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Toon Boom Animation Appoints Former Corus Exec Colin Bohm As New CEO
The Harmony and Storyboard Pro developer was purchased by New York-based investment firm Integrated Media Company earlier this year.
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Janice Nadeau’s ‘Harvey’: A Boy Recalls The Spring Day When His World Turned Upside Down
It’s been a whirlwind year for Quebec animator Janice Nadeau since the premiere of her animated short Harvey at Clermont-Ferrand.
Wildbrain Animation Studios Workers Unionize With Canadian Animation Guild
Wildbrain is the third Canadian studio to unionize with IATSE, joining Titmouse’s Vancouver unit and game developer Anemone Hug Interactive.
24 Hours Animation Content Unveils 2023 Winners From Around The World
What could you animate in one day? These students found out at this year’s 24 Hours animation contest.
Dreamworks Shifting Away From In-House Production In Los Angeles; Sony Imageworks Is A New Production Partner
EXCLUSIVE: As part of cost-cutting measures, Dreamworks Animation is shifting away from producing films fully in-house at its Glendale, California headquarters and will rely more heavily on third-party studios.
Vimeo Deleted My Award-Winning Animated Film Because It Was Too ‘Sexually Stimulating’
Filmmakers who have remained on Vimeo, like Ivan Li, have to deal with inconsistent content moderation policies, among other headaches.
IATSE Working With DNEG Employees To Unionize Canadian Studios
IATSE is asking DNEG workers across the country to fill out in IATSE VFX Union Support Cards.
Know Your Indie Filmmaker: Michèle Cournoyer
Cournoyer’s metamorphic black and white films can make viewers uncomfortable, taking them to places they know but rarely want to acknowledge.
‘When Adam Changes,’ ‘Miserable Miracle’ Take Top Prizes At Ottawa 2023
Canadian titles shone at this year’s event, and for the third consecutive year a Japanese short won the grand prize.
VFX Giant DNEG Puts Forth New Salary Reduction Proposal After Worker Backlash To Initial Proposal
The company says that the salary reductions will allow it to keep people employed instead of laying off workers.
Workers At Wildbrain’s Vancouver Studio Move Towards Unionizing With IATSE
Wildbrain handles animation on numerous major series including ‘The Snoopy Show,’ ‘Carmen Sandiego,’ ‘Sonic Prime,’ and ‘Fireman Sam.’
EA’s Bioware Is Laying Off 50 Employees
The layoffs are part of a larger restructuring happening at parent company EA, which is cutting 6% of its global workforce.
Familiar Faces Feature Among Animated Films Selected For TIFF’s 2023 Short Cuts Lineup
Standouts from this year’s lineup include Annecy titles ’27,’ ‘Electra,’ ‘La Perra,’ ‘Nun or Never!’ and ‘Baigal Nuur – Lake Baikal.’
Canada’s Bron Studios Plans Restructure After Filing For Bankruptcy
The finance and production company behind ‘The Willoughbys’ and ‘The Adams Family’ says it has been struggling since the pandemic.
Toon Boom Animation Software Acquired By U.S. Investment Firm For Over $110 Million
The new owner, Integrated Media Company, plans to “expand [Toon Boom’s] platform into new markets and to introduce ground-breaking products.”
Filipino Studio Toon City Expands With Vancouver Outpost Led By Atomic Cartoons Co-Founder Trevor Bentley
Toon City Vancouver will specialize in both traditional and digital services, with an eye towards co-production opportunities.
Ottawa Animation Festival Announces Seven Features In Competition
Among the selections is ‘Chicken for Linda!’ which won the top feature film prize at Annecy last month.
Check Out The Weird And Wonderful World Of Annecy Contrechamp Player ‘Adam Change Lentement’ (Exclusive Trailer)
Director Joël Vaudreuil spoke to us about the film’s small-town influences and making the jump from short to feature filmmaking.
Sony Pictures Imageworks Sets Up Studio In Montreal, Will Create 150 New Jobs
Starting salary for animators, lighters, and compositors is US$22.50/hour.
Canada’s Nelvana And Japan’s Polygon Pictures Sign Development Deal For Kids’ Content
The companies will work together to bring IPs like ‘Bakugan,’ ‘Beyblade,’ and ‘Cardcaptor Sakura’ to a wider global audience.
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