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All Eyes Turn to Ottawa Headline News

7 Animated Features to Compete at OIAF 2024

The Ottawa Animation Festival releases its official list of feature films in competition that includes Annecy 2024 Cristal Award winner ‘Memoir of a Snail,’ Jury Award winner ‘Flow,’ and the Contrechamp Grand Prix winner ‘El sueño de la Sultana;’ the event runs September 25-29.

VFX for TV Headline News

Image Engine Shares ‘Halo’ Season 2 VFX Reel

The VFX studio created 158 VFX shots, 20 unique space vehicles, and digital doubles for the Spartan crew while staying true to the franchise’s lore and aesthetic; series now streaming on Paramount+.

25 Years of SpongeBob SquarePants! Headline News

Exclusive: Happy 25th ‘SpongeBob SquarePants!’ Anniversary Artwork

Nickelodeon previews brand-new key art and shares an interview with stars Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Carolyn Lawrence, Rodger Bumpass, Clancy Brown, and Mr. Lawrence; the celebration kicks off July 13 with the ‘Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards’ hosted by SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick.

Business Headline News

Bejuba! Entertainment Acquires ‘Animixies’ Worldwide Distribution Rights

Trailer released for the 3DCG animated kids’ series that follows 2 intrepid young zoologists who explore a newly discovered Island with the help of its inhabitants, the fantastical creatures named Animixies.  

Business Headline News

DNEG Group Secures $200M Investment

The United Al Saqer Group’s fund infusion accelerates company’s diversification from service provider to content production and AI-powered technology partner, bolstering expansion of Prime Focus Studios’ content creation efforts, start of new tech division Brahma, and launch of visual experience hub in Abu Dhabi.

VFX for television Headline News

Whiskytree VFX Drops ‘Masters of the Air’ VFX Breakdown Reel

The visual effects studio recreates Nazi-occupied Paris, the decimation of Nuremberg, and the war-ravaged beaches of Normandy for the Apple TV+ American war drama miniseries, which follows the WWII airmen from the 100th Bomb Group.

Don’t Wake the Monster! Headline News

Rodeo FX Shares ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ VFX Reel

The VFX studio awakens the monsters in Legendary Picture’s latest Apple TV+ series starring Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, and Anna Sawai, which follows survivors of Godzilla’s attack on San Francisco as they grapple with the Secret Monarch organization.

On the Road to Denver Headline News

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang to Deliver SIGGRAPH 2024 Keynote

Dr. Dava Newman, Manu Prakash, and Dr. Mark Sagar will also deliver Keynotes, sharing their perspectives for building a technological future taking us forward into the next half century; the event runs July 28–August 1 at the Colorado Convention Center.

Monkey Business in the Big Apple Headline News

Hulu Debuts ‘Hit-Monkey’ Season 2 Trailer

The badass monkey ‘with a mission’ returns… to NYC? seeking a path to escape his life of killing; based on the 2010 Marvel comic by Daniel Way and Dalibor Talajić, the new season premieres July 15.

We’re Free Fallin… in Space Headline News

VFX Breakdown Reel Highlights MPC’s ‘Atlas’ Free Fall from Space

Leading visual effects studio delivered 266 shots for director Brad Peyton’s sci-fi adventure; film stills and concept art help illustrate the work on full CG environments, set extensions, spaceships, digital doubles, and FX simulations for epic battle sequences.

Welcome to Gotham City Headline News

Prime Video Drops ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ Official Trailer

Hamish Linklater stars as Batman, with Christina Ricci as Catwoman, in J.J. Abrams’ reimagining of the Batman mythology; the new animated series premieres worldwide August 1.

We Want More Spirited Teen Shows! Headline News

Exclusive: Apple TV+’s ‘WondLa’ ‘Take a New Ride for a Ride’ Clip

Skydance Animation’s new 3DCG adventure follows Eva, a curious, enthusiastic, and spirited teenager who has been raised in an underground bunker by her robot caretaker; all 7 Season 1 episodes premiere June 28.

It’s Anime-zing Headline News

‘Dan Da Dan: First Encounter’ Rolls Out Globally

Worldwide theatrical release kicks off in Asia on August 31 featuring episodes 1-3 of the highly anticipated TV series launch; an ode to genre film, B-movies, and retro sci-fi works, the show follows the story of a high school girl from a family of spirit mediums.

Earth Month Headline News

Ataboy’s ‘Parenting the Planet’ Scores Red Dot Design Award

Design-led studio creates animated spot to exemplify baby lifestyle company Munchkin’s commitment to saving the planet; watch the visual symphony created with Dennis Quiñones’ illustrations and brought to life by the studio’s animation team.

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