AWN attempts to set the record straight and eliminate confusion surrounding the submission rules for short film Academy Award qualification.
Marvel's Exec-VP of visual effects and post production talks about the pressures of co-producing massive vfx-driven films like Iron Man 2, Captain America, Thor and The Avengers.
My mom always says that you need the right tools for the job. Finding work is a job. Here are the tools you need:
NAB just had their giant, leg-numbing conference in Vegas. Their byline is “Where Content Comes to Life.” Is it really a place for content creators? The answer is yes and no.
Matt Jacobs and Will Groebe of Tippett Studio describe the making of the beast in Tarsem Singh's kid-friendly Snow White tale.
Marc Steinberg’s book discusses the importance of character merchandising on the popularity and cultural influence of anime.
Todd Shifflett of Rhythm & Hues provides a tour of the acclaimed monster mash from Joss Whedon.
See how Let’s Go Chipper!, an eco-educational property, uses books, animated shows and interactive applications to teach young kids about character, community and caring for the environment.
Learn how MPC took on the titanic task of creating Kronos, the Chimera, the Makhai and the God’s Death Sequence shots for the epic Clash of the Titans sequel.
The man behind conversions of The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast discusses the stereoscopic 3-D renaissance at Disney.
Joe Strike’s selection of the all-time funny 10 Best Cartoon Villains contains a number of surprising choices.
Experts, Columnists, and Featured Bloggers
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- Crytek recently branched out into puzzle-based mobile games with Fibble, available on the iPhone, iPod and iPad. It marks Crytek’s first mobile...
- The Avengers is as good a reason as any to go to the movies, filling the big screen with enough action, humor and good acting to make it...
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