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A new study shows that theatrical animation has returned to pre-pandemic levels with 882M global admissions, but Europe lags behind, earning just 5% of the global box office.
The residency is set to launch in 2027 in the city of Annecy.
USC's new animation program is a dynamic interdisciplinary initiative designed for passionate visual media artists from all disciplines.
Developer Lost Marble says "this will continue to be our position, at least until potential ethical and legal issues are resolved in a way that does not harm artists.”
Thousands of vfx and animation workers around the globe could become unemployed as early as this week.
After months of negotiations, members have ratified a new agreement that will be in effect until 2027.
Powerhouse is the first Texas animation studio to join a union.
The company is looking at options to increase its output, including digital technologies like AI.
A new round of talks has been scheduled for mid-September.
The statement comes ahead of negotiations between animation workers and studios for a new collective bargaining agreement.
The startling report makes one thing clear: generative AI is here today and wreaking havoc right now.
In a roundtable, he added: "As an animation studio, I just think it's important we protect the artists and the art form as long as we can."
Tenerife's animation and vfx industries are booming thanks to highly competitive tax incentives and an influx of talented artists.
Daniel Langlois created the animation software Softimage used to make films like 'Jurassic Park,' 'Titanic,' and 'The Matrix.'
After arguing that animation productions punch above their weight compared to live-action films and series, the group called on the EU to adjust the AVMS Directive.
We spoke with animation organizations from around the world that are spearheading the industry's green push.
IATSE president Matthew Loeb says its "critical that our union is at the forefront of understanding [AI's] impact on our members and industry."
Aardman managing director Sean Clarke also lamented poor animation education standards in the U.K. and said graduates who enter the workforce are not "production-ready."
Animation and live-action director Clay Kaytis believes it's time for all directors to be covered by the Directors Guild of America.
The workers are the second N.Y.-based group to do so, after Titmouse workers voted to unionize in January of this year.