Here’s the Reasons Disney Shuttered Blue Sky
and these are just the major ones. There’s dozens of independent and boutique studios putting out their own films or producing on behalf of the likes of Netflix. Throw in the oversees studios such as Illumination and suddenly the marketplace does…
Amazon Halo Case Study by Lobster Studio
Production: LobsterCreative direction: Amazon, LobsterArt Direction: Fausto MontanariAnimation: Nikolay Ivanov, Teodor Hristov3D Animation: Lorenzo Ugo Fausto Montanari: “We took care of the creative and visuals that are integrated into the Halo…
Here Are The Films That Made The Oscar Shortlists For Animated Short And Visual Effects
Pictured at top: “Yes People.” Four of the six American shorts are from major U.S. companies: Burrow and Out are from Disney/Pixar; If Anything Happens I Love You is a Netflix short, and To: Gerard is from Dreamworks Animation. Burrow —…
Academy Announces Shortlists in 9 Categories for 93rd Oscars
15 films will advance in the Documentary Feature category for the 93rd Academy Awards. 238 films were eligible in the category. Members of the Documentary Branch vote to determine the shortlist and the nominees. 10 films will…
Johnny Cash “Farther Along” Music Video by Gabriel Tick
“The time constraint meant every executional decision had to be optimally efficient; with the focus resting on the poetic themes and pulling a story out of its simplicity. Maximum effect without any bells and whistles.” Music…
Breaking: Disney Is Shutting Down Blue Sky Studios, ‘Nimona’ Production Halted, 450 Employees To Be Impacted
Osborne, who was the officially announced director but was replaced by others last year, shared the following comment on the studio’s closure: Truly heartbroken for Blue Sky – There is an incredible amount of talent in the studio. They were…
Public Playtest for ‘Tales of Xadia: The Dragon Prince’ Game Starts February 9
On February 9th, fans can explore the full public playtest materials and preorder the “Tales of Xadia Game Handbook,” the core rulebook for the upcoming roleplaying game, set to release later this year. The Dragon Prince premiered globally on…
“A Wilderness of Error” Broadcast Package by Impactist for FX Networks
Directors Kelly Meador and Daniel Elwing reflect on the compounded mistakes inherent in a murder investigation to generate amorphous and atmospheric visuals for the five-part FX docu-series A Wilderness of Error. Posted on Monday, February 8, 2021…
Cartoon Network’s ‘Drawn to Making it Happen’ Premieres February 6
[embedded content] By highlighting what inspired Keys to start “Books n Bros” at age 10, Drawn to Making it Happen motivates Craig and Jessica Williams (voiced by Philip Solomon and Lucia Cunningham) from the Emmy, GLAAD, and NAACP Image…
Lincoln “Thinking Of You” by Igor + Valentine
Posted on Friday, February 5, 2021 · Leave a Comment Psyop directors Igor + Valentine (aka designer/animators Matt Smithson and David Stanfield) steer Lincoln in a softer direction with this languid work produced thru agency Hudson Rouge and…
Tools Of The Trade: Rafatoon on Zoom
Another challenge in some cases is the internet and connectivity failures between computers. Many times, the signal was bad because we were all in different cities or countries, and it was difficult to communicate between us. Rafatoon I think what I…
European Animation Events Are Committing To Virtual Editions Into The Spring
Animation Dingle, an important festival in Ireland, will hold its next edition online on March 24–25. “Due to the current rise in cases in Ireland and the current recommendations,” the organizers said, “we feel obliged to play our…
Hornet Welcomes Vucko to Director Roster
Vucko is a Toronto-based creative practice specializing in design systems and motion. Led by Andrew Vucko, the studio’s work and worldview are guided by three core principles: clarity, function, and movement. This trifecta of ideals is evident in…
WaterAid “The Girl Who Built A Rocket” by Neeraja Raj and Nexus Studios
Thanks: Westbury, RZO, BMG & SonyATV, the Bowie estate Agency: Don’t PanicFounder: Joe WadeCreative Partner: Rick DoddsSenior Project Manager/Producer: Jennifer Clare HoulihanCreative: Madeline CharlesGraphic Designer: Luke Freeman The film,…
DC Universe’s ‘Justice Society: World War II’ Coming to Digital April 27
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…
Take a Tour of “Casa Nespresso” with FutureDeluxe
Posted on Thursday, February 4, 2021 · Leave a Comment The centerpiece of a massive new campaign for Nestlé’s mega coffee brand, this sweeping and intricately detailed video by CG masters FutureDeluxe thru agencies McCann and…
Real-Time Gaming Tech Shines in Heartwarming ‘Windup’ Animated Short
Take a few minutes to enjoy the film: “Windup is inspired by my own personal experiences,” the director shares. “I was often sick when I was a kid, though my memory of those days is kind of foggy. From my parents’ perspective,…
“Curious World of Animals” Short Film by Dante Zaballa and Osian Efnisien
Dante Zaballa: “‘Curious World of Animals’ was released as little snippets during 2020 to make people laugh whilst this Coronavirus is going on. We really hope that soon we can extend our concept of human kindness to our little animal…
Leaked Video Shows First Look at Evan Peters in ‘WandaVision’
Someone very naughty has leaked video clips from future episodes of WandaVision, which is a shame considering the entire show hinges on its extreme element of mystery. While we condemn the act, we just had to investigate. Among the clips were snippets of…
Jonathan Entwistle Boards Disney+ ‘Willow’ Series
Production for Willow is set to begin this spring in Wales, depending on a greenlight from the British government. Entwistle joins Jonathan Kasdan (Solo: A Star Wars Story) and Wendy Mericle (Arrow) as executive producers. According to The Hollywood…
Jerry.K “Brown Poodle (feat. SAZA)” Music Video by Swim
“We also wanted the video to look soft and warm, therefore, the idea of the shapes of the characters are taken from a wooden toy.” Posted on Monday, February 1, 2021 · Leave a Comment Director: swim (Opsent, Hanee…