‘Cats & Peachtopia’ Looks at Father-Son Relationships from a Feline Perspective
The third feature by Beijing start-up Light Chaser Animation combines old and new to tell a universal tale of love, growth, and airborne hijinks.
Chris Colman's Recent Posts
Drinking Deep from the Spring of Creativity: Brazil in the Spotlight at Annecy 2018
From the country’s first recorded animation from 1917 to the vibrant contemporary scene, the 2018 Annecy International Animated Film Festival presents the best of a century of Brazilian animation.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, Business, CG, Festival, Films, Music and Sound, People, Places, Short Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: Europe, South America
Brazilian Animation: Ennio Torresan Returns to His Roots
Twenty-five years since leaving his native country of Brazil, DreamWorks Animation head of story Ennio Torresan is actively pursuing projects with a Brazilian flavor.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Films, People, Places, Television | ANIMATIONWorld | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: All, North America, South America
Previs in China: Evolution or Revolution?
Does the Middle Kingdom’s growing use of quality previsualization efforts portend greater VFX-heavy film success to come?
In Business, CG, Films, People, Places, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Asia
Trevor Lai and ‘Super BOOMi’ Taking China by Storm
Suzhou’s Up Studios founder is masterminding an IP empire, with his latest series debut racking up over 300 million views on Tencent Video.
In 2D, Books, Business, CG, Interactive, Licensing, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: Asia
Chris Edwards in Beijing - Part 2: Virtual Visionary
THE THIRD FLOOR founder continues to champion virtual production and lead the charge into virtual reality.
China’s Year of the ‘Peppa Pig’
Under managing director Olivier Dumont’s guidance, eOne Family’s animated preschool juggernaut has become one of the Mainland’s most popular programs with over 16 billion digital platform views.
In 2D, Business, Cartoons, Event, Interactive, Licensing, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: Asia
Chris Edwards in Beijing - Part 1: Previs and Virtual Production in China
THE THIRD FLOOR founder talks about cutting edge production techniques and technology in a new global frontier.
Building A Home for Story, VFX and Technology in China
An ambitious new Beijing Film Academy initiative seeks to elevate Chinese content creation for the modern era.
In Business, CG, Education and Training, Films, People, Places, Production, Technology, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Asia
2D Animating the VFX Way on ‘Son of Zorn’
Lead Titmouse creatives explain the fast-paced production pipeline behind the scenes of FOX’s groundbreaking live-action/animation hybrid TV comedy from executive producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller.
In 2D, 3D, Cartoons, CG, People, Production, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Is China’s Animation Industry Ready to Shine on the World Stage?
Annecy 2017 plans a special focus on China - will the nation’s burgeoning animation industry seize the opportunity?
In Business, Event, Festival, Films, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: Asia, Europe
‘Feng Shen Bang:’ Blockbusting VFX in China
Producer and VFX supervisor John Dietz discusses one of China’s biggest-ever visual effects movies.
Chris Bremble: Leading the Base FX Juggernaut - Part 2
The CEO at one of China’s top VFX studios assesses the often painful but mostly positive realities of China’s explosive feature film industry growth.
In Business, CG, Education and Training, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Technology, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Asia
Chris Bremble: Leading the Base FX Juggernaut - Part 1
Cautious yet flexible expansion at one of China’s top VFX studios has caught the attention of both the Middle Kingdom and Hollywood’s biggest players.
Shanghai London Advertising Forum Kicks off 2015 Edition
Two-day event, running October 20 &21, features seminars given by the best of British production and local Chinese creative talent.
In Commercials, Event, People, Places | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Asia, Europe
The Animation and VFX of China's 'Monster Hunt'
Beijing’s BaseFX founder and CEO Chris Bremble discusses the process and challenges of producing animation and visual effects for the most successful feature film in Chinese history.
T-Rex, Shaq and Shanghai: MPC’s First Six Months in the Middle Kingdom
Global VFX powerhouse MPC’s expansion into China shows that despite considerable challenges, opportunities are there for the taking.
Lei Lei: China’s Rising Indie Star
China’s most prominent independent animator is both frustrated and inspired by an indifferent and often troubled domestic filmmaking landscape.
Light Chaser Animation and the ‘Door Guardians’
New trailer for Beijing studio’s debut feature marks a significant moment both for founder Gary Wang and China’s burgeoning animation industry.
Wolf Smoke Studio and the State of Chinese Animation
Shanghai-based studio, known for its radical reinvention of Batman, Catwoman and Bane in Cartoon Network’s 2012 DC Nation shorts ‘Batman of Shanghai,’ is one year into production on its first feature-length project.
