Category: 3D

83rd Golden Globe Awards Nominations Announced

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ scores nods for best animated feature, best cinematic and box office achievement, and best original song, while ‘Arco,’ ‘Demon Slayer,’ ‘Elio,’ ‘Little Amélie or the Character of Rain’ and ‘Zootopia 2’ are all nominated for best animated motion picture; awards ceremony set for January 11.

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The Latest From the VFX Experts Headline News

Visual Effects Society Announces VES Handbook Fourth Edition

The newest VES Handbook of Visual Effects edition includes contributions from 30 new VFX experts and covers new topics like AI; releases December 18 from Routledge.

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Celebrating the Best in VFX Headline News

World VFX Day 2025 Releases Full Program

The final lineup for the free event, which each year spotlights the VFX and animation industries, features over 65 speakers across 15 hours of talks; will live stream via YouTube on December 8.

Technology Headline News

Maxon Announces Maxon One Update

The new release, shaped directly by creator feedback, includes upgrades to Cinema 4D, Redshift, ZBrush, and Red Giant; available now to all subscribers.

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Sharing a Pick 6 with Santa Headline News

Buffalo Wild Wings Launches ‘Hank the Halls’ Holiday Campaign

The festive spot, styled like a 1950s stop-mo Christmas special, opens on Christmas Eve at the restaurant.

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The Kids’ Juggernaut Continues! Headline News

Moonbug Names ‘CoComelon The Movie’ Director, Music Producer

Kat Good takes the helm, and Justin Tranter boards as executive music producer, for the first feature in the franchise, a 3DCG film animated by the DNEG Group.

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Supporting Diversity in Animated Storytelling ANIMATIONWorld

National Film Board of Canada EP Christine Noël on ‘The Girl Who Cried Pearls’ and Shaping the Future of Animation

The Executive Producer reflects on acclaimed projects like Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski’s new film, her support for diverse creators, and her efforts to sustain the NFB’s legacy of innovation through a collaborative production model that continues to achieve major festival and awards success.

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Get Dunkin’ for the Holidays Headline News

BUCK Brings Dunkin’s ‘The Little Holiday Munchkin’ to Life

A bite-sized hero takes center stage in the children’s book and commercial, narrated by Mindy Kaling; supports the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation.

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kids’ animation Headline News

Xilam Animation Launches ‘Toon Box’ Streaming Platform

The new kid-safe app features 1,000+ episodes from the Xilam library alongside exclusive music, games, and storybooks.

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Set Sail on an Airborne Adventure Headline News

Maison 4:3, 10th Ave Productions Unveil ‘Lydia and the Mist Rider’ Trailer, Official Poster

The 3DCG adventure about a young girl trying to find her kidnapped brother stars Sophie Nélisse Mizinga Mwinga, Hasani Freeman and Sarah Booth; hits Canadian screens February 20, 2026.

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Visions of Awesome Anime ANIMATIONWorld

The Sequels of ‘Star Wars: Visions’ Volume 3 Carry on a Key Franchise Tradition

‘The Duel: Payback,’ ‘The Lost Ones,’ and ‘The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope’ deftly expand upon characters and storylines established in Volume 1, carefully animated in mixed 2D and 3D by anime studios Kamikaze Douga and ANIMA, Production I.G, and Kinema citrus Co.

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KPop Goes the Demon! ANIMATIONWorld

Re-VIEW: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ – Beauty in Broken Glass

Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans’ hit animated musical about a trio of women battling against a band of demons intent on taking over the world presents big ideas with a deceptively light touch; its gorgeously accessible imagery and brisk toe-tapping pace are as catchy as the lyrics of its songs.

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Who Isn’t Inspired by MST3K? ANIMATIONWorld

Shorts in Focus: John Gardner’s ‘What’s Locked Behind That Door?’

Combining rotoscoped public domain footage from the 1962 cult classic ‘The Brain That Wouldn’t Die’ with original 2D/3D animation, the music video presents a surreal meditation on psychological concealment.

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VFX for Film Headline News

Cinesite Shares ‘The Lost Bus’ VFX Breakdown Reel

The studio delivered over 200 visual effects shots on the Apple TV film, starring Matthew McConaughey, inspired by real events of the 2018 Camp Fire, the deadliest US wildfire in the last century.

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Holiday Spots Headline News

Passion Animation, Stories AG Partner on ‘Papa’ Christmas Spot

Directed by Kyra Buschor and Constantin Paeplow, the CG animated short is the latest chapter in the continuing story of Finn and his family for Swiss supermarket Migros’ annual campaign.

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Head On Over to Netflix! Headline News

Join AWN and Alex Woo for an ‘In Your Dreams’ Screening at Netflix Animation Studios

You’re invited to come watch and enjoy the all-new animated comedy, followed by a Q&A with the director/writer and reception, on Wednesday, December 3 at 7:00 pm in Burbank!

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Do It in the Cloud Headline News

Wētā FX and AWS to Develop AI Tools for VFX Artists

Deal calls for the companies to explore 3 specific areas where AI can meaningfully improve visual effects workflow efficiency and creative iteration.

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Score! Headline News

Sony Pictures Animation Drops ‘GOAT’ Trailer #2

All-new animated comedy from the studio that made ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ tells the story of Will, a small goat with big dreams who gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play ‘roarball’ with the fiercest animals in the world; in theaters February 13.

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Straw Hats Forever Headline News

Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ Season 3 Begins Production

Season 2 premieres March 10, 2026; cast members Charithra Chandran, Mikaela Hoover, Joe Manganiello, Lera Abova, and Sendhil Ramamurthy will return as series regulars in Season 3.

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Make Way for the Terrans Headline News

Paramount+ Drops ‘Transformers: Earthspark’ Specials Trailer

The animated shows, ‘Hometown Heroes’ and ‘Legacy of Hope,’ that continue the saga of a new generation of Transformers born on Earth, will both premiere December 5.

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Celebrating the Best in VFX Headline News

World VFX Day 2025 Announces Speaker Line-Up

The first set of presenters is confirmed for the annual free event that shines a spotlight on the VFX and animation industries; YouTube livestream set for December 8.

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That’s Wild and Wacky Stuff Headline News

New ‘The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball’ Episodes Coming in February

The hilariously bizarre show, which blends 2D and 3D animation, CGI, puppetry, photorealism, and live-action, will return on Cartoon Network’s international channels and HBO Max early next year.

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Who is Cindy Lou Who? Headline News

‘How The Grinch Stole Christmas’ 25th Anniversary Edition Now Available

All-new remastered 4K and limited edition steelbook versions have been released of the classic holiday tale, directed by Ron Howard and starring Jim Carrey, that include over 30 minutes of bonus content.

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The Igiby Family Saga Continues ANIMATIONWorld

‘The Wingfeather Saga’ Fan-Fueled World Continues Its Impressive Journey

With the November 12 debut of Season 3 along with its recent acquisition by Angel Studios, the animated series from Shining Isle Productions, which crowdfunded more than $8.2 million, keeps captivating audiences with epic storytelling as it moves full steam ahead producing Season 4 for release in 2026.

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Truths Shall Be Uncovered Headline News

Exclusive: Watch ‘WondLa’ Season 3 ‘It’s Not Too Late’ Clip

Based on the Tony DiTerlizzi book series ‘The Search for WondLa,’ the final chapter brings the story to an epic climax - a sweeping, emotional battle for the future of Orbona as Eva 9 tries to bridge 2 divided worlds and prove the ultimate truth; hits Apple TV on November 26.