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.’
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.
With the November 12 debut of Season 3 along with its recent acquisition by Angel Studios, the animated series from Shining Isle Productions, which crowdfunded more than $8.2 million, keeps captivating audiences with epic storytelling as it moves full steam ahead producing Season 4 for release in 2026.
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.
The 6 executive board officers selected include former president Jeanette Moreno King, who did not seek re-election but will assume a different role.
The leading platform for showcasing top animated properties has made its latest selection of award-winning shorts and awards season contenders available for free to industry professionals.
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.
David Oyelowo, Tantoo Cardinal, and Henry Witcher join Angel Studios and Shining Isle’s animated series about the Igiby family set in the rich fantasy world of Aerwiar; premieres November 12.
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.
H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Lea Salonga, Dave Franco, Manny Jacinto, and Jenny Slate board the Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado animated comedy adventure about lifelong best friends, stranded on a fantastic world, where their only way home might mean they forget all they’ve done together; hits theaters September 25, 2026.
Framestore’s free livestream event December 8 showcases the art, craft, and innovation of visual effects in filmmaking.
Pierre-Luc Granjon’s short about a child’s magical inner world takes the top prize; ‘Kafka in Love’ wins for Best Nordic-Baltic Short, while ‘Papillon’ wins for Best Global Short.
The festival, running December 6-7 in Los Angeles, cultivates and promotes the art and science of animation by bringing together both local and international artists and filmmakers from across the animation spectrum.
London’s longest running animation festival returns November 28-December 7 featuring a spectrum of contemporary and international animation.
The forum brings together production and post-production specialists to discuss the latest in research, advances, and industry practices; the conference takes place in London December 3-4
The society also announces special honorees to be recognized at VES Honors Celebration coming November 7.
Written by Aubrey Plaza and Joe Wengert, the Prime Video series follows a housecat who moves to a pet rescue following the break-up of his human owners, where a group of misfit animals help him figure out what he really wants in life; inspired by a real break-up and the cat caught in the middle.
The famed actor discusses his career spent giving life to famous characters like the Tasmanian Devil, Darkwing Duck and of course, Winnie the Pooh and Tigger too, along with his fun new podcast, ‘Toon’d In.’
New EP brings more than 25 years of experience in advertising and post-production on projects with brands such as Dior and Louis Vuitton; opened Paris MPC office in 2014.
The content market dedicated to kids’ entertainment returns to Cannes, France October 11-12 with networking, screenings, keynotes, and conferences.
The world’s largest entertainment content market returns to Cannes October 13-16.
