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Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Rallies For Primetime Special
In “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Road Rally” – the cartoon characters Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy and Pluto, along with Clubhouse pals Toodles, Pete, Clarabelle Cow, and Chip and Dale embark on the first annual Clubhouse road rally. The friends select their favorite mode of transportation, with Goofy getting the opportunity to ride in Professor Von Drake’s [...]
Continue reading...Amazing Aerials 2: Of the Amazon River and Tourist Postcards
28. August 2010
In the 2nd installment of our Amazing Aerials segment here in the blog of our 3D animation studio Mediafreaks, we’ll take in some more breathtaking panoramic views for all the jetsetters out there looking for lush greeneries. For our first serving, how about the Amazon River? The Amazon River is the largest river in the world [...]
Continue reading...Jim Henson Company Announces Wilson & Ditch: Digging America Second Season
24. August 2010
The Jim Henson Company announced today that it is beginning production on the second season of WILSON & DITCH: DIGGING AMERICA the online destination for PBSKIDSGO.org about two animation-powered gophers on a cross-country adventure as they explore America’s most famous (and perhaps not-so-famous) destinations. While learning about American culture, history and geography, brothers Wilson and Ditch [...]
Continue reading...China Xiamen Animation Film Festival 2010 Call for Entries
20. August 2010
In order to promote the animation industry, approved by the Xiamen City Government, hosted by the Xiamen Municipal Government, organized by Organizing committee of 2010 Xiamen International animation festival, the 2010 Xiamen International animation festival will be held in the city of Xiamen from November 4th-7th, 2010. The events are including the Competition of Cyber [...]
Continue reading...Eco-Toon Raccoons Coming to iTunes
20. August 2010
Skywriter Media and Entertainment Group has finalized a deal with E1 Entertainment to launch The Raccoons, Season One on Apple’s iTunes US, it was announced today by Kevin Gillis, CEO of Skywriter. The Raccoons is a beloved Canadian classic award-winning children’s animation series that follows the adventures of Bert Raccoon and his friends [...]
Continue reading...Toon Boom Launches its First App for the iPad
17. August 2010
Emmy® Award-winning Toon Boom Animation Inc. today announced the release of Flipboom Lite, a free app designed to easily create simple smooth-looking animation on your iPad. FlipBoom Lite lets you use your fingertips to doodle, scribble or draw a sequence of images and see them move. Loaded with a sample project, Flipboom Lite offers introductory [...]
Continue reading...DreamWorks Animation Reports Strong Midyear
2. August 2010
The noted 3D animation studio DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (DWA 31.84, -0.25, -0.76%) today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2010. In the quarter, the Company reported total revenue of $158.1 million and net income of $24.0 million, or $0.27 per share on a fully diluted basis. “Our strong second quarter was [...]
Continue reading...Yogi Bear in 3D Animation!
30. July 2010
Yogi Bear has always been smarter than the average bear during his heydays as the premier park bear of Hanna Barbera. But it seems Hanna Barbera is the one who’s smarter now by allowing Yogi Bear to move past being a 2D illustration and turning into a 3D animation-powered live-action huggable bear. That’s right Yogi Bear [...]
Continue reading...Slinky vs Etch-A-Sketch
29. July 2010
A Colossal Battle Between Two Toy Giants – Slinky ® vs. Etch A Sketch ® It’s the clash of the Toy Titans… and may the best toy win! Slinky ® and Etch A Sketch ® have enjoyed a fun rivalry for decades. Now the toy licensing giants are competing in a contest to decide which one is [...]
Continue reading...LucasArts @Comic-Con 2010
21. July 2010
From LucasArts: We’ll be holding two panels, one each for The Force Unleashed II and The Old Republic. Our partners at Sony Online Entertainment will also be showing of the animation property Clone Wars Adventures at both their booth and at the Lucasfilm booth. Thursday, July 22 3:30-4:30 Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II Exclusive LIVE demo. Join the LucasArts’ [...]
Continue reading...Spartacus Returns to Comic-Con
19. July 2010
Highly-Anticipated Panel to Take Place Friday, July 23rd at 3:15pm PST, Rm 6BC Day Ends with Spartacus Sponsored Party, “From Dusk to Con” Interview and Red Carpet Opportunities Available Fresh from a triumphant first season on the Starz original series “Spartacus: Blood and Sand,” stars Andy Whitfield (Spartacus), Lucy Lawless (Lucretia), John Hannah (Batiatus), Viva Bianca (Ilythia), [...]
Continue reading...Minnesota Timberwolves Hand-Drawn Animation
18. July 2010
Minneapolis — Enthusiastic fans of the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves are an animated bunch, but even they were surprised to see themselves rendered as naive line art in a series of four whimsical, hand-drawn animated spots created for the team by CRASH+SUES for Hunt Adkins/Minneapolis. Animators Sean Hall and Matt Sattler crafted the scenarios and characters that [...]
Continue reading...Lady Gaga’s Alejandro’s Color Grade
18. July 2010
Company 3 recently completed color grading work on Lady Gaga’s newest music video, “Alejandro,” which was released on the web on June 7. Directed by Steven Klein and shot by DP Janusz Kaminski, “Alejandro,” the third single from Lady Gaga’s “The Fame Monster” on Interscope Records, is reminiscent of Madonna’s “Vogue,” but with a more militant [...]
Continue reading...Smith Micro Poser 8 3D Character Solution
5. July 2010
Smith Micro Software, Inc.Productivity and Graphics Group today announced the international availability of Poser 8, the next generation of the popular and affordable 3D figure design and animation solution. Poser 8 is now available in French and German language versions, offering an intuitive 3D character solution for hobbyists exploring 3D graphics for personal entertainment, as [...]
Continue reading...Dreamworks Animation Announces Ogre-Whelming Promotional Partner and Licensee Support for ‘Shrek Forever After’
22. May 2010
3D animation studio DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. today announced a robust slate of promotional partners and licensees in support of the Company’s upcoming feature film release, “Shrek Forever After,” which comes to theaters tomorrow. “We are thrilled that ‘Shrek Forever After’ is prominently featured in the campaigns of such a prestigious group of industry-leading brands, which [...]
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30. August 2010
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