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Trixter Announces New Leadership

Christina Caspers-Roemer and Christopher Hantel takes the helm of the high-end visual effects studio; co-founder and former Chief Creative Officer Simone Kraus Townsend returns to creative leadership as Animation Supervisor.

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Leslie Iwerks’ ‘Superpowered: The DC Story’ Now Streaming on Max

The Academy Award and Emmy-nominated filmmaker discusses her 3-part DC docuseries that features over 60 new and archival interviews with the industry’s most prolific creators.

In-Passing Headline News

Randy Fullmer, Disney Feature Animation Veteran, Dies at 73

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 12:13pm

The multi-talented effects animator, VFX supervisor, artistic coordinator, and producer on films including ‘The Lion King’ and ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame,’ also renown as a master guitar builder for top musicians, passed away July 10.

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Saffronic Appoints Skyler Mattson as its First CEO

The former WongDoody exec will helm the emerging global animation, gaming, and advertising, and VFX studio founded in 2022 by Tim Sarnoff and Vince Pizzica.

From Gamer to Racer! Headline News

Sony Pictures Drop New Trailer, Photos for ‘Gran Turismo’

Neill Blomkamp directs the high-octane film based on the true story of a teenage gamer whose skills ultimately made him a professional racecar driver, hitting theaters August 11.

The Road to Turin Headline News

VIEW 2023 Welcomes ‘Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget’ Writer/Director Sam Fell

Fell will attend in person, presenting on the making of Netflix and Aardman’s upcoming animated comedy about the new adventures of freedom-fighting chickens Ginger and Rocky; the VIEW Conference takes place October 15-20 in Turin, Italy.

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Legible Signs ‘The Batman’ EP Michael Uslan to Develop New Stan Lee Comics

The new eBooks will feature proprietary rich media that includes video, audio, and unique graphics to bring the legendary creator’s never-before-seen characters to life.

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Vicon Announces New Leadership Appointments

The mocap tech specialists have made a series of senior appointments to accelerate growth and expansion, including the first-time roles of Chief Operating Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, and Head of Machine Learning.

For the Girls Headline News

'Loki's Gugu Mbatha-Raw to Narrate ‘To My Daughter’ Animated Short

The upcoming film adapts a chapter from the debut novel ‘This Thread of Gold’ by Catherine Joy White (Black Mirror, Ten Percent), celebrating Black women, ‘who resisted in secret through trusted networks.’ 

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Ingenuity Studios Names David Sewell VFX Supervisor

Emmy Award-winning industry veteran brings 25+ years experience to his new position overseeing client projects and supporting biz dev in the U.K.; will be based out of the company’s London office.

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Kartoon Studios Announces Kartoon Films

The Stan Lee brand is getting energized as the company's new film division will develop content leveraging AI technology to create more animation in less time, reducing expenses while maintaining human creativity. 

A Kid in a Candy Shop Headline News

Warner Bros. Pictures Finally Drops ‘Wonka’ Trailer

Featuring a young version of the chocolatier played by Timothée Chalamet on his first fantasy confection journey, the upcoming flick debuts an extremely tiny version of the classic Oompa-Loompas, played by Hugh Grant.

Polar Exploration Can Be Ruff! Headline News

‘Titina’ Now Streaming on The Animation Showcase

The Tokyo Anime Award Winner is available for motion picture industry members to stream and is currently playing at the Cinelounge Sunset Theatre in Hollywood, CA.

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Warner Bros. Discovery Announces San Diego Comic-Con Panels

The slate of four panels showcases new original animated films, including Adult Swim’s ‘The Venture Bros.: Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart’ and ‘Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar,’ and will feature appearances from cast and creatures.

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Adult Swim, Cartoon Network Reveal San Diego Comic-Con Lineup

Panels will highlight the latest seasons of ‘Rick and Morty’ and ‘My Adventures with Superman,’ as well as Cartoon Networks’ upcoming new show, ‘Tiny Toons Looniversity,’ during the conventions run, July 19-23.

The Road to Turin Headline News

‘Nimona’ Directors Head to VIEW 2023

Nick Bruno and Troy Quane are set to attend the upcoming conference in-person to present their new animated feature, now streaming on Netflix, based on the New York Times best-selling graphic novel by ND Stevenson; the VIEW Conference takes place October 15-20 in Turin, Italy.

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‘Dune: The Sisterhood’ Creative Shakeup Causes Re-Casts

Anna Foerster, Olivia Williams, and Emily Watson now star in the upcoming series, set in the 'Dune' universe, which centers on the lives of the fabled religious sect trained to resist the Voice.

Books Headline News

Skwigly Launches Second Edition of ‘Independent Animation’

The book, written by Skwigly Editor-in-Chief Ben Mitchell, provides insight into the animation industry, from story development and casting to editing and distribution, as well as an exclusive look into the working processes of some of the industry’s most noteworthy indie animation talents, including Signe Baumane, Adam Elliot, Don Hertzfeldt, Kirsten Lepore, Robert Morgan, David OReilly, PES, Bill Plympton, Rosto, Chris Shepherd, and more.

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Tom is Still 10, Grown-Ups Still Dysfunctional in ‘Ten Year Old Tom’ Season 2

Creator Steve Dildarian discusses the past, present, and future of his acclaimed animated sitcom about a kid trying to make sense of the world and the less than helpful adults in his life, whose new season premieres today, June 29, on Max.

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