Fred Rogers Productions Expands Executive Team
Source: Fred Rogers Productions Entertainment in New York. She built and executed successful strategies for acclaimed series such as New Amsterdam, Blindspot, and Bob’s Burgers, as well as working on fan-favorite, unscripted programming, including…
DNEG Adds Erika Burton as EVP, VFX – Global Head of Studios
The appointment comes at an exciting time for DNEG, which last month picked up both Oscar and BAFTA awards for its work on Christopher Nolan’s Tenet. As the company moves into a new phase of its growth, Burton will operate as part of DNEG’s…
MPC Episodic Expands Senior Team
Tom Williams, Managing Director at MPC Episodic, said “We’re committed in delivering a tailored approach to our clients around the world, with the same high level of service, regardless of project size, and expanding our teams with the best…
Netflix Unveils Three Animated Projects From Asian American Creators
Netflix has announced a film and two series, all animated, from an array of Asian American and Asian creators, producers, and actors. All are set to debut in 2023. Fifty years from now, a lowly janitor fulfills his dream: to pilot a Robo Mech, a giant…
‘Wolfwalkers,’ ‘Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese’ Win Big At Irish Animation Awards
Two socially conscious shorts were honored. Her Song, from Dublin studio Radii, won best animated short film; it looks at Ireland’s inglorious history of “mother and baby homes,” in which women who’d had children out of wedlock…
Elastic “Global All Hands Opener” by Ordinary Folk
Production: Ordinary FolkCD: Jorge R. Canedo E.Producer: Stefan GreenScript: Julie RybarczykArt Director: Grace PedersenDesign: Lorena G., Thiago Steka, Grace Pedersen, Haewon Shin, Avikali Lomavatu, Ricardo Drehmer, Annika McFarlaneAnimation: Thiago…
Innocent “Little Drinks, Big Dreams” by Alex Grigg
Music: Pitch & SyncCo-founder: Simon RobinsonHead of music: Rebecca LeonSound designer: Ben Hauke Produced by Blinkink thru Mother London, the spot “hopes to inspire audiences to take action, no matter how small, for a healthy, happier planet,…
Technicolor and Oxfam India Partner on COVID-19 Relief Fundraiser
Bengaluru, India — Technicolor, a leading global creative technology company, has partnered with Oxfam India for a fundraiser to provide immediate “on-the-ground” community support. With industry-leading VFX and animation studios in…
Annecy Reveals Programming Details For Its 2021 Hybrid Edition
The program is a mix of elements carried over from 2020’s disrupted edition and new events. Last year marked the 60th anniversary of this longest-running of animation festivals, but the birthday celebrations will be held this time around. The…
Annecy Announces 19 Animated Features In Competition
“An absolutely astonishing, profoundly original futuristic work coming to us from Studio 4°C.” “This movie will astound many! The director entices us into a world thronging with robots, a mix between David OReilly and The…
France Television “Sumo” by Geoffroy Barbet-Massin and Mikros MPC
Production: Mikros MPCDirector: Geoffroy Barbet-MassinArt Director: Geoffroy Barbet-MassinStoryboard/animatic: Geoffroy Barbet-MassinExecutive Producer: Hugues AllartVFX Producers: Stéphanie Mollet, Marie-Cécile Juglair, Benjamin CathalaVFX…
Quick Notes: Shrek & Fox’s NFT Hype
The Guardian posted a review by Scott Tobias that’s decidely unflattering but it misses the point entirely. Yes, Shrek doesn’t look so great in hindsight given everything it spawned, but at the time it was groundbreaking. Shrek From this…
MGM Announces ‘The Addams Family: Mansion Mayhem’ Game
Cue the harpsichord! “It is very exciting to work, not only with MGM for the first time, but to work with them on The Addams Family – one of the biggest family entertainment brands of all time,” said Terry Malham, CEO of Outright Games.…
Petrick’s “Groove” Video Game Inspired by Arrests of Russian Protestors
Director Misha Petrick at Petrick Animation in Moscow: “[In our] alternative take on the snake game, the paddy wagon is collecting protesters while getting shoulder straps and promotions in return. Production: PetrickDirector: Misha Petrick Play…
New Workshop: 3D Character Modeling 02 for Games
Seeing my game characters broadcast by Esports and streamers is just an amazing experience, and I’m so thankful for people who like to cosplay them! Having passionate fans is another level of satisfaction that comes back to me as a gift. 3D…
Join ‘The Man in the Mangroves’ Animated Short Launch Party
Dr. Donna Decker is an award-winning former English Professor from the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point and a former faculty member of Florida State University where she received her Ph.D. in English. She is the author of the poetry book, Under…
Amazon Reportedly In Talks To Buy MGM, Owner Of The Pink Panther
The tech giant is weeks into negotiations to acquire the storied Hollywood studio, industry sources told Variety. The reported price tag is around billion. Currently, MGM’s biggest shareholder is hedge fund Anchorage Capital. Amazon’s growing…
Time to Recharge: Preview Stash 147
Stay inspired, discover new talent, and grab insights from the creators behind 31 outstanding design, animation, and VFX projects – all in Stash 147, the latest addition to the Stash Permanent Collection, the planet’s largest motion design…
Open Call: FLAMIN Animations UK Project Commissions
The program has been launched to address and acknowledge the underrepresentation of black-identifying artists within the art, film, and animation industries. Successful applicants will receive £2,500 to create a new animation, together with…
Adult Swim “Social Media” ID by 2veinte
2veinte in Buenos Aries create a small blast of insanity for Adult Swim: “Do you feel sometimes you’re getting caught up in social media madness? “Be careful, something extreme could happen…” Production:…
Weekend Long Reads: Isao Takahata, Joanna Quinn, And Peter Chung
We publish a lot of writing on Cartoon Brew so it’s easy to miss stories. Here are three longer reads we’ve published recently that are definitely worth your time. If you haven’t had the chance to enjoy them yet, please take a look.…