Asia Pacific Screen Awards 2019: Five Animated Features Nominated
Films from China, Iran, Japan, South Korea, and New Zealand all made the cut.
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How They Did It: Organic Water Effects With A Flash/Maya Pipeline
Marza Animation Planet converted Flash animation to Maya for organic water effects in their latest short film.
‘Lupin III: The First’ Gets A New Action-Packed Trailer
The first cg feature in the iconic franchise will be released December 6 in Japan.
‘Abominable’ Tops North American Box Office With $20.6 Million
The good news: It’s the best U.S. debut for an original animated film this year. The bad news: It’s one of Dreamworks Animation’s worst openings ever.
Animation Domination Continues At Chinese Box Office
Animated films held three of the top five spots at this weekend’s Chinese box office.
Watch The Trailer For ‘Violence Voyager,’ The Strangest (Almost)-Animated Feature Of The Year
The film, by Japanese artist Ujicha, is made with a lo-fi cutout technique known as “gekimation.” It will be available for streaming on October 21.
Kyoto Animation Releases First Theatrical Feature Since Arson Attack
The “Violet Evergarden” spin-off debuted in Japanese theaters last Friday.
Japan Picks ‘Weathering With You’ For Its International Oscar Submission
Makoto Shinkai’s latest feature can now compete in two categories at next year’s Academy Awards.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Cat Days’ by Jon Frickey
When you are told that you are actually a cat…
Kyoto Animation Arson Attack: Police Name The First Ten Victims (Updated)
The dead include famed director Yasuhiro Takemoto and renowned animator Yoshiji Kigami.
Kyoto Animation Arson Attack: Death Toll Hits 34, Details Of Suspect And Victims Emerge
The fire that killed 34 animation workers is thought to be an arson attack. Japanese police have a suspect: a 41-year-old convicted criminal.
‘The Lion King’ Topples All-Time Opening Weekend Record For An Animated Film
Photorealistic animation is here to stay.
Horror At Kyoto Animation Studio: 33 Dead, Dozens Injured After Arson Attack
A horrific tragedy unfolded at a Japanese animation studio on Thursday.
Lupin III, Japan’s Beloved Gentleman Thief, Is Getting His First CG Feature
“Lupin III: The First” is the first-fully cg feature installment in the long-running manga/anime franchise.
Katsuhiro Otomo Unveils New Feature, ‘Akira’ Adaptation
“Orbital Era” is Otomo’s third full-length animated feature. It will follow young astronauts as they struggle to get by in a space colony.
Ghibli Co-Founder Isao Takahata Gets Major Exhibition In Tokyo
The exhibition takes a comprehensive look at one of the most remarkable careers in Japanese animation. It runs until October 6.
Watch How ‘Maquia’ Was Animated In These Detailed Making-Of Videos
A series of videos breaks down the animation techniques used on the anime fantasy epic “Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms.”
Watch Documentary ‘10 Years With Hayao Miyazaki’ Online For Free
NHK’s four-part miniseries gives unprecedented insight into the legendary Japanese animator’s creative process.
Netflix And Gobelins Partner On New Fellowship And Scholarships To Advance Diversity In Animation
The partnership creates new links between the famed French animation school, Japan, Africa, and the U.S.-based streaming service.
You Can Use The Actual Assets and Workflow From This Real-Time Unity Film in Your Own Projects – Annecy
With its new short “Sherman,” Unity is showcasing what’s possible in real-time rendering of fur, hair, and feathers.
