Grammy-nominated artist and NFT creator Steve Aoki has joined forces with Seth Green’s Stoopid Buddy Stoodios (Robot Chicken), to present Dominion X, the first episodic series to launch on blockchain. It arrives on August 2 via Nifty Gateway, the exclusive …
Month: July 2021

F1 “One Begins” by Wieden+Kennedy and Golgotha
Wieden+Kennedy: “Formula 1 begins an exciting new chapter next year when the current rule book is ripped up and a radical, new set of regulations come into force – all designed to produce even more spectacular racing. “The launch film, …

Hembree “Reach Out” Music Video by Igor + Valentine and Carpenter Collective
Label: Oread Records under exclusive license to House of Wertz, LLCArtist: Hembree The Kansas City combo of indie rockers Hembree and design studio Carpenter Collective join forces with the animation talents at Igor + Valentine on a warm and jaunty …

‘Guiding Light’ PSA Raises Awareness for 211.org Community Support Network
The concept drawings were done by Danny Popovici; Baris Alten and Camille Vincent worked together for eight weeks using Toon Boom to create the animation. Wanting to capture the feeling of relief and optimism as the weight of fear and isolation is …

What Animation Does Disney Own?
Disney’s acquisition of Blue Sky Studios, which it subsequently shut, has left it with a couple of lucrative franchises, especially Ice Age and Rio. The company also owns other animated features from the 20th Century Fox library, including Ferngully: The …

SPP 2021: Asia’s Leading Animation Market Is Now Holding Its Second Virtual Edition
At the Global Ignite forum, major companies hold presentations on new developments in production, marketing, technologies, and investment across animation and other content, presenting opportunities for business development. Sessions include a talk on Canadian-Korean co-productions and an interview with Carl …

Framestore Montreal Adds VFX Supervisor Damien Stumpf
“I’m so pleased to be joining Framestore; it’s without doubt one of the most innovative studios in the industry,” shared Stumpf. “Not only does it have a great reputation for its artistry but also for its company culture, which is …

Samantha Crain “When We Remain” Music Video by Bela Unclecat and Yulia Drobova
Native American households are 19 times more likely than white а households to lack indoor plumbing. In some Native American communities in the United States, residents drive 40 miles every few days to haul water home for drinking, cooking, and …

Character Designer Dave Alvarez Wasn’t Credited For Work On ‘Space Jam’ Sequel
Speaking to Cartoon Brew, Alvarez says this is the first time he has not received credit for work. “Maybe it was an honest mistake from the company,” he says, “but I was asked for my onscreen name for the credits …