‘The OceanMaker’ Short Now Online
CG-animated short directed by Lucas Martell was nominated for the Grand Jury Award at the 2015 SXSW film festival.
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Alter Ego Leads the Pack with Golaem Crowd
Alter Ego VFX team leverages Golaem Crowd for ‘Bicycles,’ featuring real and CG rider-less bikes traveling across Canada.
‘Alchemist's Letter’ Short Now Online
Directed by Carlos Andre Stevens, CG animated short features the voice of Academy Award nominee John Hurt and Eloise Webb, who played Lily James’ young counterpart in Disney’s live-action ‘Cinderella’ remake.
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3D Training Institute to Host Live Recruiting Webinar with MPC
3D Training Institute live webinar featuring MPC global recruiter Christina Zervos and MPC animator Julien Deragon held on Wednesday, April 29 will focus on how to start a career in 3D animation.
Dolby Vision to Launch with Disney’s ‘Tomorrowland ‘and Pixar’s ‘Inside Out’
Disney’s live-action remake of ‘The Jungle Book,’ due out April 15, 2016, will also be presented in Dolby Vision, with more titles to be announced.
Watch: New International Trailer for ‘The Little Prince’
CG/stop-motion hybrid adaptation of Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s beloved book directed by Mark Osborne of ‘Kung Fun Panda’ fame to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.
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DreamWorks Animation Shifts ‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ Release Date
DreamWorks Animation and distribution partner 20th Century Fox move ‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ up from March 18, 2016 to January 29, 2016.
Phil Lord & Christopher Miller Named 2015 Texas Avery Award Recipients
Reel FX to present the 9th annual “Texas” Avery Animation Award to BAFTA winners and Golden Globe nominees Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the writers/directors of ‘The LEGO Movie’ and ‘Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs.’
Pixar’s ‘Inside Out’ to Premiere at 2015 Cannes Film Festival
‘Inside Out’ director Pete Docter, producer Jonas Rivera and co-director Ronnie Del Carmen will attend the Cannes premiere, along with members of the all-star English-language voice cast.
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Pixar Fixes Tech from the ‘Inside Out’
Virtual Production and Lighting were just two of the technological hurdles Pixar Animation Studios faced making ‘Inside Out.’
FIRST LOOK: DreamWorks Animation’s ‘Dragons: Race to the Edge’
New original series based on DreamWorks Animation’s ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ premieres worldwide on June 26.
Thinkbox Software Unveils Deadline v7.1 at NAB 2015
Updated version adds support for leading AEC applications.
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Autodesk Announces 2016 M&E Software Updates
Maya, 3ds Max and Flame Premium deliver unparalleled quality, collaboration and efficiency.
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Hahn & m4e Expand Production Partnership
Joint production company Hahn & m4e Productions developing ‘Miko Miko,’ ‘Rejected Toys’ and ‘Siggi’s Adventures’ ahead of MIPTV.
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Disney Artist & Director Robert Walker Dies at 54
Walker made his directorial debut on the Oscar-nominated ‘Brother Bear,’ which was produced using a mix of traditional 2D and CG animation.
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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‘Bob the Builder’ Greenlit for Season Two
Second series will see 52 new 11-minute episodes set for delivery in 2016, with 60-minute special set to follow in 2017; new ‘Bob the Builder’ shorts set to launch on YouTube in August 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.
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ITV Takes ‘Thunderbirds Are Go’ to New Zealand
‘Thunderbirds Are Go’ is the new CGI-animated remake of the classic 1960s TV series co-produced between ITV Studios, New Zealand’s Pukeko Pictures and Weta Workshop.
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Coming Soon…to Your Living Room: TeamTO’s ‘Yellowbird’
The first feature produced by Paris-based TeamTO, ‘Yellowbird’ is directed by Christian De Vita and designed by art director Benjamin Renner.
Sony Taps Tim Reckart to Direct ‘The Lamb’ Feature
Director of the Oscar-nominated short film ‘Head Over Heels’ will develop and make his feature directorial debut with Sony Picture Animation’s ‘The Lamb.’
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The Foundry Unveils MODO 901
New version of 3D content creation software delivers new creative tools and enhances workflow and productivity.
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
‘Star Wars’-Inspired Short ‘Artoo in Love’ is Filled with CG Awesomeness
Autodesk engineer and designer Evan Atherton creates ‘Star Wars’-inspired short using RED Epic and Scarlet cameras, as well as a DGI drone and Movi free fly gimbal for aerial shots.
Method Brings Tecate’s Black Eagle to Life
FX Lead Tomas Slancik builds a robust custom feather system that allows artists to specify feather shape and easily populate designated areas.
