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Pearl Studio Enters the World Stage with Full Slate of Features at Annecy Studio Focus Session | ANIMATIONWorld

June 16, 2018

Animated feature slate for global family audience includes ‘Abominable,’ directed by Jill Culton; ‘The Monkey King,’ developed by Stephen Chow; and ‘Over the Moon,’ directed by Glen Keane.

From Google Spotlight Stories, ‘Age of Sail’ is directed by John Kahrs and produced at Chromosphere.

Google Spotlight Stories Returns to Annecy | ANIMATIONWorld

June 13, 2018

Experimental storytelling is pushed to the limits with four new VR experiences, including a new short film directed by John Kahrs.

Unconditional Love: Julia Pott Journeys to ‘Summer Camp Island’ | ANIMATIONWorld

June 12, 2018

With a new series in production at Cartoon Network Studios, the ‘Adventure Time’ alum reflects on learning to collaborate and the benefits of selling out.

Featuring the voices of Jay Baruchel, America Ferrera, Cate Blanchett, Kit Harington, Craig Ferguson and F. Murray Abraham, ‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ arrives in theaters on March 1, 2019.

DreamWorks Animation Unveils the Hidden World in First Trailer for ‘How to Train Your Dragon 3’ | ANIMATIONWorld

June 7, 2018

From new technologies to new characters, director Dean DeBlois answers our questions about what to expect from the culmination of one of the biggest animated franchises of all time.

‘Incredibles 2’ opens in theaters on June 15, 2018. All images © 2018 Disney/Pixar.

Mad for Mid-Century Design: Pixar’s ‘Incredibles 2’ | ANIMATIONWorld

May 31, 2018

From soaring Googie architecture to fabulous terrazzo flooring, production designer Ralph Eggleston, visual designer Philip Metschan, shading art director Bryn Imagire, and sets supervisor Nathan Fariss join forces to create…

Directed by Google Doodle artist Hélène Leroux and Fx Goby, 'Back to the Moon' was produced by Google Spotlight Stories producing partner Nexus Studios.

‘Back to the Moon’ VR Doodle Celebrates Georges Méliès | ANIMATIONWorld

May 2, 2018

Directors Hélène Leroux and Fx Goby team up with Google Doodles, Google Spotlight Stories and Nexus Studios to deliver the first-ever interactive 360 degree/VR Doodle celebrating the father of visual…

GLAS Animation Festival Brings the Spirit of Independent Animation to the West Coast | ANIMATIONWorld

March 19, 2018

GLAS Animation director Jeanette Bonds discusses the evolution of the fledgling festival as it enters its third edition with a powerhouse lineup including special guests David OReilly, Phil Lord and…

Director Nora Twomey and producer Anthony Leo have been nominated for an Academy Award for ‘The Breadwinner’ at the 90th Oscars. All images courtesy of Aircraft Pictures.

Q&A: Aircraft Pictures’ Anthony Leo Talks ‘The Breadwinner’ | ANIMATIONWorld

February 22, 2018

The first solo effort from Cartoon Saloon director Nora Twomey makes Oscar waves.

‘Early Man’ directed by Nick Park. All images courtesy of Aardman.

A Team Effort: Bringing Aardman’s ‘Early Man’ to the Big Screen | ANIMATIONWorld

February 17, 2018

Animation directors Will Beecher and Merlin Crossingham detail their journey transporting Dug, Hobnob and Goona from the Stone Age to the football stadium.

Fx Goby’s award-winning short film, 'To Build a Fire,' was commissioned by the Boy Scouts of America and co-produced by Nexus Studios and Composite Films.

Fx Goby Builds a Fire with Jack London Adaptation | ANIMATIONWorld

January 28, 2018

French filmmaker delves into the making of his animated Jack London adaptation co-produced by Nexus Studios and Composite Films.

Written and directed by Sunao Katabuchi, ‘In This Corner of the World’ won the 40th Japan Academy Film Prize for Best Animated Film, the 90th Kinema Junpo Best 10 Award for Best Japanese Film, and the Jury Award at the 41st Annecy International Animated Film Festival.

Director Sunao Katabuchi Recreates 20th Century Hiroshima for ‘In This Corner of the World’ | ANIMATIONWorld

December 6, 2017

Award-winning hand-drawn animated feature from the director of ‘Princess Arete’ and ‘Mai Mai Miracle’ is a coming-of-age tale set against the backdrop of WWII-era Japan.

An Emotional Tale that Dazzles: Nora Twomey’s ‘The Breadwinner’ | ANIMATIONWorld

December 1, 2017

Third animated feature from the studio behind ‘The Secret of Kells’ and ‘Song of the Sea’ eschews intricate curlicues for a broad simplicity and delicate color palette paired with complex…

‘The Burden’ (‘Min Börda’) by Niki Lindroth von Bahr.

16 Thought-Provoking Short Films: The 19th Annual Animation Show of Shows Returns to Theaters | ANIMATIONWorld

October 17, 2017

New program of 16 internationally acclaimed animated short films from eight countries includes Niki Lindroth von Bahr’s stop-motion musical ‘The Burden,’ David OReilly’s procedurally animated ‘Everything,’ and Georges Schwizgebel’s hand-painted…

OIAF 2017: Animated Shorts We Watched and Loved | ANIMATIONWorld

September 28, 2017

A tour of more than a dozen standout narrative, abstract and student short films from the 41st edition of the Ottawa International Animation Festival.

OIAF 2017 Signal Film directed by Peter Millard.

Ottawa Fest Day 1: OIAF 2017 Signal Film, Short Film Competition, and More! | ANIMATIONWorld

September 20, 2017

This year’s Ottawa International Animation Festival kicks off with a bang with a new Signal Film by Peter Millard and a surprise visit by animation legend Norman McLaren in 3D…

'My My Life as a Zucchini' directed by Claude Barras.

89th Academy Awards: The Oscar Nominees React | ANIMATIONWorld

January 24, 2017

Contenders in the animated feature, animated short and visual effects categories share their initial reactions to their nominations for Oscar gold.

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