2019 World AI Congress, provinces and cities race to grasp their strategic plan, to seize the opportunity for artificial intelligence development. Today, the three major AI industry clusters, represented by Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, Yangtze River Delta, Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, have begun to take shape. AI is undoubtedly one of the hottest technology and industry keywords[…..] […]
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Animation Training in China–Animguru Animation
China’s animation industry has developed to be a certain scale, and the animation products have increasingly attracted the attention from not only professionals but also animation fans. The animation industry is also undergoing industrial processing and the cultivation of talents has always been a concern to the major companies. In addition to colleges and universities that have trained a group[…..] […]
ftrack launches SideFX Houdini plugin for ftrack Studio
We’re pleased to announce that the ftrack Studio integration with SideFX’s exceptional procedural tool Houdini is now available! We build ftrack Studio to ease workflow headaches and remove the friction from creative collaboration. We listen very carefully to the needs of our users in this regard, and one common request over recent months was for[…..] […]
What’s in GDC 2020?
Welcome to the first press newsletter for the 34th Game Developers Conference (GDC), GDC 2020! we’ll share a bit of info about the conference that could be helpful to you, including recently announced session. As a reminder, GDC 2020 will take place March 16-20 at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco, CA. 1) GDC[…..] […]
Warner Bros.’ Wile E. Coyote Movie Sets Dave Green to Direct
Cue the falling pianos: Warner Bros.’ Wile E. Coyote movie, “Coyote vs. Acme,” is one step closer to the big screen, having secured director Dave Green. Green will help develop the live action-animation hybrid, which is currently seeking a writer. The animated feature follows the infamous Looney Tunes prairie woof whose objective is obliterating his[…..] […]
Technicolor and Its Former CEO, Frederic Rose, Indicted on Fraud Charges in France
Technicolor and its former CEO, Frederic Rose, have been indicted in France on charges of fraud and breach of trust in connection with their role in the bankruptcy of Tarak Ben Ammar’s post-production group, Quinta Industries, and its subsequent acquisition of the company in January 2012. The indictment, handed down by the high court of[…..] […]
LOCKSMITH ANIMATION SIGNS DEAL WITH WARNER BROS. PICTURES
Dedicated feature CG Animation Studio Locksmith Animation has signed a multi-picture deal with Warner Bros. Pictures. Warner Bros Pictures has landed a multi-film pact with Locksmith Animation, the UK CG feature studio, to co-develop and distribute its slate of pictures, it was announced by Toby Emmerich, Chairman, Warner Bros. Pictures Group, and Courtenay Valenti, President[…..] […]
92ND OSCARS SHORTLISTS ANNOUNCED
The 92nd Oscars® Shortlists in nine Awards have been announced, with categories ‘Animated Short Film’ and ‘Visual Effects’ among them. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced shortlists in consideration for the 92nd Academy Awards® in nine categories: Documentary Feature, Documentary Short Subject, International Feature Film, Makeup and Hairstyling, Music (Original Score),[…..] […]
Detective Murilo is back in business!
Detective Murilo is back in business! I am Detective Murilo and this is an emergency call to all the sharp minded and inquisitive journalists out there! I already reached out to many of you on November 1st but after that, I was investigated by the Department of Internal Affairs —and temporarily removed from my position—[…..] […]
OFFICIAL SHORTLIST FOR OSCAR® ENTRY – POLAND – BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM “CORPUS CHRISTI”
“Often moving but also disquieting and even intermittently funny, this drama unfurls a spiritual parable that is uniquely Polish but accessible to all.” Leslie Felperin, The Guardian “…its dark intensity channeled in a dynamically physical, wild-eyed performance from talented young lead Bartosz Bielenia.” David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter Directed By Jan Komasa Written By Mateusz Pacewicz Starring:[…..] […]