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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 12h

#BillPlympton #MusicVideo to Premiere at #WoodstockFilmFestival: Oscar-qualifying Hudson Valley festival's 110-film program, running Oct 14-18, includes 34 #animatedshorts and a 'grilling' of the 80-year-old indie legend by Signe Baumane; bit.ly/4j2AbP4 #Animation #AnimationWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 14h

#DavidMichel Buys Back Federation's Stake in #CottonwoodMedia: the 'Ollie & Moon Show' producer's co-founder purchases the stake his company's parent has held since 2015; studio adding young adult content to its kids and family slate. bit.ly/4yDRmvk #Animation #AnimationWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 14h

Stretching the #LEGO Rules: Tom Hyndman Talks #LEGOOnePiece: the writer/EP on how the 2-part special used #handdrawn smoke and water to bring #manga style into the brick world, and how LEGO bent its rules for a rubber-armed Luffy; now on #Netflix. bit.ly/475aZ3i #Animation #AnimationWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 18h

LOFTAPPS to Debut LOFT Software and Sneak Peek at Oscar-winner #PhilTippett's #MadGod Sequel at #VIEW2026: company's #genAI production system gets European premiere at conference running Oct 12-16 in Turin. bit.ly/4y6XOtB #Animation #VFX #AnimationWorld # #VFXWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 20h

#SAGAFTRA #TVAnimation Contract Goes to Member Vote: union's Executive Committee unanimously approved the 4-year agreement, which brings 3% annual raises, expanded AI guardrails and higher streaming residuals; voting closes October 29. bit.ly/4rYhLl2 #VoiceActing #Animation #AnimationWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 20h

Call for Participation: USC Annenberg #AI in Film and TV Survey: Dr. Stacy L. Smith's Inclusion Initiative is asking professionals above and below the line to share thoughts on artificial intelligence in a 30-minute anonymous online questionnaire. bit.ly/47FeSMo #AnimationWorld #VFXWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 21h

AWN Jobs Roundup, October 6: 33 New #Animation and #VFX Openings Worldwide including Electronic Arts, Framestore, Skydance Animation and ICON Creative Studio - LinkedIn job postings with summaries and direct links to positions. bit.ly/4dmMouh #AnimationWorld #VFXWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

#CBBC Orders 'Hyperlight – Battle of the Guardians' from #AProductions: a co-pro with Singapore's #ScrawlAnimation, 26-episode superhero comedy follows teenage hero Chrissie and hacker genius Bella into a hidden digital world; set for end of 2027. bit.ly/3TAYgCh #Animation #AnimationWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

#DarkSlope Acquires #Pixomondo's #VirtualProduction Assets: Toronto studio behind the #LEDvolume work on 'The Boys' and 'Heated Rivalry' picks up the equipment built for several #StarTrek series, 6 months after Sony announced PXO company closure. bit.ly/4i3eYDv #VFX #visualeffects #VFXWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

#UKScreenAlliance Sets First #INsight26 Biz Conference in Soho London Oct 8: trade body for British #VFX, post, and #animation to premiere data on the VFX tax credit uplift and UK VFX spend, with speakers from #Cinesite, Milk, Harbor, and #Netflix. bit.ly/4ytcO5X #visualeffects #VFXWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

'Monkey King Adventures' #3DCG Series Premieres on GJW+: streamer's first original series adapts 'Journey to the West' in 12 10-minute episodes for kids 6-12; first 2 now streaming free, the rest rolling out weekly for paid subscribers. bit.ly/4jGwazW #GanJingWorld #Animation #AnimationWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

8 Immortals, One Story: #PearlStudio's #AllWishesComeTrue: writer-director Mu Zhengyang and studio CEO Catherine Yin discuss building a film around 8 legendary Chinese characters, what they kept from centuries of retellings, and why story came first. bit.ly/4hr0rS0 #Animation #AnimationWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

#AuthenticBrands Eying $6 Billion #Mattel Takeover: bid of more than $20 a share is under discussion for the #Barbie and #HotWheels maker, though no sale process is underway; toy co CEO Ynon Kreiz departs to lead newly minted #Skydance. bit.ly/4zgHK9t #Animation #AnimationWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

