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News: RealFlow Fluid Dimension Challenge
Next Limit software company and maker of the popular fluid simulation software RealFlow  just announced that they are running a Fluid Dimension Challenge in conjunction with Cinema 4D and Maxon.
The contest involves taking a photo, converting it to a 3D model and combining it with a RealFlow simulation. Entrants must be creative and think about how this image will interact with their fluid simulation.
In addition they are offering free licenses of RealFlow to facilities interested in teaching the software.
You can find out more here:
http://www.realflow.com/challenge
The deadline is Wednesday 3rd December.
Jobs: Hallmark eCards Animation Production Assistant
Hallmark’s animation group is looking for a highly visible production assistant that will work cross-functionally with internal and external animators, graphic designers, and managers to create new types of content. This position will report to the group’s creative manager.
Responsibilities
• Provide day-to-day administrative and project support for Animation Production and Executive Offices, including, but not limited to:
• Assist with administrative tasks such as: maintaining, organizing and tracking creative assets, updating and maintaining reports, brainstorming, meeting notes, and other ad hoc needs
• This position may be responsible for providing creative feedback to animators and designers.
• This position may interface with key licensors, such as The Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros, Lucas Films.
• Serve as a “floater†to all production and pre-production projects
• Support production leadership with day to day issues and projects
Requirements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and/or Keynote.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, prioritize, meet deadlines and change course of action quickly.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain professionalism under pressure.
• Strong organizational and follow-thru skills.
• Ability to work with and be sensitive to confidential information.
• Excellent people skills are a must; must be an effective communicator, both verbally and written
• Positive attitude and the ability to be proactive, resourceful and flexible
• Strong people skills, including the ability to effectively work as part of a team
• Must be a self-starter with an ability to manage up to different supervisors
• Must be a proactive problem-solver with creative instincts and business sense
Excellent job for anyone looking to learn about the animation production process. This position has lots of upward mobility. Must be a self-starter.
News: Turner Rebrands Boomerang Globally
Turner Rebrands Boomerang Globally
Turner Broadcasting announced today that its second flagship kids brand, Boomerang, is being re-launched as a global all-animation, youth-targeted network, repositioned with a line-up of timeless and contemporary cartoons programmed for family co-viewing. The announcement was jointly made by Gerhard Zeiler, president, Turner Broadcasting System International Inc., and Christina Miller, president and general manager, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim and Boomerang (U.S.).
Drawing upon the vast resources of the world’s largest animation library—consisting of Warner Bros., Hanna-Barbera, Cartoon Network and MGM studios television and theatrical shorts, series and specials—Boomerang’s on-air schedule will be anchored by such timeless favorites as Tom and Jerry, Looney Tunes, The Powerpuff Girls and Scooby-Doo. Along with a slate of newly-acquired contemporary series produced by studios around the world, Boomerang will also introduce a refreshed on-air environment and for the first time offer exclusive original content on the network across its 13 international feeds.
As announced earlier in the year, Boomerang will also be officially offered for ad sales and promotional opportunities in the United States. The official roll-out began in Latin America on Sept. 29 and will continue with Australia on Nov. 3and all additional territories in 2015.
“The re-launch of Boomerang as a second flagship channel is a testament to its global appeal,†said Zeiler. “We are extremely proud to see this channel move into its next incarnation – with a look and feel that conveys its quality and contemporary position. This represents a further step in our strategy to build on the success of our international kid’s network.â€
“Boomerang has always been a timeless favorite with multi-generational appeal,†said Miller. “We see this as a unique opportunity to not only redefine the family co-viewing experience, but to grow and leverage our overall global kids portfolio and position it across all platforms in conjunction with Cartoon Network.”
Beyond its on-air presence in more than 250 million homes, Boomerang also will be supported with refreshed digital and mobile platforms, including a newly refaced website that features exclusive activities, games and content to provide a full immersion experience for all visitors. Younger fans will be able to enjoy age-appropriate free games showcasing their favorite characters, while older users can learn more about their favorite characters and series.
In the U.S. 2013 Harris Poll, Boomerang was voted the most beloved network by parents and in September of this year, Nielsen Media Research officially began reporting Boomerang’s ratings and delivery performance among all U.S. basic cable networks. Initial results have immediately established Boomerang’s appeal among co-viewing audiences.
ABOUT BOOMERANG:
Launched in the U.S. on April 1, 2000, Boomerang is a 24-hour, all-animation network for kids and families dedicated to showcasing both timeless cartoons from the Warner Bros., Hanna-Barbera, MGM and Cartoon Network libraries, as well as exclusive acquisitions and original productions from around the globe. Aligned across 13 international feeds, Boomerang is part of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.’s portfolio of entertainment television destinations.
