Category: CG

The ‘Uncontrollable’ Art of ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle’

Ufotable director Haruo Sotozaki and DOP Yuichi Terao discuss how their work on the hugely successful, Golden Globe-nominated animated film was meaningless unless they could tap into the maximum level of emotion and deep feeling a character would express and bring that onto the screen for the audience.

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From Horror Survival Game to Animation Headline News

tinyBuild Releases ‘Hello Neighbor: Welcome to Raven Brooks’ Animated Series

In addition to YouTube, Seasons 1 and 2 of the horror survival video game adaptation are available on Prime Video in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia; other IP ventures include the upcoming ‘Hello Neighbor’ feature film and ‘Hello Neighbor 3’ video game.

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We Love Whimsical Musical Comedies Headline News

Disney Announces ‘Hey A.J.!’ Animated Family Comedy

The whimsical and music filled series about an imaginative young girl and her stuffed bunny sidekick is inspired by author and Super Bowl champion Martellus Bennett, who stars and serves as EP; kicks off January 13 on Disney Jr., next day on Disney+.

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Dunk and Egg in 2026 Headline News

HBO Drops ‘A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms’ Trailer

The six-episode season, set a century before the events of ‘Game of Thrones,’ debuts January 18; will also stream on HBO Max.

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The Latest From the VFX Experts Headline News

Visual Effects Society Announces VES Handbook Fourth Edition

The newest VES Handbook of Visual Effects edition includes contributions from 30 new VFX experts and covers new topics like AI; releases December 18 from Routledge.

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We Want More SMALLS Headline News

Adult Swim SMALLS ‘Blue World’ Short Series Debuts Today on YouTube

From Boston-based animator Nick Cabana (03mania), the 3-part series follows Dr. Green, a desperate therapist who will try anything to save his business and keep his last remaining client.

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Celebrating the Best in VFX Headline News

World VFX Day 2025 Releases Full Program

The final lineup for the free event, which each year spotlights the VFX and animation industries, features over 65 speakers across 15 hours of talks; will live stream via YouTube on December 8.

Technology Headline News

Maxon Announces Maxon One Update

The new release, shaped directly by creator feedback, includes upgrades to Cinema 4D, Redshift, ZBrush, and Red Giant; available now to all subscribers.

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Sharing a Pick 6 with Santa Headline News

Buffalo Wild Wings Launches ‘Hank the Halls’ Holiday Campaign

The festive spot, styled like a 1950s stop-mo Christmas special, opens on Christmas Eve at the restaurant.

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The Kids’ Juggernaut Continues! Headline News

Moonbug Names ‘CoComelon The Movie’ Director, Music Producer

Kat Good takes the helm, and Justin Tranter boards as executive music producer, for the first feature in the franchise, a 3DCG film animated by the DNEG Group.

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Get Dunkin’ for the Holidays Headline News

BUCK Brings Dunkin’s ‘The Little Holiday Munchkin’ to Life

A bite-sized hero takes center stage in the children’s book and commercial, narrated by Mindy Kaling; supports the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation.

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Pushing the 2D Envelope ANIMATIONWorld

Breaking the Rig with ‘Bat-Fam’ and ‘Blood and Bamboo’

For director Mike Roth and animation director Garrett Ray, getting the most from your 2D animation means you can’t limit yourself to what the rigs are capable of – you have to force them to get the result you’re after.

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Set Sail on an Airborne Adventure Headline News

Maison 4:3, 10th Ave Productions Unveil ‘Lydia and the Mist Rider’ Trailer, Official Poster

The 3DCG adventure about a young girl trying to find her kidnapped brother stars Sophie Nélisse Mizinga Mwinga, Hasani Freeman and Sarah Booth; hits Canadian screens February 20, 2026.

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Visions of Awesome Anime ANIMATIONWorld

The Sequels of ‘Star Wars: Visions’ Volume 3 Carry on a Key Franchise Tradition

‘The Duel: Payback,’ ‘The Lost Ones,’ and ‘The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope’ deftly expand upon characters and storylines established in Volume 1, carefully animated in mixed 2D and 3D by anime studios Kamikaze Douga and ANIMA, Production I.G, and Kinema citrus Co.

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He Animated Tigger! Headline News

Andreas Deja’s Award-Winning ‘Mushka’ Sets December 15 Streaming Release

The Disney Legend’s 28-minute hand-drawn animated short, nearly a decade in the making, tells the heartwarming story of a young Ukrainian girl who must decide to save or leave in the wild an orphaned Siberian tiger cub she discovers; coming to all major global VOD platforms.

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KPop Goes the Demon! ANIMATIONWorld

Re-VIEW: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ – Beauty in Broken Glass

Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans’ hit animated musical about a trio of women battling against a band of demons intent on taking over the world presents big ideas with a deceptively light touch; its gorgeously accessible imagery and brisk toe-tapping pace are as catchy as the lyrics of its songs.

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Who Isn’t Inspired by MST3K? ANIMATIONWorld

Shorts in Focus: John Gardner’s ‘What’s Locked Behind That Door?’

Combining rotoscoped public domain footage from the 1962 cult classic ‘The Brain That Wouldn’t Die’ with original 2D/3D animation, the music video presents a surreal meditation on psychological concealment.

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VFX for Film Headline News

Cinesite Shares ‘The Lost Bus’ VFX Breakdown Reel

The studio delivered over 200 visual effects shots on the Apple TV film, starring Matthew McConaughey, inspired by real events of the 2018 Camp Fire, the deadliest US wildfire in the last century.

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Holiday Spots Headline News

Passion Animation, Stories AG Partner on ‘Papa’ Christmas Spot

Directed by Kyra Buschor and Constantin Paeplow, the CG animated short is the latest chapter in the continuing story of Finn and his family for Swiss supermarket Migros’ annual campaign.

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Head On Over to Netflix! Headline News

Join AWN and Alex Woo for an ‘In Your Dreams’ Screening at Netflix Animation Studios

You’re invited to come watch and enjoy the all-new animated comedy, followed by a Q&A with the director/writer and reception, on Wednesday, December 3 at 7:00 pm in Burbank!

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Do It in the Cloud Headline News

Wētā FX and AWS to Develop AI Tools for VFX Artists

Deal calls for the companies to explore 3 specific areas where AI can meaningfully improve visual effects workflow efficiency and creative iteration.

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Spread Your Wings and Drumsticks Headline News

FOX Drops ‘Thanksloving’ Official Music Video From ‘Bob’s Burgers’

Bob delivers a heartfelt love ballad to the Turkey he’s preparing for the holiday… as only he, in his inimitable way, can do, in the all-new short.

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Score! Headline News

Sony Pictures Animation Drops ‘GOAT’ Trailer #2

All-new animated comedy from the studio that made ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ tells the story of Will, a small goat with big dreams who gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play ‘roarball’ with the fiercest animals in the world; in theaters February 13.

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Ending Violence Against Women Headline News

Watch Sundance Winner ‘Como Si La Tierra se las hubiera tragado’

In support of the UN’s global ’16 Days of Activism’ campaign calling for an end to violence against women, Natalia León’s animated short, about a woman who returns to Mexico but cannot reconcile her rekindled memories of violence, is now streaming.

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Straw Hats Forever Headline News

Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ Season 3 Begins Production

Season 2 premieres March 10, 2026; cast members Charithra Chandran, Mikaela Hoover, Joe Manganiello, Lera Abova, and Sendhil Ramamurthy will return as series regulars in Season 3.