#ImaginaryForces Turns #HBO's 'War' Titles Into an Abstract Battlefield: studio hand-animated digital paint in Procreate and Krita, added canvas, lighting and surface detail in #Cinema4D and Redshift, depicting rival law firms as 2 boxers in a ring. bit.ly/4dGvF5t #Animation #AnimationWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

#DNEG's Patrick Harboun to Present #AngryBirdsMovie3 at #VIEW2026: VFX supervisor will discuss fur and feather simulation, expressive lighting, and keeping the franchise's familiar look; film out Dec 23; conference runs Oct 12-16 in Turin, Italy. bit.ly/4AOkyBh #Animation #AnimationWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

#MessiAndTheGiants Teaser Debuts: soccer superstar EPs #3DCG sports-fantasy series from Sony and Atlantis #Animation about a 12-year-old who must win soccer-like battles in an alternate reality to get home; premieres summer 2027 on #DisneyPlus. bit.ly/47Bks2o #KidsAnimation #AnimationWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

#TedTheAnimatedSeries Arrives on #Peacock Dec 17: #SethMacFarlane, Mark Wahlberg, Amanda Seyfried, and Jessica Barth star; show finds John and his teddy bear pal as neighbors with families and dead-end jobs; airs on Showcase and STACKTV in Canada. bit.ly/3TBTyUT #Animation #AnimationWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

#HaymakerVFX Acquires SWISS: Swedish studio known for 'The Epic Split' Volvo Trucks spot that won 2 Grand Prix at Cannes Lions joins the growing #visualeffects company whose recent work includes #Fallout Season 2 and 'The Wizard of Oz' at Sphere. bit.ly/4AQpJjW #VFX #VFXWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#PaulDebevec to Keynote Digital Storytelling's 20th Anniversary in Oslo: the #Netflix research fellow's image-based lighting talk anchors the October 9 program at Cinemateket that also features #Framestore's Stuart Penn on #ProjectHailMary.' bit.ly/4za5Jam #VFX #visualeffects #VFXWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#Tripo AI's Yanpei Cao Talks SmartMesh, #OpenSource and #Previs: chief scientist of the Beijing-founded generative #3Dtool company discusses how its tools are helping artists in areas like reference, blockouts and concept work across markets. bit.ly/4yt4eEi #AI3D #Animation #AnimationWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#KPopDemonHunters Sequel to get Wide Cinema Release: #Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos says the #SonyPicturesAnimation follow-up, expected in 2029, to get big release as theatrical-first slate expands with 'Narnia' and 'Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory.' bit.ly/4hpr7Td #Animation #AnimationWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#DavidEllison Reveals Name for Merged Paramount-WBD: #Skydance: judge's approval of a 12-state antitrust settlement clears the $110 billion deal to close October 6; the CEO says new identity lets both legacy studios 'remain in the spotlight.' bit.ly/4yyNJH4 #Animation #AnimationWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#Wildwood, #RayGunn Lead #SCADFilmFest #Animation Slate: 5 animated features, including DreamWorks' 'Forgotten Island' and Pixar's 'Hoppers' screen alongside a first look at Disney's 'Hexed' with Jared Bush; 29th edition runs October 24-31 in Georgia. bit.ly/3TFKlea #AnimationWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#WildBrain Drops '#StrawberryShortcake Bake Shop' Trailer: CG series reveals fresh designs for Orange Blossom, Blueberry Muffin, Huckleberry Pie, Raspberry Tart, Apple Dumplin', and Custard modeled on 1980s originals; debuts Oct 16 on #YouTube. bit.ly/3W2xzHg #KidsAnimation #AnimationWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#Maxon Adds #MCPServer to #Cinema4D: available now in version 2026.4, the built-in server lets artists use natural language to have their AI assistant like Claude or ChatGPT organize scenes, build material variations, and prepare multipass renders. bit.ly/4ALQu98 #Animation #AnimationWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#JanSvankmajer Shorts Retrospective Opens Tonight in LA: series runs the Czech surrealist's entire library of short films, from 'The Last Trick' to 'Dimensions of Dialogue,' with remastered prints, across 4 Thursdays starting Oct 1. bit.ly/4AP8YG4 #StopMotion #Animation #AnimationWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Trailer Arrives for #UPA Documentary #AnimationMavericks: Kevin Schreck's film traces the origins, rise, fall, and legacy of the studio behind 'Mr. Magoo' and 'Gerald McBoing-Boing,' through interviews and animated re-enactments; releasing in 2027. bit.ly/4ysPt4A #Animation #AnimationWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

