MPC, Studio Behind ‘The Lion King,’ Shuts Down Vancouver Studio
Two weeks before Christmas, a major vfx shop in Vancouver has shut down.
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‘And Then The Bear,’ ‘Sweet Night,’ ‘The Physics Of Sorrow’ Top Sommets 2019
Here is the complete list of winners from Les Sommets du cinéma d’animation in Montreal, Canada.
In A Year Of Feature Animation Bombs, ‘Playmobil: The Movie’ Might Be The Biggest One Yet
The film opens this weekend in 2,300 North American theaters.
NFB To Co-Produce Final Short In ‘Impossible Figures’ Trilogy – Exclusive
See the teaser that was released today.
31 Tips On How To Be A Better Artist And Animator From A ‘Klaus’ Animator
Animator Sam Cabanac wrote down 31 lessons he learned while working on “Klaus” — then published them all online.
Next Week In Montreal: 18th Edition of Les Sommets Animation Festival Offers Unique And Playful Programming
The festival will feature screenings, masterclasses, dance, live readings, a drag queen, and more.
See The Trailer For Chris Sanders’s Live-Action Debut ‘The Call Of The Wild’
The hybrid film pairs Harrison Ford with a cg dog.
‘The Spongebob Movie: Sponge On The Run’ Is A Stylized CG Feast
Paramount will release the third “Spongebob” feature on May 22, 2020.
‘Scooby-Doo’ Origin Story ‘Scoob!’ Reveals Its First Trailer
The film updates the 50-year-old franchise for the cg era.
These Animator Reels From Netflix’s ‘Green Eggs and Ham’ Are Incredible
The animation on this series is a real highlight. Too bad they didn’t credit most of the animators.
Google Has Launched Its First Original Games Studio In Montreal
Assassin’s Creed co-creator Jade Raymond is heading up the studio.
Special Effects Master Phil Tippett Among Speakers At 11th Festival Stop Motion Montreal
The 2019 edition will focus on the theme of “stop motion in the digital age.”
Restored Hungarian Cult Classic ‘Son Of The White Mare’ Will Get U.S. Theatrical Release
Marcell Jankovic’s 1981 animation masterpiece will get a theatrical release next spring.
Women In Animation Launches Montreal Chapter, Targets 50/50 Balance In Creative Roles
Women in Animation has set up in the booming animation hub of Montreal, Canada.
VIDEO: JonJon Explains How He Made An Animated Music Video In Three Weeks
JonJon made an animated director’s commentary to explain how he creates commissioned animation projects on tight deadlines.
What Is VR Good For? The Creators Of ‘Gymnasia’ Have Some Thoughts
“If you have an idea for a short that involves story, for God’s sake don’t do it in vr.”
Interview: ‘Pachamama’ Director Juan Antín On How Stop-Motion Gave His CG Feature Its Unique Look
Antín harnessed pre-Columbian iconography as the basis for the film’s character and production design.
‘Away,’ ‘White Snake,’ ‘Fehérlófia’ Among Animated Features Playing At Fantasia Fest
Montreal’s Fantasia Film Festival has announced the first wave of films for its 23rd edition, which runs from July 11 to August 1.
Toon Boom Launches Harmony 17, Offers Limited Time Sale On Annual Licenses
Toon Boom is touting 40 new-and-improved features in the latest edition of its industry-standard animation software.
Interview: Felix Dufour-Laperrière On His Poetic Hand-Drawn Drama ‘Ville Neuve’
The film screened last week in the Contrechamp Feature Film competition of the Annecy festival.
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