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VIEW 2020: Excellence in Animation, VFX and Visual Storytelling Now Free to Attend

Though we’ll miss out annual trip to Turin, Italy, we’ll pretend our stale pop tart is a pistachio biscotti as we sit back and gush over the stellar roster of talent set to teach, talk, and share over the next seven days; starting tomorrow, VIEW 2020 runs through October 23.

In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Diversity and Inclusion, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, People, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: Academy Awards, Annie Awards, VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All, Europe

People Headline News

Cartoon Saloon’s Tomm Moore to Present ‘Wolfwalkers’ at View 2020

Award-winning director of Oscar nominated films ‘The Secret of Kells’ and ‘Song of the Sea’ will share an in-depth presentation of his latest folklore masterpiece, coming to Apple TV+ this fall.

In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Event, Films, People, Transmedia, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Geographic Region: All, Europe

call for entries Headline News

Cartoon 360 2020 Pitch Submissions Deadline Coming September 24

European event will provide real-time feedback, input, interactive discussions and keynotes from industry experts in the digital market.

In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Event, Transmedia | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Cartoon Forum, Cartoon Movie | Geographic Region: Europe

Virtual Conferences Headline News

VIEW Conference 2020 Announces Full Program Line-Up

Upcoming conference, running October 18-23 both in Turin, Italy and online, will stream all sessions to a global audience; presentations by industry experts will live stream and be available for subsequent viewing through December 31.

In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Diversity and Inclusion, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Short Films, Technology, Transmedia, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All, Europe

SVOD Headline News

‘Elinor Wonders Why’ Premieres on PBS Kids September 7

Multiplatform series promotes curiosity and science learning, giving families a chance to take a ‘trip’ this Labor Day weekend without leaving their living room.

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Virtual Event Headline News

AWS Hosts Free Digital Content Creation Webcasts August 26-27

Series will illustrate how creative studios, teams, and freelancers can leverage the cloud to enable remote setups, scale production pipelines, and empower artists.

In Business, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Mobile and Wireless, Motion Graphics, People, Production, Short Films, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America

Animated TV Series Headline News

‘My Better World’ Helps to Educate Kids in Sub-Sahara Africa

Fully African-produced animation project garners upwards of 2 million viewers a week while addressing the challenges for African teens navigating school, family, and friendship.

In 2D, 3D, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Films, Places, Short Films, Television, Transmedia | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Africa

Covid-19 Headline News

‘Halo Infinite’ Gets Pushed into 2021

Newest game in 343 Industry’s hugely popular franchise will miss its 2020 holiday release, hampered by production challenges and the ongoing impact of COVID-19.

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People Headline News

VIEW 2020 Announces Ed Catmull to Deliver Keynote

Pixar co-founder and CG pioneer will speak at the 21^st edition of annual conference, being held October 18-23, online and on-site in Torino, Italy.

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TV Animation Series Headline News

New ‘Story Time with Josh & Blue’ Podcast Help Tuck Kids in at Night

10-episode podcast series is now available; Season 2 of ‘Blue’s Clues & You!’ airs weekdays on Nickelodeon beginning August 19.

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Technology Headline News

V-Ray 5 for Maya Now Available

Updated production renderer allows users to composite renders, incorporate light path expressions, and interactively relight scenes in the new V-Ray Frame Buffer.

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Comic-Con Headline News

Rooster Teeth Shares Sneaks of 4 Upcoming Animated Series

Comic-Con panel reveals details on popular shows including ‘Red vs. Blue: Zero,’ ‘Recorded by Arizal,’ ‘Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy,’ and ‘RWBY Volume 8.’

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Business Headline News

Moonbug Acquires YouTube’s ‘Blippi’ and ‘CoComelon’

Entertainment company boosts subscriptions to over 235M across 100+ digital platforms, harnessing the increasing call for widely accessible kids’ content.

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SVOD Headline News

Crunchyroll Reaches 3 Million Paid Global Subscribers

Platform hits new milestone as it expands brands to include Anime Digital Network, Anime on Demand, KAZÉ and Eye See Movies while extending reach with HBO MAX, Adult Swim, and TNT Germany distribution deals.

In 2D, 3D, Anime, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Films, Games, Home Entertainment, Licensing, Music and Sound, Short Films, Television, Transmedia | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

Business Headline News

MIPCOM Morphs into MIPCOM RENDEZVOUS CANNES: October 12-14

MIPCOM ONLINE+ will enable the international community to connect and share the MIPCOM experience, in Cannes or anywhere worldwide.

Keywords: COVID-19 Headline News

One Animation Launches Free ‘Oddbods’ Books on Google’s Rivet

Studio uses popular preschool brand to promote literacy while helping kids and families adjust to life changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2D, Books, Business, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Games, Interactive, Licensing, Mobile and Wireless, Motion Graphics, Television, Transmedia | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America

Business

Chris Cray Launches Somesense Studio

London-Based independent artist-led animation studio now open, focusing on creating content in all forms, from web series to comics, films to comedy scripts, social media campaigns to editorials.

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Festivals Events

Cartoons on the Bay: December 3-5 in Pescara, Italy

Begins: December 3, 2020

International Cross-media Animation and Children’s Television Festival rescheduled due to COVID-19 postponement; The Pulicinella Awards remains unchanged.

In Awards, Broadcast Design, Business, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Interactive, Licensing, Mobile and Wireless, Motion Graphics, Television, Transmedia | Event Types: Competitive Festivals

TV Animation Headline News

‘Santiago of the Seas’ Premieres October 9 on Nickelodeon

Animated action-adventure preschool series to roll out internationally on Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. after U.S. launch.

In 3D, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Mobile and Wireless, Television, Transmedia | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

SVOD Headline News

New Episodes of ‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood’ Premiere August 17 on PBS KIDS

Season 5 of the popular animated series kicks off with a musical special to help kids and their families address challenges and disappointments due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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SIGGRAPH Events

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.

Technology Headline News

Adobe’s Festival of the Impossible 2020 Moves Online

3^rd annual event spotlights artists who use Adobe Aero to create and showcase immersive art projects.

In Art, Digital Media, Event, Films, Interactive, Motion Graphics, People, Short Films, Technology, Transmedia, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America

Business Headline News

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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ACM SIGGRAPH Headline News

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.

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SIGGRAPH Headline News

SIGGRAPH 2020 Announces Virtual Conference Dates and Program

After shifting to a virtual format due to the COVID-19 pandemic and conference center unavailability, organizers reveal online conference dates and additional details.