“Starting with visual and contextual research, storyboarding, and a full previs process to figure out how best to build the narrative using such sparse material. We wanted to give the grave a demi-mystical, monolithic appearance so we played with the …
Month: April 2022
Comedy Duo Ninja Sex Party’s New Rock Band Shadow Academy Gets Animated
After writing their first song, “White Whale,” together, the artists knew they were onto something special – and Shadow Academy was born. The style on White Whale, on the other hand, took its cue from Roach. “He wanted a low-framerate, old …
Nexus And Patrick Osborne Reveal Teaser For Real-Time Animation Project ‘This Tape Deck Is A Time Machine’
Created using Epic Games’ Unreal Engine and produced at Nexus Studios (Netflix’s The House) using real-time animation techniques, the teaser gives an early look at a time-hopping teenager who uses a portable cassette player to visit musically charged moments in …
Weta FX Opens Offices In Vancouver, Its First Studio Outside Of New Zealand
Cartoon Brew broke down the Unity-Weta deal in detail last year, pointing out the role that the metaverse has had on tech and animation companies. The agreement will see Unity make Weta’s visual effects tools available to creators and artists …
“Black Sun” Sci-fi Concept Film by Clive Collier
Written/director: Clive CollierVFX: Clive Collier “During the years alone, he develops the mind and abilities of the onboard AI system but is unaware of the extent of her awakening. But does she hold the answers to save humankind or …
BBC Children Commissions New ‘Pablo’ Series Featuring 8-Year-Old Autistic Hero
BBC Children has commissioned a new look Pablo, the preschool TV show from Paper Owl Films. The new series depicts its autistic hero, Pablo, as an eight-year-old stepping into the weird, wonderful, and often hilarious world of school. The announcement …
Zouj “Delete After Death” Music Video by Laura Jayne Hodkin
Director/animator Laura Jayne Hodkin in London: “For a song about death, it’s incredibly fun. I wanted the visuals to be bright with garish colors and playful character animation to compliment the dark humor of the song. Posted on Monday, April …
Animation Coming To Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Apple TV+, And More In April 2022
HBO Max will host the U.S. premiere of Dodo, acquired by Warnermedia from Bristol-based Wildseed Studios in the U.K. The show will also broadcast on Cartoon Network in the U.S. New animation offerings on streaming platforms remain remain scant this month, …
‘The Amazing Adventures of Awesome’ Bring Some Magic to World Autism Day
Victoria Davis is a full-time, freelance journalist and part-time Otaku with an affinity for all things anime. She’s reported on numerous stories from activist news to entertainment. Find more about her work at victoriadavisdepiction.com. Already passionate about unique, female-led stories, …