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VFX Artists Call for Unionization at Global Meeting

March 17, 2013 by Ramin Zahed 1 Comment divider image

Visual effects professionals from around the world took part in a multi-city meeting on Thursday (March 14) to address issues that are facing the troubled industry. Veterans such as Scott Ross (co-founder and ex-CEO of Digital Domain), Animation Guild’s Steve Kaplan, Mike Chambers, Dave Rand, Scott Squires and Gene Warren, [...]

In Memoriam: 2012

December 30, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

As we approach the final moments of 2012, we’d like to take this opportunity to remember and honor all the talented men and women of the animation and vfx community who passed away during this year. Animation Guild, ASIFA and Women in Animaton will host the annual afternoon of remembrance [...]

WGAW Honors Animation Writers McDuffie and Kress

November 17, 2011 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

Dwayne McDuffie and Earl Kress will be the recipients of the Writers Guild of America’s 14th Annual Animation Writing Award posthumously at the Animation Writers Caucus Awards tonight (Thursday, Nov. 17) at the Writers Guild West headquarters in Hollywood. The award recognizes their animation writing work and their efforts to [...]

Animation Writer and Historian Earl Kress Dies at 60

September 29, 2011 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

We were saddened to learn of the recent death of beloved animation writer and historian and Animation Guild VP Earl Kress passed away recently at age 60 due to complications from liver cancer. Kress’s numerous animation credits include The Fox and the Hound, DuckTales, Ewoks, Pinky and the Brain, Animaniacs, Transformers, Pound Puppies, Taz-Mania, [...]

Annual Remembrance of Departed Animators Set for March 5

January 25, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image

The Animation Guild, ASIFA Hollywood and Women In Animation have announced their annual Afternoon of Remembrance for members of the animation community will be held March 5 at the Lasky-DeMille Barn at the Hollywood Heritage Museum, 2100 N. Highland Blvd., Hollywood, Calif. The nondenominational celebration will this year include the [...]