Duolingo Doubles Bolsters Design and Animation with Acquisition of Hobbes
Detroit-based animation and motion design studio gives mobile learning platform world-class motion design capabilities.
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LAIKA Acquires ‘Crumble’ Script by Brian Duffield
Oscar-winning duo Phil Lord and Chris Miller will produce, with the writer at the helm, of the studio’s latest live-action effort - an original story of a married couple who go on a world-traversing adventure in the hope of finding a cure to an ancient curse.
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Skydance Reveals ‘New Paramount’ Vision Ahead of Merger Finalization
David Ellison, who will be named Chairman-CEO if the deal goes through, stressed that moving forward, the company will be a ‘confluence of art, first and foremost, working hand in hand with technology.’
Rodeo FX Names Joseph Kasparian Exec VFX Supervisor
The Emmy Award-winning visual effects veteran will help oversee the company’s team of VFX supervisors while promoting ongoing studio growth.
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Mercury Filmworks and Blue Spirit Launch Seraphim Animation Pipeline
The new system blends 2D and 3D techniques, promising to blur the line between concept art and production.
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Bejuba! Entertainment Acquires ‘Animixies’ Worldwide Distribution Rights
Trailer released for the 3DCG animated kids’ series that follows 2 intrepid young zoologists who explore a newly discovered Island with the help of its inhabitants, the fantastical creatures named Animixies.
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2D Software Provider CelAction Promises Ethics in AI
The animation production technology company jumps into the fray with promises of ethically supported and trained AI to protect the work of artists and programmers.
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Skydance, National Amusements Reach Tentative Paramount Acquisition Deal
Talks are more than back on… the purchase will not be finalized until it is reviewed by the special committee of Paramount’s board of directors, with a 45-day period to shop around for other bidders.
DNEG Group Secures $200M Investment
The United Al Saqer Group’s fund infusion accelerates company’s diversification from service provider to content production and AI-powered technology partner, bolstering expansion of Prime Focus Studios’ content creation efforts, start of new tech division Brahma, and launch of visual experience hub in Abu Dhabi.
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IATSE and AMPTP Reach Tentative Deal on Area Standards Agreement
The agreement comes after a tentative deal was also struck on the parent contract, the Basic Agreement, on Tuesday, which should mean no strike this summer.
Zhang Yimou to Direct ‘The Three-Body Problem’ Film Adaptation
The project was announced by Wang Changtian, founder and CEO of Enlight Media, at a forum organized within the Shanghai International Film Festival.
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Vine FX Launches Graphics Department
New team headed by Tim Kilgour will work on graphics and titles for high-end TV and film.
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Grant Sputore to Direct Legendary's Next ‘Monsterverse’ Film
The ‘I Am Mother’ helmer joins writer Dave Callaham on the upcoming franchise installment, set to continue the story of Godzilla, Kong, and the remaining pantheon of infamous Titans
Scholastic Closes $182 Million Investment in 9 Story Media Group
Award-winning creator, producer and distributor of premium children’s content will continue to be led by president and CEO Vince Commisso.
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LAIKA to Adapt Susanna Clarke’s ‘Piranesi’
Travis Knight, president and CEO of the Oregon-based stop-motion studio, will direct the animated feature film adaptation of the best-selling fantasy novel.
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UPDATE: Framestore to Close Vancouver Facility
Internal email reveals July 5 closure date, attributing the decision to the industry-wide decline in production following the SAG-AFTRA strikes in 2023.
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Toonz Media Group, Angel Studios Launching ‘Gabriel and the Guardians’
Anime-style 2D fantasy adventure series is developed by Colossul Studios with animation production by Tiger Animation and pre-production by Robot Playground.
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Ari Aster, Lars Knudsen to EP ‘Hansel and Gretel’ Stop-Motion Feature
A twist on the familiar story, Chile’s Cristóbal León describe the project as a ‘very personal adaptation of the classic fairy tale, with the main difference that Hansel and Gretel are both boys in this version, at least at the beginning.’
Diablo Cody, Wattpad Webtoon Studios Team for ‘Death of a Pop Star’ Adaptation
The live-action film will be based on Violet Karim’s Webtoon webcomic that follows Sophie, a pop star who tragically dies and is transported to Hell, only to be resurrected by her number one fan - the Grim Reaper.
Mercury Filmworks Teaming with Turnip + Duck Studio for ‘Bunny McBee’
Canadian-Irish co-production deal for original 2D-animated short-form preschool series created by Emmy-nominated 'Hilda' director Andy Coyle signed at Annecy.
Hannah Minghella Named Netflix’s Head of Feature Animated, Live-Action Family Film
The former Bad Robot, Sony Pictures and Columbia exec boasts extensive experience in live action and animated franchise titles, including ‘Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs,’ ‘Hotel Transylvania,’ ‘The Smurfs,’ and more.
Evercoast Acquires DepthKit Volumetric Capture Company
The end-to-end 3D spatial video software provider announces deal that expands its efforts in race to capture and generate 3D digital humans and spatial video while marking an evolution of generative AI from 2D to 3D creation.
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Moonbug Entertainment Names Courtney Holt Managing Director, Americas
Former Spotify exec will lead the North American commercial team responsible for ‘CoComelon,’ ‘Blippi,’ and other Moonbug brands.
Rainbow Studios Unwraps ‘Mermaid Magic’ Trailer
New CG-animated kids series from ‘Winx Club’ creator and director Iginio Straffi and animation studio Rainbow/Bardel is scheduled for release on Netflix in August.
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Guru Studio Bolsters Leadership Team
The kids and family entertainment company adds Jasmine Gard as VP of Finance while promoting Daniel Rattner to VP of Brand Strategy & Growth and Jennifer Oppenheimer to Senior Manager of International Sales & Licensing.
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