Animation World Network

The Third Floor Opens New Soho Studio

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 21:18:09 GMT

Completing their separation from Framestore, the leading visualization company launches a new facility in the heart of Fitzrovia; company’s Pinewood Studios-based virtual production space also has re-opened.

2020 CEE Animation Forum Announces Winners

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 20:48:09 GMT

28 animated projects in 4 categories were considered in the 2020 pitching event; ‘The Garden of Heart’ wins in animated shorts with a special mention to ‘The Pet Named Stress;’ ‘Igi’ wins in feature films, ‘No Happy Ever After’ takes the TV award.

Creepy 2D Titles Set Deliciously Eerie Tone for Hulu’s ‘Helstrom’

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 20:09:49 GMT

Based on a dark Marvel Universe storyline, the psychological thriller about a powerful serial killer’s son and daughter opens with a 2D animation title design by Digital Kitchen that uses recreated childhood drawings that mirror the weird and scary mood of the show.

ILM’s Dennis Muren to Receive VIEW 2020 Visionary Award

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 19:34:57 GMT

Legendary nine-time Oscar-winning senior VFX supervisor to be honored at this week’s conference; ‘Tenet’ VFX supervisor Andrew Jackson to deliver closing keynote Friday, October 23.

Bring ‘Lupin III: The First’ Home in Time for Christmas - Available on Digital Dec 15

Sat, 17 Oct 2020 00:00:32 GMT

The iconic anime superstar is back in a highly anticipated reimagined 3D/CG animated feature coming to Blu-ray + DVD combo pack January 12, 2021.

‘Spider-Man 3’ Reportedly Needs 3 Spider Men

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 23:04:27 GMT

While Tom Holland will return as Peter Parker in the upcoming web-slinger adventure, rumor has it that Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield will also be reprising their friendly neighborhood roles.

New Paris-Based Virtual CG Collective noOne Launches

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 22:49:26 GMT

New studio’s second ‘Dark Edition’ video to launch just in time for Halloween.

Casting and Teaser Artwork Revealed for ‘LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special’

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 22:37:37 GMT

Animated adventure premieres on Life Day, November 17, exclusively on Disney +; returning cast includes fan favorites: Kelly Marie Tran as Rose Tico; Billy Dee Williams as Lando Calrissian; and Anthony Daniels as C-3PO.

VIEW 2020: Excellence in Animation, VFX and Visual Storytelling Now Free to Attend

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 21:07:37 GMT

Though we’ll miss out annual trip to Turin, Italy, we’ll pretend our stale pop tart is a pistachio biscotti as we sit back and gush over the stellar roster of talent set to teach, talk, and share over the next seven days; starting tomorrow, VIEW 2020 runs through October 23.

How Studio AKA Captured Chaos and Destruction for the Main Titles on Ridley Scott’s ‘Raised ...

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 17:16:17 GMT

Working with a team of six artists, director Steve Small employs a combination of 3D, rotoscope and hand-drawn artwork for the haunting, elegant main titles serving as the backstory for the HBO Max sci-fi series.

WATCH: Meet the Fam in New Clip from Glen Keane’s ‘Over the Moon’

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 23:42:57 GMT

A new clip features Chin and Croak, Fei Fei’s potential stepbrother-to-be and his pet frog; he can be annoying, but just like our heroine, he believes in the impossible.

Rising Sun Pictures and UniSA Create Hands-On VFX Training Program

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 22:42:02 GMT

South Australia’s booming movie industry has created a demand for skilled VFX artists; RSP and University partner to train and provide home-grown talent to bolster burgeoning industry.

‘SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off’ Hit Mobile Game Gets Major Update

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 22:31:25 GMT

Game’s biggest update ever creates all new ways to be the best fry cook ever; players have more opportunity to show off their cooking skills at Pasta La Vista, New Kelp City’s finest Italian restaurant, with more content coming soon - including Halloween themed costumes!

Children’s Media Conference Announces Virtual One-day Event November 12

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 22:19:13 GMT

Day-long webinar explores navigating the business of animation in the pandemic world of global virtual events and programs, offering insights for producers, distributors, and freelancers.

Rey Skywalker’s Almost Shocking Name

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 21:49:44 GMT

Before Rey became Rey, she had many maybe-names, including Thea, Kira, and most notably… Winkie?

The Paley Front Row Presents ‘The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror’ October 17

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 20:37:33 GMT

Yeardley Smith (Lisa Simpson) moderates a conversation with the series’ creative team, including Mike B. Anderson, Al Jean, Steve Moore, and Matt Selman, who will discuss the celebrated Halloween special.

Netflix and Chris Nee Reveal First Slate of Animated Preschool Series

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 20:03:45 GMT

The Peabody, Emmy, and Humanitas Prize-winning children’s television screenwriter and producer (‘Doc McStuffins,’ ‘Vampirina’) shares the ambitious project lineup in development as part of her overall deal with the streaming giant.

George Miller Won’t Use De-Aged Charlize Theron in ‘Mad Max’ Prequel

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 16:10:11 GMT

The Oscar-winning ‘Mad Max’ franchise writer, director, and producer speaks about his choice to cast a younger actress, Anya Taylor-Joy, and not his ‘Fury Road’ star, in the iconic role of Furiosa.

48th Annie Awards Going Virtual

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 15:30:36 GMT

ASIFA-Hollywood’s annual awards ceremony moves online; virtual ceremony set for Friday, April 16, 2021.

Netflix’s 4-Part Animated WWII Drama ‘The Liberator’ Coming November 11

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 15:00:08 GMT

Riveting, true story of U.S. Army officer Felix Sparks and his racially integrated infantry battalion’s 500-day fight from Italy to Dachau is the first produced using Trioscope enhanced hybrid animation technology; watch the teaser trailer.