California VFX Studio Whiskytree Expands to Georgia
New location doubles the company’s size and expands its scope and capabilities; updated pipeline taps AWS cloud computing for secure remote collaboration between both artists and clients.
Tagged With: Apple TV+
Watch ‘The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin’ Official Trailer
Who doesn't need a good old fashion 18th century English absurdist crazy escapades historical romp! The new series stars Noel Fielding as the real-life reluctant leader of a band of outlaws - highwaymen, we dare say - tasked with outwitting corrupt lawman and self-appointed thief-taker Jonathan Wilde; steaming on Apple TV+ March 1.
Apple TV+ Drops True Crime Series ‘Manhunt’ Official Trailer
Based on the bestselling book, ‘Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer,’ the new conspiracy thriller about one of the best-known but least understood crimes in history hits the streamer on March 15.
In Acting, Books, CG, Digital Media, People, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Apple TV+ Shares ‘Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin’ Trailer
Coming Friday February 16, the all-new ‘Peanuts’ special tells the origin story of one its most beloved characters, Franklin, and his struggles to fit in.
In 2D, CG, Comics, Digital Media, Films, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Apple TV+ Lays Off Eight Employees in ‘Kids’ Division
The streamer is evolving to focus on its own animated film pipeline but remains committed to the kids’ programming; an original ‘Peanuts’ feature film is currently in development.
In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Kaiju VFX Are All the Rage – and Then Some in ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’
VFX supervisor Sean Konrad helped deliver over 3,000 ‘giant’ shots on the highly acclaimed Apple TV+ series with the ‘monstrously’ talented artists on his in-house team and at Rising Sun Pictures, Rodeo FX, Framestore, FuseFX, Outpost VFX, Crafty Apes, Wētā FX, MPC, Storm Studios, Vitality VFX, BOT VFX, Mr. Wolf, Scarab Digital, The Third Floor, Proof, and MPC Visualization.
MPC Visual Effects March in Step on ‘Napoleon’
VFX supervisor Luc-Ewen Martin-Fenouillet and his team jumped headfirst into the famous battles of Toulon and Waterloo, delivering warring armies of French and British soldiers, their encampments and tents, the smoke from their muskets and cannons, as well as the iconic moment when the infamous general’s horse gets shredded by a cannonball.
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Technology, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Special Events: BAFTAs, VES Awards | Geographic Region: All
Jellyfish Bolsters VFX Division with Veteran Hires
The animation and VFX studio taps ILM and NVIX alum Jamie Wood as Head of Compositing, also names Peter Seager as Head of CG.
In Business, CG, Digital Media, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
ILM Wages VFX War on Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon’
VFX supervisor Simone Coco’s team took on the French general’s famous Battle of Austerlitz, stitching together three different locations, as well as creating thousands of unique, accurately outfitted CG soldiers and horses.
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Apple TV+ Drops ‘Sago Mini Friends’ Season 2 Trailer
The streamer reveals upcoming winter ‘Kids & Family’ premieres, including the all-new ‘Peanuts’ Special ‘Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin,’ The Jim Henson Company’s ‘Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock’ Season 2, and a new season of ‘Sago Mini Friends,’ which kicks off January 26.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, People, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
‘The Changeling’ VFX: Grounding a Fairy Tale in New York City
VFX supervisor Greg Behrens discusses the production of otherworldly visuals on Kelly Marcel and Apple TV+’s supernatural thriller about a book dealer searching for his missing wife and son in the Big Apple.
In 3D, Acting, Books, CG, Digital Media, People, Television, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Apple TV+ Offers ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ Free Viewing Windows
Based on the ‘Peanuts’ comic strip by Charles M. Schultz, the beloved Xmas special - and family holiday viewing tradition – streams to non-subscribers free on December 16 and 17.
In 2D, CG, Comics, Digital Media, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Apple TV+ Renews ‘Foundation’ for Season 3
The hit series, based on Isaac Asimov’s famed Hugo Award-winning sci-fi trilogy, will continue to riff on Dr. Hari Seldon’s mathematical predictions; Season 1 and 2 are streaming now.
