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VFX for television Headline News

MPC Shares ‘Vikings: Valhalla’ Season 3 VFX Breakdown Reel

Studio’s team delivers over 500 shots, including CG environments, rendering photoreal historical locations, and enhancing action with complex FX simulations; Season 3 now streaming on Netflix.

The Road to Turin Headline News

More VIEW 2024 Speaker Updates: Alec Gillis to Talk ‘Alien: Romulus’

The creature FX designer will present ‘Practical Character Effects and Why They Still Matter’ at Italy’s premier animation and VFX event running October 14-19 in the beautiful baroque city of Turin.

Coraline is 15! Headline News

15th Anniversary ‘Coraline’ Release Scores $20M+ Worldwide

LAIKA’s has reported ‘beyond-expectations’ box office results on re-release of its acclaimed 2009 stop-motion animated film; Fathom and Trafalgar Releasing extend run through August 29, opening more international markets.

The Road to Turin Headline News

VIEW 2024 Speaker Updates: Swen Gillberg to Talk ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’

The VFX supervisor shares the digital magic that helped bring together two of the world’s most popular superheroes at Italy’s premier animation and visual effects event that runs October 14-19 in the beautiful baroque city of Turin.

We Want More Lara! Headline News

Netflix Drops ‘Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft’ Animated Series Trailer

Set after the events of the ‘Tomb Raider’ video game trilogy, the show follows the globetrotting heroine after she abandons her friends and embarks on perilous solo adventures; debuts October 10.

kids’ apps Headline News

Moonbug Launches ‘CoComelon - Kids Learn & Play’ App

Preschoolers learn alongside familiar characters about shapes, colors, sounds, letters, numbers, and daily routines; subscription enhances free offerings with mini-games and activities themed around popular ‘CoComelon’ songs.

An Iconic Animated Fantasy Headline News

Exclusive Clip: ‘The Last Unicorn’ Bonus Feature

Shout! Studios brings Peter S. Beagle’s beloved film, a poetic tale of a brave unicorn’s journey through a mystic land, seeking others of her kind, to 4K UHD as a 4K UHD +Blu-ray combo pack tomorrow, August 20.

call for entries Headline News

Applications Open: 6th Annual Native American Animation Lab

Running December 2-6, the in-depth workshop supports development of animated projects by Native Americans with one-on-one mentoring, group sessions and pitch sessions in front of a panel of animation creative executives; the application deadline is September 27.

Business Headline News

Titmouse and Polygon Pictures Team Up to Produce Multiple New CG Series

Non-exclusive partnership will combine both studios’ distinctive styles and expertise, promising comic and subversive creative storytelling coupled with high-end CG.

We’re Off to Charmswell School for Royal Magic Headline News

Disney Jr. Greenlights ‘Sofia the First: Royal Magic’

A sequel to Disney’s award-winning series, 'Sofia the First,' created by Emmy-Award winner Craig Gerber, is now in production, coming in 2026.

People Headline News

Jogger Studios Names Josh Kirschenbaum Creative Director

Industry veteran’s work in advertising and movies includes visual effects design, sequences, and creative solutions for screens of all sizes.

A Bond Like No Other Headline News

Watch: Maren Morris’ ‘The Wild Robot’ Featurette

Grammy winning singer-songwriter contributes 2 original songs ‘Kiss the Sky’ and ‘Even When I’m Not’ to DreamWorks Animation’s new animated feature; full soundtrack drops the same day the film hits theaters - September 27.

Pay Equity in Animation Headline News

The Animation Guild Study Highlights Pay Disparities

Comprehensive study conducted with IATSE and University of Massachusetts Amherst Labor Center examines pay equity across crafts the guild serves.

It’s Anime-zing Headline News

Crunchyroll Surpasses 15M Subscribers

Streaming service boasts 50,000 episodes and over 25,000 hours of anime series, music, and films with content dubs in 12 languages; new bold brand identity reflects genre’s dynamic nature and popularity.

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