Qube! Helps Platige Image Smash Creative Boundaries in Europe and Abroad
PipelineFX's render farm manager helps award-winning Polish animation studio tackle projects ranging from AAA cinematics to interactive video installations.
AWN Staff Editor's Recent Posts
BFI, ACE to Step Up Support for U.K. Animation Industry
The BFI and Arts Council England respond to lobbying from Animation Alliance UK with a commitment to take action; BFI to consider its on-going support for animation as part of its new five-year plan.
In Business, Cartoons, Films, Places, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
Amy Palmer Joins Troika Business Development Team
Former bpg Advertising exec to help round out client base in entertainment branding and marketing.
‘The Revenant,’ ‘Inside Out’ Take CAS Awards
‘The Revenant’ takes Cinema Audio Society award for live-action motion picture; ‘Inside Out’ takes animation award.
In Awards, Films, Music and Sound, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
9 Story Licenses ‘Nature Cat’ to DHX Television’s Family CHRGD in Canada
Animation series originally premiered in November 2015 on PBS KIDS in the U.S. and is expected to premiere on Family CHRGD in Summer 2016.
GBI Signs Home Entertainment Deal with Sony
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment to distribute Genius Brands International kids properties including SpacePOP, Baby Genius, Secret Millionaires Club and Stan Lee’s Mighty 7 across multiple platforms in North America.
In Business, Cartoons, Home Entertainment, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Golaem 5 Provides Digital Extras at Your Fingertips
Golaem introduces the Layout Tool, a post-simulation edition tool based on Autodesk Maya manipulators in the new release of Golaem 5.
Peephole Cinema Presents ‘Street Sets’ Through March 27th
Compositions made from the visual rhythms of urban settings includes work from experimental animator Eric Dyer, Dutch animator Johan Rijpma, and Minnesota indie animator Caleb Wood.
In Art, People, Places, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
‘LEGO Star Wars: Droid Tales’ Lands on DVD March 1
Fan-favorite ‘Star Wars’ heroes are back with five complete episodes that unleash the lighter side of the Force in ‘LEGO Star Wars: Droid Tales.’
eOne Expands U.S. Licensees for ‘Peppa Pig’
New licensees for hit international preschool brand includes Jazwares, Colorforms, Fab/Starpoint, Galerie USA, Kurt Adler, Marmont Hill, Montco and Parragon.
In Business, Cartoons, Licensing, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Silvergate Renews Global Master Toy Deal for ‘Octonauts’
International TV production and licensing company signs a three-year master toy renewal deal with Fisher-Price for undersea preschool adventure property ‘Octonauts.’
‘Open Season: Scared Silly’ Lands on Retail March 8
Directed by David Feiss, Rainmaker Entertainment’s fourth installment in the ‘Open Season’ franchise celebrates 10th anniversary of the original animated feature.
In 3D, CG, Films, Home Entertainment | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Kidscreen Summit Achieves More Growth in Miami
More than 1,800 delegates take part in the 2016 event, with significant growth from North America, the U.K. and Australia.
Rampant Design Partners with iOgrapher to Create Massive Library of Style Effects for iOS Filmmakers
Rampant Filmmaker’s Toolbox for iOgrapher includes more than 1,000 HD drag-and-drop overlays, motion graphics, looping backgrounds and lower thirds.
Glassworks Helps Nike Launch a Legend
London-based visual effects studio creates a slick new video to promote Nike’s Legend 6 boxing boot, tapping Redshift’s GPU-accelerated renderer to deliver high-quality visuals on an efficient timeline.
In 3D, CG, Commercials, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe
‘Wild Kratts’ Soars at Retail
Hit PBS KIDS series broadens product assortment with Isaac Morris for apparel and new offerings from Wicked Cool Toys, Pressman Toy, Random House Children’s Books and more to arrive this year.
In Business, Cartoons, Licensing, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Seth Hallen Succeeds Leon Silverman as HPA President
Transition in organizational leadership announced at the Hollywood Professional Association’s annual HPA Tech Retreat.
Bluecadet Teams with Art Institute of Chicago for Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit
Philadelphia-based creative agency creates a cinematic, projection-mapped recreation of Vincent Van Gogh's bedroom at Arles as well as custom interactive installations as the key components of the institute’s sensational new exhibition, ‘Van Gogh's Bedrooms.’
Frederator Teams with Anima Estudios for Spanish-Language Animation Network
Newly formed Átomo Network will act as one of the world’s largest recruiters and incubators of Spanish-language animation.
Live Indie Gaming Event Orbyt Play Kicks off Feb. 20
Free online celebration of independent games streaming exclusively on YouTube and YouTube Gaming to provide a sneak peak of a new VR game for HTC Vive from ‘Rick and Morty’ creator Justin Roiland.
In Event, Games, Interactive, People, Technology, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
