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Aardman Founders Give Employees Majority-Ownership Stake In Studio
To assure Aardman’s future independence, co-founders Peter Lord and David Sproxton are handing control of the studio to employees.
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Industrial Light & Magic Launches TV Division
ILM TV will offer vfx and animation services for episodic work on streaming and linear tv platforms.
Going Galactic With Gorillaz: How Their Stylized Watch Ads For G-Shock Were Made
Behind the scenes of the uniquely styled photocollage/2d/3d G-Shock ads featuring the animated Gorillaz.
Reel Of The Week: Aya Suzuki
In a little over a decade in the animation industry, Aya Suzuki has animated for a who’s who of A-list directors including Sylvain Chomet, Masaaki Yuasa, Wes Anderson, Satoshi Kon, and Mamoru Hosoda.
This Is The Best The Gorillaz Have Ever Looked In CG — And It’s An Ad For A Watch
Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how they made this new Gorillaz ad campaign.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Barbeque’ by Jenny Jokela
“Barbeque,” winner of best graduation film at 2018 Annecy, is now online.
Shotopop Creates Anime-Inspired ‘The Sun and The Snake’ For Foot Locker and Asics
Foot Locker and Asics created this anime-inspired series to promote the launch of a new apparel and footwear collection.
Aardman’s New Video Game 11-11: Memories Retold Shows A Different Side Of The Studio
Aardman, the famed stop motion studio behind Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep, is going in a very different direction for its first major video game.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Marfa’ by The Brothers McLeod
The Sundance 2018-selected short by The Brothers McLeod is now online.
‘Don’t Hug Me, I’m Scared’ Shorts Being Turned Into A Series With Super Deluxe And Conaco
The cult U.K.-produced webseries “Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared” is being developed as a television show.
Clare Kitson To Receive Lotte Reiniger Award For Lifetime Achievement At European Animation Awards
Clare Kitson will be recognized by the European Animation Awards for her role in turning British independent animation into a global powerhouse.
Watch The Trailer For Netflix’s New ‘Hilda’ Series
The first season launches September 21 on Netflix.
‘Watch The Skies,’ A UK/China Film, Sets English Voice Cast
It is the first of ten animated features in a co-production pact between Dezerlin Media and Zycon Media.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Mamoon’ by Ben Steer
A mother and her child descend into darkness when the moon mysteriously loses its light.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Enough’ by Anna Mantzaris
A film about impulses we all feel but never act upon.
A Look At 14 Visually Striking Projects That Will Be Presented At Cartoon Forum
The 29th edition of Cartoon Forum, the renowned European co-production platform for animated television and new media projects, starts next Monday, September 10, in Toulouse, France.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Darcy A/S/L’ by Sophie Koko Gate
Darcy makes a dating profile video in a post apocalyptic world.
Mexican Animated Feature ‘A Wizard’s Tale’ Launches In U.S. On September 14
“A Wizard’s Tale” will have a theatrical and VOD day-and-date launch in the U.S.
Short Pick of the Day: ‘Herman Brown is Feeling Down’ by Dan Castro
Herman’s quiet, colorful world is suddenly interrupted by something loud and stressy.
Short Pick of the Day: ‘Contact’ by Katy Wang
Stranded on a distant planet, a lonely astronaut sends out a signal in search of human contact.
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