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Pixar’s Renderman 25 Is Available Now With Several Exciting Improvements
This update offers a new denoising technology developed by Disney Research, and which has been used on every Pixar film since ‘Toy Story 4.’
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Bomper Studio Makes Four-Day Work Week Permanent After Successful Six-Month Trial
The studio reported no drop in its output, no missed deadlines, and an increase in productivity, creativity, and worker happiness.
The Making Of Natalia Mirzoyan’s ‘Winter In March,’ An Oscar-Qualified Short Telling A Personal Story Of Resistance
‘Winter in March’ is a handcrafted film that uses soft materials to explore difficult, often painful subjects following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Mediawan Takes Majority Stake In ‘Undone,’ ‘Apollo 10 1/2’ Producer Submarine
Submarine joins Mediawan’s stable of companies which includes Method Animation, On Classics, Magical Society, and Elliot Studio.
Sega Agrees To Buy ‘Angry Birds’ Developer Rovio Entertainment For $706M
According to Sega, acquiring Rovio will accelerate the development of mobile-compatible and multi-platform versions of its IPs.
‘Mario’ Continues Record-Breaking Box Office Speedrun In Its Sophomore Weekend, Now Highest-Grossing Video Game Adaptation Ever
‘Mario’ made history domestically and abroad over the weekend, as ‘Suzume’ and ‘Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman’ debuted in the U.S.
Disney’s ‘Strange World’ Was 2022’s Biggest Box Office Flop, According To New Report
Making matters worse for Disney was that Pixar’s ‘Lightyear’ was also one of 2022’s biggest box office bombs.
‘Suzume’ Reviews Roundup: What U.S. Critics Are Saying About ‘Your Name’ Director Makoto Shinkai’s Latest, In Theaters Now
While not on the same level as Shinkai’s modern classic ‘Your Name,’ critics agree that ‘Suzume’ is a fantastic film.
Know Your Indie Filmmaker: Sara Gunnarsdóttir
Gunnarsdóttir’s work has an edgy, punky vibe throughout that often aptly reflects the grungy, fragile existence of her subjects.
Jellyfish Pictures Joins Rapidly Growing List Of VFX/Animation Companies Setting Up Shop In India
Jellyfish is launching a new studio in Mumbai and expects to have 100 artists employed there by year’s end.
Watch: The Breathtaking Scale Of The Chinese Feature ‘New Gods: Yang Jian,’ Coming To Blu-Ray April 25
In this exclusive video clip, lead artist Gui and producer Lu Xi describe the demanding work required to create the world of ‘New Gods.’
Animation A Key Factor In Warner Bros. Discovery’s Decision To Rebrand HBO Max
According to WBD executives, the HBO name was steering parents away from their platform.
‘Gremlins: Secrets of Mogwai’ Gets Adorable Trailer, May 23 Release Date
The prequel series takes place in 1920s Shanghai and will expand the lore of the 1984 live-action cult classic.
There’s Plenty To Fear In Victoria Vincent’s Latest Short ‘Nothing To Hide’
Vincent deftly plays with perspective and scale in her latest short, available online now.
Crafting A Viral Sensation: ‘Lackadaisy’ Director Fable Siegel Shares Behind-The-Scenes Stories And Artwork
Director Fable Siegel tells us about the challenges of adapting a hit comic series and animating anthropomorphic cats.
Seth MacFarlane’s Fuzzy Door Launches Tech Division To Market Viewscreen, Its Real-Time AR Production Tool
The new division will be headed by former Siri chief marketing officer Faith Sedlin.
What We’re Looking Forward To At This Month’s Stuttgart International Festival Of Animated Film
Highlights include a South Africa country focus, Disney’s 100th-anniversary celebration, and an honorary Trickstar for Signe Baumane.
Report: Paramount Looking To Sell Majority Stake In ‘PAW Patrol,’ ‘Peppa Pig’ Platform Noggin
Paramount wants to develop Noggin into a more interactive learning platform and is looking for a partner to invest in the endeavor.
Eurimages Backs Animated Features ‘Flow’ And ‘The Treasure Of Barracuda’ With Nearly €1M In Financing
‘Flow’ comes from ‘Away’ director Gints Zilbalodis while ‘Barracuda’ is directed by ‘Nocturna’ helmer Adrià Garcia.
‘Final Space’ Creator Olan Rogers Wants To Teach You How To Make A Hit Animated Show
Rogers has released the first in a nine-video series in which he talks to creators about making and pitching an animated series.
Netflix Has Ordered A ‘Stranger Things’ Animated Series
The show is being developed by Flying Bark Productions and executive producer Eric Robles.
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