Bazooka Joe Getting a New Look
Bazooka Candy Brands collaborates with world-class illustrators to re-imagine the iconic character.
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Red Giant, Adobe to Present NAB 2015 Creative Master Series Panel
Online filmmaking superstars from Red Giant Films, Triune Films and Corridor Digital team up at the NAB Show for ‘Breaking the Hollywood Mold,’ moderated by Adobe’s Dave Werner.
In Business, Event, Interactive, People, Places, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: NAB | Geographic Region: North America
Adobe to Preview Creative Cloud Updates at NAB 2015
Updates include Adobe Character Animator CC, an astonishing new companion application to Adobe After Effects CC to bring two-dimensional characters to life.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Event, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: NAB | Geographic Region: All, North America
The Foundry Announces Enhancements for NUKE STUDIO
Enhanced version of powerful node-based VFX, editorial and finishing suite NUKE STUDIO to be showcased at NAB 2015.
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cineSync to Debut Shotgun Integration at NAB 2015
New integration provides Shotgun Review portal built into Cospective’s synchronized review-and-approval tool cineSync.
In 3D, CG, Event, Places, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: NAB | Geographic Region: Australia, North America
Academy Announces Key Dates for 88th Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announces show dates for 2016, 2017, 2018.
In Awards, Event, Films, Short Films, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: North America
Assimilate Announces Scratch 8.3
Full SCRATCH and SCRATCH Lab now in one toolset for a streamlined cloud-based ecosystem for dailies and post-production workflows.
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Digital-Tutors Releases New Unity 5 Tutorial
New tutorial teaches users to create a sharable game; free for 30 days.
Veteran Music Execs Launch GameBridge
Company debuts as licensing agents for characters from well-known Sega and Capcom brands including ‘Sonic the Hedgehog,’ ‘Street Fighter’ and others.
In Business, Games, Licensing, Music and Sound, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
DHX Media Announces ‘Teletubbies’ Voice Cast
Fearne Cotton, Jim Broadbent and Jane Horrocks to feature in the hotly anticipated return of worldwide hit kids’ TV show.
In Business, People, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
‘Jupitar Ascending’ Arrives on Blu-ray June 2
Original science fiction action adventure from filmmakers Lana and Andy Wachowski arrives packed with featurettes and other extras.
In Business, Films, Home Entertainment, People, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Bazillion Creates Award-Winning ‘Strong Roots’ Campaign
Boutique studio provides design, animation, VFX, editorial and compositing services to create unique cut-paper style imagery for ‘Strong Roots’ campaign for Boone County National Bank.
The Foundry Unveils MODO 901
New version of 3D content creation software delivers new creative tools and enhances workflow and productivity.
ODD Gets an FX Grip for Golf Pride
Director/Creative Director Gary Breslin combines live action footage with a bevy of visual effects to demonstrate the benefits of Golf Pride’s grips.
In Business, CG, Commercials, People, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Loco Signs Richard Bazley to Directorial Roster
Lead animator for ‘The Iron Giant’ currently completing post-production for live-action dystopian sci-fi feature, ‘The Chimeran.’
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Federal Judge Dismisses Wage Fixing Class Action Lawsuit
Lawsuit contended that the roots of the anti-poaching agreements went back to the mid-1980s, when George Lucas and Ed Catmull agreed to not raid each other’s employees.
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Box Office Report: ‘Furious 7’ Races to the Top
The widest release in Universal’s history, ‘Furious 7’ races to a $146.5 million debut at the North American box office and $240.4 million overseas for a massive worldwide launch of $387 million.
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The Mill+ Brings LEGOLAND to Life for ‘Awesome Awaits’
The Mill+ creates a host of colorful characters, including dancing camels, pirates, pharaohs and parrots, all led by a LEGO dragon which sweeps through the city, mimicking the iconic LEGOLAND rollercoaster ride.
In 3D, CG, Commercials, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Africa, Europe
Genius Brands International Launches New On-Demand Channel on Xfinity
On-demand channel to feature genius brands’ original programming and acquired content from around the world.
Brewster Parsons Promotes Jason Cohon, Adds Zack Whitley
Award-winning visual effects studio promotes Jason Cohon to Executive Producer and welcomes producer Zack Whitley to the BP team.
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Patrick Ledda Talks Cinderella
MPC’s visual effects supervisor walks us through Disney’s latest fairy tale adaptation.
DHX Media Signs Distribution Deal with The Orchard
Distribution of the DHX digital video catalog to span U.S., Latin America, South Africa, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
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Disney Planning Live-Action ‘Winnie The Pooh,’ ‘Mulan’ Features
Indie filmmaker Alex Ross Perry set to write the script for the live-action adaption of ‘Winnie the Pooh,’ while Elizabeth Martin and Lauren Hynek are hired to write the script for the adaptation of ‘Mulan.’
FMX 2015 to Host Virtual Reality Pioneer Mark Bolas
FMX 2015 conference on animation, effects, games and transmedia to spotlight ‘Minions’ and ‘Assassin's Creed 4.’
In CG, Event, Films, Interactive, People, Places, Short Films, Stereoscopic 3-D, Technology, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: Animated Travels, FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe
Jean-Paul Frenay Joins Not To Scale Directorial Roster
With a diverse portfolio that includes work for Nike, Nescafe and Volkswagen, director and visual artist Jean-Paul Frenay joins the Not To Scale roster of multi-disciplined filmmakers.
