“It was really a dream that stuck with me because I felt intense waves of fear and hopelessness but also curiosity while the dream unfolded, even though I seem to already know what was going to happen. “Being a night …
Month: February 2021

SPARK FX 2021 – A Virtual Conference Coming March 4-14
SPARK FX, produced by Vancouver-based Spark Computer Graphics Society (Spark CG), presents some of the most creative and innovative work in VFX for both film and television. Their mission is to foster community, ignite the imagination, highlight leading artistic and …

Angel Manuel Soto to Direct ‘Blue Beetle,’ First Latino Superhero Film
Angel Manuel Soto (Charm City Kings) is set to direct, while Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer (Miss Bala) will pen the script. Casting has yet to be announced. Laurén Alexa acts as social content producer and journalist for AWN. The upcoming film is …

Nine Participants Chosen for Nickelodeon’s Annual Writing and Artist Programs
Adam Lujan: A Los Angeles-based television writer, he grew up the son of U.S. Air Force vets in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Growing up openly queer in his conservative town inspired him to tell his own stories with queer people at …

Cartoon Brew Podcast: Tim Story On How He Introduced Tom & Jerry To A Live-Action World
This and more is discussed in the episode, available to listen here: Tim Story. Together, they iterated on character designs and animation language, and landed on a fun combination of visual and practical effects to make every gag seamless and …

Cartoon Network Studios Hires Lauren Martinez, Promotes Kelly Crews To Executive Team
Cartoon Network Studios (CNS) has bolstered its executive team with two new additions, Lauren Martinez (image at top, left) and Kelly Crews (right). The pair join the team as the studio ramps up its production of content for young viewers, …

Impactist Package “The Most Dangerous Animal of All” for FX
Posted on Friday, February 26, 2021 · Leave a Comment “We produced an episodic package composed of original photography and hand-drawn ciphers, further manipulated with rips, tears, and abrasions to reinforce the menacing tone of the series. Client: FX NetworksStephanie …

“TAKEN: Bowie by Duffy” Exhibition Trailer by Chris Bain
Chris Bain: “The trailer celebrates two of the 20th century’s most celebrated creative minds. Five iconic photography sessions, across a period, often referred to as Bowie’s golden years – Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane, Thin White Duke, Lodger, and Scary Monsters. …
Watch The New Trailer For Ukraine’s Folkloric Feature ‘Mavka, The Forest Song’
The film is directed by Oleksandra Ruban and Oleg Malamuzh, and the production studio is the Kiev-based Animagrad, whose stated mission is to “[bring] Ukrainian animation into a new age of excellence.” Founded in 2012 as a division of Film.UA …