Tag "Imageworks"

Imageworks Adds Dowdeswell, Nichols to Vancouver Studio

February 7, 2013 by Mercedes Milligan 1 Comment divider image

Sony Pictures Imageworks has further plumped up its Vancouver, Canada vfx and digital character animation studio (established in 2010) with the appointment of Jason Dowdeswell as VP, Production Operations, and Oscar winner Steve Nichols as Senior Animation Supervisor. The announcement was made by Imageworks EVP & GM Randy Lake. Dowdeswell [...]

Sony Celebrates ‘Smurfs’ Christmas, Annie Nods

December 4, 2012 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image

Fans of Sony’s CG take on Peyo’s little blue heroes The Smurfs are in for a holiday treat this year as Sony Pictures Animation preps The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol for Cartoon Network! Taking cues from the Dickensian classic, the special—directed by Troy Quane–will premiere December 5 at 7:30 p.m. [...]

Animation Contract Talks Hit a Snag

April 20, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

Contract talks between Hollywood union animators and producers have broken down after three days, Variety reports. The current deal expires on July 31. The Animation Guild, which reps about 2,000 animators through Local 839 of the Intl. Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, did not disclose when the negotiations for a [...]