'Mike Judge's #BeavisAndButtHead' Season 4 Premieres Oct 14: Emmy-winning creator's misfit duo, born in 1992 short 'Frog Baseball,' return on #ComedyCentral for 12 episodes, produced by #Titmouse, paired with new season of 'South Park.' bit.ly/4dLE87a #Animation #AnimationWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#TMSEntertainment Sponsors Animated Shorts Competition at #LAFemme Film Festival, celebrating women producers, writers, and directors; Oct 22-25 in Sherman Oaks; Oct 24 block includes 'Bananya' #anime episode, 'A Bird's Wish' and 'Tetanus.' bit.ly/4rRgvzZ #Animation #AnimationWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#TheCatInTheHat Trailer Brings a Potato on a String: lots of Things and #BillHader as mischievous feline trying to prove himself by cheering up a pair of siblings in a new town; Erica Rivinoja and Alessandro Carloni direct; in theaters Nov 6. bit.ly/4yuZ8HM #Animation #AnimationWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#VisionQuest Trailer Arrives Ahead of Oct 14 #DisneyPlus Premiere: #PaulBettany returns as rebooted Vision, on the run with boy who may be his son; #JamesSpader voices Ultron; series concludes trilogy begun with 'WandaVision' and 'Agatha All Along.' bit.ly/4xYhXSF #Marvel #VFX #VFXWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#UtopaiStudios Launches #PAI Production Platform and #UtopaiX Video Model: platform breaks screenplay into scenes and shots and keeps characters and locations tied to project as video model generates footage; in use on feature #TheMostSeriousFart. bit.ly/3TcQTRq #AIAnimation #AnimationWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

19 #NFB Classics Chosen for #LucasMuseum of Narrative Art's Opening Film Program: works by Norman McLaren, Evelyn Lambart, Ishu Patel, Martine Chartrand, and Theodore Ushev among selections running continuously at new Los Angeles museum. bit.ly/4hDkSKc #Animation #AnimationWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

AWN Jobs Roundup, October 1: 11 New #Animation and #VFX Openings Worldwide including Activision, One of Us, Skydance Animation, and Wētā FX - LinkedIn job postings with summaries and direct links to positions. bit.ly/4hX5AkT #AnimationWorld #VFXWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Anna Mantzaris' 'Please' Takes Grand Prize at #Animasyros2026: Konstantinos Demis' 'The Dog' earns Best Greek Film; 'Saltwater' from Eilidh Nicoll, 'Eyeliner' from Aisha Boudjillouli and the feature 'Unstoppable' from Martin Lund also nab awards. bit.ly/4xQAVKL #Animation #AnimationWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Former YouTube and TikTok Exec Masoud Loghmani Launches #StudioJadu: company turns scripts into #animation with its AIDA tool; artists keep creative control and share in revenue; Pioneer Program now taking applications. bit.ly/4dfKtHR #IndieAnimation #AnimationWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#Citadel Season 2 #VFX: DNEG #VisualEffects Supervisor Daniel Baldwin details building a full-CG car crash, exploding satellites above a proprietary CG Earth and an 80-second drone-to-Steadicam 3D oner, on the Russo brothers' #PrimeVideo spy thriller. bit.ly/4jhjBLB #CitadelOnPrime #VFXWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

