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Montreal

Montreal

The latest industry news from Canada’s largest animation hub with over 21,000 workers in 2D, 3D, VFX, video games, and VR/AR.

"Archipelago" "Archipelago"
Feature Film

Enter The Impossible Province: Félix Dufour-Laperrière On His Québec-Set Feature ‘Archipelago’

The Canadian director has followed his 2019 film “Ville Neuve” with an equally multi-layered, mesmerizing work.

By Chris Robinson | 3 weeks ago

Stadia Stadia
Business

Google Shuts Its Stadia Game Studios After 15 Months, Pivots Business

Around 150 workers in Los Angeles and Montreal are reportedly affected by the shutdown.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 3 weeks ago

Christine Noël, NFB
Business

Christine Noël Named Executive Producer Of NFB’s French Animation Studio

Noël will help implement the NFB’s 2020–2023 Strategic Plan, which the organization stresses will give more agency to creators.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 3 months ago

Les Sommets 2020 lineup
Events

Montreal’s Les Sommets Animation Festival Unveils Program For Special Pandemic Edition

The festival’s industry events will be held online and free to all. Film screenings have been postponed to next year.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 3 months ago

"Memories of War"
The Animation That Changed Me

The Animation That Changed Me: Marcel Jean on ‘Memories Of War’

“To my eyes, this is a genuine work of theater,” says Jean.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 3 months ago

"Memories of War"
The Animation That Changed Me

Le film d’animation qui a changé ma vie : Marcel Jean choisit ‘Souvenirs de guerre’

“Je vois dans ce film un véritable travail dramaturgique,” dit Jean.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 3 months ago

Mill Film
Artist Rights

Toxic Labor Practices At Mill Film Led A VFX Worker To Suicide, Co-Workers Allege

Eighty-hour workweeks, humiliation by bosses, and a “deeply disturbing” contract are among the factors that some say drove one vfx worker to suicide.

By Amid Amidi | 4 months ago

Andrew Gordon, Cinesite
Business

Cinesite Hires Pixar Veteran Andrew Gordon As Global Animation Director For Features (Exclusive)

Gordon will oversee the company’s animation teams in London, Montreal, and Vancouver.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 4 months ago

Animaniacs
Educational

How The Creators Of Hulu’s ‘Animaniacs’ Reboot Subtly Updated The Look Of The Series

“[It’s] kind of like the designs you remember them looking like, not so much what they actually look like,” says “Animaniacs” co-executive producer Gabe Swarr.

By Amid Amidi | 5 months ago

"Sororelle"
Events

Virtual Events This Week: Lightbox Expo, Festival Stop Motion Montréal

For less than $50, you can attend a Californian convention and a Canadian animation festival from your couch this week.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 6 months ago

Ubisoft Assassin's Creed
Artist Rights

Ubisoft Axes 3 Top Executives After Widespread Claims Of Sexual Harassment And Misconduct

The videogame publisher is in turmoil following widespread claims of sexual harassment and abuse throughout its studios.

By Amid Amidi | 8 months ago

"La Mort N'Existe Pas"
Feature Film

French Producer Miyu Unveils Slate Of Features By Tiny Inventions, Simon Rouby, And Others

Having established itself as a major player in indie shorts, the French company is now charging into feature production.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 9 months ago

"Living in a Box"
Cartoon Brew Pick

Theodore Ushev Shuts Himself Up In ‘Living In A Box’ (World Premiere)

The renowned filmmaker produced his latest short at home, in six days, with no money.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 9 months ago

Mill Film
Business

Citing Coronavirus Impact, Technicolor Is Shutting Down Mill Film Brand, Merging Studio With Mr. X

An official statement says: “Covid-19 is changing the entertainment industry … The merger is a direct and necessary response.”

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 9 months ago

Felix the Cat flipbook
Cartoon Culture

These Beautiful Flipbooks Reveal New Sides To Famous Animators And Filmmakers

Two newly digitized sets of flipbooks highlight the links between animation, live action, and print.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 9 months ago

"Blind Vaysha"
Business

Producer Julie Roy Appointed NFB’s Director General Of Creation And Innovation

Roy, an experienced animation producer at the National Film Board of Canada, will now spearhead a broader creative strategy for the organization.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 9 months ago

"Scoob!"
Feature Film

Critics Have Been Harsh, But How Will Audiences Respond To ‘Scoob!,’ Which Arrives On VOD Today

The Scooby-Doo origin story is the second animated tentpole to skip theaters for VOD.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 10 months ago

"The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run"
Distribution

ViacomCBS CEO Doesn’t Rule Out Direct-To-VOD Release For Upcoming ‘Spongebob’ Movie

“The Spongebob Movie: Sponge on the Run” is currently due to hit theaters on August 7 — among the earliest scheduled releases in the calendar.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 10 months ago

"Klaus"
Educational

Toon Boom Launches Remote Animation Training Courses

The courses are tailored to artists at various career stages. They start on May 23.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 10 months ago

"1917"
Artist Rights

Labor Activists Call Out Technicolor For ‘Hundreds’ Of VFX Layoffs In Montreal

The company’s treatment of its staff is “grotesque” says a grassroots vfx workers rights organization.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 10 months ago

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