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Digital Domain to Branch Out in Abu Dhabi
Digital Domain Media Group will collaborate with Abu Dhabi government-backed media and entertainment entity twofour54 to drive development of film, TV and media production to the Middle East. Digital Domain Media Group (DDMG) will establish an animation, vfx and mo-cap studio and a media school in Abu Dhabi. The collaboration [...]
Demand for Animation Skills Increases 25%
Here is some good news for animation students. During the past 90 days, more than 4,000 jobs were advertised online that required animation skills, according to real-time business intelligence outfit Wanted Analytics. Demand for animators is growing due to increasing need for vfx in video games, movies, television and online [...]
Straandlooper Unveils Slate of New Games, Shorts
Irish indie animation studio Straandlooper has announced an exciting new slate of original games, building on the success of their Hector: Badge of Carnage games which were first introduced two years ago. Taking advantage of the Northern Ireland Screen development loan and private funding, the studio is working on three [...]
When The Three Stooges Got Animated
While the late Edward Bernds (1905-2000) was not a toiler in the toon trenches himself, he was on the periphery of the television cartoon industry in the 1960s. Chiefly known as a writer and director for the Three Stooges, Bernds guided the last incarnation of the trio—Larry Fine, Moe Howard [...]
Shotgun and Tweak Reinvent Review with Revolver
Venice-based Shotgun announced it has teamed up with Tweak on a new product called Revolver that provides digital studios with an all-in-one review toolset. Revolver combines production tracking and review, making it easy for teams in any location to view their latest work in context of the cut, browse and [...]
Hong Kong’s Next Media Is Up for Sale
If, like us, you get a kick out of Next Media’s crazy animated takes on daily headlines, you’ll be sad to know that the Taiwanese studio is up for sale. The Taipei Times reports that Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai plans to sell his after allegedly suffering huge losses [...]
D23 Unveils Destination D: 75 Years of Disney Animated Features
Disney will put its long animation history in the spotlight at D23′s Destination D: 75 Years of Disney Animated Features, set for August 11-12 at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim. The event, hosted by Disney’s official fan club, will cover the studio’s long, proud history of animated features, from 1937′s Snow [...]
FUNimation Goes Mobile, Adds 2 Series
FUNimation is going mobile and adding the series Sankarea and Shangri-La to its slate. The company announced at Sakuracon in Seattle the release of its first-ever mobile app, created with Phunware and available now in the iTunes App Store and Google Play for iPhone, iPod Touch and Android devices. Two versions [...]
Costumed Toons Glitz Up White House Easter Egg Roll
Animated characters will help the first family and the nation celebrate Easter this year, with costumed characters ranging from Babar, the Cat in the Hat and the Smurfs to Spider-Man, Charlie Brown, Jake and Finn, and Alvin and the Chipmunks slated to appear Monday at the 134th annual White House [...]
Disney XD Revs Up April 30 Bow for ‘Motorcity’
Motorcity, an animated adventure series created by Chris Prynoski, is slated to premiere April 30 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Disney XD. The half-hour series follows a group of hot-rodding rebels, led by teenager Mike Chilton, out to overthrow an evil billionaire who has taken control of Detroit and banned [...]
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