Boasting nearly 30 years’ experience, the visual effects vet joins from the Cinesite group, where he served as VFX Supervisor on projects including ‘Black Widow,’ ‘Loki,’ and ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.’
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.
The German VFX studio, part of the Cinesite Group, shares that it unfortunately has had to downsize but remains operational and in production on feature film projects.
So, you’re not Japanese but want to work in animation in Japan? Columnist Andrew Osmond talks about how it can happen with Joseph Chou, the CEO of Sola Entertainment, Sola Digital Arts, and Sola Animation.
The studio veteran takes over for Lala Gavgavian as head of the company’s global VFX business, effective immediately.
The former Spin Master and Nickelodeon executive takes over following Ramsey Naito’s exit: will report to Paramount Pictures co-chairs Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein.
In his new dual role, which also includes Head of 3D, the artist will collaborate closely with Head of Film and Episodic Steve Murgatroyd and VFX Executive Producer Meg Guidon.
Christian Irles transfers from Image Engine to London HQ, while Andy Walker joins the Montreal team from Image Engine New York.
Oscar winner Alicia Vikander (The Danish Girl), Jamie Dornan (Belfast), Jodie Turner-Smith (Tron: Ares), Oscar-nominated Bill Nighy (Living) and Emmy winner Gillian Anderson (Sex Education) have boarded Nicholas Ashe Bateman’s upcoming family fantasy, now in production.
Following the Skydance buyout and appointment of new Paramount CEO David Ellison, the senior executive leaves the post she assumed in 2021; 1,000 employees were let go at the studio this week.
Part of the show’s creative team since Season 1, the longtime animation writer, producer and EP took to X to bid adieu after the November 2 episode.
It’s less than one week away… the person behind the camera on Guillermo del Toro’s highly anticipated film joins more than 150 award-winning speakers from the world of animation, VFX, games and AI who will take part in a packed schedule of keynotes, talks, panels, workshops and masterclasses; event runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.
The Rome event, which runs through October 10, features over 80 sessions, including panels, seminars, workshops and 5 showcases with 44 Italian and international titles across Animation, Doc & Factual, Drama, and Film.
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.
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.
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.
Festival screenings begin September 18 with Kid Koala’s ‘Space Cadet;’ conference, which runs September 20-21, will open with a Brad Bird talk; presentations on the making of ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ Pixar Animation’s ‘Elio,’ the adaptation of Roald Dahl’s ‘The Twits,’ and ‘In Your Dreams’ are scheduled.
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Corus Entertainment’s storied animation studio will continue to oversee existing projects, including distribution and merchandising, while evaluating new opportunities and business priorities.
Rod Fergusson takes over the video game franchise from Kelley Gilmore, who recently exited the company following internal complaints about the game’s narrative direction; the exact number of layoffs has not been disclosed.
The motion design and production studio executives assume new roles of Executive Director and Executive Producer, respectively; previous owner Ronny Young exits.
Dana Tafoya-Cameron has been promoted to EVP & Head Of Bento Box Entertainment, while Michelle Huynh is now EVP, Studio Content Operations.
The industry veterans’ experience and extensive connections will assist in building out a Los Angeles-based team as the studio continues to expand its global presence.
The Oscar-winning VFX supervisor and a team from Pro Machina will discuss their miniature work on the Excelsior retro rocketship; Emmy winner Alex Woo will present his upcoming 3DCG feature, ‘In Your Dreams,’ that hits Netflix November 14; conference runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.
Company president outlines plans to expand operations outside the U.S.; new job openings reportedly will outnumber layoffs in a move not based on cost-cutting or ‘driven by financial performance.’
