Japan’s Polygon Pictures Opens CG Rigging Studio In India
Polygon India will address what the company describes as a “shortage of staff” among rigging artists.
Studios
Tangent Animation Shuts Down Production. As Many As 400 People Laid Off
The studio was working on multiple feature animation projects for Netflix at the time of shutdown.
Cinesite Montreal Makes Four Senior Hires As Studio Grows
The studio is welcoming vfx supervisors Dottie Starling, Damien Hurgon, and Ellen Poon, as well as feature animation head of production Nathan Santell.
Former Science Saru Animator: Studio’s Workload Led To ‘Horror Stories’
“A studio should not have its twenty-something girls crying in the bathroom, doing all-nighters,” says Joan Chung.
Germany’s Rise Visual Effects Studios Launches Animation Unit, Will Expand Staff By 80 People
The unit is at work on cg fantasy feature “Igraine the Brave,” based on a book by acclaimed children’s writer Cornelia Funke.
Marvel Is Opening A ‘Mini’ Animation Studio
“We’re super excited about animation, which is my first love,” says Victoria Alonso, Marvel’s executive vp of film production.
‘Into The Spider-Verse’ Director Rodney Rothman And Former MGM Exec Adam Rosenberg Launch Modern Magic
The company’s mission is to “create innovative animated and live action ‘event entertainment’ for the 21st-century audience.”
What Animation Does Disney Own?
From Mickey to Marvel, Buzz Lightyear to Homer Simpson, Disney is home to a who’s who of animation legends.
UK’s Outpost VFX Boosts Overtime Pay In Unusual Move
U.K. staff will now receive 1.5x pay on all weekday hours beyond 40 hours, as well as all weekend work.
John Lautner, Architect Of The Greatest Animation Studio Building Ever Built, Was Born On This Day
Mr. Magoo and Gerald McBoing Boing came to life in this building.
Dreamworks Appoints Bill Ballew As Chief Technology Officer
Ballew is a 25-year veteran of the studio, most recently serving as its vp of research and development.
Nickelodeon Wants To “Earn The Trust Back Of The Creative Community,” Says President
Robbins admits that the kids network had “lost its way for a while.”
Mappa Defends Labor Practices Amid Row Over Pay
The Tokyo studio also condemned public discussion of its working conditions.
‘Demon Slayer’ Animation Studio Ufotable And Company Founder Indicted For Tax Evasion
The company owed ¥137 million in unpaid taxes.
Mappa Opens A New 5,000 Square Feet Studio In Tokyo, Aims To ‘Improve The Work Environment’
The company is expanding its workforce, despite recent criticisms that it pays its artist rock-bottom rates.
What Animation Does AT&T’s Warnermedia Own?
Warner Bros., Cartoon Network, DC Comics, HBO Max, Looney Tunes, Hanna-Barbera: Warnermedia has one of the world’s most famous animation portfolios, period.
Powerhouse Strikes First-Look Deal With Netflix, Working On ‘Castlevania’ Spin-off
The Texan studio’s credits include “Castlevania,” “Blood of Zeus,” and “Seis Manos.”
Digital Dimension And Lex+Otis Launch Krakn Animation
Based in L.A. and Montreal, the new studio will work on “premiere real-time 2d and 3d series and features.”
Eddie Gamarra Named VP, Literary Affairs At Nickelodeon And Awesomeness
In the newly created role, Gamarra will find and evaluate literary material to option for productions at the two brands.
Rovio Invests In ‘Moominvalley’ Studio Gutsy Animations, Developing ‘Moomins’ Game
The developer behind “Angry Birds” has secured the rights to make games based on the beloved characters.
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