One of Us Appoints Adrian De Wet VFX Supervisor, Creative Director
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.
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Nelvana, The Roku Channel Launch ‘Builder Brothers Dream Factory’
The 3DCG animated series, inspired by the real-life Property Brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott, debuts August 15 in the U.S. exclusively on The Roku Channel.
HBO Max, GKIDS Expand Film Licensing Partnership
Deal adds 20 new adult animated and live-action titles, including ‘Your Name,’ ‘Shin Godzilla,’ ‘Perfect Blue,’ ‘The Colors Within,’ and ‘Summer Wars,’ many to stream for the first time in North America; select titles will debut in 4K.
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Ian Hunter to Talk ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Practical FX at VIEW 2025
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.
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Channing Tatum, Rebecca Wang Join ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle’ English Dub
The first film in a 3-part cinematic trilogy will hit IMAX and premium large format theatres in the U.S. and Canada on September 12.
Briarcliff Entertainment Acquires ‘Stitch Head’ U.S. Distribution Rights
The animated feature, based on the children’s book series by Guy Bass and adapted by director Steve Hudson, releases in theaters on October 29.
Puget Systems to Debut RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell Max-Q Workstation at SIGGRAPH 2025
The high-performance workstation provider will also be demonstrating a ‘Virtual Rage Room’ immersive, interactive experience that leverages markerless mocap tech and a 10-foot LED volume.
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Catch the National Film Board of Canada at SIGGRAPH 2025
Head of technical direction and production technologies Éloi Champagne will participate in a Real-Time Live! Session, and will sit down with filmmaker Amanda Strong to discuss ‘Inkwo for When the Starving Return;’ Jo Roy’s ‘Corpus and the Wandering’ will screen as part of the Electronic Theater.
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New Trailer Drops for Usman Riaz’s ‘The Glassworker’
The hand-drawn 2D Pakistani feature, which follows the relationship of a father and son in the face of war, will debut in U.S. theaters on August 15.
Foundry to Host ‘Sinners’ Fireside VFX Chat at SIGGRAPH 2025
Set for August 12 at 5 pm PT, the intimate panel discussion will explore how Production VFX Supervisor Michael Ralla, ILM VFX Supervisor Nick Marshall, and Rising Sun Pictures VFX Supervisor Guido Wolter built a shared vision for the supernatural tale set in the 1930s Mississippi Delta.
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Blue Ant Media Completes ‘Go Public’ Reverse Takeover Transaction
The former Boat Rocker Media company has closed it previously announced transaction done under the Canada Business Corporations Act, and expects to begin trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange by August 7.
Crunchyroll Launches ‘Crunchyroll Anime Nights’ Monthly Theatrical Experience
Starting this October, participating theaters across the U.S. will feature fan-favorite films, curated television episodes, anniversaries, classic titles, and exclusive previews of upcoming streaming series from Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment's anime libraries.
2025 Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology Announces Panels
Running August 6-10, the event plans a range of insightful talks, featuring industry experts discussing the future of storytelling, animation, and media, starting August 8.
Mosaic VFX: Built from the Flood Up
After a catastrophic water main break destroyed their offices and eventually closed the parent company, Assembly VFX artists banded together, and led by the division’s co-founder Dave Zeevalk and VP of Technology Luiz Garrido, launched a brand-new, fully operational visual effects business in just 10 days.
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SIGGRAPH 2025 Announces Powerful Production Session Lineup
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.
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‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Stars Talk New Beasts and Bender Babies
Celebrating the 5X Annie Award and Primetime Emmy-winning series’ 20th Anniversary, the iconic and influential Nickelodeon show’s co-creators and key cast led a nostalgic panel at last week’s San Diego Comic-Con filled with sing-alongs, franchise announcements, and never-before-seen art.
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‘Oddtaxi,’ ‘Spice And Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf,’ and ‘Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle’ Headed to Blu-Ray
Crunchyroll’s October home entertainment releases also include ‘Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation’ Season 2, ‘Frieren: Beyond Journey's End’ Season 1 Part 2 Limited Edition, ‘RoboTech - The Macross Saga,’ and ‘My Hero Academia’ Season 6.
‘The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball’: Animation Without Rules
AWN Caught up with the cast and crew at San Diego Comic-Con to talk about their chaotic and always fun new series, centered on a cat and his adopted goldfish brother, that mixes live-action, CGI, stop-motion and 2D, launching today in the U.S. on Hulu and Disney+.
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Ink Films Announces ‘Animation Mixtape’ Animated Shorts Theatrical Program
Curated by Don Hertzfeldt, the collection features 12 films including never-before-seen work from underground animator Bruce Bickford; set for an exclusive Fall 2025 release in cinemas.
BrightFrame Studios Opens Atmos Post-Production Facility in Burbank
Company’s second location extends service offerings, featuring a PMC-powered 9.1.4 Dolby Atmos mixing room with an Avid S6 console; includes curated selection of premium microphones, preamps, and outboard equipment bookable now ahead of its July 17 launch.
Alkemy X Expands Operations to Toronto
Building on its existing presence in Vancouver, the post-production and VFX studio moves to reinforce its ‘long-term investment in and commitment to the Canadian market, and to the varying needs’ of its clients.
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‘SNL’ VFX Workers Unanimously Ratify First Union Contract
All 15 eligible voters said ‘Yes’ to the agreement, negotiated this past May ahead of the 50th season’s final episode.
Crunchyroll Sets ‘Sink Your Teeth: A Tokyo Ghoul Celebration’ Cinema Release
The special screening of select English dub episodes from ‘Tokyo Ghoul’ Season 1 hits select U.S. theaters for one day only on July 21.
A24, CMC Pictures Bringing ‘Ne Zha 2’ English-Language Version to Theaters
After grossing almost $1.9 billion in its Chinese release, the hugely popular 3DCG film, which features the voice of Michelle Yeoh, will be released in IMAX and 3D in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand starting August 22.
‘Out of the Inkwell: The Silent Cartoons of Max Fleischer’ Heads to MoMI
A block of classic Fleischer Studios shorts, restored by Jane Fleischer Reid, will screen on July 12; live music from Charlie Judkins will accompany the show.