An #Anime Smoking Break: Andrew Osmond looks at #Crunchyroll's romcom about a harassed salaryman, the perky checkout girl he adores, and the pierced, deep-voiced coworker he somehow can't tell is the same woman; why Japanese #animation loves hidden identities. bit.ly/4yoXS9b #AnimationWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#ManchesterAnimationFestival Unveils 2026 Program: UK's largest #animation event to preview Brad Bird's #RayGunn, screen #LAIKA’s #Wildwood and UK premiere of Lupus Films' 'Mog's Bad Thing,' and feature competition led by 'We Are Aliens;’ runs Nov 8-12 at HOME. bit.ly/4dhooIV #AnimationWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#AppleStudios #VFX Workers Land First #IATSE Deal: 2 years after voting unanimously to unionize, the crew wins minimum rates, employer-paid health care and pension, overtime and rest protections, and AI safeguards from IATSE-AMPTP Basic Agreement. bit.ly/4AOqtq3 #VisualEffects #VFXWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Exclusive Preview: Paul Pope's #AdventureTime – ‘Emit Erutnevda!!’ Excerpt: legendary cartoonist's backup story from 2025's ‘Adventure Time #5’ part of 6-volume collection of 100+ issues of #CartoonNetwork series spinoff #comics; #Kickstarter live. bit.ly/4xS8KeA #OniPress #AnimationWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Exclusive Clip: #FamilyGuy Goes to Hell in 'Happy Hell-o-ween' Special: Brian and Stewie end up in charge of the underworld after annoying even the Devil, voiced by Kieran Culkin, in the #Hulu-exclusive Halloween special; premieres Monday, October 5. bit.ly/4dGLGbm #Animation #AnimationWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

AWN Jobs Roundup, September 30: 113 New #Animation and #VFX Openings Worldwide from the Indeed Job Portal, including Crafty Apes, DNEG, Electronic Arts and Industrial Light & Magic - Indeed job postings with summaries and direct links to positions. bit.ly/4rCEpiq #AnimationWorld #VFXWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#WorldVFXDay 2026 Opens Talk and Speaker Submissions: free Dec 8 livestream celebrating the #visualeffects and #animation industries is now accepting program ideas through October 23; MR. X and National Film & Television School among current sponsors. bit.ly/4hTugdZ #VFXWorld #AnimationWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Cheyenne Curtis' 'King Baby Snail' Wins #PitchTHIS at #OIAF’s #TAC2026: the business conference’s flagship pitching competition reviewed projects from more than 100 applicants; runner-up honors went to 'tiny BIG adventure' from Gino Baldeon. bit.ly/4d8mQRE #Animation #AnimationWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Mexican creative duo YUCA's 'Who's Waiting for You?' Takes Grand Jury Prize at Montreal’s #Animaze2026: ‘SAFE ZONE’ wins festival’s inaugural AI-made film prize; 'Freshwater' and 'Shooting the Moon' share award for Best Canadian Student Film. bit.ly/3TXEh0E #Animation #AnimationWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Inside 'Black,' Shinya Ohira's Emmy-Nominated #StarWarsVisions Short: writer-director assigned each of the shorts’ 9 scenes to a different animator to hand-draw a dying Imperial stormtrooper's hallucinations at the Battle of; now on Disney+. bit.ly/4daaU1D #Anime #Animation #AnimationWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

AWN Jobs Roundup, September 29: 20 New #Animation and #VFX Openings Worldwide including Industrial Light & Magic, Netflix, Bardel and Crafty Apes - LinkedIn job postings with summaries and direct links to positions. bit.ly/4AFEGoU #AnimationWorld #VFXWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

'Captain Zero' Being Adapted into Animated Feature: #Kickstarter launches to support film about super-powered teen fighting the living embodiment of his depression; Keith David, Angelica Ross and Larenz Tate star; #WhoopiGoldberg executive produces. bit.ly/4AUA8LR #Animation #AnimationWorld

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Animation World Network @animationworld.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

#VineFX Opens Cardiff Studio: the Cambridge-based studio adds a third U.K. location, to be led by executive #VFX producer Pete Rogers; Chris Callow joins as VFX supervisor. bit.ly/4hx6S4T #visualeffects #VFXWorld

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