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Disney Animation Cancels Long-Awaited ‘Tiana’ Series, Will No Longer Develop Longform Content For Streaming
The studio also announced that it was cancelling an unannounced direct-to-streaming feature-length film.
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Kickstart Entertainment Workers Vote To Leave The Canadian Animation Guild
The vote marks a stunning setback for the young Canadian Animation Guild IATSE Local 938, which was founded in 2020.
Vancouver Animation School Launches Production Management Course
The one-year online program specializes in learning how to oversee an entire production for animation, visual effects, and video games.
Framestore Will Shutter Vancouver Studio Citing ‘Industry-Wide Slowdown In Content Production’
The studio’s last day of operation will be July 5.
DNEG To Lay Off Hundreds Of VFX Workers
Workers are bracing for layoffs to hit at the company’s studios in the U.K. and Canada.
Workers At Vancouver’s Icon Creative Studio Announce Plans To Unionize
With nearly 800 workers, Icon is one of Vancouver’s largest animation industry employers.
Vancouver’s Kickstart Entertainment Is The Latest Canadian Animation Studio To Unionize
Workers in Canada continue to gain momentum in their efforts to organize the country’s animation industry.
It’s Official, DNEG Vancouver Has Unionized After Labor Board Confirmation (Exclusive)
According to organizers, talks are underway at DNEG Montreal and Toronto to follow suit.
In A Huge Win For VFX Workers, DNEG Vancouver Employees Have Won A Union (Exclusive)
The tremendous breakthrough hails a new dawn for vfx workers in Canada.
Wildbrain Animation Studios Workers Unionize With Canadian Animation Guild
Wildbrain is the third Canadian studio to unionize with IATSE, joining Titmouse’s Vancouver unit and game developer Anemone Hug Interactive.
Guilt Plagues An Adorable Ghost In The Just-Release Short ‘Pepper And Monterey’
The family friendly short, which features a cast of not-so-spooky monsters, arrives just in time for Halloween.
Workers At Wildbrain’s Vancouver Studio Move Towards Unionizing With IATSE
Wildbrain handles animation on numerous major series including ‘The Snoopy Show,’ ‘Carmen Sandiego,’ ‘Sonic Prime,’ and ‘Fireman Sam.’
Filipino Studio Toon City Expands With Vancouver Outpost Led By Atomic Cartoons Co-Founder Trevor Bentley
Toon City Vancouver will specialize in both traditional and digital services, with an eye towards co-production opportunities.
Beyond Capture Studios Unveils New 40,000-Square-Foot Montreal Facility
The studio is currently assembling a staff of 25 including a production manager, capture tech, real-time operator, and more
‘The Worlds Divide’ Director Denver Jackson On The Joys And Drawbacks Of Solo Feature Filmmaking
Jackson explains how he develops his pipeline, what tools he prefers to use, and the importance of self-care when working long hours.
Mikros Animation And Cinesite Vancouver Are Hiring For ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’
Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ reboot has been given an official title, title treatment, and theatrical release date.
Animal Logic Is Doubling Down On Vancouver With A New Studio, 300 More Jobs
The new studio will be nearly two-and-a-half times the size of Animal Logic’s current facilities.
Weta FX Opens Offices In Vancouver, Its First Studio Outside Of New Zealand
The studio has an initial staff of 75 artists, with plans to expand before the end of the year.
Cinesite Staff Can Now Work Permanently From Home
“Things will never be the same again for our teams,” says the company.
David G. Derrick To Direct ‘Moana’ Series For Disney+
The “Moana” series will be the first production from Walt Disney Animation Studios Vancouver.
On ‘Shark Tank,’ Kevin Hart And Mark Cuban Invested $500K In Animation Producer Black Sands
Black Sands focuses on stories about the Black experience that go beyond familiar slavery narratives.
WB Releases First Trailer For ‘DC League Of Super-Pets’
The film marks the directorial debut of Jared Stern, creator of the animated series “Green Eggs and Ham.”
‘Rick And Morty’ Studio Bardel Entertainment Names New CEO, COO
The studio has promoted Tina Chow and Richard Grieve to CEO and COO respectively.
Titmouse Vancouver’s Animation Workers Ratify Groundbreaking Union Agreement
This is the first Canadian animation agreement for IATSE, which also represents the L.A. industry.
DNEG Plans To Expand To Toronto And Create Up To 500 Canadian Jobs
The new Toronto base will work on vfx for film and episodic projects, feature animation, and technology.
Walt Disney Animation Studios To Open Vancouver Studio For Disney+ Series
The studio is set to open in January 2022. Its first production will be a “Moana” spin-off series.
Robert Valley On Directing Animation For ‘Belushi’ Documentary
The Oscar-nominated director talks about the animation he created for the new “Belushi” documentary.
Cinesite Hires Pixar Veteran Andrew Gordon As Global Animation Director For Features (Exclusive)
Gordon will oversee the company’s animation teams in London, Montreal, and Vancouver.
Historic Moment in Canadian Animation: Titmouse Vancouver Workers Vote To Unionize
A watershed moment in Canadian animation history.
How The Creators Of Hulu’s ‘Animaniacs’ Reboot Subtly Updated The Look Of The Series
“[It’s] kind of like the designs you remember them looking like, not so much what they actually look like,” says “Animaniacs” co-executive producer Gabe Swarr.
Vancouver, Canada’s Animation Powerhouse, Is Thriving In The Pandemic
What gives the city an edge — and what threats does it face?
Vancouver’s Bron Media Launches New Animation Division In Response To Pandemic
Bron Digital will emphasize virtual production workflows.
Watch The First Trailer For ‘Over The Moon,’ Glen Keane’s Feature Directorial Debut
A Chinese girl and her pet rabbit board a rocket to space in this new feature from Netflix and Pearl Studio.
Ziva Dynamics Raises $7M Seed Funding, Expands Character Simulation Software Into Gaming
The company’s development of a a real-time platform will allow it to work more closely with major game studios.
Wow! Plans To Double Size Of Animation Team In Vancouver Through Remote Working
The company sees a big opportunity in the current crisis.
How ‘Welcome to Marwen’ Mixed Animation And Live-Action To Turn Steve Carell Into a Doll
The filmmakers of “Welcome to Marwen” came up with an innovative and cost-effective technique to create its miniature doll characters.