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Global Collab CGI Short ‘Mila’ Under Oscar Consideration

By Mercedes MilliganNovember 8, 2021

Ten years in the making and completed with the help of 350 volunteers across 35 countries,...

North America

‘Transformers’ Voice Actor Jack Angel Dies Age 90

By Mercedes MilliganOctober 22, 2021

Prolific voice actor Jack Angel, known for his work in Voltron and Transformers among many TV,...

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Europe

Simon Otto to Make Feature Directorial Debut on Locksmith’s ‘That Christmas’

By Mercedes MilliganJune 14, 2021

Simon Otto, the VES Award-winning Head of Character Animation, story artist, character designer and director best...

Karma's World | Back to the Outback | Centaurworld | Vivo

Streaming

Annecy: Netflix Kids & Family Animation Unbridles ‘Centaurworld’ Trailer; New Images for ‘Karma’s World,’ ‘Back to the Outback’ & ‘Vivo’

By Mercedes MilliganJune 14, 2021

Netflix got its jam-packed Annecy Festival (www.annecy.org) schedule started in style today with its Kids &...

Schools

20 Tips on Building a Successful Portfolio

By Tom SitoApril 17, 2021

***This article originally appeared in the 2021 International Education & Career Guide in the April ’21...

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

North America

Academy Adds 819 New Members, Surpasses Parity Goals

By Mercedes MilliganJune 30, 2020

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to...

Europe

AFM: Jeff Goldblum to Star in ‘They Shot the Piano Player’ from ‘Chico & Rita’ Directors

By Mercedes MilliganNovember 6, 2019

Jeff Goldblum will be voice starring in animated film, They Shot the Piano Player, a new...

Books We Love

Pre-Orders Open for ‘The Official DreamWorks Animation Opus’

By Mercedes MilliganAugust 13, 2019

DreamWorks Animation and Opus Publishing announce the completion of The Official DreamWorks Animation Opus — a...

Features

News Bytes: ‘Prince of Egypt’ Stage Musical, ‘UglyDolls’ on the Shelf, ‘Star Wars’ Cinematographer Dan Mindel Gets UCLA Residence

By Mercedes MilliganMay 6, 2019

Attention Hayao Miyazaki Fans: Studio Ghibli Is Hiring Digital Painters New painters will work with the...

Festivals and Events

‘Funan’ Takes Grand Prize at 2nd Animation Is Film Festival

By Mercedes MilliganOctober 23, 2018

Animation Is Film announced the winners of its second annual film festival today with the feature...

Festivals and Events

Animation Is Film: A Perfect Hollywood Affair

By Ramin ZahedOctober 16, 2018

Festival founder Eric Beckman shares some of the highlights of the animation event’s sophomore year in...

Festivals and Events

Breaking the Glass Frame Spotlights Women’s Achievements and Challenges

By Karen IdelsonOctober 8, 2018

On the morning of Saturday, October 6, as Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh was being confirmed...

Festivals and Events

Animation Is Film Prelim Line-Up, Jury Members Announced

By Mercedes MilliganSeptember 19, 2018

Organizers of the second annual Animation Is Film festival (Oct. 19-21 at the TCL Chinese Theatre...

Festivals and Events

SoCal Schools & WIA Announce LA Women’s Animation Symposium

By Mercedes MilliganJuly 26, 2018

The University of Southern California, University of California Los Angeles and California Institute of the Arts...

Features

Brenda Chapman & Kevin Lima Ink Fox First-Look Deal, Light ‘Cartoon Torch’

By Mercedes MilliganJuly 23, 2018

Brave writer-director Brenda Chapman and Enchanted helmer Kevin Lima have unfurled a new banner as ‘Twas...

Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2

Festivals and Events

Annecy Full Program, WIA Summit Lineup Revealed

By Mercedes MilliganApril 23, 2018

It’s official: the full program for the 2018 Annecy Festival was announced Monday at a press...

Festivals and Events

DreamWorks Animation Unveils Annecy 2018 Line-Up

By Mercedes MilliganApril 17, 2018

Attendees of the 42nd Annecy International Animation Film Festival (June 11-16) will be given a glimpse...

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