahr’s Annecy Grand Prix-winning ‘The Burden,’ David OReilly’s ‘Everything’ and Glen Keane’s interpretation of Kobe Bryant’s ‘Dear Basketball’ poem.

Bonobostudio ANIMATIONWorld

Embracing Imperfection: Eva Cvijanović Talks ‘Hedgehog’s Home’

Sarajevo-born, Montreal-based director delves into the production of her latest short film, including the collaborative process, paying homage to a cultural icon, and embracing the imperfections of stop-motion animation.

Festivals Headline News

Ori Toor Designs 2018 Poster for GLAS Animation Festival

Tel-Aviv based illustrator, animator and avid doodler who deals mostly with experimental 2D animation recently completed a music video for the track ‘Little Bugs’ by Los Angeles-based musician and painter Jeremy Daly (aka Marias).

Festivals Headline News

Barajoun’s ‘Bilal’ Feature to Screen at Palm Springs Int’l Animation Festival

From Dubai-based animation and VFX studio Barajoun Entertainment, first fully Middle Eastern-funded and produced CG-animated film an official selection at PSIAF 2017.

Feature Animation ANIMATIONWorld

Zooming in to the Scale of ‘LEGO Ninjago’

Animal Logic animation director Matt Everitt, FX supervisor Miles Green and CG/VFX supervisor Greg Jowle discuss the unique challenges of crafting ‘The LEGO Ninjago Movie.’

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