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Kristina Dufková’s feature and Marta Reis Andrade’s short were recognized as top winners at the European Animation Awards in Krakow. Ugo Bienvenu’s “Arco” also received two awards, and Witold Giersz was honored for his lifetime achievements.
Read the full story on Animation World Network ↗A new film project tied to Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” used practical effects heavily, including large physical monster builds and staged storm elements, to keep the production grounded. The team then added extensive visual effects work to refine the creature footage and support editorial choices.
Read the full story on Animation World Network ↗Cinesite has released its 2026 visual effects showreel, highlighting work across several film and TV projects. The studio also shared separate reels focused on hybrid effects, creatures, environments, water, and simulations.
Read the full story on Animation World Network ↗A collection of 14 acclaimed animated shorts is screening at Oakland’s Grand Lake Theater, including Oscar-winning and hand-drawn works by Michaël Dudok de Wit and John Musker. Curator Ron Diamond will appear at screenings tonight and tomorrow, with additional showings planned in New Jersey, Brooklyn, and Montana in November.
Read the full story on Animation World Network ↗LAIKA has released a behind-the-scenes featurette for “WILDWOOD: The Exhibition” at London’s Design Museum. The video looks at how the show was built and explores the studio’s stop-motion process. The exhibition runs through January 10, 2027.
Read the full story on Animation World Network ↗MOVE Summit 2027 will take place in Edinburgh from February 17 to 20, 2027. The four-day event brings together animation and VFX professionals in Scotland.
Read the full story on Animation World Network ↗The sixth Qld XR Festival is scheduled for December 18–19, 2026, in Brisbane, Australia. The event will recognize work in animation, short film, VR, AR, games, digital art, and creative AI.
Read the full story on Animation World Network ↗A new hand-drawn anime series based on the Death Stranding game world is in development for Disney+. Takayuki Sano will direct the E&H production, Hideo Kojima is executive producing, and novelist Tow Ubukata is writing the series. It is planned to stream exclusively on Disney+ in 2027.
Read the full story on Animation World Network ↗SAG-AFTRA members have approved two TV animation contracts with the AMPTP by a wide margin. The agreements include higher pay, new protections around artificial intelligence, and improved residuals through June 2030.
Read the full story on Animation World Network ↗The final trailer has arrived for Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Three,” the last film in his three-part adaptation of Frank Herbert’s work. It returns with much of the original cast, adds Robert Pattinson, and is set for theaters and IMAX on December 18.
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