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New Zealand

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Feature Film

Innocence And Truth: How Wētā FX Animated A Key Scene In ‘Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes’

Watch a video with behind-the-scenes footage from the production of the film.

By Joe Fordham | 3 months ago

Our Uniform, Letter to a Pig Our Uniform, Letter to a Pig
Awards

Iran And Israel Earn First-Ever Animated Short Oscar Nominations

The Academy Awards, which had never before recognized an animated short from the Middle East, nominated two animated shorts from that region today.

By Jamie Lang | 1 year ago

Kyōryū
Business

New Zealand’s Floating Rock Studio Unveils The Trailer For Its First IP, ‘Kyōryū,’ About Samurai Dinosaurs Living In Postapocalyptic Japan

Floating Rock recently received a $2.5M venture capital investment that helped expand the studio’s original IP division.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

"Avengers: Endgame"
Business

Weta Digital Opens Offices In California, Announces New Board Members

The new offices “enable storytellers to tap Weta’s production pipeline and work with concept designers, animation supervisors, and other key creatives,” says CEO Prem Akkaraju.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 4 years ago

"Avatar"
Artist Rights

Weta Digital’s Head Of HR Quits Amid Inquiry Into Claims Of Toxic Workplace

Vfx shop Weta Digital is currently undergoing an independent inquiry after numerous allegations of bullying, sexism, harassment, and a generally “toxic” workplace.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 5 years ago

"Alita: Battle Angel"
CGI

These New ‘Alita: Battle Angel’ Breakdowns Explore The Film’s Cutting-Edge Animation And VFX

The sci-fi film is back in theaters.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 5 years ago

Weta Digital, "Lord of the Rings"
Artist Rights

Senior Lawyer To Conduct Inquiry Into Claims Of Toxic Workplace At Weta Digital

Dozens of current and former staff have alleged bullying, sexism, and harassment at the vfx titan.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 5 years ago

"Avatar"
Business

Weta Signs Deal With Amazon Web Services To Create Cloud-Based VFX Workflow

The tech setup will extend Weta’s remote collaborative workflow to its crew all over the world.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 5 years ago

"Scoob!"
Distribution

Scooby-Doo Is Heading To The Big Screen After All — Just Not In The U.S.

France, the Netherlands, and Switzerland are among the countries that will see the Great Dane on the big screen.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 5 years ago

"Avatar"
Business

Weta To Start Producing Original Animation, With Peter Jackson Onboard As Director

The vfx studio behind “The Lord of the Rings” and “Avatar” is launching a new banner: Weta Animated.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 5 years ago

"Dr. Grordbort's Invaders"
Artist Rights

Magic Leap Slashes Workforce, Causing 80–120 Animation Job Losses (EXCLUSIVE)

Layoffs have taken place in both Florida and New Zealand.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 5 years ago

"Avatar"
Artist Rights

After A Decade, James Cameron Finally Admits That ‘Avatar’ Is Animated

Well, it’s about time!

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 5 years ago

Feature Film

Kirby Atkins On The 20-Year Journey To Bring ‘Mosley’ To The Bigscreen

A director talks us through the ups and downs of making a low-budget cg animated feature.

By Chris Robinson | 6 years ago

Awards

Asia Pacific Screen Awards 2019: Five Animated Features Nominated

Films from China, Iran, Japan, South Korea, and New Zealand all made the cut.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 6 years ago

Streaming

TV ROUNDUP: ‘Sherwood,’ ‘Gremlins,’ ‘Corn & Peg’

A look at new and upcoming animation series for tv and streaming.

By Carlos Aguilar | 6 years ago

Feature Film

Indie CG Fantasy Feature ‘Mosley’ Unveil Teaser Trailer

The $20 million film is the first feature co-production between New Zealand and China.

By Amid Amidi | 6 years ago

Feature Film

‘Mortal Engines’: How On Earth Do You Animate A Massive Moving City, Anyway?

Weta Digital animation supervisor Dennis Yoo explains how they managed to make enormous cities move on wheels for the film.

By Ian Failes | 6 years ago

Events

30 Projects To Be Presented At Asian Animation Summit In South Korea

Here’s the list of 30 animation series selected for this year’s Asian Animation Summit.

By Amid Amidi | 7 years ago

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