‘Oddbods’ Family Entertainment Center Opens in China
One Animation and CMC open the first interactive children’s play space themed on the popular TV series.
Geographical Region: Asia
Fantawild Unveils Teaser for ‘Boonie Bears: The Wild Life’
Seventh installment of the Boonie Bears franchise coming to Chinese cinemas on the first day of Chinese New Year.
A Tomboy and Her Yeti: ‘Abominable’ Charms Audiences Across the East-West Divide
The Annie and Critics’ Choice Award-nominated feature from DreamWorks Animation and Pearl Studio shows that in the right hands, a U.S. / China co-production can resonate with all audiences and find international success.
In 3D, Awards, CG, Event, People, Places | ANIMATIONWorld | Special Events: Annie Awards | Geographic Region: All, Asia, North America
OLM Asia Launches New Pokémon Animation Series with the Help of Celsys’ Clip Studio Paint
OLM’s 2017 Malaysian studio expansion provides a new pool of talented artists they can quickly and efficiently train on the digital paint tools used to produce their signature hand-drawn anime look.
Sam Gainsborough’s ‘Facing It’ Takes Home 2019 VIEW Award
Francesco Filippi’s ‘Red Hands’ wins the Italianmix for best short; ‘Trois Francs, Six Sous,’ and ‘Blieschow’ also take top honors.
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‘Hana’s Helpline’ Brings Stop-Motion Advice to Kids Across China
The Media Pioneers secures deal for award-winning preschool series to air on CCTV, China’s leading children’s channel.
‘Mei and the Kittenbus,’ the Cutest Miyazaki Sequel No One Has Ever Seen
The obscure, delightful animated short film sequel to ‘My Neighbor Totoro,’ released in 2002, chronicles the adventures of a small girl and her mystical feline vehicle friend.
Final Frontier and Art&Graft Rebrand China’s CCTV Kids Channel
National broadcaster enlists international talent for complete brand make-over.
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League of Legends Warrior Akali Delights Fans with ‘Live’ AR Appearance
With support from Cubic Motion’s Persona, Riot Games’ real-time animated ‘Rogue Assassin’ performs and answers questions at Pro League Regional Finals in Shanghai.
‘GOGO Bus’ Seasons 3 and 4 Arrive in China
Streaming platforms, IQIYI, YouKu, Tencent and Mango TV, bring new episodes of popular kids’ series to Chinese audiences.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger and ‘Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten’ Coming to Youku
Genius Brands and Alibaba Join Forces to bring one of Stan Lee’s final projects to China.
Annecy 2020 Now Open for Film and Project Submissions
Festival celebrates its 60th anniversary June 15-20, 2020; films and animation projects across multiple categories can now be entered for selection.
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Writer and Director Jill Culton Talks ‘Abominable’
DreamWorks Animation and Pearl Studio’s just released US-China co-production shows animation’s true power to cross cultural boundaries with an entertaining, relatable and emotional story.
In 3D, CG, Films, Music and Sound, People, Technology, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All, Asia
Complete VIEW 2019 Program Released
Last minute confirmations pack an already expanded roster featuring top industry speakers; directors Jill Culton, Brad Bird, Dean DeBlois, Conrad Vernon, Sergio Pablos, Peter Ramsey and Eric Darnell lead an all-star lineup.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Diversity and Inclusion, Education and Training, Event, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, Music and Sound, People, Post-production, Technology, Television, Transmedia, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Asia
‘South Park’ Creators Sort of Apologize to China
Trey Parker and Matt Stone tweet seemingly mock ‘mea culpa,’ along with 300th episode promo, in response to show being scrubbed from Chinese Internet.
In 2D, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, North America
China Removes ‘South Park’ from Internet in Response to ‘Band in China’ Episode
Clips, episodes and discussions of the show disappear from Middle Kingdom digital sites after Wednesday’s airing of episode critical of Hollywood’s appeasement of Chinese government.
Riki Group Teams Up with YouKu Kids on ‘Tina and Tony’ Season 2
Popular kid’s series being released simultaneously in English, Russian and Chinese, to reach a growing global audience.
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‘Walk in China’ VR Trilogy
An immersive ode to Chinese cultural treasures premieres in Beijing.
In 3D, CG, Interactive, People, Places, Short Films, Technology, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post, VFXWorld | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: Asia
Polygon Pictures Announces PPixel Non-Photorealistic Rendering Software
New system from studio behind ‘BLAME!’ and ‘GODZILLA: Planet of the Monsters’ supports diverse visual styles, including cel shading, which replicates the look of hand-drawn cel animation in 3D.
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13 VR Projects to Compete at BIAF 2019
Festival unveils the official selection for its first VR competition, which includes Oscar-winning director John Kahr’s Oscar-nominated ‘Age of Sail.’
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Final Frontier and Acer Blast Off with Intergalactic Battle Epic
Shanghai-based production company delivers VFX-driven spot featuring swordplay, lava monsters and plenty of mayhem to promote computer maker’s Predator line of gaming hardware.
In 3D, CG, People, Post-production, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Asia, South America
114 Animated Films Selected to Compete at BIAF 2019
Festival unveils its official short film selection that includes Oscar-nominated Theodore Ushev’s latest film, ‘The Physics of Sorry’ and fellow nominee Konstantin Bronzit’s ‘He Can’t Live Without Cosmos.’
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‘The Tower’ and ‘Traces’ Awarded Grand Prizes at SICAF 2019
Films by Mats Grorud and Hugo Frassetto & Sophie Tavert take top honors at the Seoul International Cartoon and Animation Festival.
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Outpost VFX Hires Ben Lock and Patric Roos to Further Global Expansion
Company expands its APAC footprint with two industry veterans who will lead the studios’ new regional visual effects operation.
In 3D, Business, CG, Films, People, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Asia
Death Toll Rises to 34 in Kyoto Animation Studio Arson Attack
With a man succumbing to his injuries on Saturday, the death toll from last Thursday’s tragic arson attack on the Kyoto, Japan anime studio now stands at 34.
