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Cut-out Animation: Cut for the 21st Century
Before computer software was an integral part of animation, much of the creation of animated content hinged on painstaking and thorough attention to detail and technical skill. To help save the time of...
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Masterclass with Pixar Artists
VanArts will be presenting a two-day intensive Masterclass in Montreal with Story Artist Matthew Luhn and Animator Andrew Gordon from the mainstream giant 3D animation studio Pixar. This is a one-time...
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Ugly Americans, Jamie Foxx’s Foxxhole star in Comedy Central’s new shows
Comedy Central has announced its 2009-2010 development slate, which includes a seven-episode order for the cartoon animation series Ugly Americans. Developed and exec produced by David Stern (The...
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Science Fiction: The Engine behind Summer Blockbusters
The tradition of anticipating (Western) summertime full-length feature films with the best special effects spectacle from the top 3D animation studios of Hollywood will never establish a deep following...
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The Motif of Time Travel as 3D Animation Visual Effects
As confusing as time travel may be as a device for narratives, it has been one of the hallmarks of special effects by 3D animation studios for full-length feature films. At its core, time travel...
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Interpretations of Cyborgs in Sci-Fi Films
One of the more colorful elements of science fiction films in Hollywood is the introduction of robots. However, in trying to take the futuristic appeal to a higher level, most science fiction films...
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The Penguins of Madagascar Top Children Show for May
Nickelodeon’s hit cartoon animation series, THE PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR (Sunday, June 14, 10 a.m. ET/PT) averaged 3.7 million total viewers (P2+) and ranked as the week’s top kids’ show with P2+ on all...
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Toon Boom Releases Studio 5
Toon Boom Animation Inc. today announced the release of Toon Boom Studio 5, completely rebranded and now positioned as the multi-technique animation software for learning and creating animation. With...
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Disney Studios active at Comic Con
Don Hahn of The Walt Disney Studios announced an inspiring panel discussion at Comic-Con International with acclaimed animators about the life and influence of Disney mentor, teacher, and artist Walt...
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COMEDY CENTRAL Releases ‘Important Things With Demetri Martin”
“Important Things With Demetri Martin” is a stream-of-consciousness sketch and variety show from comedian Demetri Martin. Each episode focuses on a single topic through the prism of Demetri’s specific...
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Princess and the Frog Event Goes Bicoastal
In celebration of Disney’s newest animation musical THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG, Walt Disney Studios is opening its Burbank gates to the public for a once-in-a-lifetime advance special engagement,...
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Starz Animation Toronto Details Animated Adaptation of Yes, Virginia
Starz Animation Toronto will animate the beloved Christmas story of “Yes, Virginia” for a 30-minute holiday special, presented by Macy’s, set to air on CBS on Friday, Dec. 11/09 at 8pm, Head of Studio...
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Green Day 3-Pack Joins Rock Band DLC Line-Up on Tuesday, December 15th
Multi-platinum selling and Grammy® Award winning group Green Day, along with Harmonix, the leading developer of music-based games, MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks ( VIA, VIA.B), and Warner...
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Stop Motion: Wall-E Meets Michael Jackson
Kyle Roberts sent his masterful works of stop animation art to our 3D animation team here in Mediafreaks. Suffice to say we won’t be making a blog post here if we didn’t dig how the 3D character of...
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Latest Bleach, Naruto and Vampire Knight DVD Releases for September and...
VIZ Media, LLC, one of the entertainment industry’s most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has announced several new DVD releases scheduled for September and...
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Transformers: Dark of the Moon Releases Trailer
Third time’s a charm for the battle between the amiable Autobots and the despicable Decepticons with the release of the last series in the trilogy entitled “Transformers: Dark of the Moon.” This time...
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ToonSeum Goes Looney Over Author Visit
Few cartoons have been able to capture the attention of multiple generations like the Looney Tunes. As Ruth Clampett, daughter of Looney Tunes animation director Bob Clampett, points out in her...
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Spiderman Gets New Licensing Line
Hakan Canta, one of Europe’s leading producers of licensing goods, has launched a collection of innovative and exciting products featuring Spider-Sense Spiderman – the classic version of one of the...
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Open Season 3 Blasts on DVD and Blu-ray
The loveable characters Boog, Elliot and their forest friends return for a third adventure, in Sony Pictures Animation’s comedy Open Season 3, making its debut on DVD and Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack...
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James Bond’s Skyfall Previews Locations
James Bond is joining the fray of huge blockbuster movies this 2012 with his latest movie “Skyfall.” The MediaFreaks 3D Animation Studio Blog has found a cool featurette giving us a preview of the set...
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