Ánima Kitchent’s ‘Cleo & Cuquín’ Headed to Mexico’s Televisaunivision
The broadcaster will introduce viewers to Seasons 1 and 2 of the animated preschool series, as well as a collection of musical clips and the popular ‘Discover & Explore’ episodes.
Geographical Region: North America
CTN eXpo 2024 to Debut International Student Exchange Program
The upcoming event is set to transform the city’s ‘Animation Week’ into a hub for seasoned and emerging creators to recharge, inspire, celebrate, and ignite their passion for storytelling, running November 21-24 in Burbank, California.
In Community Outreach, Diversity and Inclusion, Education and Training, Event, Guilds/Unions/Organizations, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: CTNx | Geographic Region: North America
Animation Workers March on DreamWorks, Present Petition for Fair Deal
The Animation Guild, TAG 839, ramped up negotiations with a second ‘March on the Boss’ to remind animation industry execs that members will stand together to achieve fair wages, job security, and guardrails around Generative AI use.
Oscar Winner Torill Kove Honored at Spark Animation
‘The Danish Poet’ director received the Lifetime Achievement Award and Canadian Film Prize for her new Mikrofilm/NFB short, ‘Maybe Elephants.’
In 2D, Awards, Event, Festival, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
IATSE Voices Support for U.S. Federal Film and TV Tax Incentives
In the wake of challenges faced by the U.S. entertainment industry, the union affirms U.S. Representative Adam Schiff’s recent push to evaluate how competitive tax incentives could protect the domestic film and television production jobs from overseas competition.
Images in Motion Media Champions Puppetry's Green Revolution
The TV puppet studio based in Sonoma, California, embraces sustainability by repurposing materials from previous productions; a recent children's music video collaboration with Stinky Tales reused an entire cloud set.
DreamWorks’ ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ Balloon Set for 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Gabby and her best friend Pandy Paws are set to soar through the streets of New York City, with festivities to air November 28 on NBC and stream on Peacock.
The Pixar ‘Toy Story’ 3D Zoetrope Returns to the Academy Museum
On display through July 2025, back by popular demand, the unique, large scale zoetrope features characters from animation studio’s famed franchise, giving visitors a birds-eye view of the optical illusion that makes all moving pictures possible.
Cinesite Celebrates 10 Years of Innovation and Growth in Montreal
In honor of its 10th anniversary, the leading animation and VFX studio has released a retrospective showreel celebrating the innovation and artistry delivered in Quebec.
SCAD Student Films Spotlight Pantheon 2D Tech and Our Relationship with Time
‘Time Flies, and ‘Chelita, Como Me Duele Quererte,’ though completely different films, share the concept of lost time; they also share the use of exciting new software, developed by SCAD alum Noah Catan, that enables 3D lighting effects on 2D animation.
Animation Workers March on Netflix, Present Petition for Fair Deal
The Animation Guild, TAG 839, ramped up negotiations with a ‘March on the Boss’ to remind execs at the streamer that members will stand together to achieve fair wages, job security, and guardrails around Generative AI use.
2K Motion Capture Studio Workers File for Union Election
Staff members at the Petaluma, California-based company responsible for multiple Take-Two Interactive game franchise productions file with the NLRB, seeking to address core issues including pay equity and work conditions.
LAIKA Partners with Portland State University on Workforce Development
The award-winning ‘Coraline’ animation studio and PSU launch a 3-year pilot program aimed at preparing a diverse pool of career-ready graduates to support the region’s creative industries.
Netflix Shutters AAA Video Game Studio
The Southern California division, known internally as ‘Team Blue,’ boasted high-powered execs Chacko Sonny, Joseph Staten, and Rafael Grassetti, who have now exited; the sole internal studio headquartered in Helsinki will remain.
In Business, Digital Media, Games, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
2024 Spark Animation Unveils Full Conference Lineup
The conference, running November 2-3, will feature directors behind some of the year’s most anticipated animated films, such as Shannon Tindle, Vicky Jenson, Josh Cooley, and more.
Toei Animation Bringing ‘Dragon Ball,’ ‘One Piece,’ and ‘Digimon’ to NYCC 2024
The studio’s upcoming programming line-up, which runs October 17-20, includes a trio of franchise panels, featuring celebrity guests and two popup shop experiences: the Mugiwara Store and Toei Animation X Dim Mak.
In 2D, Anime, Event, People, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Comic-Con | Geographic Region: North America
LightBox Expo Reveals ‘The Wild Robot: Art & Technical Strategies Behind the Scenes’ Panel
In this new addition to the show’s already expansive lineup, the October 26 panel will share with audiences some of the artistic and technical strategies used to create DreamWorks Animation’s beautifully animated and emotionally compelling new feature.
‘In the Shadow of the Cypress’ Named Best in Show at 2024 Spark Animation Festival
Iranian filmmakers Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani’s film, about a captain suffering from PTSD who lives with his daughter, wants to be a caring father, but struggles with a harsh life, has now qualified for consideration in the upcoming Academy Awards with the win; festival runs October 31 – November 3.
ASIFA-East’s NYC Animation Weekend Coming October 25-26
Upcoming festivities bring together some of New York City’s leading animation organizations to present programs and offer a place for animators and animation fans to meet, be inspired and enjoy animation.
Genndy Tartakovsky Talks SCAD Award of Excellence, New Projects and the Future of Animation
The famed ‘Dexter’s Laboratory’ and ‘Samurai Jack’ creator shares candid thoughts on the current animation industry slump, hope for indie animation projects, Season 3 of ‘Primal,’ and his R-rated ‘Fixed’ animated feature.
Catch Up on Highlights from Unreal Fest Seattle 2024
Unreal Engine 5.5 Preview 1 is now out and ready to explore; new Unreal Engine royalty rate savings when shipping eligible titles in the Epic Games Store on supported platforms; and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have burst from the sewers of NYC straight into Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN).
In Business, CG, Event, Festival, Games, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Guru Studio’s ‘Big Blue’ Launches on the Roku Channel
The 2D comedy series, which follows sibling underwater adventurers Lettie and Lemo who lead a quirky submarine crew, is now streaming in the U.S. on the Roku Channel in the ‘Kids & Family’ section.
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Infinity Festival Announces Star-Studded Speaker Lineup, Monolith Awards
The event, which celebrates the convergence of entertainment and technology, will feature speakers such as ‘Shogun’ creators Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo, VFX Legend Robert Legato, leaders from AGBO, NVIDIA, Z By HP, Sony Pictures Imageworks, Intel, and much more; festivities take place November 6-9.
Multiple HBO, Max Originals Headed to New York Comic Con
The streamer’s NYCC 2024 lineup features panels, never-before-seen footage, and more from ‘The Penguin,’ ‘Dune: Prophecy,’ ‘The Franchise,’ and ‘Creature Commandos;’ all events take place October 17-19 at the Javits Center.
In 2D, 3D, Acting, Digital Media, Event, People, Television, Visual Effects, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: Comic-Con | Geographic Region: North America
ACE Canada and WIA Vancouver Announce Final Cohort 4 Participants
9 artists were selected to participate in the immersive training program for mid to high-level animation professionals who identify as women and non-binary; will work together over the next year to create a short film, with mentorship and guidance, to earn a ‘key credit.’
