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Shorts

You Can Use The Actual Assets and Workflow From This Real-Time Unity Film in Your Own Projects – Annecy

With its new short “Sherman,” Unity is showcasing what’s possible in real-time rendering of fur, hair, and feathers.

Distribution

GKIDS Picks Up North American Rights To ‘White Snake’ – Annecy

The Chinese film grossed $67 million during its China run.

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.’

Shorts

Conrad Vernon To Executive Produce Nickelodeon’s New ‘Intergalactic Shorts Program’ – Annecy

Nickelodeon announces the start of a new shorts program headed up a respected creative force in the animation world.

Anime

Studio Ponoc’s Yoshiaki Nishimura Speaks About New Olympic-Inspired Short And The Studio’s Goals & Growth – Annecy

In an exclusive English-language interview, Yoshiaki Nishimura speaks with Cartoon Brew’s about the growth of his company, Studio Ponoc.

Artist Rights

Annecy 2019: First-Ever Inclusion in Animation Study Confirms Obvious Lack Of Opportunities For Women In Industry

An unprecedented amount of data and analysis about the lack of opportunities for women in the Los Angeles animation industry.

Festivals

8 Events Worth Checking Out At Annecy 2019

It’s impossible to see everything at the Annecy animation festival, so here’s a few of our suggestions.

Streaming

Amazon’s New Series ‘Undone’ Looks And Feels Refreshingly Original

Directed by Hisko Hulsing and co-created by “Bojack Horseman” creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg, “Undone” looks like a must-watch.

Awards

‘Acid Rain’ Tops 2019 Animafest Zagreb, Winning Grand Prix and Audience Award

Tomek Popakul’s punky “Acid Rain” continues it successful run on the festival circuit.

Feature Film

Illumination’s ‘The Secret Life of Pets 2’: Audiences Like It; Critics Not So Much

Despite critical scorn, “The Secret Life of Pets 2” could launch in first place at the box office.

CGI

What Do You Know About… Tumblehead?

The dynamic Danish studio, which is known for its fun and bouncy cg animation, will pitch its series “Rob ‘n’ Ron” at Annecy’s MIFA market.

Business

Xilam Animation, Studio Behind ‘I Lost My Body,’ To Acquire French CG Studio Cube Creative

French producer Xilam, the studio behind “I Lost my Body” and “Oggy and the Cockroaches,” will boost its cg output with this acquisition.

Feature Film

Yes, One Animator Made The CG Animated Feature ‘Away’ On His Own

Gints Zilbalodis’ unconventional animated feature is screening in competition at both Zagreb Animafest and Annecy.

10-Year-Old Spongebob Will Star In CG Spinoff Series ‘Kamp Koral’

The new series raises questions about how the network will use the characters following the death of show creator Stephen Hillenburg.

Events

Rob Legato, Janelle Croshaw Ralla, Sergio Pablos And Maureen Fan To Speak At 2019 VIEW Conference (Exclusive)

From the vfx supervisor of Disney’s upcoming “The Lion King” to the director of “Klaus,” this year’s VIEW Conference will offer presentations from a wide range of industry all-stars.