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2021 Annie Awards May Go Virtual, Ceremony Date Delayed
The Los Angeles animation industry’s highest-profile award will be in April, and the ceremony may go virtual.
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“In some ways, being remote on a large production has probably protected me by having fewer daily interactions and distractions,” says Nathan Love’s Joe Burrascano.
SVA’s Computer Arts Community Shines At SIGGRAPH 2025
SVA’s MFA Computer Arts program made a strong impact at SIGGRAPH 2025, with student volunteers, alumni, and faculty contributing throughout the conference.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Love Me, Fear Me’ by Veronica Solomon
What would you be willing to do for them to love you?
This New Podcast Expertly Traces The History Of Anime In America
Fansubs, conventions, hentai, corrupt Italian politicians — it’s all in there.
Pictoplasma’s First Virtual Edition Has A Stellar Lineup Of Animation Speakers And Films — And Even Better, It’s Free
The character art conference’s first virtual edition will be live-streamed on September 18–19.
‘Son Of The White Mare’: The Journey Of The Cult Classic’s 4K Restoration (Interview)
Marcell Jankovics’s heady masterpiece is coming out on VOD in North America. We hear from those who restored it.
Claims Of Inaction Over Sexual Harassment Rock Game Developer Rocksteady
A female employee has publicly criticized toxic behavior at Rocksteady. The company says other female employees disagree.
Real-Time Animation Software Adobe Character Animator Adds New Features In Public Beta
Users can now automatically generate head and eyebrow movement from recorded audio.
Bossa Studios Becomes First U.K. Studio To Offer Permanent Remote Work Option
The company calls it a “radical shift in studio working structure.”
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Closer’ by Nikhil Markale and Aggelos Papantoniou
A short pick that aims to invoke feelings of a summer vacation through a montage of impressionist style paintings.
Japan’s Animation Giants Launch Youtube Channel For Classic Family Anime
Animelog’s lineup will include shows by Studio Ghibli founders Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata.
China’s Authorities Want The Country To Produce More Sci-Fi Movies — And More VFX
The Chinese government believes that vfx-driven sci-fi blockbusters are good propaganda for its ruling Communist Party.
‘Tenet’ Crew Explain Why The Action Epic Has Fewer VFX Shots Than Many Rom-Coms
Christopher Nolan tends to favor practical over visual effects — even when it comes to blowing up a plane.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Isle of Chair’ by Ivyy Chen
On a secluded Island, a chair has fallen down.
Watch The Teaser For ‘Poupelle Of Chimney Town,’ The Anime Feature That’s Meant To Outdo Disney
The latest feature from Studio 4°C comes with a steampunk streak and big ambition.
The Best Animation Instagrams Of The Week: Traveling Through Background Art
Rural Japan, medieval Sicily, the land of the Cheespiders — these accounts will take you most anywhere.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘The Backward Astronomer’ by Jake Nelson
If you found a door to the moon, would you keep it to yourself?
With Less Than A Million, ‘Sponge On The Run’ Is No. 1 In Canada
Canadian moviegoers are eager to watch animation on the bigscreen again.
Report: Laika Has Laid Off 15% Of Its Workers
The studio says it intends to hire back employees when it can safely have the crew back in its buildings.
How To Teach Schoolkids To Make A Festival-Ready Animated Film In 20 Hours
Portuguese filmmaker Abi Feijó believes children should do more than just watch animation; they should also learn how to bring their own stories to life. And he’s been teaching kids how to create animated films for over 30 years.
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