‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’ Delayed Again, This Time To 2022
The Rise of Gru is an origin story for Gru, the villain who comes to command the Minions. Kyle Balda, who co-directed Minions and Despicable Me 3, is the lead director here, with Brad Ableson (who has worked as a storyboard and character layout artist on…
10 Advanced Acting Performance Tips for Animators
Avoid the impulse to always make the character move! What really makes the shot flow well are the moments of stillness in juxtaposition with the movement. Beyond the 12 Principles: Top 10 Advanced Performance Tips for Animators These elements help to…
‘Moana’ Director John Musker Talks Story with the ‘Kapaemahu’ Team
Kapaemahu also required substantial research, including the unearthing of a century-old handwritten manuscript and a trip to Raiatea, the original home of the four healers of dual male and spirit, known as mahu, who are the focus of the…
Sony Pictures Animation Announces Development On ‘K-Pop: Demon Hunters’
The idea of a K-pop-inspired animated feature sounds like a no-brainer, especially seeing as how the musical genre already incorporates bold visuals into its presentation. Credit to Sony’s animation unit for latching onto something that’s…
The Pros and Cons of Large vs. Small Animation Studios
Keep these things in mind when making your career choices, but remember, as long as you do your best and work to improve your skills, you can be a successful animator at any studio. Me with Willy, Merek, and Antony, DreamWorks supervisors! The greatest…
Global Women “Career-Limiting Move” IWD Spot by Anna Mantzaris
Production: Passion PicturesDirector: Anna Malin MantzarisProducer: Becky PerrymanExecutive Producer: Belle PalmerDOP: Donna Wade & Jon MuschampAnimators: Anna Malin Mantzaris, Mark Waring, Tim AllenSet/Prop builder: Hetty BaxCostume Fabricator: Kat…
1stAveMachine Buenos Aires Adds EP Sabrina Elizondo
Following the partnership between 1stAveMachine and TRONCO to launch 1stAveMachine Buenos Aires, the new company has expanded its leadership team with the addition of Executive Producer Sabrina Elizondo. Posted on Sunday, March 7, 2021 · Leave a…
Linetest’s ‘Less Noise, More Life’ Short Confronts Arctic Ocean Noise Pollution
In the short, the camera opens on an Indigenous kayaker working his way through the water, then moves below the surface, where a mother bowhead and her young calf are moving through the currents amidst schools of fish and vegetation. Backed by a lush,…
Vine FX is the Perfect Match for AMC’s ‘Soulmates’
Illingworth went on to say, “The joy of a project like Soulmates is the subtlety of the VFX, and how they are used to enhance the story without the viewer necessarily noticing. It’s always rewarding to pull that off. We had a large shot…
Maxon Acquires 3D Sculpting App forger
Maxon has acquired forger, a digital 3D sculpting and texture painting application for iOS. Conceived over a decade ago by Javier Edo Meseguer, forger offers desktop-class, professional-level sculpting workflows on mobile devices. forger creator Meseguer…
Jennifer Coyle and Leo Matsuda Board Hello Kitty Feature As Directors
New Line president and CCO Richard Brener told Deadline, which first reported the news, that he feels “extremely lucky to have found in Jennifer and Leo, two directors who not only share a profound connection to the unforgettable characters…
Watch Cartoon Brew’s Roundtable Discussion About The Oscar-Shortlisted Animated Shorts
Here’s a summary of what we think should win and will win the Oscar for best animated short next month: Jen Hurler: Out, KapaemahuAlex Dudok de Wit: Out, Burrow, If Anything Happens I Love YouAmid Amidi: Out, Burrow, If Anything Happens I Love You…
Nickelodeon Kills the Golden Goose in Search of Avatar Gold
At a time when original ideas are shockingly rare even by Hollywood’s low standards, its disappointing that one of the very brightest stars of original ideas is being pulled into the black hole of revenue targets. It follows a bad precedent and…
Netflix “Amend: The Fight for America” Graphics and Animation Package by Elastic and Titmouse
“Margherita knew exactly how to thread that needle. She is an amazing talent with unique insight and pulling this off was a real testament to her abilities.” “Due to the volume of graphics and animation needed in such a short time…
Video Essay Of The Week: A Tour Through The Wonders Of World Animation
This is a video about animated features and shorts, not series. It takes a broadly auteurist approach, focusing on filmmakers known for a particular style or thematic concerns: Don Hertzfeldt, Hayao Miyazaki, Lotte Reiniger, Yuri Norstein, etc. It also…
New Teaser and Images Released for DC Universe’s ‘Justice Society: World War II’
Justice Society: World War II finds modern-day Barry Allen – prior to the formation of the Justice League – discovering he can run even faster than he imagined, and that milestone results in his first encounter with the Speed Force. The Flash…
Scholar Signs to Friends Electric for UK and Amsterdam Representation
London-based Friends Electric are pretty damn chuffed to announce the arrival of Scholar; a multi-award-winning, boundary-defying mixed-media and animation studio. Launched in 2010 in Los Angeles, Scholar is the brainchild of award-winning visionary…
From Family Secrecy To Sundance Success: The Unusual Production Of ‘Souvenir Souvenir’
My first approach was to have a very simple design for this film. Black lines, one layer of gray ink. Almost no background. I wanted to stay away from heavy, complicated, ornamental style I had in my two previous projects, Madagascar and Cargo Cult. I…
Transportation Alternatives “NYC 25×25” by Ege Soyuer and WXY Studio
Posted on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 · Leave a Comment In collaboration: WXY Studio “Designed and animated in two weeks by an amazing team.” Sound: Ambrose Yu “500 miles of protected bike lanes. 500 miles of protected…
Titmouse’s Virtual ‘5 Second Animation Night’ Screening Begins March 5
The tradition has evolved since it started in 2008. Since then, the complexity, length, and creative collaboration across departments has skyrocketed. Some artists will work on ambitious ideas for months. In the end, the artists retain control of the…
‘Mush-Mush & the Mushables’ Coming to Cartoonito Fall 2021
In a further expansion of Cartoonito, Cartoon Network and HBO Max’s new kids programming block, WarnerMedia has tapped CAKE to co-produce a new CGI series, Mush-Mush & the Mushables. The series is produced by France’s La Cabane and…