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How They Made ‘Harold Halibut’: A Handcrafted Stop-Motion-Inspired Video Game
Ole Tillmann, art director of 'Harold Halibut,' walks us through the production process of one of 2024's most distinctive-looking video games.
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Brown Bag Films And 9 Story Launch Guidelines For AI Use In Their Productions
Brown Bag Films head Cathal Gaffney is also calling for more transparency from other studios about how they intend to use AI in commercial production.
‘3 Body Problem’ VFX Supervisor Stefen Fangmeier On Balancing Interplanetary Realities In Netflix’s Ambitious New Sci-Fi Series
Out today, '3 Body Problem' promises to be a spectacle unlike anything the streamer has released so far.
Kent Melton, Disney And Laika Maquette Maker, Dies At 68
From 'Aladdin' to 'Tangled,' Melton made maquettes for more than a dozen Walt Disney Studios animated features.
‘Elemental’ VFX Supervisor Sanjay Bakshi Discusses The Combustible Elements Behind Pixar’s Oscar-Nominated Feature
Bakshi also gave us access to a trove of behind-the-scenes artwork and explained how his team brought life to Element City and its characters.
Mark Gustafson, Stop-Motion Veteran Who Co-Directed Oscar-Winning ‘Pinocchio,’ Dies At 64
Gustafson was also the supervising director of 'The PJs' and animation director of 'Fantastic Mr. Fox.'
January’s Biggest Stories From The World Of Animation
2024 with a bang as awards season kicked into high gear, Mickey Mouse hit the public domain, and several new features were announced.
Bring On The Night: A Detailed Look At The Stunning Lighting And VFX Work In Dreamwork’s ‘Orion And The Dark’
Visual effects supervisor M. Scott McKee shares insights and artwork from behind the scenes of Netflix's upcoming feature.
In Memoriam: Remembering The Animation Figures Who Died In 2023
A collection of the tributes and obituaries we published over the past 12 months to honor lost figures from the global animation community.
2024 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Crab’ Director Piotr Chmielewski
The stop-motion short turns on a crab that needs an act of God to save it from becoming dinner.
100 Years Of Disney Surrealism: More Than Just Fairy Tales And Princesses
Disney may be the leading purveyor of safe, family-friendly entertainment today, but that hasn't always been the case.
Know Your Indie Filmmaker: Georges Schwizgebel
Schwizgebel's work bursts with inviting colors, sounds, and imagery. Each frame is a work of art, intricately timed, painted, edited, and scored.
‘The Inventor’ Director Jim Capobianco Explains Why Stop Motion Was The Perfect Medium For His Da Vinci Film
And why he couldn't resist adding some hand-drawn 2d sequences to the mix.
‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’ Reviews Roundup: This Franchise Reboot Is A Knockout
Critics are praising director Jeff Rowe for pushing aesthetic risks he first took when co-directing 'The Mitchells vs. the Machines.'
Mexico Is Creating A Digital Database To Protect Its Animation Heritage
Several titles spanning back to the 1930s have been digitized and were screened at this year's Annecy Festival.
Animation Companies Are Going Green. Here’s How They’re Doing It
We spoke with animation organizations from around the world that are spearheading the industry's green push.
Calarts Alumni Reveal What It’s Like To Attend The World-Famous Animation School
You've no doubt heard of the animation programs at Calarts, but what is it like to actually attend the school. We asked some recent students about their experiences.
Legendary Animator Andreas Deja Discusses His Decade-Long Passion Project ‘Mushka’
Deja talks about the work that went into making his dream a reality, and why he thinks other artists should do the same.
‘Spellbound,’ ‘Batman Azteca,’ ‘Captain Laserhawk’ Headline Annecy’s Work In Progress Sidebar
In total, 17 films, series, and interactive works will host WIP presentations at this year's Annecy.
Disney Vet Aaron Blaise Answers The Question: “Is AI Animation Going To Put Me Out Of A Job?”
The 'Brother Bear' director reacts to a recent viral video that claims to be animated using AI.
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