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SIGGRAPH Asia 2025

Begins: December 15, 2025

The 18th ACM SIGGRAPH Conference and Exhibition on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques in Asia will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre December 15-18, 2025.

kids’ TV Headline News

PBS Kids Greenlights ‘Donkey Hodie’ Season 3

Crossover special with ‘Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood’ animated characters reimagined as puppets will join the new season’s episodes, all coming in 2025.

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Conferences Events

The annual computer graphics conference and exhibition comes to Tokyo, Japan December 3 – 6; will once again the Electronic Theater and Animation Theater will celebrate the best in computer animation.

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LightBox Expo 2024

Begins: October 25, 2024

The 3-day event returns to Pasadena to celebrate the best in live-action, animation, illustration, and gaming with panels, programs, and demos featuring industry leading artists, creators, and studios; the event runs October 25-27.

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Ask a Bot About the Biz

My ‘interview with the vampire’ on the uncertainty and upheaval in Hollywood.

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Living Art Headline News

Cartoon Network Studios Launches ‘Artist Stairwell’ Digital Experience

New interactive website invites fans to experience CNS’s Burbank building stairwell, a literal canvas of imagination and innovation, boasting a living history of original drawings, doodles, and sketches by the artists and talent that worked there from 2000-2023.

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Paw-Some Adventures Headline News

Neon Wild Launches ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ Interactive Experience on iOS and Android

Storytelling app’s ‘Hear Your Name’ technology lets kids become part of Gabby’s paw-some animated adventure stories; the series is now streaming on Netflix.

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2024 Blogs

The Impact of AI on Hollywood in 2024: 12 Predictions

The use of AI will provide significant advantages and present serious challenges.

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Celebrating the Best in Computer Graphics Headline News

It’s a Wrap: SIGGRAPH Asia 2023

The annual conference concludes its latest edition, which ran December 12-15 in Sydney; 5,690 attendees from more than 40 countries gathered, including technical and creatives in research, science, art, animation, gaming, interactivity, education, and emerging technologies.

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Celebrating the Best in Computer Graphics Headline News

16th ACM SIGGRAPH Asia Brings the CG World Together

A gathering place for technical and creatives in research, science, art, animation, gaming, interactivity, education, and emerging technologies, the annual conference and exhibition on computer graphics and interactive techniques comes to Sidney, Australia, December 12-15.

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Media Blogs

The Impact of AI on Hollywood

Kevin Geiger discusses disruption and opportunity.

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A Must-Have Guide Headline News

VES Announces ‘The VES Handbook of Virtual Production’ Release

The comprehensive guide to techniques and best practices, gleaned from 82 experts in VR, AR, MR, and XR technology and edited by VFX professionals Susan Zwerman VES and Jeffrey A. Okun VES, is now available for pre-order.

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Anime-azing Events Headline News

Hulu Scores ‘Undead Unlock’ Anime Series Rights

Adapted from Yoshifumi Tozuka’s ‘Shonen Jump’ Manga series, the show will be featured at the streamer’s Anime Expo Activation in Los Angeles July 1-4; the show debuts this October.

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Events Events

Fantoche 21st International Animation Film Festival

Begins: September 5, 2023

A meeting place for the international film and creative industries, the annual event returns in September to the Swiss town of Baden.

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Awards Headline News

‘Meneath: The Mirrors of Ethics’ Wins ‘New Voices Award’ at Tribeca

Based on Terril Calder’s award-winning 2021 animated short, the installation received an honor presented to XR creators who bring new perspectives and artistic languages to immersive storytelling; the interactive stop-motion exhibit reflects Indigenous teachings from the earth fused into the story, creating a unique viewing experience

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Installations Headline News

NFB Announces Terril Calder’s ‘Meneath: The Mirrors of Ethics’ World Premiere

Based on the award-winning 2021 animated short ‘Meneath: The Hidden Island of Ethics,’ the stop-motion installation reflects Indigenous teachings from the earth, fused into the story, creating a unique viewing experience; debut set for Tribeca Festival’s ‘Tribeca Immersive’ showcase in June.

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People Headline News

Jan Pinkava to Head Animationsinstitut at Filmakademie Baden-Wuerttemberg

Oscar-winning British-Czech animator, director, and screenwriter – known for Pixar’s Ratatouille and Gerri’s Game - takes the reigns in June, promising to remain faithful to his predecessor Andreas Hykade’s principal ‘The person is more important than the project.’

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2D Events

SIGGRAPH Asia 2023

Begins: December 12, 2023

Annual computer graphics conference and exhibition comes to Sydney, Australia December 12-15; the event’s Computer Animation Festival celebrates the inspiring world of computer generated visuals.

2D Events

VIEW 2023 Set for October 15-20

Begins: October 15, 2023

The VIEW Conference is Italy's premiere international event on Computer Graphics, Interactive Techniques, Digital Cinema, 2D/3D Animation, VR and AR, Gaming and VFX - coming to Turin October 15-20.

Festivals Events

ITFS Coming April 25-30.

Begins: April 25, 2023

A gathering of the international animation scene since 1982, the festival returns to Stuttgart, celebrating 30 years.

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Send in Your Films! Headline News

Call for Entries: Fantoche 21st International Animation Film Festival

A meeting place for the international film and creative industries, the annual event returns in September to the Swiss town of Baden; submissions for the short film competition are now being accepted through May 14.

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Stop-Motion Exhibition Headline News

‘Hidden Worlds: The Films of LAIKA’ Exhibition Opening at Seattle’s MoPOP

The multi-award-winning stop-motion studio's newest and largest exhibit features immersive displays, film artifacts, and interactives spotlighting ‘Coraline;’ ‘ParaNorman;’ ‘The Boxtrolls;’ ‘Kubo and the Two Strings;’ ‘Missing Link;’ and the upcoming ‘Wildwood;’ show kicks off in March and runs through Summer 2024.

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Animated Arts Avant-Garde Headline News

Artist Eric Dyer Presents ‘rEVOLVE: Contemporary Zoetropic Art’ Exhibit

Coming to The National Gallery of Art November 25, the installation features a live visual and music performance, an artist talk, and a demonstration of interactive animated artworks.

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Conferences Headline News

SIGGRAPH Asia 2022 Registration Now Open

The Annual Conference takes place December 6-9 in Daegu, South Korea – with COVID travel restrictions lifted, the event promises the in-person return of a diverse group of respected technical and creative people from all over the world; don’t miss SACAF 2022, celebrating the vibrant and inspiring world of computer animation.

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Immerse Yourself Headline News

‘Disney Animation: Immersive Experience’ to Launch in Toronto December 2022

In collaboration with ‘Immersive Van Gogh’ exhibit creators Lighthouse Immersive Studios, the experiential exhibit will deliver music and artistry from Disney Animation’s iconic canon of films to live audiences as never experienced before.