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Education Headline News

New York Officials Unveil ‘Made in NY Animation Project’

Young New Yorkers receive training on state-of-the-art animation software, opening doors to careers in film, gaming, advertising and more. New Animation Industry Council, comprised of professionals from New York-based animation studios, will advise the program.

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A Little Book with a Big Message: Carlos Saldanha Talks ‘Ferdinand’

Oscar-nominated director of Blue Sky Studios and 20th Century Fox’s ‘Ice Age’ and ‘Rio” franchises details the six-year journey adapting the beloved story of the giant bull who prefers flowers to fighting into a full-length feature film.

Business Headline News

Disney Buys Fox in $52 billion deal

Deal brings Fox’s movie and TV studios, and cable and international TV businesses together under a single roof.

ctnx Headline News

Creative Talent Network Animation Expo Returns to Burbank Nov. 17-19

CTNX 2017 puts the talent center stage with appearances by legendary animator Glen Keane and NBA star Kobe Bryant, Pixar director Pete Docter, internationally renowned artists Jordi Lafabre, Frank Pe and Tomer Hanuka, and more.

Fox Animation Headline News

Updated: Fox Bumps Up 3 Execs in Animation Division Shakeup

Vanessa Morrison will oversee Fox Family, covering all animated and live action projects aimed at young viewers and their parents, on both TV and in theaters. 

Festivals Headline News

Inaugural SCAD AnimationFest Wraps in Atlanta, GA

Newly-launched festival hosts the U.S. premiere of The Weinstein Company’s ‘Leap,’ along with a presentation from animation director Ted Ty of L’Atelier Animation.

Blue Sky Studios Headline News

Patrick Osborne’s ‘Nimona’ Set for 2020 Release

Animated feature adaptation of the Harvey and Eisner Award-nominated graphic novel by ‘Lumberjanes’ creator Noelle Stevenson is currently in production at Blue Sky Studios for 20th Century Fox.

Blue Sky Studios Headline News

First Full-Length Trailer for Blue Sky’s ‘Ferdinand’ Arrives

Inspired by the beloved book ‘The Story of Ferdinand’ by Munro Leaf and Robert Lawson, the forthcoming CG-animated feature from director Carlos Saldanha charges into theaters on December 15.

Sci-Tech Awards Headline News

John Cho and Leslie Mann Hosting Academy’s Sci-Tech Awards

Actors John Cho and Leslie Mann will host the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Scientific and Technical Awards Presentation on Saturday, February 11, at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills.

lawsuits Headline News

Disney Makes $100 Million Settlement with Animation Workers in Hollywood Studio Antitrust Lawsuit

Settlement in the class-action lawsuit filed workers in December 2014 on behalf of animation and VFX workers covers Disney, Pixar, Lucasfilm and Two Pic MC, formerly known as ImageMovers.

Awards Headline News

Academy Announces 18 Sci-Tech Awards

Blue Sky, Chaos Group, ILM, ImageMovers, Solid Angle, Sony Pictures Imageworks, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and more to be recognized at the Academy’s annual Scientific and Technical Awards Presentation on Saturday, February 11.

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Base FX Enters Risky Chinese Animated Feature Arena with ‘Wish Dragon’

By Dan Sarto | Monday, December 5, 2016 at 12:05pm

Director Chris Appelhans bucks conventional industry “wisdom” by choosing VFX powerhouse as partner for first foray into crowded and uncertain Chinese animated feature film market.

Blur Headline News

Blur Bolsters Technology & Creative Capabilities with New Talent

Character effects supervisor Eric Maurer and asset supervisor Oded Raz to bolster studio’s leadership team as the company gears up for the next round of feature work by Blur co-founder and ‘Deadpool’ director Tim Miller.

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DreamWorks Animation Makes $50 Million Settlement in Hollywood Studio Antitrust Lawsuit

Comcast-owned studio reaches a settlement in the class-action lawsuit filed in December 2014 claiming it and other Hollywood studios violated antitrust laws by conspiring to suppress the wages of animation and VFX artists.

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