Following the Skydance buyout and appointment of new Paramount CEO David Ellison, the senior executive leaves the post she assumed in 2021; 1,000 employees were let go at the studio this week.
Part of the show’s creative team since Season 1, the longtime animation writer, producer and EP took to X to bid adieu after the November 2 episode.
It’s less than one week away… the person behind the camera on Guillermo del Toro’s highly anticipated film joins more than 150 award-winning speakers from the world of animation, VFX, games and AI who will take part in a packed schedule of keynotes, talks, panels, workshops and masterclasses; event runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.
The Rome event, which runs through October 10, features over 80 sessions, including panels, seminars, workshops and 5 showcases with 44 Italian and international titles across Animation, Doc & Factual, Drama, and Film.
It’s just 2 weeks away… more than 150 award-winning speakers from the world of animation, VFX, games and AI will take part in a packed schedule of keynotes, talks, panels, workshops and masterclasses; event runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.
The 7th annual event features panels on ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Wicked,’ ‘Wednesday,’ ‘Zootopia 2,’ and ‘Star Wars,’ plus demos, an Artist Alley, and awards ceremony; runs October 24-26 in Pasadena, California.
The festival returns to Ottawa September 24-28 featuring interactive artist talks, workshops and meetings with schools and recruiters; TAC takes place during the festival and offers industry professionals networking opportunities.
Festival screenings begin September 18 with Kid Koala’s ‘Space Cadet;’ conference, which runs September 20-21, will open with a Brad Bird talk; presentations on the making of ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ Pixar Animation’s ‘Elio,’ the adaptation of Roald Dahl’s ‘The Twits,’ and ‘In Your Dreams’ are scheduled.
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Corus Entertainment’s storied animation studio will continue to oversee existing projects, including distribution and merchandising, while evaluating new opportunities and business priorities.
Rod Fergusson takes over the video game franchise from Kelley Gilmore, who recently exited the company following internal complaints about the game’s narrative direction; the exact number of layoffs has not been disclosed.
The motion design and production studio executives assume new roles of Executive Director and Executive Producer, respectively; previous owner Ronny Young exits.
Dana Tafoya-Cameron has been promoted to EVP & Head Of Bento Box Entertainment, while Michelle Huynh is now EVP, Studio Content Operations.
The industry veterans’ experience and extensive connections will assist in building out a Los Angeles-based team as the studio continues to expand its global presence.
The Oscar-winning VFX supervisor and a team from Pro Machina will discuss their miniature work on the Excelsior retro rocketship; Emmy winner Alex Woo will present his upcoming 3DCG feature, ‘In Your Dreams,’ that hits Netflix November 14; conference runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.
Company president outlines plans to expand operations outside the U.S.; new job openings reportedly will outnumber layoffs in a move not based on cost-cutting or ‘driven by financial performance.’
Seasoned executive Danielle Tanton joins the leading brand licensor as Director, Location-Based Entertainment, EMEA, Experiential Strategy & Partnerships.
Professional animation writers are the narrative architects of an animated production.
The seasoned producer will begin her first term leading AMPAS during her second term as a governor representing the Producers Branch; she previously served for three years as vice president and chair of the Awards Committee.
One of the conference’s most anticipated programs includes behind-the-scenes looks at groundbreaking work from DreamWorks Animation, DNEG, NASA, Nickelodeon Animation, Walt Disney Imagineering, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Wētā FX, offering a rare glimpse at the full arc of visual storytelling, from emerging artists to industry leaders.
The writer/director will share a behind-the-scenes look in-person at Warner Bros. Pictures Animation’s upcoming animated feature, which hits theaters next February; conference runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.
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The company’s new identity includes new leadership additions and strategic hires; will work closely with post-production partner Company 3.
The VFX veteran will lead the company as it consolidates its global footprint to North America, reporting to Streamland Media CEO Bill Romeo.
All 15 eligible voters said ‘Yes’ to the agreement, negotiated this past May ahead of the 50th season’s final episode.
