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FMX 2016 Headline News

Final Program Details Unveiled for FMX 2016

‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ director Jennifer Yuh Nelson joining ‘The Peanuts Movie’ director Steve Martino and ‘Construct’ director Kevin Margo for a panel on the relationship between directors and technology.

In CG, Event, Films, People, Places, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Transmedia, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: Animated Travels, FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe

APD 2016 Headline News

Animation Production Day Reports Record Submissions for 2016

Thirteen films, 23 series and three gaming and special projects selected to participate in the 10th anniversary edition of international co-production marketplace running April 28th & 29th alongside the Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film and FMX 2016.

In Business, Event, Films, Production, Television, Transmedia | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: Animated Travels, FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX, ITFS | Geographic Region: Europe

Events Headline News

Children’s Media Conference Announces 2016 Event Dates

CMC Animation Exchange to take place on March 10; CMC International Exchange to be held on July 5.

In Business, Cartoons, Event, Films, Television, Transmedia | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe

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It’s Time to Submit Your New Project to MIFA 2016!

International Animation Film Market, held in conjunction with the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, issues a call for submissions to 2016 pitch sessions.

In Business, Call for Entries, Event, Films, Places, Short Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: Animated Travels | Geographic Region: Europe

Pre-School Headline News

‘Deer Little Forest Launches’ Multi-Platform App

Preschool brand adds Android and iOS to growing platforms.

In Business, Mobile and Wireless, Transmedia | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe, North America

FMX Headline News

Filmakademie Short ‘Jazz Orgie’ Selected as FMX 2016 Trailer

Irina Rubina's one-minute animated tour de force is chosen as the new trailer for FMX 2016, taking place April 26-29 in Stuttgart, Germany.

In CG, Event, Films, People, Places, Short Films, Transmedia | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe

transmedia Headline News

Ankama Launches New Transmedia IP, ‘Abraca’

Commissioned by France Televisions, 26-episode slapstick series taking place in the magical realm of Imagi is set to air in France mid-2017.

In Business, Cartoons, Digital Media, Games, Television, Transmedia | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe

Events Headline News

Kidscreen Summit Expands 2016 Program

Kidscreen Summit 2016 is back in Miami with a full four-day conference program; registration is now open at summit.kidscreen.com.

In Business, Cartoons, Digital Media, Event, Mobile and Wireless, Television, Transmedia | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: Animated Travels | Geographic Region: North America

MIFA 2015 Headline News

MIFA 2015 Attracts Record Number of Accreditations

30th Anniversary edition of the annual European marketplace to feature keynote sessions from Illumination Entertainment’s Chris Melendandri and director Genndy Tartakovsky.

In Business, Event, Festival, Films, Games, People, Television, Transmedia | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: Animated Travels | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: Europe

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How Transmedia Made LEGO the Most Powerful Brand in the World

The tremendous success of LEGO’s storytelling and world-building can be seen in toys, games, TV, movies and even fan fiction.

In Cartoons, Films, Licensing, Television, Transmedia | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: North America

FMX 2015 Headline News

FMX Conference Wraps 2015 Edition

Rounding off four days of speakers and presentations, the 20th Anniversary edition of the FMX Conference on Animation, Effects, Games and Transmedia concludes with a special screening of ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ with Marvel VFX Supervisor Christopher Townsend in attendance.

In Event, Films, People, Places, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: Animated Travels, FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe

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FMX at 20: The Enduring Legacy of Professor Thomas Haegele

Entering retirement, humility and grace continue to define the FMX Conference founder and creator of the world-renowned Animationinstitut in Baden-Wuerttemberg.

In 2D, CG, Commercials, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Interactive, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Short Films, Stereoscopic 3-D, Technology, Transmedia, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: All

FMX 2015 Headline News

FMX 2015 Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence

Top industry professionals in animation, effects, games and transmedia share their thoughts on the success of the FMX Conference, which celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2015.

In Event, Films, Games, People, Places, Technology, Transmedia, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: Animated Travels, FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe

FMX 2015 Headline News

FMX 2015 to Celebrate 40 Years of ILM

Conference on Animation, Effects, Games and Transmedia celebrates its 20th Anniversary with ‘20 Years of ‘Toy Story,’ presentation from VFX luminary Joe Letteri, ‘20 years of Weta Digital,’ and ‘40 years of Industrial Light & Magic.’

In 3D, CG, Event, Films, People, Places, Short Films, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: Animated Travels, FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe

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Forum Blanc 2015 Spotlights Interactive Storytelling

Highlights include a keynote presentation given by independent transmedia architect Michel Reilhac entitled “Interactive Storytelling, After the Excitation: Where is the Urge? Where is the Money?”

In Business, Event, People, Places, Transmedia | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: Animated Travels | Geographic Region: Europe

Animation Events

FMX 2015

Begins: May 5, 2015

FMX is Europe's most influential conference on animation, effects, games and transmedia. From May 5 to May 8, 2015, FMX celebrates its 20th anniversary edition.

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Steambot Crowdfunding ‘Urbance’

Written and directed by Joel Dos Reis Viegas and Sébastien Larroudé, ‘Urbance’ is animated by Japanese Studio Ghibli legend Hiroshi Shimizu.

In 2D, Business, Cartoons, Interactive, Transmedia | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America

FMX 2014 Headline News

FMX 2014 Spotlights Virtual Production with ‘Gravity,’ ‘Avatar 2’

Conference on Animation, Effects, Games and Transmedia to spotlight virtual production in Gravity, Avatar 2 and more with speakers including Chris DeFaria, Tim Webber and Jon Landau.

In CG, Digital Media, Event, Films, People, Places, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Production, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe

transmedia Headline News

FableVision Adds Tone Thyne as VP, Creative

FableVision accelerates expansion of new content development for multiple platforms; Tone Thyne tapped to newly created position of Vice President of Creative, where he will oversee production of original IP.

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transmedia Headline News

Family-Focused EveryWhere Studios Launches

Larrikin Entertainment partners with award-winning producer Dan Angel & TV Veteran Tom Mazza to form EveryWhere Studios.

In Business, Digital Media, Films, Games, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America

FMX Headline News

FMX 2014 to Spotlight ‘Gravity,’ ‘Spider-Man 2’ and ‘The LEGO Movie’

One month before FMX transforms into the watering hole for the Art, Technology and Business communities, Europe's most influential conference on digital entertainment announces enriching additions to its impressive lineup of speakers and media productions.

In Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Games, People, Places, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe

FMX 2014 Headline News

FMX 2014 to Spotlight ‘Disruptive Education’

Program highlights are announced for FMX 2014, including a series of talks dedicated to ‘Disruptive Education,” feature presentations on Oscar winner Frozen and international film project The Physician, as well as renowned personalities such as Star Wars Concept Designer Christian Gossett and Oscar-winning Animator Chris Landreth.