ABOUT CARTOON NETWORK:
Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com) is regularly the #1 U.S. television network in prime among boys 6-11 & 9-14. Currently seen in 98 million U.S. homes and 194 countries around the world, Cartoon Network is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.’s ad-supported cable service available in HD offering the best in original, acquired and classic entertainment for kids and families. In addition to Emmy-winning original programming and industry-leading digital apps and online games, Cartoon Network embraces key social issues affecting families with solution-oriented initiatives such as Stop Bullying: Speak Up and the Move It Movement. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.
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CONTACTS:
Atlanta
James Anderson                              404-885-4205                   james.anderson@turner.com
Joe Swaney                                      404-885-0657                   joe.swaney@turner.com
Los Angeles
Courtenay Palaski                           310-788-6903                   courtenay.palaski@turner.com
International
Oliver Herrgesell                             +49-173-523-9940          oliver.herrgesell@turner.com
EMEA
Charlotte Chisnall                           +44-20-7693-1481          charlotte.chisnall@turner.com
Latin America
Cecilia Villanueva                          404-575-5208                   cecilia.villanueva@turner.com
Asia-Pacific
James Moore                                    +852-3128-3720              james.moore@turner.com
News: Sony offers a Maya zombie rig from Hotel Transylvania
Animation Fans! Sony Pictures Animation is excited to announce a fun opportunity for artists and animation fans to animate using an actual character rig from a major animated feature film.
Simply download the Maya file below and start animating one of the zombies straight out of Hotel Transylvania in a traditional walk or run cycle, squash and stretch, or anything else you’re inspired by.
Zombie Rig can be found under the “Careers” tab at www.sonypicturesanimation.com orhttp://www.sonypicturesanimation.com/zombierig
Make sure to submit your work for the chance to have it showcased on the Sony Pictures Animation YouTube channel:http://www.sonypicturesanimation.com/zombierig ‪#‎HotelTHalloween‬
Promote Yourself: “Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated The Complete Season Two” and “Steven Spielberg Presents: Animaniacs Wakko’s Wish” Available on October 7, 2014
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated The Complete Season Two:
Those meddling kids and their lovable dog are back! In Warner Bros. Home Entertainment’s Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated The Complete Season Two, Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy and Scooby-Doo continue to solve mysteries in the spooky town of Crystal Cove. Viewers will get wrapped up in 26 captivating episodes featured on this four-disc set (retailing for $26.99 SRP) available in stores October 7, 2014.
The Mystery Inc. crew is on the run again in this spooky second season of the hit Cartoon Network series! Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Daphne, Fred and Velma are off on more outlandish adventures as the super-sleuths race to outwit everything from creepy clowns, to aliens, to an evil entity determined to destroy the world! The darkest secrets of their hometown of Crystal Cove, the “Most Hauntedest Place on Earth†are about to come to light, but will finally solving this mystery mean the end for Scooby-Doo and the Gang? Fans will want to bring this frighteningly fun collection home so the whole family can find out!
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated The Complete Season Two Featured Episodes:
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Steven Spielberg Presents: Animaniacs Wakko’s Wish
Get set for hilarious Animaniacs antics the whole family can enjoy together. Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) brings viewers Steven Spielberg Presents: Animaniacs Wakko’s Wish, the feature length animated adventure available on DVD for the first time. It’s musical, magical mayhem in this wintery tale that includes 15 original songs. This release will be available in stores October 7, 2014 and will retail for $19.97 SRP.
The outrageously zany Yakko, Wakko and their sister Dot star in Steven Spielberg Presents: Animaniacs Wakko’s Wish, the feature-length animated adventure featuring song-filled, joke-stuffed Animaniacs zaniness.
Life is not the same in the little village of Acme Falls. The once-cheerful villagers are being taxed to the extreme by the greedy Baron Von Plotz. To make matters worse, Dot has fallen ill and needs medical attention. Out of options, Wakko wishes upon a star. His wish is granted, but with a catch – he must find the fallen star and touch it for his wish to come true.
Word gets out about the lucky star, and the race is on! Pinky and the Brain, Slappy and Skippy Squirrel, Mindy and Buttons and many more well-known Animaniacs co-stars hit the road to animated pandemonium as they sprint to reach the star first. Join the hilarious hustle and your wildest wish will come true – an abundance of Animaniacs mania!
