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[…..] […]
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[…..] […]
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[…..] […]
‘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[…..] […]
(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[…..] […]
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[…..] […]
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[…..] […]
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[…..] […]
Former Onion writer Chris Karwowski’s 10-episode set of satirical 90-second shorts, co-created with studio behind YouTube series ‘Speedrun,’ will run every Tuesday through August. Our friends at MONDO are teaching extraterrestrial aliens how to succeed on Earth in their new show, The Alien Guide to Earth, a 10-episode series of 90-second satirical animated shorts, launching[…..] […]
Discovery Family will be counting down the final 13 episodes of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, beginning with special mid-season premiere on Saturday, August 3 at 11:30 a.m./10:30C. The final batch of new episodes of the Allspark Animation-produced hit series will also stream live and on demand on Discovery Family GO, the network’s TV[…..] […]
