Hopster Announces SVOD Agreement with Australia’s ABC Commercial
New two-year deal with global Kids TV & learning app will see ‘The Wiggles,’ ‘Octonauts’ and more made available to Australian and New Zealand users.
Geographical Region: Australia
Luma Bolsters VFX Division with Promotions, New Hire
Santa Monica and Melbourne-based visual effects studio strengthens its production management team with the hire of digital production manager Ashley Bettini and the promotions of digital production manager Justin Porter and production supervisor Michael Perdew.
In 3D, Business, CG, People, Places, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Australia, North America
Cospective Announces cineSync 4.0
Next generation of secure, synchronized reviews across multiple platforms and devices introduced at NAB 2016.
In 3D, CG, Event, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: NAB | Geographic Region: Australia, North America
Delve into the VFX of ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 6
VFX supervisor Joe Bauer and VFX producer Steve Kullback present the visual effects work for the upcoming season of the hit HBO fantasy series in a new featurette with lots of breakdowns and behind the scenes footage.
In 3D, CG, People, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Australia, Europe, North America
Studio 100 Media Extends Agreement with Hungary’s MTVA
Based on the ratings success of ‘Maya the Bee,’ Hungarian public broadcaster signs licensing agreement for CG-animated series, ‘Tashi,’ produced by Australia's Flying Bark Productions.
In 2D, 3D, Cartoons, CG, Licensing, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: MIP-TV | Geographic Region: Australia, Europe
WATCH: New Trailer for Steven Spielberg’s ‘The BFG’ Arrives
New trailer shows off more of Giant Country, showcasing the stunning visuals created by Weta Digital and VFX supervisor Kevin Andrew Smith.
In 3D, CG, Films, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Australia, North America
AFTRS Open to Present Short Sound, VFX & Editing Courses
Australian Film Television and Radio School offers short courses taught by industry experts in state-of-the-art facilities.
Sony’s Tiny Pop Acquires ‘Sydney Sailboat’
Australia’s Essential Media & Entertainment sells hit animated preschool series to Sony Pictures Television for its Tiny Pop TV channel.
Australia’s The Rookies Issues Call for Entries
Created to discover emerging talent and help launch graduates into careers at the world’s top studios, over the past six years The Rookies has placed more than 70 young artists with internships at companies such as Weta Digital, Double Negative, The Mill, Gameloft, Crytek, Framestore and Epic Games.
Luma Brings Virtual Reality to Multiple Sclerosis Campaign
Santa Monica and Melbourne-based VFX studio teams with John X Carey at Tool of North America to brings to life an immersive VR campaign by Wieden + Kennedy for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
In CG, Commercials, Short Films, AR/VR/XR | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Australia, North America
‘Sunday Lunch’ Tops 2016 GLAS Animation Festival
French animated short directed by Celine Devaux wins Grand Prix Award at the inaugural edition of the GLAS Animation Festival in Berkeley, CA.
In Awards, Festival, People, Places, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: Animated Travels | Geographic Region: Asia, Australia, Europe, North America
Luma Pictures Unveils ‘Ant-Man’ VFX Reel
Australia and U.S.-based visual effects house delivers extensive CG environments, a CG Ant-Man, CG ants, and compositing work for Peyton Reed’s Marvel blockbuster.
In 3D, CG, Films, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Australia, North America
Gnomon Live Australia Presents ‘The Art of Entertainment’ March 4-6
Curated by Gnomon founder and director Alex Alvarez, first-class lineup of Los Angeles-based VFX artists includes Jonathan Berube, Alexandre Lopes Cancado, Dylan Ekren, Devon Fay and Brandon Fayette.
In 3D, CG, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, People, Places, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Australia
GLAS Animation Fest Announces Children’s, U.S. & International Selections
First annual GLAS Animation Festival runs March 36, 2016 in Berkeley, CA.
Student VFX Artists Get Live Critique at PauseFest Battle of the Reels
Event sponsored by Rising Sun Pictures, The Foundry and Tyroe to provide young artists with insight into the minds of visual effects studios and recruiters.
Cutting Edge Powers up the VFX for New PlayStation Series
Australian post-production facilities chop render hours on Marvel-based PlayStation series ‘Powers’ with PipelineFX’s Qube!
In 3D, CG, Games, Post-production, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Australia
New ‘Gods of Egypt’ Trailer Showcases Stunning VFX Work
New trailer populated by gods and mortals aplenty, showcases stunning digital backdrops and other visual effects from Cinesite, Iloura, Raynault VFX, Rising Sun Pictures, Rodeo FX and Tippett Studio.
In 3D, CG, Films, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Australia, Europe, North America
Cospective Releases Dedicated iOS App for Frankie
Dedicated iOS app for web-based review and approval tool Frankie brings all the collaborative, cloud-based functionality of Frankie to the palm of your hand.
Pukeko Signs Co-Production Deal for ‘Kiddets’
New Zealand’s Pukeko Pictures signs co-production deal with Guangdong Huawen Century Animation Company to produce sister show to ‘The WotWots.’
In Business, Places, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, Australia
CN Asia Dives Down Under for New Animated Comedies
Australian-grown comedies include short-form series ‘Bill & Tony’ and ‘The Sketchy Show,’ short film ‘Lasso & Comet,’ and a pilot for ‘Monster Beach: The Series.’
In Anime, Business, Cartoons, Places, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Australia
Aardman Creates Winter Wonderland for Myer Australia
Irreverent stop-motion animated short, ‘Where Christmas Comes for Christmas,’ features four hand-sculpted characters filmed frame by frame making their way through a winter wonderland.
In Commercials, Short Films, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Australia, Europe
CG Student Awards Rebrands as The Rookies
New award categories include Architecture & Visualization, Fashion Design, Game Design & Development, Graphic Design, and Illustration & Concept Art.
In 3D, Awards, CG, Games, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Australia
Media Design School Releases ‘Escargore’ Short
Comedy horror short film directed by Media Design School lecturer Oliver Hilbert completed over four months by a group of 22 students.
In 3D, CG, Education and Training, Short Films, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Australia
NBC Kids Sprout Acquires ‘Sydney Sailboat’
Produced by Essential Media and Entertainment in association with Shambles Communications, Ideate Media, Telegael Teoranta and Lemon Sky, CG-animated preschool series was commissioned by ABC KIDS.
In 3D, Business, Cartoons, CG, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Australia, North America
Australia’s VFX industry Receives $1 Million Boost for Future Film Artists
Vancouver-based online education provider CG Spectrum collaborates with Iloura VFX to invest up to $1 million in scholarships and paid internships.
