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Alan Dewhurst, Passion Pictures Co-Founder And ‘Peter & The Wolf’ Producer, Dies At 63
Dewhurst started out as a runner at Richard Williams’ studio before finding success producing both commercial and narrative animation.
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GFM Animation Has Acquired Global Rights To Uli Meyer’s Debut Feature ‘Molesworth’
Adapted from the popular books of the same name, Meyer was hand-picked by illustrator Ronald Searle to bring the franchise to the big screen.
‘Wolfwalkers,’ ‘The Snail And The Whale’ Win Big At BAFTA’s Children & Young People Awards
After a three-year hiatus, here are the winners from the 2022 BAFTA’s Children & Young People Awards.
After A Three-Year Hiatus, BAFTA’s Children & Young People Awards Are Back – Nominee List
Works from as far back 2019 are eligible for this year’s awards, creating a familiar field of nominees.
‘Ron’s Gone Wrong’ Studio Locksmith Animation Re-Teams With DNEG For ‘That Christmas’
The holiday feature will be adapted from a series of kids books by celebrated filmmaker Richard Curtis with Simon Otto directing.
Cinesite Staff Can Now Work Permanently From Home
“Things will never be the same again for our teams,” says the company.
Netflix Acquires Roald Dahl Story Company
Dahl’s iconic works include “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “Fantastic Mr. Fox,” “James and the Giant Peach,” “Matilda,” and “The BFG.”
‘The Amazing World of Gumball’ Set To Return As Both A Movie And Series
The film will serve as an “epic conclusion” for the original series, while establishing the world for the new series.
DNEG Introduces Overtime Pay For UK Staff, Breaking With Industry Norm
“It is the right thing for the staff, the right thing for the industry to do,” said DNEG exec Chris Burn.
‘Ron’s Gone Wrong’ To World Premiere At London Film Festival, New Trailer Released
The British-made film from Disney’s 20th Century Studios and Locksmith Animation will get a festival launch in London.
Disney’s Nigerian Series ‘Iwájú’ To Be Produced By Cinesite In London And Montreal
“Iwájú” is set to premiere in 2023 on Disney+.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘The Writing On The Wall’ By Nicos Livesey
Music video for Iron Maiden’s “The Writing on the Wall.”
First-Ever Disney Show At Met Will Look At How European Art Influenced The Studio
“Inspiring Walt Disney: The Animation of French Decorative Arts” opens at the New York museum on December 10.
Simon Otto Will Make Feature Directorial Debut On Locksmith’s ‘That Christmas’
Otto served as head of character animation on Dreamworks’s “How to Train Your Dragon” trilogy.
Illumination Vet Natalie Fischer Named CEO Of UK’s Locksmith Animation
Meanwhile, Locksmith co-founder Sarah Smith is leaving the studio.
Technicolor Is Integrating Its Animation Studios Under The Mikros Animation Brand
Mikros Animation will now produce both episodic series and feature animation.
Disney Releases First Trailer For ‘Ron’s Gone Wrong’
The film will be released in October.
Deer Dance To Irish Folk Music In The Trailer For ‘Riverdance: The Animated Adventure’
The film is the first release from London-based animation production company Aniventure.
‘Isle Of Dogs’ Artists Reunite For Stop-Motion Short Condemning Animal Testing
“Save Ralph” brings together the talents of puppet maker Andy Gent, animator Tobias Fouracre, and DoP Tristan Oliver — as well as the voices of Taika Waititi and other stars.
Cartoon Network Studios Europe Renamed Hanna-Barbera Studio Europe
An iconic name in animation is resurrected.
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