From showrunner Eric Robles and executive producers, the Duffer Brothers, the animated series follows Eleven, Mike, Will, Dustin, Lucas, and Max on an untold adventure; debuts April 23.
The visual effects supervisor details the Apple TV film’s dramatic, incredibly realistic portrayal of a school bus driver trying to get his passengers to safety as the entire town of Paradise, California is engulfed in flames that eventually claimed 85 lives in 2018, the deadliest wildfire in state history.
Nominees ‘The Pillar,’ ‘Thanksgiving Day,’ and ‘So Close Yet So Far’ will each receive exclusive supplemental prize packages from Google, Weavy, and Lighthouse; winner to receive national theatrical release; Google’s Neil Parris joins jury.
The animated preschool series acquired from Joann Sfar’s Magical Society & Mediawan Kids & Family, based on the French children’s book ‘Mister Crocodile is Very Hungry,’ premieres February 23.
The CG film, from independent director Serhan Yorganci, follows three children who learn the value of money in a world that no longer responds to taps, swipes, or shortcuts.
Long-time friends Scott Schultz and Christian Jacobs share the joy, fun, and excitement – and some nostalgic reflection - surrounding their Emmy-nominated kids’ show revival that includes new animation they say will ‘rock your world!’ Returns today on Apple TV.
The animated musical series inspired by the live-action ‘The Little Mermaid’ film is now streaming; Disney legend Jodi Benson of the 1989 animated film to guest star.
Following the launch of Rodin Gen-2 Edit - the world’s first true 3D GenAI editing platform - Hyper3D.AI CTO Zhang Qixuan discusses the shift from one-shot generation to iterative professional workflows, exploring the ethics, challenges, and opportunities within this groundbreaking frontier of 3D GenAI technology.
VFX supervisor and Oscar-nominee Michael Ralla discusses the challenges of ‘twinning’ brothers Smoke and Stack, both played by Michael B. Jordan, and recreating Mississippi – and its fields of cotton - in Louisiana, on Ryan Coogler and Warner Bros.’ horror drama, just nominated for a record 16 Academy Awards.
There’s a trailer too! The actress and comedian joins Foofa and Toodee in teaching viewers a new dance in the all-new season of the Emmy nominated kids’ show, premiering January 30 on Apple TV.
Directors Phil Cunningham and Brent Dawes, and producer Rita Mbanga talk about their animated family musical that follows David’s journey from humble shepherd to his clash with Goliath and anointing as king, now streaming on the Angel Studios platform; it recently became the highest grossing faith-based animated theatrical musical of all-time.
‘The Bad Guys 2,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and ‘Zootopia 2’ are nominated for best edited animated feature; ‘Bob’s Burgers,’ ‘Love, Death + Robots,’ and ‘South Park’ snag nominations for best edited animated series; awards ceremony set for February 27.
3 FOX series and shows from Hulu and Netflix nab animation noms, while films/TV shows from Apple TV, Lucasfilm, Netflix and Warner Bros. among non-animated works also getting the nod; ceremony set for March 8.
‘Elio,’ ‘Little Amélie or the Character of Rain,’ and ‘Zootropolis 2 (Zootopia 2)’ get the nod for Animated Film with ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ ‘F1,’ ‘Frankenstein,’ ‘How to Train Your Dragon,’ and ‘The Lost Bus’ selected for Special Visual Effects.
The 3DCG film, which follows David’s journey from humble shepherd to his clash with Goliath and anointing as king, features immersive animation and an original soundtrack featuring Phil Wickham.
From creature work to seamless environmental and combat enhancements, the studio elevates the dark fantasy with a blend of intricate close-up visual effects and invisible world-building.
Oscar nominees named yesterday morning for Best Visual Effects share their reactions to the great news.
Oscar nominees named this morning for Best Animated Feature and Best Animated Short share their reactions to the great news.
The famed, Oscar-winning animator’s brother-in-law shares recollections of the incredible highs, and lowest of lows, he experienced with the husband-and-wife team behind ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit,’ ‘The Thief and the Cobbler,’ and ‘The Animator’s Survival Kit.’
Watch the VFX breakdown reel; the studio delivered around 200 shots, approximately 80 featuring the Jalowick, a hybrid creature created using a combination of prosthetics, performance elements, CG limbs, and partial body augmentation.
The deliberately stereotypical Lords serve as mouthpieces for showrunner and comic A.P. Laurenson, who conveys conflicting inner thoughts through three wildly different personalities.
The studio delivered 113 shots across 7 episodes, including vast environments, adrenaline-charged action, and visceral fire-driven sequences that were created via a broad range of visual effects techniques.
VFX breakdown reel highlight the studio’s work on the Paramount sci-fi adventure, which required traditional matte paintings and a complete reimagining of the Boston skyline; a 2.5D approach was taken for a car chase that combined a real location with greenscreen footage.
The interactive ‘Tiny Chef: Cooking with Fwends’ invites players to cook alongside the diminutive gourmand and friends using full-body movement in playful culinary challenges.
The longtime Disney writer and director, nominated for an Oscar for his 2006 animated short, ‘The Little Matchgirl,’ passed away at his home in Santa Monica following a short illness.
