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Heading to Vancouver Headline News

Foundry to Host ‘Sinners’ Fireside VFX Chat at SIGGRAPH 2025

Set for August 12 at 5 pm PT, the intimate panel discussion will explore how Production VFX Supervisor Michael Ralla, ILM VFX Supervisor Nick Marshall, and Rising Sun Pictures VFX Supervisor Guido Wolter built a shared vision for the supernatural tale set in the 1930s Mississippi Delta.

Business Headline News

Blue Ant Media Completes ‘Go Public’ Reverse Takeover Transaction

The former Boat Rocker Media company has closed it previously announced transaction done under the Canada Business Corporations Act, and expects to begin trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange by August 7.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Crunchyroll Launches ‘Crunchyroll Anime Nights’ Monthly Theatrical Experience

Starting this October, participating theaters across the U.S. will feature fan-favorite films, curated television episodes, anniversaries, classic titles, and exclusive previews of upcoming streaming series from Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment's anime libraries.

Portland's Celebrating All Things Animated Headline News

2025 Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology Announces Panels

Running August 6-10, the event plans a range of insightful talks, featuring industry experts discussing the future of storytelling, animation, and media, starting August 8.

A Gushing Stream of Optimism VFXWorld

Mosaic VFX: Built from the Flood Up

After a catastrophic water main break destroyed their offices and eventually closed the parent company, Assembly VFX artists banded together, and led by the division’s co-founder Dave Zeevalk and VP of Technology Luiz Garrido, launched a brand-new, fully operational visual effects business in just 10 days.

The One That Started it All Headline News

SIGGRAPH 2025 Announces Powerful Production Session Lineup

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 9:59am

One of the conference’s most anticipated programs includes behind-the-scenes looks at groundbreaking work from DreamWorks Animation, DNEG, NASA, Nickelodeon Animation, Walt Disney Imagineering, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Wētā FX, offering a rare glimpse at the full arc of visual storytelling, from emerging artists to industry leaders.

Looking Back at an Iconic Show ANIMATIONWorld

‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Stars Talk New Beasts and Bender Babies

Celebrating the 5X Annie Award and Primetime Emmy-winning series’ 20th Anniversary, the iconic and influential Nickelodeon show’s co-creators and key cast led a nostalgic panel at last week’s San Diego Comic-Con filled with sing-alongs, franchise announcements, and never-before-seen art.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

‘Oddtaxi,’ ‘Spice And Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf,’ and ‘Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle’ Headed to Blu-Ray

Crunchyroll’s October home entertainment releases also include ‘Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation’ Season 2, ‘Frieren: Beyond Journey's End’ Season 1 Part 2 Limited Edition, ‘RoboTech - The Macross Saga,’ and ‘My Hero Academia’ Season 6.

Gumball Returns! ANIMATIONWorld

‘The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball’: Animation Without Rules

AWN Caught up with the cast and crew at San Diego Comic-Con to talk about their chaotic and always fun new series, centered on a cat and his adopted goldfish brother, that mixes live-action, CGI, stop-motion and 2D, launching today in the U.S. on Hulu and Disney+.

Animated Shorts in the Cinema Headline News

Ink Films Announces ‘Animation Mixtape’ Animated Shorts Theatrical Program

Curated by Don Hertzfeldt, the collection features 12 films including never-before-seen work from underground animator Bruce Bickford; set for an exclusive Fall 2025 release in cinemas.

Business Headline News

BrightFrame Studios Opens Atmos Post-Production Facility in Burbank

Company’s second location extends service offerings, featuring a PMC-powered 9.1.4 Dolby Atmos mixing room with an Avid S6 console; includes curated selection of premium microphones, preamps, and outboard equipment bookable now ahead of its July 17 launch.

Business Headline News

Alkemy X Expands Operations to Toronto

Building on its existing presence in Vancouver, the post-production and VFX studio moves to reinforce its ‘long-term investment in and commitment to the Canadian market, and to the varying needs’ of its clients.

VFX Headline News

‘SNL’ VFX Workers Unanimously Ratify First Union Contract

By Dan Sarto | Monday, July 14, 2025 at 1:13pm

All 15 eligible voters said ‘Yes’ to the agreement, negotiated this past May ahead of the 50th season’s final episode.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Crunchyroll Sets ‘Sink Your Teeth: A Tokyo Ghoul Celebration’ Cinema Release

The special screening of select English dub episodes from ‘Tokyo Ghoul’ Season 1 hits select U.S. theaters for one day only on July 21.

The Champ Hits the US Headline News

A24, CMC Pictures Bringing ‘Ne Zha 2’ English-Language Version to Theaters

After grossing almost $1.9 billion in its Chinese release, the hugely popular 3DCG film, which features the voice of Michelle Yeoh, will be released in IMAX and 3D in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand starting August 22.

A Night of Classic Shorts Headline News

‘Out of the Inkwell: The Silent Cartoons of Max Fleischer’ Heads to MoMI

A block of classic Fleischer Studios shorts, restored by Jane Fleischer Reid, will screen on July 12; live music from Charlie Judkins will accompany the show.

Anime Meets Physical Based Tokens Headline News

Azuki, COMISMA, Xenotoon Establish Studio Azuki Anime Studio

The new U.S.-based company will develop, produce, and globally distribute original IPs and adaptations through unique production models; first strategic partnership is with Will Smith-founded Westbrook, Inc.

Building Chronic Health Awareness Headline News

Sammivik Media Group Launches Animated Series for Chronic Health Awareness

The Greenland-based creative health communication agency, led by founder Mona Koch Madsen, is developing new video series focused on issues such as hypertension, COPD, medication literacy, and diabetes.

Get Your Straw Hat! Headline News

Los Angeles Dodgers, Toei Animation Partner for ‘One Piece Night’

Stadium promotion set for July 3 Dodgers vs Chicago White Sox game; the first 40,000 ticketed fans in attendance will get a co-branded straw hat, while supplies last.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

VIZ Media Confirms ‘One-Punch Man’ Season 3 Acquisition

Deal includes theatrical, television, digital, home entertainment, ancillary, and merchandise rights across North America, Latin America, and Oceania.

What’s In Store at the Academy Museum Headline News

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Announces 2026 Exhibitions

Upcoming exhibits include ‘Studio Ghibli’s PONYO,’ opening February 14, 2026; ‘Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon,’ opening May 31, 2026; ‘Hidden Worlds: The Films of LAIKA’ opening December 13, 2026.

Go Go Gojira! Headline News

GKIDS Acquires ‘Shin Godzilla’ North American Distribution Rights

The 4K remaster, which will feature the original Japanese voice cast with English subtitles, including restored text cards, hits theaters August 14, with much destruction.

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