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Technology Headline News

Sony Announces Virtual Production Tool Set Version 2.0

Coming this winter, the virtual production software update will deliver Camera and Display Plugin and Color Calibrator improvements for a better broadcast and cinema workflow; both apps are free with select features available under a paid license.

Business Headline News

The Animation Guild Releases GenAI Study

The AI Task Force’s report, ‘Critical Crossroads: The Impact of Generative AI and the Importance of Protecting the Animation Workforce’ describes the impact of GenAI on animation workers and the animation industry; report drops as The Animation Guild resumes previously failed negotiations with AMPTP.

Business Headline News

Pixotope Partners with Happy Elephant Consortium for Asia Distribution

Strategic partnership opens new doors for the real-time virtual production solutions platform to expand its presence in China and selected countries across Southeast Asia.

Business Headline News

‘The Jungle Bunch’ and ‘Miss Moon’ Coming to German Speaking Territories

PGS Entertainment and Gropp Consultancy team up to bring the popular animated kids’ series to the region’s popular broadcast and streaming platforms.

Achievement in Animation Headline News

Cartoon Forum’s 2024 Tributes Nominees Announced

The annual awards celebrate European animation achievements; 12 companies compete this year for Broadcaster, Investor/Distributor, and Producer of the Year awards; the forum kicks off September 16 with Tribute awards presented closing day, September 19.

The Place to Be for Designers and Artists Headline News

LightBox Expo Reveals Expansive 2024 Program Lineup

The 3-day event, a celebration of the best in Animation, Live Action, Illustration and Video Games, returns to Pasadena October 25-27; over 200 hours of featured programming includes presentations, panels and workshops from leading industry talent.

Autodesk University 2024 Events

Autodesk University 2024

Begins: October 15, 2024

AU 2024 runs October 15-17 in San Diego and invites artists and creative professionals to learn about emerging technologies, innovative techniques, and hear from leading industry experts both in-person and online.

25 Years of Animated Excellence Headline News

Exclusive: Augenblick Studios Shares 25th Anniversary Showreel

The Brooklyn-based animation studio looks back at its 2 ½ decade ‘Wild Ride’ across a diverse path of projects, from Adult Swim’s ‘Teenage Euthanasia’ and ‘Superjail!’ to PBS Kids’ ‘City Island,’ each infused with the company’s unique brand of humor.

Our Spidey Senses are Tingling! Headline News

Destin Daniel Cretton in Talks to Direct ‘Spider-Man 4’

The ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ filmmaker would join franchise writers Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers on the yet untitled film; Tom Holland returns in titular role.

Coraline is 15! Headline News

‘Coraline’ Re-release Passes $50M

LAIKA’s 15th Anniversary screenings of its acclaimed 2009 stop-motion film continue their successful new runs, exceeding original box office takes in some territories; screenings in France and Italy are slated for November.

People Headline News

Snipple Names Mike Hegarty Head of International Partnerships

House of Cool alum tasked with driving studio’s growth, spearheading global strategic partnerships and leading the company’s expanded 2D production services.

We Want More Twilight! Headline News

Netflix Orders ‘Twilight’ Animated Series ‘Midnight Sun’

First announced in 2023 as a series reboot at Lionsgate Television, the project serves as a retelling of the original ‘Twilight’ novel from the perspective of the broody vampire Edward Cullen.

Business Headline News

LAIKA Taps ‘Dune’ Writer Jon Spaihts to Pen and Direct Sci-Fi Thriller

The Oscar-nominated screenwriter will make his directorial debut in the yet unnamed live-action film that tells the tale of a woman investigating a mystery that took place during a week she cannot remember.

Awards Headline News

ASIFA-Hollywood Announces 2024 Faculty Grants

Organization’s Animation Educators Forum awards support individuals or groups with their research, scholarly activity, or creative projects in animation; 6 selected projects share in over $19K in funding.

Business Headline News

Christian McGuigan and Timothy Reckart Launch Sycamore Studios

The kids and family animation studio taps writing partners Cal Brunker and Bob Barlen for inaugural project, an animated adaptation of the children’s classic ‘Doctor Dolittle.’

Boldy Going… to School! Headline News

Production Begins on ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’

The Paramount+ all-new original series will follow the adventures of a new class of Starfleet cadets as they come of age in one of the most “legendary places in the galaxy.”

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