Paramount+ Drops ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ Season 2 Trailer
In the new season, fans can expect strange new (and familiar) aliens to challenge the crews of the U.S.S. Cerritos and the U.S.S. Titan. For Mariner, Tendi, Rutherford, and Boimler, the animated adventure is just beginning. In addition to the Lower…
Former Science Saru Animator: Studio’s Workload Led To ‘Horror Stories’
Science Saru was founded in 2013 by director Masaaki Yuasa and producer Eunyoung Choi, who is now CEO. Yuasa stepped down as president in 2020, stating that he had been working non-stop for seven years and would now take a rest. Chung makes it clear that…
Heckler Appoints Charu Menon to Partner, Singapore
Charu was Head of Production at Heckler Sydney prior to moving to Singapore; where she produced award-winning global TVC campaigns. These included Nike’s Hyper Court, Myer Wonderland, and Tinder’s Interracial Couple Emoji project. As…
Digitally De-Aged Paul McCartney Rocks ‘Find My Way’ Music Video
Take a look – you’ll hear yourself whisper, “Baby I’m Amazed!” According to Scott, “Key to our work is creating a timeless digital version of talent, and for Paul McCartney, our goal was to accurately de-age him.…
Fantasia Fest Adds ‘The Deer King,’ Phil Tippett’s ‘Mad Dog’ To Lineup
Mad God and The Deer King join the previously announced program of features: Montreal’s Fantasia International Film Festival has announced the final batch of titles in its animation line-up. The event runs August 5–25, mostly virtually, with…
California Sues Activision Blizzard Over Alleged Sexual Harassment And Discrimination
Image at top: “World of Warcraft: Shadowlands” Activision argues that “[t]he picture the DFEH paints is not the Blizzard workplace of today.” The statement enumerates the policies the company has recently introduced to improve its…
BMW i4 Launch Film by Media.Work
Client: BMW Sound Designer: Artyom Markaryan Production: Media.workCreative Director: Maxim Zhestkov, Igor SordokhonovArt Director: Phil BonumDesigner: Ilya Dozhdikov, Artur Gadzhiev, Tatyana BalyberdinaEditor: Roman Kotov, Sergey Shurupov From the…
Steve Aoki and Stoopid Buddy Stoodios Launching ‘Dominion X’ on Blockchain
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…
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 music…
‘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…
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…
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…
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,…
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 many months ago, so it…
Hulu’s HAHA Awards Are Back!
Breakout Performance: Most Awkward AF Moment: Most Thunderous Burp: Hulu subscribers and non-subscribers can weigh in on their favorite adult animation moments, characters, and scenes by visiting the official awards website. Fans will have the…
Artlist Acquires Software Company FXhome
Creative technology company Artlist has acquired FXhome, a developer in the video and image software industry. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The move comes on the heels of Artlist’s recent acquisition of digital assets marketplace,…
‘Mickey Mouse Funhouse’ Revives Classic Disney Designs in All New Adventures
AB: There’s a wholesomeness to these characters. They’re not drawn to the grotesque or ugly. They’re sweet, they’re caring, and that emotion comes out in those characters. They’re really about relationships, and people…
Seven Films In Nielsen’s Latest Movie Streaming Top Ten Are Animated
Pixar’s Luca topped an animation-heavy movie streaming ranking in Nielsen’s latest ratings. In the week of June 14–20, seven of the ten most-streamed films in the U.S. were animated, according to the market research firm. The chart is…
Iron Maiden “The Writing On The Wall” Music Video by Nicos Livesey
Category: Animation, CG, Character Animation, Featured, Music Video · Tags: BlinkInk, BMG, Iron Maiden, Lucky 7, Nicos Livesey, Parlophone Records, Sound Lab, Warner Music Group Label: Warner Music Group, Parlophone Records Ltd, BMG & Phantom…