In 3D, Acting, Books, Business, CG, Digital Media, People, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Apple TV+ Cancels ‘Central Park’ After Three Seasons
The animated musical comedy series following the Tillerman-Hunter family as they save the world’s most famous park will not return to the streamer for a fourth season, says co-creator Josh Gad.
In 2D, Business, CG, Digital Media, People, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
‘The Velveteen Rabbit’ Captures Holiday Nostalgia with Stylized Animation Mix
Magic Light Pictures’ charming new special blends live-action, stop-motion, 3D, and 2D animation to reimagine Margery Williams’ classic story of a child who, with his new favorite toy, discovers lifelong friendship and a world of magic; now streaming on Apple TV+.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Stop-Motion, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All
Apple TV+ Offers ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’ Free Viewing Windows
It’s been 50 wonderful years… based on the ‘Peanuts’ comic strip by Charles M. Schultz, the beloved, Emmy Award-winning special - and family holiday viewing tradition – streams to non-subscribers without charge on November 18 and 19.
In 2D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Films, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Apple TV+ Drops Steven Spielberg and Tom Hank’s ‘Masters of the Air’ Teaser
This highly anticipated 9-episode limited series, starring Austin Butler and Barry Keoghan, follows the brave men of the 100th Bomb Group – the Bloody Hundreth – as they conduct perilous bombing raids over Nazi Germany, grappling with frigid conditions, lack of oxygen, and the sheer terror of war at 25,000 feet; show debuts January 26, 2024.
In 3D, Acting, Books, CG, Digital Media, People, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Apple TV+ Greenlights New 3DCG ‘Peanuts’ Feature
From WildBrain Studios and Peanuts Worldwide, the untitled film, set to begin production next year, will see the Peanuts gang go on an epic adventure to the Big City and learn the true meaning of friendship, while meeting some surprising new friends along the way.
In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Comics, Digital Media, Films, People, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Apple TV+ Shares ‘The Velveteen Rabbit’ Trailer
Based on the famed children’s book by Margery Williams, the live-action animated hybrid tells the story of a child who, with his new favorite toy, discovers lifelong friendship and a world of magic; the family holiday series streams November 22.
In 2D, 3D, Acting, Books, CG, Digital Media, People, Television, Visual Effects, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Apple TV+ Reveals 2023 Holiday Animation Line-Up
New special episodes of ‘The Snoopy Show,’ ‘Frog and Toad,’ ‘Sago Mini Friends,’ and ‘Shape Island’ coming in December; streamer offers free viewing windows for classic holiday ‘Peanuts’ specials ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’ and ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas.’
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
‘Curses!’ Blends Horror, Comedy, and Action with a Dad Turned to Stone
Jim Cooper, Jeff Dixon, and Leo Riley talk about the spooky tone and unique animation style of their all-new DreamWorks series that teams two smart kids - and their mom - in a race to return artifacts stolen by their ancestors and lift the curse to get their dad back; just in time for Halloween, the show hits Apple TV+ today, October 27.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, People, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All
Apple TV+ Drops ‘Curses!’ Trailer
From DreamWorks Animation, the animated spooky adventure features a generational curse, a haunted house, and of course, 2 really smart kids; kicking off October 27, just in time for Halloween.
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, People, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Lion Forge Entertainment Hires Trio of Key Executives
Kirsten Newlands joins the company as EVP Production & Partnerships; Koyalee Chanda as SVP Animation; and Jonathan Abraham as Director of Distribution.
In 2D, Business, Digital Media, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Podcast EP 224: How Nathan Pyle Turned ‘Strange Planet’ Into a Show on Apple TV+
The webcomic creator shares how he teamed up with Dan Harmon to make his viral Instagram IP into a streaming sensation, which he monetized via merchandise such as t-shirts, plushies and a book.
Apple TV+ Reveals Kids and Family Autumn Animation Slate
The streamer announces new spooky series, ‘Curses!' and ‘Shape Island: Creepy Cave Crawl’ stand-alone special coming in October - just in time for Halloween; ‘Interrupting Chicken’ Season 2 kicks off this month.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, People, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
