Foundry Celebrates ‘ACCESS: VFX’ Success and Support
The creative software developer renews commitment to the global mentorship program, having already supported 2,293 mentees contributing to a diverse expanding talent pool across the industry.
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ASIFA International Announces New Executive Board
New members appointed to 3-year terms, an international community of storied animation professionals, include Deanna Morse (U.S.) as president, Thomas Renoldner (Austria) as Secretary General, Anatasia Dimitra (Hellas) as vice president, Johnchill Lee (China) as vice president, and Stefan Stratil (Austria) as Treasurer.
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Paramount+ Announces ‘Big Nate’ Voice Cast
The all-new animated series, based on the kids’ books and comics by Lincoln Peirce, will hit the streamer in 2022; voice actors include Rob Delaney, Dove Cameron, and Bryce Charles.
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Nelvana Greenlights ‘Bakugan: Evolutions’ Season 4
Studio also secures new licensing deals in Canada and France; the Bakugan heroes return with all new episodes in early 2022 – Seasons 1-3 now streaming on Netflix in the U.S. and Canada.
In 2D, Anime, Business, CG, Digital Media, Licensing, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, North America
Leach-Rankin Halloween Special ‘Witch’s Night Out’ Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Four new holiday specials and a live musical featuring the original Anytown characters voiced by Fiona Reid, Catherine O’Hara and Gilda Radner currently in development.
LOBO Adds Directing Duo Alton to Animation Roster
São Paulo-based duo behind ‘100 Years in 100 Seconds,’ the short film created for the 2018 Annecy Festival celebrating 100 years of Brazilian animation, signs with international creative animation and design studio for global representation.
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LOBO Expands U.S. Presence with New NYC Studio
Independent creative animation and design studio expands to new location in New York City led by creative director Guilherme Marcondes, art director Felipe Jornada and executive producer Luis Ribeiro.
In 3D, Business, CG, Commercials, People, Places, Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Blue Zoo Set for Second Season of ‘Digby Dragon’
Magical CG-animated preschool series is poised for take-off on Channel 5’s Milkshake! and Nick, Jr.
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MONDO to Premiere New Animated Series ‘Lastman’ at Rooster Teeth Animation Festival
Adult Swim’s new ‘Apollo Gauntlet,’ from Six Point Harness, also to Screen at RTX Austin 2017.
Production I.G. Appoints Maki Terashima-Furuta President
Former Production I.G. VP has overseen all phases of development, production and distribution of the company’s marquee projects, most recently serving as co-producer of Paramount’s live-action ‘Ghost in the Shell’ feature.
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MONDO Acquires English-Language Market Rights to French Animated Series ‘LastMan’
Based on the acclaimed comic series by Balak, Bastien Vivès and Michaël Sanlaville, ‘LastMan’ is directed by acclaimed music video director and animator Jérémie Périn.
‘Impossible Figures and Other Stories II’ Tops 2017 GLAS Animation Festival
Poland’s ‘Impossible Figures and Other Stories II’ by Marta Pajek receives Grand Prix award; Spela Cadez’s ‘Nighthawk’ (Slovenia) wins award for best narrative short.
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CalArts, USC, Ringling Top U.S. Animation School Rankings
CalArts, USC and Ringling are listed as the top three ranked programs -- comprising the top 1% of schools considered -- in the country in Animation Career Review’s 2017 rankings.
Animation Nights New York Sets Monthly Free Screening Event for March 8
Free, monthly curated screening of animated short films and VR experiences from all around the world set for Wednesday, March 8.
New York Science Fiction Film Festival Announces Inaugural Lineup
Inaugural event running January 20-22 to include a dedicated block of animated sci-fi shorts created by filmmakers from around the world.
Animation Show of Shows Returns for Second Year in Theaters
Twelve charming, family-friendly films join four provocative shorts exclusively for mature audiences in the 18th annual Animation of Show of Shows; theatrical run in cities across the U.S. now underway.
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Screenvision, 4K Media Bringing ‘Yu-Gi-Oh!’ Feature to North America
Screenvision Media teams up with 4K Media to bring ‘Yu-Gi-Oh! The Dark Side of Dimensions’ to cinemas in the U.S. and Canada beginning January 20th, 2017.
On the Edge: Experimental Shorts at OIAF 2016
Watch the trailers for six of the abstract and experimental short films that screened at the 40th anniversary edition of the Ottawa International Animation Festival.
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Narrative Shorts We Watched and Loved at OIAF 2016
The NFB’s ‘I Like Girls’ won the Grand Prize at the 40th anniversary edition of the Ottawa International Animation Festival, but here are seven other animated shorts from the Narrative competition we liked even better.
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Ruffian Launches Animation Division with Award-Winning Artist Roster
Partnership with London-based Blinkink brings raft of commercial animation talent stateside including Greg Barth, the Layzell Bros., Elliot Dear, Joseph Mann, Chris Bristow, Nicos Livesey and Becky & Joe.
Masters & Savant Showcases South Africa’s Production Talent
Award-winning multi-disciplinary production company based in Johannesburg and Cape Town, and with a U.S. affiliate office in Chicago, launches a new website showcasing its strong collection of motion graphics, animation and visual effects artistry.
Milkshake Commissions Second Series of ‘Toby’s Travelling Circus’
Channel 5’s Milkshake taps U.K. and U.S.-based family and entertainment production company Komixx Media Group for a second season of the popular CG-animated preschool series.
BAFTA Awards Scholarships to Students in the U.K. & U.S.
Awardees include three beneficiaries of the Prince William Scholarships in Film, Television and Games, supported by BAFTA and Warner Bros.
‘Wishenpoof’ Launching on Amazon Prime
Animated preschool series created by Angela C. Santomero and produced by Out of the Blue Enterprises launches in the U.S., U.K. and Germany on Friday, August 14.
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Finland’s Animatricks Announces 2015 Festival Winners
The U.S.’s ‘Bottomfeeders’ by Matt Reynolds wins the international competition; ‘Valvoja’ directed by Pietari Bagge, Christer Hongisto, Elisa Ikonen and Inka Matilainen, is named the best Finnish animated short.
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