“There are anime that have musical bits and songs, but this is so unique in the way the songs are used because it’s like Shion’s own language,” says Palencia. “It’s how she gets across what she wants to truly say …
Month: January 2022
David Derrick Jr. to Direct Disney’s ‘Moana’ Series
While Derrick and his story team are in development, the recently announced new Walt Disney Animation Studios Vancouver, set as the series’ production home, is ramping up their staffing, as the Studio nears its official 2022 opening. “Working on Moana …
Samsung “The Marketplace” by Matthijs Van Heijningen and The Mill Paris
Music: Goldstein Music Client: Samsung MJZ director Matthijs Van Heijningen and the VFX/creature crew at The Mill in Paris conjure a fantasy-infused alt-universe to highlight the gaming prowess of Samsung’s new Exynos 2200 mobile processor. Posted on Friday, January 21, …
Award-Winning Composer Michael Brennan Dies at 47
“One time I called him, and he texted me back, ‘I can’t pick up the phone, I’m playing the piano at Le Reve. LOL.’,” Villarreal remembered. “He would text and play the piano at the same time. His work blew …
Following One’s Dreams In Animation Can Be ‘Toxic,’ Says Former Industry Artist
Pursuing a career in animation tends to require grit and hard work, so it helps to really want it — to dream of it. But dreams can turn sour, and end up hurting more than helping the person. Syed was …
London’s Untold Studios Expands to Los Angeles
From the release: Following collaborations with renowned artists such as Adele, Placebo, Sam Smith, Dave, Kylie Minogue, Ed Sheeran, and Stormzy and producing commercials for Nike, New Balance, Playstation, Beats, and Google, as well as award-winning VFX for shows like …
Youtube Shuts Original Programming Division
— Robert Kyncl (@rkyncl) January 18, 2022 Susanne Daniels, global head of originals, will step down on March 1. Six years after entering the original content game, Youtube is retreating. Youtube has invested in animation through its Kids Fund in …
“The Choe Show” Broadcast Package by Impactist for FX Networks
Kelly Meador and Daniel Elwing (aka Impactist) in Portland, OR: “In the FX series The Choe Show, artist David Choe explores relationships via paint and patter, finishing with portraits of guests rendered at the end of each exchange. “As a …
Oatly “The New Norm&Al Show” Episodes by Conor Finnegan and Nexus
[embedded content] [embedded content] [embedded content] [embedded content] Client: Oatly Posted on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 · Leave a Comment Agency: Oatly Department of Mind ControlCD: Michael Lee Conor Finnegan: “It was an udder joy to join Oatly’s plant-based revolution. I hope these simple …