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L.A.-Based Real-Time VFX Studio Beyond-FX Purchased By Singaporean Gaming Giant Virtuos
The acquisition Real-time vfx is becoming an increasingly important part of game development.
Los Angeles
The latest industry news from Los Angeles, the biggest animation-producing city in the United States and home to all of the major Hollywood studios.
2024’s Animation Oscar Nominees Will Be Featured At The Academy Museum This Saturday
Representatives from this year’s Oscar-nominated animated films will be in attendance for a pair of panels and screenings of the animated short nominees.
‘Across The Spider-Verse,’ ‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Come Up Big At Annie Awards – Full List Of Winners
Company-wise, Netflix led the way with nine wins, followed by Sony and Disney with seven apiece.
You’re Invited To A Special Screening Of ‘Nimona’ And Q&A With The Filmmakers
Directors Nick Bruno and Troy Quane, creator and co-producer ND Stevenson, and production designer Aidan Sugano will discuss the film after the screening.
Makoto Shinkai Coming To L.A. For Free Pop-Up Installation At The Academy Museum
The free event includes an art exhibition and screenings of three of his best-loved films. RSVP is open now.
Adult Animation, AI, And Distributors’ Wishlists: The Panels We’re Looking Forward To At This Year’s World Animation Summit
This year’s Summit runs from November 1-3 at the Garland in North Hollywood.
Dreamworks Animation Lays Off 70 Workers
Dreamworks’s television department was hit especially hard as production has slowed down in that division.
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.
Animation Is Film 2023 To Open With ‘The Boy And The Heron,’ Close With ‘Chicken Run: Dawn Of The Nugget’
The L.A.-based festival released its lineup today, featuring 100th anniversary events for Warner Bros. and Disney.
Warner Bros. Animation And Cartoon Network Production Workers Vote To Join The Animation Guild
Sixty-six workers from WBA and 22 from CN have asked Warner Bros. Discovery bosses to voluntarily recognize their bargaining unit.
SIGGRAPH 2023 Offers Feast Of Talks On New Animation, Including ‘Spider-Verse,’ ‘Nimona,’ And ‘Elemental’
Th computer graphics conference and trade show takes place August 6-10 in Los Angeles.
BREAKING: SAG-AFTRA Actors Join WGA Writers In Historic Double Strike
The double-strike could have a significant impact on next year’s TAG contract negotiations.
Cartoon Brew Relocates To Los Angeles In Time For 20th Anniversary
Cartoon Brew started in L.A. nearly 20 years ago – and now we’re back!
Anime Expo Highlights: ‘Panty & Stocking,’ ‘Pokémon Concierge,’ ‘Suicide Squad ISEKAI,’ And ‘Solo Leveling’
All four titles released new video content at this year’s Anime Expo, which wraps up in L.A. tonight.
Walt Disney’s Storybook Mansion Is Available To Rent, But It Will Cost You $40,000/Month
The Los Feliz property is where Disney lived during production of his studio’s early features such as ‘Snow White’ and ‘Pinocchio.’
Calarts Alumni Reveal What It’s Like To Attend The World-Famous Animation School
You’ve no doubt heard of the animation programs at Calarts, but what is it like to actually attend the school. We asked some recent students about their experiences.
All The Animated Shows That Are Impacted By The WGA Strike
A closer look at what caused the writers’ strike and which animated series could be impacted by an extended shutdown.
Gallery Nucleus Is Hosting A Craig McCracken Exhibit, Panel, And Signing Session
The gallery will welcome the ‘Powerpuff Girl’ and ‘Foster’s’ creator McCraken to speak on May 13.
This Air Jordan Spec Ad Is Better Than Almost Any Real Nike Commercial
Director Michael Emry teamed with U.K. visual artist Troy Browne to put together the vibrant spot.
George Lucas’ Museum Of Narrative Art On Course To Open In L.A. By 2025
The museum reinforces Los Angeles’ status as a major center for the physical record of contemporary art and pop culture.
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