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Industry Event News in Brief for 10/8/24: Awards, Call for Entries, and New Dates

The latest info for Madrid’s Cartoon Springboard; Vancouver’s Spark Animation; Bordeaux’s Cartoon Movie; South Africa’s Durban FilmMart Institute’s DFM Pitch and Finance Forum, and Greece’s Animasyros 2024 Festival.

In 2D, 3D, Awards, Business, Call for Entries, CG, Community Outreach, Digital Media, Diversity and Inclusion, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films, Technology, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: Cartoon Forum | Geographic Region: All

On the Road to Tokyo Headline News

SIGGRAPH Asia 2024 Announces 3 Keynote Speakers

Miyake Design Studio’s Yoshiyuki Miyamae, Sony Group’s Hiraoki Kitano, and WIA VP, Oscar-nominated producer Jinko Gotoh will each offer their unique insights into ground-breaking areas in computer graphics and interactive techniques; conference runs December 3-6 in Tokyo, Japan.

In CG, Event, Films, Guilds/Unions/Organizations, People, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: SIGGRAPH Asia | Geographic Region: Asia

People ANIMATIONWorld

Genndy Tartakovsky Talks SCAD Award of Excellence, New Projects and the Future of Animation

The famed ‘Dexter’s Laboratory’ and ‘Samurai Jack’ creator shares candid thoughts on the current animation industry slump, hope for indie animation projects, Season 3 of ‘Primal,’ and his R-rated ‘Fixed’ animated feature.

In 2D, Awards, Event, Festival, Films, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: North America

From 2D to 3DCG to Live-action! Headline News

Jason Moore to Direct ‘Rugrats’ Live-Action/3DCG Hybrid Film

The upcoming project will be set in the real world, but the iconic toddlers will be 3DCG; ‘SNL’s Mike Day and Streeter Seidell on board as writers, with original series creators Arlene Klasky and Gábor Csupó producing.

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Ants Always Return Headline News

Studio 100 to Produce ‘Arnie & Barney’ Animated Feature

In the upcoming ‘Maya the Bee’ franchise spin-off, a severe drought causes an ant platoon to set out to save their community… but the inept Arnie and Barney decide to tackle the problem themselves.

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Gimme Some Pancakes Headline News

Dark Horse Announces ‘Hellboy’s 30th Anniversary ‘Pancakes’ Screenprint

In recognition of National Pancake Day, the hand-numbered, limited edition print of Mike Mignola’s iconic two-page comic is available now for pre-order.

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Awarding the Best in Entertainment and Tech Headline News

Infinity Festival Announces Star-Studded Speaker Lineup, Monolith Awards

The event, which celebrates the convergence of entertainment and technology, will feature speakers such as ‘Shogun’ creators Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo, VFX Legend Robert Legato, leaders from AGBO, NVIDIA, Z By HP, Sony Pictures Imageworks, Intel, and much more; festivities take place November 6-9.

In Awards, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, People, Technology, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America

Honoring Excellence Headline News

The VES Names New Honorary Members

Four distinguished VFX practitioners will be recognized by the organization at a celebration later this month.

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Little Drawn Dinosaur Headline News

Composer Mikolai Stroinski Scores ‘Diplodocus’ Animated Feature

Poland’s first full-length animated film, which follows a small curious dinosaur who lives in a comic book, premieres in Polish cinemas October 4 followed by other territories in late 2024 and early 2025.

In 3D, CG, Comics, Films, Music and Sound, People, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe

They’re Coming Together… Again Headline News

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Heads to Digital and Blu-ray/DVD

They’re coming together… again… Experience all the laughs with hours of exclusive bonus content, including a gag reel, deleted scenes, filmmaker commentary and featurettes, when Marvel’s hit film arrives October 1 on digital retailers (Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango) and explodes October 22 on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD.

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Technology Headline News

‘The Wild Robot’ Premium Screen Release Utilized TrueCut Motion Grading

The Pixelworks team worked closely with the DreamWorks Animation filmmakers to fine-tune and enhance the motion look of all action, shot by shot, in post-production while keeping the cinematic look and feel intact.

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Business Headline News

Jennifer Hudson, Fortune Feimster Join ‘PAW Patrol 3’ Cast

The ‘Dreamgirls’ actress and the comedienne known for her voice work on ‘Soul’ and ‘Zootopia 2’ will star alongside Mckenna Grace, who returns to the franchise as the voice of Skye.

