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Squeeze Launches MOOV, First Motion Capture Animation Studio in Québec City
New mocap division under the leadership of video game and film veteran Dave Massicotte to provide high-quality animation services to video game and film producers.
In 3D, Business, CG, Films, Games, People, Places, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Weinstein Company Drops Full-Length Trailer for ‘Leap!’
CG-animated French/Canadian co-production directed by Eric Summer and Éric Warin arrives in the U.S. on April 21.
In 3D, CG, Films, People, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
Cinesite Acquires Vancouver Animation Studio Nitrogen
Full-service Vancouver-based animation studio known for animating many episodes of iconic children’s show ‘Thomas and Friends’ and Seth Rogen’s R-rated ‘Sausage Party’ employs 70 creative and production staff.
In Business, CG, Films, Places, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Santa Barbara Int’l Film Fest Sets U.S. Premiere for NFB Animated Feature ‘Window Horses’
Vancouver filmmaker Ann Marie Fleming’s ‘Window Horses: The Poetic Persian Epiphany of Rosie Ming’ premieres February 2 & 4 at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
Squeeze Joins $18M Animated Feature Co-Production
Québec City-based CG animation studio joins international partnership to produce $18 million animated feature, ‘Troll, the Tale of a Tail.’
In 3D, Business, CG, Films, Production | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, Europe, North America
Winners Announced for GIRAF12
‘I Like Girls,’ ‘Yùl and the Snake,’ ‘Fired on Mars’ win jury, audience prizes at GIRAF festival of independent animation.
In 2D, Awards, Festival, People, Places, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: Animated Travels | Geographic Region: North America
The Comedy Network Greenlights Animated Reboot of ‘Corner Gas’
Following six seasons and a movie, The Comedy Network greenlights Brent Butt’s reimagined animated series, with pre-production beginning in January 2017.
Halifax Bank Unveils Scooby-Doo as Star of New TV Commercial
Following on the success of its Top Cat campaign, iconic WB character appears in a new ad for Halifax bank.
TRAILER: The Weinstein Company Unveils First Look at ‘Leap!’
CG-animated French/Canadian co-production directed by Eric Summer and Éric Warin arrives in the U.S. on March 3.
Theodore Ushev’s ‘Blind Vaysha’ a Modern Parable About Living in the Present
NFB-produced short employing a bold, graphic style is one of 10 candidates shortlisted for a possible nomination for Best Animated Short at the 89th Academy Awards.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: North America
Marianne O’Reilly Appointed Cinesite Animation COO
Former Rainmaker president to manage Cinesite Animation service work as the studio continues to grow its roster of animated feature films.
In 3D, Business, CG, Films, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
New York Science Fiction Film Festival Announces Inaugural Lineup
Inaugural event running January 20-22 to include a dedicated block of animated sci-fi shorts created by filmmakers from around the world.
I Have A Question Steven Woloshen
In which AWN’s Chris Robinson asks animators profound and inane questions. This week Canadian animator Steven Woloshen discusses his latest short, Casino.
In 2D, Films, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Let's Go Eat the Factory! | Geographic Region: All
Keep it in Motion: Classic Animation Revisited - Evelyn Lambart's 'O Canada'
Chris Robinson is feeling all patriotic this week as he takes a look at 'O Canada' by the vastly underappreciated NFB legend Evelyn Lambart.
In 2D, 3D, Films, People, Short Films, Stereoscopic 3-D, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Let's Go Eat the Factory! | Geographic Region: All
Boat Rocker Media Promotes Samantha Traub, Michel Pratte
Toronto-based global entertainment company ups Samantha Traub to Chief Operating Officer and Michel Pratte to Chief Revenue Officer.
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Spanish Feature ‘Ozzy’ Completed Using DaVinci Resolve Studio
Post-production director Alejandro Matus and colorist Ignasi González produce more than 40 different deliveries of the CG-animated feature using Blackmagic Design’s DaVinci Resolve Studio.
In 3D, CG, Films, Places, Post-production, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
MoMedia Signs Digital Distribution Deal with Studio 100
MoMedia bringing ‘Maya the Bee,’ ‘Vic the Viking,’ and ‘Heidi’ to iTunes in the U.S., U.K., and Canada.
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Vancouver Appoints First Film Commissioner
Industry powerhouse David Shepheard joins newly-created Vancouver Film & Media Centre to drive growth and innovation in Vancouver’s booming digital entertainment and interactive business sectors.
In Business, Films, People, Places, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Rodeo FX Brings Jungle Animals to Life for ‘Legend of Tarzan’
Montreal-based visual effects studio adds CG creatures to its repertoire of VFX expertise, delivering nearly 200 shots for director David Yates’ action-adventure that elevate animal sequences to the look of a nature documentary.
Yeti Farm Taps Industry Icons to Join Senior Team
Blair Peters, Lance Priebe and Darren Battersby join Yeti Farm Creative following the studio’s expansion into a new facility in Kelowna, B.C.
Animation Show of Shows Returns for Second Year in Theaters
Twelve charming, family-friendly films join four provocative shorts exclusively for mature audiences in the 18th annual Animation of Show of Shows; theatrical run in cities across the U.S. now underway.
In People, Places, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: Animated Travels | Geographic Region: North America
A Kick in the Head: OIAF Artistic Director Chris Robinson Reflects on 40 Years of Ottawa
The Ottawa International Animation Festival’s artistic director tries not to take himself too seriously as he celebrates the landmark 40th anniversary edition of the largest independent animation festival in North America.
In Festival, People, Places | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Animated Travels | Geographic Region: North America
Screenvision, 4K Media Bringing ‘Yu-Gi-Oh!’ Feature to North America
Screenvision Media teams up with 4K Media to bring ‘Yu-Gi-Oh! The Dark Side of Dimensions’ to cinemas in the U.S. and Canada beginning January 20th, 2017.
Aussie Duo Wins 2016 Pitch This! Competition with ‘Owl and Cloud’
Suren Perera and Thomas Duncan-Watt win coveted development deal with Corus Entertainment for original kids series ‘Owl & Cloud.’
In 2D, Business, Cartoons, People, Places, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: Animated Travels | Special Events: OIAF | Geographic Region: Australia, North America
