Podcast EP 248: Catino World & Animating Cat Memes as A Career
The creator of Catino World’s bouncy, orange meme cats shares how COVID lockdown unemployment led him to social media success, allowing him to be a self-supporting full-time artist.
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MELS’ President Martin Carrier to Step Down
TVA Group announced that the company leader, who expanded the business while launching a virtual production platform service during the pandemic, is leaving his position to pursue new challenges; existing executive team will establish a leadership transition plan and ensure continuity in company’s business activities.
In 3D, Business, Digital Media, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Post-production, Technology, Virtual Production | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Podcast EP 181: Mo Davoudian's Formula for A Successful Animation Studio
Brain Zoo’s founder and CEO discuss how he’s stayed ahead of the game since starting the animation studio 27 years ago; he also reflects on the studio’s evolution during COVID and how he keeps landing big brand clients.
Catch You on the Flip Side
Creators and studios pivot to Southeast Asia as China jumps the shark.
In Business, Films, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: Asia
Netflix Drops ‘Stranger Things 4' Vol 1 Trailer and Seasons 1-3 Recaps
If the world is indeed turning upside down, viewers best be prepared; brush up on Seasons 1-3, because all new episodes are coming this Friday, May 27 and you need to be ready!
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Mozilla Teams with ILM on ‘Extended Color Management’ Firefox Extension
The new browser add-on optimizes color calibration for consistency across monitors, improving remote collaboration among creatives.
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In-Person Kidscreen Summit 2022 Postponed Until Summer
Miami event rescheduled to July 18-21; Kidscreen Summit Virtual to run as planned March 7-11 with full online program including panels, presentations and Q&As.
In Business, Digital Media, Event, Licensing, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Kidscreen | Geographic Region: North America
Warner Bros. Drops ‘The Batman’ Trailer
Billed as ‘vengeance equals justice for both the Bat and the Cat,’ the Dark Knight – and Catwoman - return in the latest DC version of its famed Gotham City vigilante detective, with Robert Pattinson as the caped and rather moody crusader, Zoë Kravitz as Selina Kyle, and ‘Planet of the Apes’ franchise director Matt Reeves at the helm; film hits theaters March 4, 2022.
Blame Canada... and COVID
Why is Disney opening their new production studio in Vancouver? Look around you.
In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: North America
Submissions Open for Freefolk Paid VFX Internship Competition
Studio’s Futurefolk initiative is designed to help find the next generation of visual effects talent; applicants being considered for a one month paid internship.
‘When It’s Risky’ Immortalizes a Beloved Aunt and Educates About COVID-19
As a follow-up to ‘3 Teaspoons of Sugar,’ their animated short about diabetes, South Africa’s Cabblow Studios releases new film about staying safe during the pandemic, starring the filmmaker’s aunt, who lost her life in the second wave.
New ‘Stranger Things’ Season 4 Teaser Reveals… What Exactly?
We know the new season of Netflix’s hit sci-fi thriller is officially in production, Hopper may be alive, and there are some kids with telekinetic powers, in hospital gowns, playing in a sterile facility… with a special room just for Eleven?
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WATCH: ‘World’s First Animated COVID Face Mask’ Short
NOMINT founder Yannis Konstantinidis shares a dash of color and dose of hope with a stop-motion short using 400 unique cloth masks; watch the making of to see how the visual parade was produced.
In 2D, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, People, Short Films, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Backlash Over WarnerMedia’s HBO Max Movie Streaming Plans Continues
Warner Bros’ announcement that entire 2021 lineup of 17 films will stream on HBO Max simultaneously with their theatrical releases continues to raise the ire of directors and production houses
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Disney Bumps Two Anticipated Holiday Releases to 2021
Cinema runs for 20th Century Studios’ ‘Free Guy’ and ‘Death on the Nile’ have been postponed until next year, leaving Warner Bros’ ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ as the last big studio film still scheduled to hit theatres in 2020.
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Netflix Plans to Release Six Animated Features a Year
Co-CEO Ted Sarandos reveals streaming giant’s strategic move to focus on more animated offerings in the wake of COVID-19.
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‘Black Widow’ and Other Marvel Pics Delayed…Again
Miss Romanoff and her other MCU Phase 4 brethren will now be gracing movie theatres starting mid-2021 instead of November 6th 2020.
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‘Stranger Things’ to Resume Production This Month
While the iconic Netflix series was delayed back in March due to COVID-19, production on Season 4 is tentatively set to resume September 28.
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Controversy Grows As ‘Mulan’ is Released on Disney+
Criticism continues to mount in response to the film’s end credits ‘special thanks’ to Xinjiang government organizations reportedly involved in refuting Western claims of massive forced incarceration and human rights abuses of over 1 million ethnic Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities.
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‘The Batman’ Production Halted as Pattinson Contracts COVID-19
The novel Coronavirus strikes again on the set of the Warner Bros. and DC tentpole, as the UK production shut down for a second time after announcement that lead star Robert Pattinson has contracted the virus.
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‘Mulan’ Heading Straight to Disney+ with Premium Priced Release
On same day they announce a staggering $3.5 billion quarterly loss, studio opts to offer live-action epic on their SVOD platform for $29.99 beginning September 4.
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Jon Bokenkamp Shines Light on Animated ‘The Blacklist’ Season 7 Finale
During Comic-Con panel, showrunner explains decision on integrating live-action with comic-style toon-shaded animation to finish episode halted due to the novel coronavirus.
Taika Waititi Hints ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ will Bring Major Romance
The Oscar-winning ‘Jojo Rabbit’ and ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ helmer describes his new ‘Thor’ franchise installment, coming February 11, 2022, as ‘so insane’ but also ‘very romantic.’
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Disney’s ‘Mulan’ Postponed Indefinitely Due to Pandemic
Another major summer theatrical release gets swallowed whole by COVID-19, as the $200 million animated-feature remake is delayed once again, following on the heels of recent postponements for ‘Tenet’ and ‘Avatar 2.’