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Awards Headline News

‘La Voix des Sirènes,’ ‘Flow’ Lead OIAF 2024 Winners

Gianluigi Toccafondo takes home the Grand Prize for short animation, while Gintz Zilbalodis takes home the Grand Prize for feature animation, at the 48th annual Ottawa International Animation Festival.

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A Bond Like No Other ANIMATIONWorld

‘The Wild Robot’: An Eloquent Exploration of Self, Technology, and Nature

Oscar-nominated writer/director Chris Sanders and producer Jeff Hermann discuss DreamWorks Animation's beautifully animated and emotionally compelling film, based on the beloved bestseller by Peter Brown, about a domestic robot shipwrecked on an uninhabited island who must learn to adapt to the harsh surrounding, opening today in theaters.

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Vengeance Has A New Name Headline News

Lionsgate Shares First ‘Ballerina’ Trailer

Ana de Armas joins the murky, fiendish and bloody world of assassins, circa ‘John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum,’ in the action-packed origin story of Eve Macarro and the traditions of the Ruska Roma; hitting theaters June 5, 2025.

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Conferences Headline News

ANIMARKT Stop Motion Forum Announces Program Highlights

The 5-day event for stop-motion animation professionals and enthusiasts welcomes industry leaders for a lineup of masterclasses, hands-on workshops, and one-on-one consultations; the event runs October 13-17 in Lodz, Poland.

In Event, Festival, Films, People, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe

Competitive Animation Festivals Events

SPARK ANIMATION 2024

Begins: October 31, 2024

The festival returns to Vancouver featuring an expansive program of talks, presentations, screenings, and network opportunities running October 31-November 3; online programming will be available on-demand through December 31.

In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Festival, Films, Music Videos, Short Films | Event Types: Non-competitive Festivals

Lugano Animation Days 2024

Begins: November 6, 2024

Organized by GSIFA, the five-day international animation festival takes place November 6-10 in Lugano, Switzerland.

In 2D, 3D, CG, Festival, Films, Short Films | Event Types: Competitive Festivals

Competitive Festivals Events

CINANIMA 2024

Begins: November 8, 2024

The Oscar qualifying event returns to Espinho November 8-17 to promote animation and its creators with a commitment to educating professionals and the public.

In 2D, 3D, Cartoons, Education and Training, Festival, Films, Short Films | Event Types: Competitive Festivals

Animanima International Animation Festival

Begins: November 6, 2024

The 18^th edition of Animanima returns to Čačak running November 6-9 with a competitive program, workshops, lectures, and more.

In 2D, 3D, Cartoons, CG, Festival, Films, Music Videos, Short Films | Event Types: Competitive Festivals

Heading to Savannah! ANIMATIONWorld

Unpacking SCAD AnimationFest 2024 With Paula Wallace and Dan Bartlett

The university’s founder and the Dean of the School of Animation and Motion discuss the array of top speakers and program highlights, including Genndy Tartakovsky receiving the Award of Excellence and Toby Wilson presenting 'Blue Eye Samurai,' at the annual celebration of animation, which starts tomorrow, September 26, running through September 28.

In 2D, 3D, Awards, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: North America

Where is Santa? Headline News

Amazon MGM Drops ‘Red One’ Official Trailer #2

Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans are unhappily paired to track down Santa, Code Name: RED ONE, who gets kidnapped right before Christmas, in the comedy adventure coming to theaters November 15.

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Dang that Guy Can Draw! ANIMATIONWorld

Bringing 3D Lighting Effects to 2D Animation in ‘Harold and the Purple Crayon’

Noah Catan and the team at Bent Image Labs used his Pantheon software tool to add critical volumetric shading to the key opening scenes of the film, set in Harold’s illustrated book world, without making the characters and their simple lines look like the came from a completely different world.

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The MCU Misfits are Coming Headline News

Marvel Studios Drops ‘Thunderbolts’ Teaser Trailer

Florence Pugh stars as the ‘down in the dumps’ assassin leader of the MCU’s most unlikely band of misfits in the Jake Schreier film, coming to U.S. theaters May 2025.

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Vengeance and Intrigue in Ancient Rome Headline News

Paramount Shares ‘Gladiator II’ Trailer #2

We return to the visually stunning, often brutal ancient Roman world of Sir Ridley Scott's Oscar-winning ‘Gladiator,’ in the long-awaited sequel, coming to theaters November 22.