Annecy Selects Over 200 Animation Projects From Nearly 2,700 Entries
The festival has announced its 2016 competition selections for short film and TV projects.
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‘Rings’ by Rob Shaw
Music video by Rob Shaw and Bent Image Lab for Aesop Rock’s “Rings.”
‘The Wild Life,’ Yet Another Talking-Animal Pic, Slated for Fall Release
The Belgian animated pic “Robinson Crusoe” has been retitled for American audiences as “The Wild Life.”
‘On A Red Horse’ by Ross Butter
Music video for James Edge and the Mindstep’s “On A Red Horse.”
David OReilly’s Game Everything Will Be Released on PS4
Animation innovator David OReilly describes his new game project as a “consciousness simulator/open-universe exploration game.”
‘Sausage Party’ Just Blew The Roof Off SXSW, Red Band Trailer Released
Sony’s “Sausage Party” was a hit tonight at SXSW. Watch the trailer.
‘A Prank Time’ by Jaime Rodriguez
Fat kid pulls a clever trick over his old man, with wacky results.
Brad Bird’s ‘Iron Giant’ Is Getting An Art Book (Preview)
Brad Bird’s animated classic is getting the art-of book treatment, a mere 17 years after its theatrical release.
‘Zootopia’ Is A Box Office Beast In Both US and China
Disney has scored another big hit with “Zootopia.”
Paramount Mysteriously Dumps U.S. Release of ‘Little Prince’
The Cesar-winning film had been scheduled to come out next week in the U.S.
How Long Should It Take To Draw A Storyboard Panel?
A simple question with a surprisingly complex answer.
Annecy Announces ‘Zombillenium’ and ‘Samurai Jack’ Previews, Plus John Kricfalusi Masterclass
The world’s largest gathering of animation artists reveals more of its 2016 programming line-up.
‘German Shepherd’ by Nils Bergendal
As a Jew growing up in Baltimore, David’s vision of Germany was shaped by the stories of his Holocaust-survivor mother; later in life, he reflects on whether it is possible to overcome such history.”
Aaron Springer Gets His Own Disney TV Series ‘Billy Dilley’
The creator of “Korgoth of Barbaria” and “Periwinkle” is producing a children’s series for Disney.
Korea’s ‘Red Shoes and The 7 Dwarfs’ Gets A Teaser
Another CG fairy tale parody is headed to theaters.
The NFB Just Did Something Awesome For Women Filmmakers
Canada’s publicly-funded film studio has pledged to commit half of its production budget to women filmmakers.
‘Monkey Love’ by Trimono
“Humans, since you don’t know how to solve your own problems, the subnormal monkeys have come to deal out justice and elegance with their sexy and tropical style.”
‘Zootopia’ Trumps ‘Frozen’ With Record-Breaking Opening
Meanwhile, “Kung Fu Panda 3” has passed $300m worldwide.
Craig McCracken Confirms ‘Wander Over Yonder’ Is Finished
McCracken had wanted to do a third season, but Disney execs said no.
‘Zootopia’ Headed For Disney Opening Weekend Record
The fur-tastic fantasy is set to unseat “Frozen” for the best-ever opening weekend of a Disney film.
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