ITFS 2021 Returns May 4–9
Begins: May 4, 2021
The first hybrid edition of Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film will take place both onsite at various venues and feature an extensive oneline program.
Category: Interactive
VIEW 2020 Set for October 18 – 23 in Turin, Italy
Begins: October 18, 2020
The VIEW Conference is the premiere international event in Italy on Computer Graphics, Interactive Techniques, Digital Cinema, 2D/3D Animation, VR and AR, Gaming and VFX.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Games, Interactive, People, Places, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Technology, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | Event Types: Animation, Competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Transmedia, Visual Effects, Visualization, Web / Internet
SIGGRAPH 2020 Goes Virtual
Begins: August 17, 2020
Scheduled for August 17 – August 28, the online event will include both on-demand presentations and scheduled sessions, an exciting mix of the high-level cutting-edge research and education, as well as experiential content and events.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Interactive, Jobs & Recruiting, Mobile and Wireless, Motion Graphics, Post-production, Short Films, Technology, Television, Transmedia, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | Event Types: Animation, Conferences, Exhibits, Interactive, Seminars / Workshops, Short Films, Transmedia, Visual Effects, Visualization
‘Blue’s Sing-Along Spectacular’ All-New Musical Special Premieres Today
‘Story Time with Josh & Blue,’ podcast, narrated by Josh Dela Cruz, will bring sleep-time adventures to listeners this August.
Adobe’s Festival of the Impossible 2020 Moves Online
3rd annual event spotlights artists who use Adobe Aero to create and showcase immersive art projects.
Sony Acquires Minority Stake in Epic Games
Company makes $250 Million strategic investment in game industry leader to broaden their collaboration developing state of the art technology, entertainment, and socially connected online services.
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Animation Masters Summit 2020 – Digital Edition Runs July 20 - 24
The theme of the free 5-day virtual event is “Connecting Minds: Unravelling New Possibilities.”
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SIGGRAPH Asia 2020 Goes Virtual
Annual computer graphics conference and exhibition, originally scheduled November 17-20 in Daegu, South Korea, moves online due to COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Diversity and Inclusion, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Games, Interactive, Short Films, Technology, Transmedia, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: SIGGRAPH Asia | Geographic Region: All, Asia
SIGGRAPH 2020 Canceled; Event Moving to Virtual Conference Format
Organizers of the premiere conference on computer graphics and interactive techniques have canceled the 2020 edition, set for July 19-23 in Washington, D.C., due to the COVID-19 pandemic; details of move to virtual conference format will be released in near future.
In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Games, Interactive, Jobs & Recruiting, Post-production, Short Films, Technology, Transmedia, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: North America
THE IMPORTANCE OF ANIMATION CREATORS
In these trying times I started to wonder if I was contributing enough to society...
In Acting, Art, Business, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Films, Flash, Games, Home Entertainment, Interactive, Music and Sound, Post-production, Production, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Television, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects, Voice Acting, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: FADE IN: on Screenwriting, by Jeffrey Scott | Geographic Region: All
Nickelodeon Greenlights Season 2 of ‘Blue’s Clues & You!’
20 new episodes have been ordered following the series’ first week launch, which won the number one spot for preschool shows.
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All New ‘Blue’s Clues & You! Debuts on Nick
Updated remake of iconic ‘Blue’s Clues’ preschool series allows young viewers to tap, touch and swipe, using play-along videos to explore and engage.
‘Walk in China’ VR Trilogy
An immersive ode to Chinese cultural treasures premieres in Beijing.
In 3D, CG, Interactive, People, Places, Short Films, Technology, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post, VFXWorld | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: Asia
NBCUniversal Shutting Games Division
Formed in 2017, Universal Games and Digital Platforms published titles based on franchises like ‘Minions,’ ‘Jurassic World’ and ‘How to Train Your Dragon.’
In Business, Digital Media, Films, Games, Interactive, Mobile and Wireless, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Trojan Horse is a Unicorn Announces Final 2019 Lineup
THU, one of Europe’s leading digital entertainment conferences, announces its complete program for upcoming September 23-28 event in Valletta, Malta.
In 2D, 3D, Art, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Interactive, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Short Films, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe
‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Love, Death & Robots’ Take Home Animation Emmy Awards
Fox’s perennial favorite and Netflix’s new anthology series receive awards for Outstanding Animated Program and Outstanding Short Form Animated Program, while Seth MacFarlane wins for Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance for ‘Family Guy.’
In 2D, 3D, Awards, Broadcast Design, CG, Digital Media, Interactive, People, Television, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Emmy Awards | Geographic Region: All
Snap Releases Lens Studio 2.1 Update
Free AR creation tool allows users of all skill levels to create, publish and share custom Lenses that overlay and transform Snapchat iOS or Android viewing experiences.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Interactive, Mobile and Wireless, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Nickelodeon and eOne’s ‘Ricky Zoom’ Debuts September 9
Studio behind ‘Peppa Pig’ and ‘PJ Masks’ launches their new CG-animated preschool series about the adventures of a little red rescue bike and his loyal Bike Buddies.
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Nickelodeon’s ‘Blue’s Clues & You!’ to Debut November 11
Remake of landmark curriculum-driven ‘Blue’s Clues’ preschool series will feature new host, CG animation and interactive companion videos.
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Online Virtual Reality Community Portal VRNation.tv Officially Launches
New website, featuring 24 themed channels, is dedicated to helping VR visor owners find and share all types of great virtual content.
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The Future of Animation
Interactive, Immersive, Intelligent.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Films, Games, Interactive, People, Technology, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post, VFXWorld | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All
HOAX Gets hAPPy with Dairy Queen and Coca-Cola Interactive App
Veteran designer and modeler Heather Shepherd used nuanced facial animation to bring joy and life to a 3D model.
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WHAT’S THE BEST SCREENWRITING SOFTWARE?
Fade In May Be a Better Choice For You Than Final Draft...
THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS A STORY PROBLEM THAT CAN'T BE SOLVED
The trick to solving all story problems is...
Ottawa International Animation Festival Returning September 25 – 29, 2019
Begins: September 25, 2019
OIAF brings together regional, national and international animation communities, providing a forum to share and exchange expertise.
In 2D, 3D, Anime, Art, Awards, Cartoons, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Interactive, Music and Sound, People, Places, Production, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Television | Event Types: Animation, Comics, Conferences, Discussion, Features, Interactive, Screenings, Short Films, Television, Visual Effects, Web / Internet
