WATCH: Trailer and New Poster for ‘The Snow Queen: Mirrorlands’
Fourth animated feature in Russian studio Wizart’s franchise set for international release this coming Christmas Eve.
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Visualizing and Building the World of ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’
Disney’s environments team had their hands full turning the net’s abstract vastness into a relatable and appealing digital world.
VIEW Conference 2018: History You’re Happy to See Repeat Itself
Sharing new stories with old friends, while sharing old stories with new friends, makes this annual celebration of the best in animation, VFX and visual storytelling one of my year’s most enjoyable events.
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Mamoru Hosoda and the Magical World of ‘Mirai’
The veteran director of ‘Wolf Children’ and ‘The Boy and the Beast’ paints an intimate portrait of a young boy’s vivid imagination and how it helps him accept the arrival of his baby sister.
Every Day Was a Snow Day for Sony Pictures Imageworks and ‘Smallfoot’
VFX supervisor Karl Herbst shares his insights on how his team tackled lots of snow, and a bit of fur, on Warner Bros’ new animated musical comedy adventure.
Jackie Chan Boards ‘Once Upon a Zodiac’ as Executive Producer
Veteran actor will also join voice cast on Toonbox Entertainment and GAMA Entertainment animated feature now in production.
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Veteran Pixar Animator Adam Burke Dies
Artist was known for his tremendous talent as well as charm managing access to the studio’s secret Love Lounge.
Osnat Shurer and Adele Lim Developing Animated Feature for Disney
New film from ‘Moana’ producer and ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ writer reported to include Asian story elements and female lead.
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Irish Film and TV Section 481 Tax Incentives Extended to 2024
Country’s finance minister announces four-year measure extension deemed vital for industry to compete in markets with similar incentives.
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VIEW Adds WIA Panel, ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ and ‘Game of Thrones’ Presentations
October 22-26 conference additions also include WETA technology and Glenn Entis game financing talks.
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Claymation Pioneer Will Vinton Dies at 70
Famed Oscar and Emmy-winning director, who created memorable California Raisins characters before being dismissed from studio that bore his name, passes away after long battle with multiple myeloma.
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Shout! Factory and ELEVEN ARTS Sign Distribution Agreement
Multi-year deal will bring selected anime features across multiple platforms to fans in North America.
2019 Universal Writers Program Now Accepting Scripts with Animated Content
Submissions now being accepted as program expands to include live-action / animation hybrid projects.
LAIKA Hires Former Buzzfeed and FX Exec Michael Waghalter
Move is designed to expand studio’s installation-based branding and business development efforts.
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‘Ethel & Ernest’ Director Roger Mainwood Dies at 65
Veteran animator was also known for his work on ‘Heavy Metal’ and ‘Stressed Eric.’
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Disney Modifies Princess Tiana in ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ Amid Whitewashing Criticism
Color of Change advocacy group campaign and increased pressure on social media platforms spurs studio to reanimate character in upcoming ‘Wreck-it Ralph’ sequel.
WATCH: New Trailer, Poster and Images for Disney’s ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’
Latest trailer for the upcoming ‘Wreck-it Ralph’ sequel, which opens in theatres November 21, introduces fierce crew of racers from online Slaughter Race game.
Troy Saliba to Present VFX of ‘Venom’ at VIEW Conference 2018
The veteran animation director, along with DFX supervisor Aharon Bourland, will detail DNEG’s work on Marvel and Sony’s upcoming superhero-adventure film at next month’s Turin event.
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How Disney Designed the Retro-Meets-Modern Digital World of ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’
Production designer Cory Loftis and head of animation Renato dos Anjos discuss 60s-inspired character designs in the studio’s new ‘Wreck-it Ralph’ sequel.
Call for Entries: Submit Your Films to ITFS 2019
Deadline for submissions to Germany’s 26th Festival of Animated Film Stuttgart is December 1, 2018.
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‘Teen Titans Go! to the Movies’ Coming to Blu-ray and DVD
The superhero movie to end all superhero movies, but probably won’t, arrives October 30.
Final VIEW Conference 2018 Program Announced
Dennis Muren, Hans Zimmer, Mireille Soria and other top creative innovators from animation, VFX and games to present at 5-day event.
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Screen Media Scores U.S. Rights to ‘Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer’
Josh Hutcherson’s animated feature to start holiday season theatrical run on November 30.
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‘Hotel Transylvania 3’ Coming to Blu-ray and DVD
Sony Pictures Animation and Genndy Tartakovsky’s hit Drac family adventure will be released this coming October 9.
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Review: ‘Night is Short, Walk on Girl’
Masaaki Yuasa translates Tomihiko Morimi’s novel into an erratic and fluid feast for the eyes.
