Best Guesses for the Animation Oscar Races
Rick DeMott leads the charge with his picks for this year's Oscar animation race.
Category: 3D
Terminator Salvation on Blu-ray and DVD, Gremlins on Blu-ray, Plus More
TERMINATOR SALVATION on Blu-ray and DVD, NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: BATTLE OF THE SMITHSONIAN on Blu-ray and DVD, BEN 10: ALIEN SWARM on Blu-ray and DVD, MICKEY MOUSE CLUBHOUSE: CHOO-CHOO EXPRESS on DVD, and GREMLINS comes to Blu-ray.
37th Annual Annie Award Nominations Announced
The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, announced nominations today for its 37th Annual Annie Awards recognizing the year's best animated features, television productions, commercials, short subjects and outstanding individual achievements in the field of animation.
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Disney's A Christmas Carol: An IMAX 3D Experience Crosses $20 Million Mark
IMAX Corporation(Nasdaq:IMAX) (TSX:IMX) and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures today announced that Disney's A Christmas Carol, the spectacular Disney Digital 3D(TM) holiday release from director Robert Zemeckis and starring Jim Carrey, crossed the $20 million mark at IMAX(R) theatres during Thanksgiving weekend.
Organic Motion Unveil's Multiple-Person Tracking System
Organic Motion, a leading computer vision company, today unveiled the world’s first multiple person motion tracking platform that does not require participants to wear any attached devices, tags or sensors.
Cloudy Goes 3D With Print Ad
Today's print edition of THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER features a 3D print ad promoting CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS.
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Rocket The Reindeer and Friends Get Stereoscopic 3D Animation
Creator of Rocket, Melanie Hurley from Rocket Enterprises commissioned earlier in the year a team to bring this loveable Reindeer and his friends to the screen.
Ghost in The Shell 2.0
Groundbreaking, seminal, visionary: these are the necessary adjectives to be predicated upon Ghost in The Shell.
E-on Software Ships Vue 8 Digital Nature Solutions for 3D Artists and 3D Enthusiasts
Following the release last Monday of its Vue 8 Digital Nature solutions for CG Professionals, e-on software announced today the immediate availability of its full line of Vue 8 products for 3D Enthusiasts and 3D Artists. Today’s announcement finalizes the successful introduction to the market of the eighth generation of Vue, the leading solution for natural 3D environments.
Avatar Countdown Hits Overdrive
Zoe Saldana is helping promote AVATAR leading up to its release, saying the movie will match the hype, according to THE LOS ANGELES TIMES.
Luxology Releases High-Quality Image Viewer for the Apple iPhone
Luxology LLC, an independent technology company developing next-generation 3D content creation software, announced today that it has released its first app for the millions of people using the Apple iPhone and iTouch.
Autodesk Collaborates With DreamWorks and Imageworks on Mudbox for Linux
Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) has announced that DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (NASDAQ: DWA) and Sony Pictures Imageworks are integrating Autodesk Mudbox software into their Linux-based production pipelines.
CTN Animation Expo Comes to Burbank
Rick DeMott had a chance to ask CTN Animation Expo organizer Tina Price a few questions about the event so you'll know what to expect.
Disney's A Christmas Carol Continues Strong Performance During Second Weekend in IMAX Theatres
IMAX Corporation IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq:IMAX) (TSX:IMX) and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures today announced that Disney's A Christmas Carol, the spectacular Disney Digital 3D(TM) holiday release from director Robert Zemeckis and starring Jim Carrey, grossed $2.9 million from 182 IMAX(R) theatres domestically during its second weekend from November 13th through November 15, 2009.
REVIEW: Madballs in Babo: Invasion
Hit the link to see our review of Madballs in Babo: Invasion for Xbox LIVE Arcade and PC.
Where the Wild Things Are Taps AJA KONA 3 for Digital Workflow
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced that its KONA 3 digital video I/O cards were used by the "Where the Wild Things Are" editorial team to build efficiencies into their digital production and post workflow.
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First Animated Muppets Made with Autodesk Softimage Software
For the first time, a 3D animated series is part of the "Sesame Street" television program. The program's 40th anniversary season debuted today, including computer-generated (CG) segments delivered by SpeakeasyFX and made with Autodesk Softimage software from Autodesk, Inc.
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Bandai Namco: Dragon Ball Revenge of King Piccolo and Tekken 6
The holiday season means one thing: family. Fortunately Namco Bandai has provided a great coping mechanism. No, not eggnog. With the release of Dragon Ball Revenge of Piccolo and Tekken 6, we've got fighting, fighting, and more fighting!
IMAX Generates 14% of A Christmas Carol's Opening Weekend
IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq:IMAX) (TSX:IMX) and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures today announced that Disney's A Christmas Carol, the spectacular Disney Digital 3D(TM) holiday release from director Robert Zemeckis and starring Jim Carrey, grossed $4.2 million from 181 IMAX(R) theatres domestically from November 6th through November 8, 2009, registering 14% of the film's total domestic gross of $30 million on approximately 3% of the screens.
Imagi's "Astro Boy" Leaps onto Movie Screens with Autodesk Maya Software
The newly released animated film "Astro Boy" brings the iconic Japanese manga character to movie theaters. Filmmaker Imagi International Holdings Limited (HKEx: 585) created "Astro Boy" with Autodesk Maya software from Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK).
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Re-Imagining San Francisco’s Bay Bridge in modo
A massive project is currently underway to replace the eastern portion of the 73-year-old Bay Bridge. But architect and Luxology LLC modo user Ronald Rael sees the bridge as a treasure, envisioning it as a public space with parks, houses and sporting facilities.
Magic: The Gathering - Tactics Coming Online
Today, Sony Online Entertainment LLC, and Wizards of the Coast LLC announced they are developing Magic: The Gathering – Tactics, an online, 3D turn-based strategy game played within the rich Magic: The Gathering Multiverse.
Maya Entertainment Creation Suite 2010 Review: New Flexibility
Brad Clark test drives the new Maya Entertainment Creation Suite featuring Maya, MotionBuilder and Mudbox all in one package with refinements and additions.
Dinosaurs Resurrected on TV & Film
Producer Mike Medavoy is teaming up with FremantleMedia Enterprises for a new multiplatform production called DINOSAURS RESURRECTED, reports VARIETY.
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Framestore Tapped For Visual Effects Work on Avatar
Europe's largest digital visual-effects company, Framestore, is working on the upcoming AVATAR from its Iceland branch in Reykjavik, VARIETY reports.
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