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Events Round-Up: Anilogue, London International Animation Festival, Animateka
Upcoming animation events in Budapest, London, and Ljubljana.
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Netflix Acquires North America/Latin America Rights To ‘A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon’
Aardman’s latest feature has grossed over $30 million worldwide since its theatrical release in September.
Aardman To Make Holiday Special ‘Robin Robin,’ Its First Project For Netflix
The stop-motion musical is being directed by Aardman first-timers Daniel Ojari and Mikey Please.
Got $1.5 Million To Spare? The Brothers Quay’s South London Flat Could Be Yours
“Some lucky wizard is about to find a new, delightful home,” reads the realtor’s listing.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Bambi’ by Joseph Melhuish
Bambi advocates her new lifestyle choices.
‘Chico & Rita’ Directors Reunite For Bossa Nova Musical ‘They Shot The Piano Player’
Jeff Goldblum is attached to the voice an American journalist investigating the disappearance of a Brazilian virtuoso pianist.
The 2D Gaming Boom: How These 3 Video Games Created Their Striking Hand-Made Look
We spoke to the artists and developers behind “Later Alligator,” “Knights and Bikes,” and “River City Girls” about their games’ stylized visuals.
With Gilda, Nexus Studios Wants To Turn Venues Into Augmented Reality Playgrounds
Nexus demonstrated its new augmented-reality platform at a recent NFL game, where fans watched as animated holograms took over the stadium.
U.K. Animation Studio Locksmith Signs Multi-Film Deal With Warner Bros.
Locksmith aims to rival U.S. animation studios with high-end cg family features.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘The Beard’ by Ian Emes
Man vs. facial hair.
Events Round-Up: Primanima, TAAFI Industry, Manchester Animation Festival, Pictoplasma NYC
Upcoming animation events in Hungary, Canada, the U.K., and the U.S.
London-Based VFX Titan DNEG Announces IPO, Aims To Raise $191 Million
The vfx and animation company employs nearly 7,000 people worldwide.
10 Tips For First-Time Showrunners, From People Who Did It — And Survived
The showrunners of three series — “Puffin Rock,” “Moominvalley,” and “Cupcake & Dino: General Services” — told us what helped them make the first season of their shows.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Twin Towers’ by Tony Comley
An animated film based on the poetry of Leke Oso Alabi.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘The Full Story’ by Daisy Jacobs
Object animation, mural painting, and live performers tell the story of a child trying to piece together a divorce.
Cartoon Forum 2019: 5 Takeaways From This Year’s Edition
Pitches for 85 new European series and specials were presented over three days at Cartoon Forum – here’s what we learned at the event.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘I’m OK’ by Elizabeth Hobbs
The 2019 BAFTA award for best British short animation.
Sean Clarke Appointed Managing Director At Aardman Animations
Aardman co-founder David Sproxton is stepping down after 43 as head of studio.
‘Anime’s Human Machines,’ A Season Of Classic Anime Features, Starts Tomorrow In London
The program, which runs September 12–30, will screen “Ghost in the Shell,” “Paprika,” and “Summer Wars,” among others.
New Study Claims U.K.’s Animation Sector Has Achieved Gender Parity, While VFX Gender Pay Gap Is Wide
New research looks at gender, ethnicity, inclusivity, and pay in the U.K.’s animation, vfx, and post-production sectors.
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