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17 December 2019

92ND OSCARS SHORTLISTS ANNOUNCED

The 92nd Oscars® Shortlists in nine Awards have been announced, with categories 'Animated Short Film' and 'Visual Effects' among them.

16 December 2019

‘Return To Work’ Scheme for post & VFX returns for 3rd year in 2020

Participants will become part of the Equal Access Network and we will help facilitate further work opportunities and on-going support.

Cinesite announce new investment and financing of US$112m to enable the group to execute its five-year strategy

Cinesite announced today it has secured investment from Gryphion Capital Investments along with new banking facilities from Barclays and NatWest which amount to US$112m

12 December 2019

Jellyfish Pictures Expands Becoming World’s Largest ‘Virtual’ VFX and Animation Studio

The new studio in Brixton bolsters Jellyfish Pictures’ capacity to 350 increasing staff numbers by 40%.

CAKE SIGNS TEAMTO’S MIGHTY MIKE WITH UK’S CITV

Leading kids’ entertainment specialist CAKE has signed a deal with CITV in the UK for TeamTO’s maverick slapstick comedy Mighty Mike.

THE CHILDREN’S MEDIA CONFERENCE CHANGES DATES FOR 2020

With the theme ‘Right Here Right Now’, the Children's Media Conference in 2020 will run from 7-9 July in Sheffield

11 December 2019

Spotlight On… Axis Studios: Animated artistry cultivating creative careers

This month Axis Studios’ Director & Creative Head of Development Stephen Donnelly discusses his career journey, creative process and the company’s development of original IP.

10 December 2019

The Tiger Who Came To Tea premiering Christmas Eve on Channel 4

Channel 4 to air animated Christmas special of Judith Kerr’s children’s classic produced by Lupus Films on Christmas Eve.

Kidscreen Awards 2020 shortlist announced

Winners to be revealed at a gala event on February 11 during Kidscreen Summit 2020 in Miami, Florida.

6 December 2019

BLUE ZOO ANIMATE FESTIVE MUSIC VIDEO FOR ‘LET’S NOT GO AWAY’, NEW SONG BY SCOUTING FOR GIRLS

The music video for Christmas single 'Let's Not Go Away' by Scouting For Girls, has first-time director Katie Gascoyne taking the reins in Blue Zoo’s innovative shorts programme.

2 December 2019

LUPUS FILMS’ ‘THE CHRISTMAS LETTER’ TO AIR ON SKY ONE & SKY KIDS THIS CHRISTMAS

Kate Winslet Narrates This Must-See Festival Special, animated by Lupus Films, coming to screens this Christmas.

28 November 2019

Award Winning Co-founder and VFX Supervisor of Axis Studios Wins Second BIFA for Shaun The Sheep: Farmageddon

Howard Jones is among the prestigious recipients of The British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) craft award winners for 2019.

26 November 2019

AARDMAN’S FESTIVE SPECIAL, ROBIN ROBIN, TO COME TO NETFLIX IN 2020

Aardman has announced its new animated holiday special, Robin Robin, coming to Netflix in 2020.

ACAMAR FILMS PARTNERs WITH VUE AND SHOWCASE TO BRING BING TO THE BIG SCREEN FOR CHRISTMAS

Following the successful debut of Bing in cinemas last year, Acamar Films have developed a new feature-length cinema experience, “Bing’s Christmas”, which will run exclusively in 105 cinemas across the UK from Friday 29^th November.

20 November 2019

‘The Adventures of Paddington’ animated by Blue-zoo to air March 2020 on Nick Jr.

Ben Whishaw returns in the title role of the series, set to air in March 2020 on Nick Jr., with a brand-new theme song “Paddington Bear” written and performed by Gary Barlow.

15 November 2019

AARDMAN CREATES MUSIC VIDEO FOR COLDPLAY

Aardman has announced its music video for Coldplay’s forthcoming album track, ‘Daddy’, with the release of a teaser across social media.

13 November 2019

Jellyfish Pictures Meets A-List Security Requirements with PixStor Storage For Blockbuster Projects

New PixStor secure multi-tenancy capabilities allow leading VFX and animation house to meet exacting security standards whilst delivering collaborative workflows.

12 November 2019

Magic Light’s ‘Zog And The Flying Doctors’ to be on BBC One for Christmas 2020

Multi Oscar-nominated and Bafta Award-winning production company Magic Light Pictures has announced an animated adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s children’s book, 'Zog And The Flying Doctors', is set to premiere on BBC One for Christmas 2020.

Screen industries help keep UK out of Recession

UK GDP monthly estimate reveals screen industry key in supporting the economy and preventing a recession.

11 November 2019

DAVID TOWNSEND JOINS AXIS AS HEAD OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Axis Studios announced the appointment of David Townsend as new Head of Business Development.