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NASA “Solar Sailer” Explainer by Anton Weaver
Posted on Friday, July 8, 2022 In this spec film for NASA’s Near-Earth Asteroid Scout, Portland director/animator Anton Weaver combines graphic restraint, careful rendering, and just enough science to create a sense of wonder and anticipation.…
Andre de Almeida Can’t Get No “Catisfaction”
[embedded content] Read a full interview with Andre de Almeida on Short of the Week. Director/animator: Andre de Almeida Posted on Friday, July 8, 2022 “It’s about relationships and how they can shape our life forever. But it’s…
U.K. Cinemas Ban Formal Attire As #GentleMinions Meme Results In Despicable Behavior
In response, cinemas have started banning the favored outfit of the #GentleMinions. A moviegoer at an Odeon Cinema location snapped a photo (below) of a sign posted on the entrance to the building which prohibited any guests in formal attire from…
Slapworks Animation’s ‘Loosey Goosey & Fried Chicken’ Released on YouTube
The Slapworks creative team has visual effects experience on 50+ tentpole film and TV projects (Avengers: Endgame, The Mandalorian, Game of Thrones, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and Black Panther) and created Goosey with an eye toward unity. The show…
Macio Home “Joli Mattress” Product Film by Moog Studio
Music/Sound Design: Two AM Music Global Posted on Thursday, July 7, 2022 From the team at Moog Studio in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: “We all know that bedrooms are made for facilitating sleep and they should be comfortable spaces. But Malaysian…
ABC to Honor 30th Anniversary of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ with Two-Hour Special
“Beauty and the Beast is a timeless story and we’re so fortunate to work with creative mastermind Jon M. Chu and veteran director Hamish Hamilton to bring a modern twist to this beloved classic for an unforgettable night of Disney…
Disney Agrees To Recognize Animation Guild As Bargaining Rep For ‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Family Guy,’ And ‘American Dad’ Production Workers
Included in the new bargaining groups are the production managers, production supervisors, production coordinators, writers’ assistants, production assistants, associate producers, office assistants, and IT supervisors from the three shows. Artists…
Casey Jones Joins The Fight Against Krang In ‘Rise Of The Teenage Mutant Nina Turtles: The Movie’ Trailer
Netflix has dropped the trailer for Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie, a feature follow-up to the popular Nickelodeon series that ended its run in 2020. Directed by Ant Ward and Andy Suriano, the feature arrives on streaming August 5.…
Logitech “Feel The Moment” Product Film by Trizz
Production: Trizz StudioCreative Director: Oriol PuigArt Director: Laura Ibañez, Marcel Hita-Baro & Fabio MedranoArt Research: Laura Ibañez, Katerina Mileva & Nerea HernandezDirector of Photography: Rafa LluchStoryboard: Ignasi…
Watch: ‘Stormgate’ Cinematic Trailer Made Entirely in Unreal Engine
The trailer represents Zoic Studios’ approach to real-time filmmaking technology, which led to the company’s dedicated Real Time Group launch. Like the full game engine approach to the Stormgate trailer, the studio has also leveraged a Final…
Natural Atlas App Brand Film by BluBlu Studios
“We decided to cast Nature in the leading role of the story, which both the viewer and the supporting characters can be a part of. Director Jacob Kurek and the design and animation team at BluBlu craft a prismatic explainer for Natural Atlas, an…
‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’ Shatters Independence Day Box Office Records
During the pandemic-era, many of the biggest would-be theatrical releases – Soul, The Mitchells vs. the Machines, Vivo, Turning Red, Hotel Transylvania, The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run – went straight to streaming/VOD, which some felt…
Polyester Peeks Into the “Passage” With New Short Film
Music/sound design: Jeff MobergVocals: Julie NeffMix: Jeff Moberg Production: Polyester StudioDirector: Polyester StudioProducer: Alyssa Molfetta, Robyn SmaleStoryboard: SJ LeeCharacter design: Lily Chiao, SJ LeeBackground design: Jinke Wang,…
‘Moonbeam City’ Creator Scott Gairdner Tackles Political Comedy In ‘Biden’s Schoolhouse Rock’
This one – Biden’s Schoolhouse Rock – comes from Scott Gairdner, tv writer (Conan, Saturday Morning All Star Hits!) and creator of the short-lived Comedy Central series Moonbeam City. The cartoon, though crudely produced, is over almost…
Renee Zhan Builds a Gooey “Gooniverse” for Trolli
Agency: Wieden+Kennedy PortlandProducer: Sarah SweenyCreatives: Dan Koo, Sai He Client: Trolli Production: BlinkinkDirector: Renee ZhanExecutive Producer: Bart Yates, Josef ByrneHead of Production: Alex HalleyProducer: Eve SomervilleStoryboards:…
Watch: ‘Netflix Family Summer’ Sizzle Video
Netflix is determined to make sure that the dog days of summer are not so dogged, with new animated films and series coming each week to help kids and families stay entertained throughout the next couple months. Check out the sizzle reel showcasing the…
‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’ Is On Pace For Monster Opening After Amazing Thursday Previews
One hard to deny implication of The Rise of Gru’s performance is that Disney has lost the pandemic excuse for Lightyear’s poor showing at the box office. The Rise of Gru’s previews also seem to suggest that the scattershot opening…
Netflix Drops ‘Charlie’s Colorforms City’ Special Trailer
Mighty Movie Adventures! introduces a new concept and character, the MacGuffin, a plot device in movies that drives the plot forward. The super-energetic, rainbow-colored fuzz-ball MacGuffin serves the same purpose, having fun while she steers the story…
’Dune: Part Two’ Delayed, ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Sequel Set for 2024
Adam Wingard, director of 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong, will be back to helm its follow-up, which will mark the fifth entry in Legendary’s ongoing “Monsterverse” — comprised of 2014’s Godzilla, 2017’s Kong: Skull…
Daily Wire’s New Animated Show ‘Chip Chilla’ Aims To Rival ‘Woke’ Cartoons
We’re creating kids’ entertainment parents can trust, with a 0 million investment into shows that help young minds flourish. No divisive narratives. No insidious ideologies. Just safe, fun programming the whole family will love. Hop on in.…
Mainframe Unveils the ARC-52 Single Malt for Bowmore x Aston Martin
“After discussing the features of the decanter with the client we set about looking for angles and movements that best described its fluid lines, creating an elegant journey and revealing its beautifully engraved body.” Adam Jenns,…
