DNEG Hires Ted Ty And Archie Donato To Fast-Growing Feature Animation Team
Ty has been named the division’s global head of character animation, while Donato joins as vfx supervisor on a major project.
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Animation Is Key To The BBC’s Efforts To Preserve An Endangered Language
Only around 11,000 people habitually speak Gaelic. The BBC wants to change that — and animation is at the heart of its strategy.
‘Things Will Never Be The Same Again’: Why Blue Zoo Will Let Staff Keep Working Remotely
Post-pandemic, the British studio will adopt a new flexible work model. Co-founder Tom Box tells us how it will work.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Almost There’ by Nelly Michenaud
On a train journey without stops or destination, each passenger has a problem that they need to solve or embrace.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Nod. Wink. Horse.’ by Ollie Magee
A film behind a horse. Obscuring the narrative. My act of self destruction.
How Wallace And Gromit Transitioned To Augmented Reality For ‘The Big Fix Up’ (Interview)
The British inventor-and-dog duo’s first ar adventure is due to launch in mid-January.
‘Animaniacs’ Service Studio Snipple Animation Launches Originals Unit In U.K.
The studio has worked on projects including “Klaus” and the “Animaniacs” reboot. Its slate of originals includes five series, for kids and adults.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Homer Loses It’ by Hoolopee
Bart die and Homer cry. Will we ever find out why?
Meet The Animators Who Are Reaching Millions Of Viewers On Tiktok
“Tiktok is the perfect platform for experimentation. We’ve learned in two months what would have taken years in any other medium,” say the creators of “Noodle and Bun.”
Aardman And Bandai Namco Partner To Develop Original Interactive IP
The two entertainment giants will team up to “create stories tailored for current and future platforms.”
Seven Animated Features That Caught Our Eye At The American Film Market
These upcoming animated features are from Asia, South America, and Europe.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘All Jerk, No Work’ by Chris Lambourne
The story of a young man who got in touch with himself over lockdown.
The BFI Granted Filmmakers $1.2 Million To Develop And Produce 15 Animated Shorts
The British Film Institute (BFI) is granting £922,406 (USD$1.2 million) to 15 recipients for the development and production of animation …
Giant Pimples, Headless Chickens, And Paris’s Queer Scene: 3 Highlights From Cartoon Springboard
Springboard is where Europe’s young generation of animation creators come to pitch their brightest ideas.
Wild Rides: A Look At The Burgeoning Business Of Animation For Attractions
We speak to four studios about what it takes — and what it costs — to make cg visuals for theme park rides.
The Biggest Ray Harryhausen Exhibition In History Has Opened In Scotland
“Ray Harryhausen: Titan of Cinema” will run at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art in Edinburgh until September 5, 2021.
ViacomCBS Int’l Studios Launches Kids Division, Led By Nina Hahn
The division plans to develop more than 30 new kids’ shows, both animated and live action, over next three years.
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.
China’s Tencent Video Partners With Three European Studios, Launching New Global Strategy
China’s popular streaming service is actively looking for European production partners.
Hundreds Of Hours Of Series From Dreamworks Animation Are Headed To Sky
Customers in the U.K. and Ireland will get premieres of shows like “Trollstopia” and “Madagascar: A Little Wild.”
