Billionaire Scion David Steward Launches Lion Forge Animation Studio
When you think of animation production, St. Louis is not the first place that comes to mind, but that could soon change if David Steward has his way.
Studios
Mega-Deal: Phil Lord and Chris Miller Sign Nine-Figure Pact With Sony Pictures TV
Sony is committing to the creative team of Phil Lord and Chris Miller in a big way.
Amir Nasrabadi Appointed EVP/GM Of DHX’s Vancouver Animation Studio
Nasrabadi will play a key role at DHX’s animation operation, which currently employs around 500 people in Vancouver.
‘Zootopia’ Director Rich Moore Ditches Disney For Sony
Moore says Sony will allow him to “really push the envelope when it comes to visual style and breadth of storytelling.”
How Chile’s Marmota Studio Turned Youtube Success Into A Cartoon Network Series
Marmota’s new series “Hit Hard, Hara” is the first series entirely created by Chilean talent to premiere on Cartoon Network Latin America.
Duncan Studio Launches New Development Slate Of Original Content
The studio most recently created the 2d sequences for “Mary Poppins Returns.”
NFB’s Montreal Studio Remembered: Filmmakers And Studio Employees On Building’s Legacy
Hundreds of classic animated films have been made in one of the most unlikely animation studios. Paul Driessen, Torill Kove, Jacques Drouin, Janet Perlman, and others share memories of the awkward but beloved NFB building.
Miramax Taps Sony And Dreamworks Exec Michael Lachance To Lead New Family & Animation Unit
Miramax’s new family and animation division wants to be a “home for directors, writers and artists to create their best work.”
Breaking: Google Spotlight Stories Shuts Down
The unit, which lasted for six years, pushed the development of immersive and interactive 360 storytelling, especially for vr.
Eric Brevig Joins Method To Spearhead Virtual Production And Real-Time VFX Workflows
Brevig will join Method Studios as senior vfx supervisor and creative director.
Tonko House Takes Back ‘Dam Keeper’ Rights From Fox, Announces New Development Slate
The Berkeley-based studio founded by Robert Kondo and Dice Tsutsumi reveals big plans for 2019.
Warnermedia Reorganization Brings Cartoon Network And Adult Swim Under Its Management
The new structure of Warnermedia could have a major impact on the future output of Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Boomerang, and Rooster Teeth.
Meet Tonic DNA, The New Montreal Studio With A 35-Year-Old Legacy
Formerly Studio Pascal Blais, Tonic DNA sets a new course for its future, including more long-form projects.
Claire Finn Named Managing Director Of Ireland’s Lighthouse Studios
Lighthouse, a joint venture between Mercury Filmworks and Cartoon Saloon, continues to grow in Kilkenny, Ireland.
Turner EMEA Names ‘Gumball’ Producer Sarah Fell Director Of Original Kids Series
The producer of “Gumball” is taking on more responsibility at Turner EMEA.
Nickelodeon Froze Production, Laid Off Significant Crew On Its Upcoming Series ‘Glitch Techs’
Show co-creator Eric Robles says the series is not cancelled.
Report: Paramount Execs Are Unhappy They Weren’t Told About John Lasseter Hiring
Paramount Animation just became the new home of John Lasseter’s films and they’re not happy about it.
BREAKING: Margie Cohn Named President Of Dreamworks Animation; Chris DeFaria Will Exit The Studio
Cohn will oversee both film and television animation at Dreamworks.
Blue Zoo Opens New 2D Animation Studio in London, Creating 60 New Jobs
One of the U.K.’s largest independent animation studios is expanding.
