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PIXELvienna Conference

Begins: November 13, 2025

The immersive computer graphics and animation conference brings together professionals, enthusiasts, and students to explore trends in digital art, animation, visual effects, and game development; November 13-15 in Vienna, Austria.

It’s Unreal! Headline News

Epic Games Releases Twinmotion 2025.2

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 5:03pm

With added support for Unreal Engine’s Nanite virtualized geometry system, the major update offers significant workflow benefits across numerous industries including Media & Entertainment.

On the Road to Turin Headline News

VIEW 2025 Reveals Expansive Full Conference Lineup

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 9:53am

It’s just 2 weeks away… more than 150 award-winning speakers from the world of animation, VFX, games and AI will take part in a packed schedule of keynotes, talks, panels, workshops and masterclasses; event runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.

Awards Events

Infinity Festival 2025

Begins: October 9, 2025

The eighth annual festival returns to Los Angeles this October 9-10 to celebrate the convergence of art, technology, and entertainment; the Monolith Awards, hosted by Paul Debevec, Chief Research Officer of Eyeline Studios, will take place October 10.

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Fredrikstad Animation Festival 2025

Begins: October 23, 2025

FAF 2025 returns to Fredrikstad, Norway with a full program celebrating the dynamic storytelling of global animation October 23-26.

Celebrating 20 Years Headline News

Nickelodeon to Celebrate ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ at New York Comic Con

The ‘Avatar’ booth will bring the 4 elements to life through immersive experiences and special photo opportunities in tribute to 20 years of the franchise; NYCC 2025 runs October 9-12.

Party with Gabby and Pandy Paws Headline News

‘DreamWorks Gabby’s Dollhouse: Ready to Party’ Game Launches

The 3D narrative adventure follows Gabby and Pandy Paws as they get ready for a big celebration; available across Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Steam and the Microsoft Store.

Heading to Pasadena Headline News

LightBox Expo 2025 Reveals Expansive Program

The 7th annual event features panels on ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Wicked,’ ‘Wednesday,’ ‘Zootopia 2,’ and ‘Star Wars,’ plus demos, an Artist Alley, and awards ceremony; runs October 24-26 in Pasadena, California.

Kolstad Takes on Clancy Headline News

Netflix Drops ‘Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Deathwatch’ Trailer

From ‘John Wick’ franchise creator Derek Kolstad comes an animated action-adventure series that follows agent Sam Fisher as he is drawn back into the field to assist a wounded young operative; debuts October 14.

It’s Unreal! Headline News

Epic Games Releases Free Unreal Engine Sports Broadcast | Motion Design Sample

By Dan Sarto | Friday, September 12, 2025 at 3:19pm

For designers, graphics teams, and creators, the sample was developed in collaboration with Capacity Studios, and provides a fully designed, animated, and rigged project that explores a range of broadcast artist workflows.

Competitive Animation Festivals Events

SPARK ANIMATION 2025

Begins: September 18, 2025

Spark CG returns to Vancouver with its animation festival and conference featuring an expansive program of talks, presentations, screenings, and network opportunities; the events run September 18-21.

Animation Festivals Events

Ottawa International Animation Festival 2025

Begins: September 24, 2025

The festival returns to Ottawa September 24-28 featuring interactive artist talks, workshops and meetings with schools and recruiters; TAC takes place during the festival and offers industry professionals networking opportunities.

We Want More Zombies VFXWorld

Bringing the Hordes to Life: The VFX of ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2

From the ‘ants in an anthill’ frozen Infected to a monstrous bloater flamethrower fight, realistic CG dogs, and immense Jackson battle, Visual Effects Supervisor Alex Wang managed the delivery of 2,500 shots displaying incredible ambition, scope, and sophistication on the hit HBO post-apocalyptic drama series.

Prime Video Gets Crofty Headline News

Sophie Turner Cast as Lara Croft in New ‘Tomb Raider’ Series

Phoebe Waller-Bridge serves as creator, writer, executive producer, and co-showrunner on the Prime Video live-action project, which begins production January 19, 2026.

Some Metaverse Hocus Pocus Headline News

Exclusive: Little Moon Animation, Dáire Bohan Launching Roblox Experience

Collaboration coming this October, based on the upcoming original animated series ‘Littlest Witches,’ marks the animation studio’s inaugural venture into Metaverse gaming.

What a Tool! Headline News

Trailer Released for ‘Farming Life in Another World’ Anime Season 2

Set to air in 2026, the slow-life farming series follows Hiraku, a young man who dies prematurely and is transported to another world, where he is granted an all-powerful farming tool by the gods.

It’s Unreal ANIMATIONWorld

Six Game-Changing New Features for Animators in the Latest Version of Unreal Engine

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 1:28pm

From faster keyframe editing to in-editor sculpting and dynamic rig physics, the latest UE 5.6 update brings a robust set of features that streamline animation workflows. 

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