Italy’s View Conference...
Italy’s popular computer graphics conference View has announced its 2013...
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‘Dredd 3D’ Pops Into the Box Office Picture
Get ready for a British invasion – comic book style. Dredd 3D, the most-recent attempt to adapt the popular U.K. comic hero to the big screen, arrives in theaters this week. Starring Karl Urban and directed by Steve Travis, the film features visual effects by Prime Focus World, The Mill [...]
New Clip from ‘Batman: The Dark Knight Returns’
It’s not out until next week, but just to whet your appetite, here’s a new clip from Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1. Adapted from the classic Frank Miller graphic novel by writer Bob Goodman and directed by Jay Oliva, the feature tells the story f a retired Bruce [...]
Deals for ‘WotWots,’ ‘Green Squad,’ ‘Pirates,’ ‘Fuzzy Tales’
Sales and commissions are on the rise ahead of next month’s MIPCOM and MIP Jr., with Pukeko Pictures’ The WotWots, Alphanim’s The Green Squad, DHX Media’s Pirates, Adventures in Art and Brain Power and Bejuba!’s Fuzzy Tales all making waves. Here’s how it breaks down: Agents have been appointed for [...]
Stuttgart Festival Solicits Entries for 20th Edition
The Festival of Animated Film Stuttgart is now accepting submissions for its 20th edition, set for April 23-28. Submissions must have been produced after Oct. 1, 2011, and be entered in one of the following competition categories: International Competition (Short film competition) AniMovie (Feature-length film competition) Young Animation [...]
Mondo to Co-Produce ‘Modhesh’ Series with Dubai Group
Italian toon-maker Mondo TV and the Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment have agreed to co-produce and distribute an animated Modhesh TV series, based on the popular cartoon character. The production will result in 26 episodes, produced in 2D animation. The series will be funded by both companies with a sharing of [...]
Opus Animation Opens in Winnipeg with ‘Emma’s Wings’
Opus Visual Effects and Buffalo Gal Pictures opened a new studio called Opus Animation in Winnipeg, Canada, and work has begun on its first animated feature. Opus has already begun hiring animators for a feature film called Emma’s Wings: A Bella Sara Tale. A co-production between Buffalo Gal, Opus Visual [...]
Hudgens, Tisdale Lend Voices to CMI’s ‘Great Migration’
Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale have joined the cast of the teen-oriented animated feature The Great Migration. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film is being produced by newcomer CMI Entertainment and also will featured the voices of Kendall Schmidt, Logan Henderson and Ashley Benson. The cast also will sing on [...]
Specials, Guest Voices Mark ‘Regular Show’ Season 4
The Emmy-winning Cartoon Network series Regular Show is getting into the holiday spirit this year, with its fourth season set to include a Halloween and a Christmas special, as well as guest stars galore. The season kicks off Oct. 1 with a full half-hour episode celebrating the 20th anniversary of [...]
PGS to Distribute A Squared Shows Worldwide
PGS Entertainment is the exclusive distributor for animated titles from A Squared Entertainment, headed by Amy and Andy Heyward. The titles PGS will be handling for A Squared at this year’s MIPCOM include: The Secret KidVenture Club (26 half hours + 26 webisodes) features business mogul and philanthropist, Warren [...]
Ex-Imaginary Forces Trio Launches Alma Mater
A trio of Imaginary Forces alumni have opened Alma Mater, a new boutique studio in Los Angeles specializing in design, live-action and animation. The studio was conceived by founders Brian Mah, Kathy Kelehan, and James Anderson as a place to pursue creative opportunities across all disciplines and platforms in a fun [...]
Amazon’s LoveFilm and...
LoveFilm and Disney have signed a new pact which allows the Amazon subscriber...
CN All About ‘Adventure...
Cartoon Network Enterprises is riding the runaway Adventure Time train...
