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DNEG Releases Open-Source Media Playback And Review Application Xstudio
Studios can now freely integrate the feature-rich application into their production pipelines.
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Joe Cappa’s ‘Ghost Dogs’ Probably Aren’t Anybody’s Best Friend, But You Should Watch This Short Anyway
Things go from bad to worse in this haunted house tale about the spirits of departed dogs and a naive yellow puppy.
Rediscover Chris Lavis And Maciek Szczerbowski’s Oscar-Nominated NFB Gem ‘Madame Tutli-Putli’
A look back at the Oscar-nominated short and the innovative artistry of Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski, directors of ‘The Girl Who Cried Pearls.’
Inaugural Niigata International Animation Festival Unveils Its Competition Lineup
Niigata’s competition lineup features 10 titles with producers from 12 countries. Japanese animation legend Mamoru Oshii is the jury president of the first edition.
France’s Superprod Launches ‘Flow’ Pipeline, Based On Pixar’s Open-Source USD Technology
Superprod is the first French studio to deploy a pipeline based on the Pixar tech.
‘Pinocchio,’ ‘Marcel,’ ‘Puss In Boots,’ And ‘Turning Red’ To Face Off Again After Scoring BAFTA Animated Feature Nominations
“Guillermo del Toro’s Pinoccchio” was also nominated in the production design and original score categories.
New Details Revealed For Ramy Youssef’s Upcoming Amazon Series ‘#1 Happy Family USA’
The series explores “the experiences of a Muslim American family that must learn how to code-switch as they navigate the early 2000s.”
Nickelodeon Animation Studios Voluntarily Recognizes TAG As Production Workers’ Bargaining Rep
Nickelodeon Animation Studios’ production workers now represent the largest bargaining unit of production workers to organize under TAG.
Netflix Unveils Its First Adam Sandler Animated Title ‘Leo,’ Headed By ‘Hotel Transylvania’ And ‘SNL’ Writing Team
The kids and family feature will debut on Netflix on November 22 of this year.
‘Avatar,’ ‘Pinocchio,’ ‘The Rings of Power’ Lead VES Awards Nominations
With 14 nominations, “Avatar: The Way of Water” is the most-nominated project ever at the VES Awards.
‘Pinocchio,’ ‘Turning Red,’ ‘ The Boy, The Mole, The Fox And The Horse’ Lead Annie Award Nominations
After earning 51 nominations and 20 wins last year, Netflix again leads the pack with 50 nominations.
Class-Action Lawsuit Filed Against Stability AI, Midjourney, DeviantArt
The suit claims generative AI art tools violate copyright law by scraping artists’ work from the web without their consent.
‘Puss In Boots: The Last Wish’ Passes $100M At Domestic Box Office After Phenomenal Fourth Weekend
Despite being available to rent now, “Puss in Boots” pulled in more money at the U.S. box office in its fourth weekend than the prior weekend.
Powered By ‘One Piece’ And ‘The First Slam Dunk,’ Toei Finishes 2022 With Best Box Office In Company History
The company pulled in nearly a quarter-billion dollars at the Japanese box office, surpassing its previous record set in 2009.
For Second Year In A Row, Netflix Wins Critics Choice Award For Animated Feature With ‘Pinocchio’
It is also the third year in a row that a direct-to-streaming animated film has won the Critics Choice animation honor.
Twitter Users Pick Their Favorite Animated Features That Aren’t Big-Budget American Films
Here’s a great collection of animated features that push perceptions of what the art form can be.
‘Phineas And Ferb’ Will Return For 40 New Episodes
The reboot is part of a new overall deal between show creator Dan Povenmire and Disney Branded Television.
Five Animated Features That Academy Voters Shouldn’t Overlook This Awards Season
These standout features from 2022 deserve a close look from Oscar voters.
‘Rick And Morty,’ ‘Solar Opposites’ Co-Creator Justin Roiland Charged With Felony Domestic Violence, False Imprisonment
A protective order prohibits Roiland from getting within 100 feet of his alleged victim.
‘Mother Land,’ South Korea’s First Stop-Motion Feature In 45 Years, Hits Korean Theaters Later This Month
The film opens January 25 in Korean theaters.
‘Baby Shark,’ ‘Bebefinn’ Producer The Pinkfong Company Appoints David Levy As Head Of U.S. Studio
Based in L.A., Levy will head the development and production of original IP in short-form and long-form content and oversee co-productions.
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