Special Tributes

With the lofty goal of transforming the cultural understanding and language of animation as an artistic medium, in its fourth year the GLAS Animation...

With the lofty goal of transforming the cultural understanding and language of animation as an artistic medium, in its fourth year the GLAS Animation Festival continues to grow, packed with special...

A diverse group of nine female creative professionals working at Pixomondo share their career histories, motivations and insights from navigating a male-led industry.

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Festivals ANIMATIONWorld

GLAS 2019: A Conversation with Einar Baldvin, Jeanette Bonds & Sean Buckelew

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Women in VFX VFXWorld

Female VFX Talents Celebrate International Women’s Day in the Age of #MeToo

A diverse group of nine female creative professionals working at Pixomondo share their career histories, motivations and insights from navigating a male-led industry.

In 3D, CG, Diversity and Inclusion, Films, People, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Special Tributes, Technology, Television, Theme Parks - Installations, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

Sci-Tech Awards Headline News

Computer Graphics in the Spotlight at 2019 Academy Sci-Tech Awards

Adobe After Effects and Photoshop, the Medusa Performance Capture System, and -- for the first time -- Maxon Cinema 4D among nine scientific & technical achievements to be honored at this year’s annual presentation.

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Awards Headline News

‘Infinity War,’ ‘Into the Spider‐Verse’ & ‘Lost in Space’ Top 17th Annual VES Awards

‘Avengers: Infinity War’ garners top feature film with four awards; ‘Spider‐Man: Into the Spider‐Verse’ is top animated feature film; ‘Lost in Space’ leads broadcast wins.

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Annie Awards Headline News

Watch the 46th Annual Annie Awards LIVE on February 2!

This Saturday’s black-tie ceremony recognizing the year’s best in the field of animation to be streamed live on the Annie Awards website.

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Hayao Miyazaki Headline News

TRAILER: Hayao Miyazaki Documentary ‘Never-Ending Man’ in Theaters December 13 & 18

Documentary feature chronicling the acclaimed Academy Award-winning director and Studio Ghibli co-founder headed to U.S. theaters for special two-day screening event.

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Interactive Headline News

‘Angry Birds,’ ‘Masha’ Cheer on World Cup on YouTube Kids

Platform debuts new soccer-themed content from both brands.

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Annecy 2018 Headline News

Free Download: Special Annecy 2018 Edition of ANIMATIONWorld Magazine!

Grab a café chair, order a double espresso, and enjoy AWN.com’s celebration of all things Annecy and the art, craft and industry of animation.

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Festival Headline News

AnimaFest 2018 Details Horror Theme Program

Festival’s genre focus includes a selection of short and feature films, exhibitions and open-air screenings.

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Anime Headline News

Animation Block Party Fetes 30 Years of ‘Akira’

Katsuhro Otomo’s anime classic will screen in Brooklyn at the 15^th edition of the festival, set for July 26-29.

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Festival Headline News

Tribeca Festival Announces 2018 Juries

Fest assembles a wide selection of top directors, actors, producers and storytellers to recognize the best work.

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Events Headline News

MoMA to Preview ‘I, Candy’ During ‘An Evening with Candy Kugel’

Pioneering animator will appear for a discussion with animation historian John Canemaker, a Q&A and screenings of her early work.

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Festival Headline News

Ottawa Honors Schermer, Ready for Entries

Co-founder of the Holland Animation Film Festival is known for extensive support of animation in all its forms.

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Annecy Headline News

Annecy to Screen ‘Incredibles 2,’ Honor Director Brad Bird

Film’s French premiere slated for June 15, with an honorary Cristal Award to be presented to Bird for his acclaimed work.

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Events Headline News

Celebrate Latin American Animation March 24 at ELAC

Event will include screenings, a look at the making of the short film ‘Inner Workings’ and a tribute to the late Bill Melendez.

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Festivals Headline News

Cardiff Animation Festival Sets Agenda for 2018 Edition

Four-day event will feature an advance screening of ‘The Breadwinner’ plus a program of 99 shorts in competition.

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Academy Awards VFXWorld

The 2018 VFX Nominees: Doubling Down on Digital Effects

Group of 20 nominees draws on two decades of experience and technological advances, delivering shots that were previously unimaginable.

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Annie Awards Headline News

'Coco's Night: Pixar Feature Dominates Annies with 11 Wins

‘The Breadwinner’ takes indie feature honor; ‘Disney Mickey Mouse’ and ‘Samurai Jack’ each score three awards in TV categories.

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Films Headline News

BFI Presents a New History of British Animation

Animated Britain Includes the earliest surviving British animated film and a celebration of female animators.

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Annie Awards Headline News

Presenters, Streaming Info Set for 45th Annie Awards

Animation notables, plus all three Winsor McCay Award winners, will be in attendance at the annual event -- dedicated this year to the late June Foray.