Tag "Scott Ross"

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, [...]

Industry Pros Gather at Animation Feature Summit

October 29, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

On Sunday, the inaugural World Animation Feature Films and VFX Summit was launched in grand style at the Marina del Rey California Yacht Club. During a special opening night cocktail party, sponsored by Disney Studios, Animation Magazine president and event organizer Jean Thoren awarded Joan Vogelesang, president and CEO of [...]

Animation Summit to Spotlight ‘Rise of the Guardians’

October 19, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

DreamWorks Animation’s eagerly anticipated feature Rise of the Guardians has been generating huge buzz and emerged as one of the major frontrunners of this year’s very competitive award season. You’ll have a unique opportunity to learn about the making of this beautiful animated pic and meet the director Peter Ramsey and [...]

The World Animation Feature Films & VFX Summit

October 12, 2012 by Animation Magazine No Comments divider image

Toons’ Top Talent and Producers to Converge and Converse on the Future of international Co-production at the World Animation Feature Films & VFX Summit Set for Oct. 28-31 at the California Yacht Club in beautiful Marina del Rey, Calif., the World Animation Feature Films & VFX Summit will bring together [...]

Reuters Says Prime Focus May Bid on Digital Domain

September 12, 2012 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image

Reuters is reporting that Prime Focus World, a visual-effects house that worked on such hits as Avatar and the Harry Potter series, is considering a bid on Digital Domain Media Group, which has filed for bankruptcy protection. Prime Focus World has operations in India, where the company was founded in [...]