Watch on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/130012001 After the awarded musical splatter The Rains of Castamere | An Animated Choreography οf Departures, where he covered and performed George R. R. Martin’s and Ramin Djawadi’s emblematic song, Aristarchos Papadaniel returned this year by creating a series of caricatures of the main Game of Thrones protagonists, who were in the[…..] […]
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Original animation work is on the rise, China’s animation industry continues to support “The Chinese School”
(Photo) The opening of the 15th China International Animation Game Expo In the 1940s, the Wan Brothers produced the first Chinese animated film “Princess Iron Fan”, which was distributed to Southeast Asia and Japan. It opened a new horizon in the Chinese animation industry, as well as the starting point when the “Chinese Work” began[…..] […]
Fire At Kyoto Animation, One Person Is Dead And Suspected Arsonist In Police Custody
Kyoto Animation, one of Japan’s most popular anime studios, was reportedly set ablaze this morning in Japan. A man in his 40s was allegedly seen pouring a flammable liquid and setting it ablaze. He is currently in police custody. At around 10 am, residents living near the studio called the police, saying there was the[…..] […]
A Monstrous Undertaking: The VFX Behind Godzilla, Ghidorah, Mothra and Rodan
Production VFX supervisor Guillaume Rocheron, MPC, Method Studios and DNEG describe the creative and technical challenges of bringing four gigantic kaiju to the screen in ‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters.’ Four gigantic kaiju take center stage in Warner Bros.’ Godzilla: King of the Monsters, and it was critical for the filmmakers and production VFX supervisor[…..] […]
TIFFCOM 2019
Greeting from JCS Organizer’s Office. We would like to announce with pleasure that we received large number of exhibitor applications for TIFFCOM / TIAF by Early Bird deadline. Although exhibition space has become limited, we can still accept some exhibitor applications. If you wish to exhibit at TIFFCOM / TIAF 2019, please apply early as[…..] […]
First Look: Debut Set for Walt Disney Animation Studio’s Second VR Short, ‘a kite’s tale,’ at SIGGRAPH 2019
‘a kite’s tale’ Combines Hand-drawn Animation With VR Technology CHICAGO—Walt Disney Animation Studios, for the second year in a row, will debut an all-new VR short film at the SIGGRAPH conference. Part of the third-annual SIGGRAPH 2019 VR Theater, the experience hails from within the studio’s Short Circuit experimental program. Directed by Bruce Wright, “a[…..] […]
Chapeau FX Expands Operations, Renames as Chapeau Studios
(Top L – R) Karuna Venter, Lauren Mayer-Beug and Ben Looram. (Bottom L-R) Chris Gunn, Jesse Hoy and José Nuñez. Building upon its core VFX and animation business, company moves into production, design, and IP development. Chapeau FX has announced they have renamed as Chapeau Studios with the expansion of their core team from its[…..] […]
WildBrain to Teach New YouTube Tricks to Headstart’s ‘Best Furry Friends’
Leading digital kids’ network and studio WildBrain has been tapped by Headstart International to shepherd the Best Furry Friends (or BFF) toy brand on YouTube. WildBrain will turn its content and channel management expertise to growing the brand’s global audience with exclusive content aimed at a key demo of girls 6-9. WildBrain will manage existing[…..] […]
DHX Media Promotes Stephanie Betts to Vice President, Content
Todd Brian joins company as director of animation development, reporting to Betts. HALIFAX, NS – DHX Media has announced the promotion of Stephanie Betts to executive vice president, content. She will be responsible for development and production of original animated content, and will report to the company’s president, Josh Scherba Additionally, Todd Brian has joined[…..] […]
SIGGRAPH 2019 Announces Real-Time Live! and Games Program Lineup
Conference will tackle facial animation, AI, ethics in games as well as showcase the future of real-time production. SIGGRAPH 2019 has just announced Real-Time Live! and Games programming for the upcoming conference in L.A., which will shine a light on topics including but not limited to facial animation, AI, ethics, and the future of real-time[…..] […]