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Yvett Merino to Preview Disney's 'Hexed' at VIEW Conference 2026

Oscar-winning producer of 'Encanto' and 'Zootopia 2' brings exclusive footage from studio’s upcoming witch saga; expansive program of top creatives...
VIEW Conference 2026 Adds Brad Bird Talk on 'Ray Gunn,' 'Disclosure Day' VFX

2-time Oscar winner will present his Netflix sci-fi noir that streams December 18, while overall VFX supervisor Matthew Butler and Joel Behrens and Liz...

Yvett Merino to Preview Disney's 'Hexed' at VIEW Conference 2026

Oscar-winning producer of 'Encanto' and 'Zootopia 2' brings exclusive footage from studio’s upcoming witch saga; expansive program of top creatives...

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VIEW Conference 2026 Adds Brad Bird Talk on 'Ray Gunn,' '...

2-time Oscar winner will present his Netflix sci-fi noir that streams December 18, while overall VFX supervisor Matthew Butler and Joel Behrens and Liz Bernard of Digital Domain break down 400-plus...
Jerome Chen Brings 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' VFX to VIEW...

Program also includes Peter Timberlake presenting 'Obsession;' Oscar-winner Chris Lavis will run a hands-on lab in puppet construction and animatic creation, with participants shooting stop-motion...
‘GOAT’ Director Tyree Dillihay Joins VIEW Conference 2026 Lineup

Director set to attend and talk about the production of Sony Pictures Animation’s animated sports comedy; event runs October 12-16 in Turin, Italy.
Christopher Nolan’s Carbon Footprint Problem

What is more detrimental: moving data or moving an army?
When Artists Become Targets

Rise of the anti-AI mob.

VIEW Conference 2026 Adds Brad Bird Talk on 'Ray Gunn,' 'Disclosure Day' VFX

2-time Oscar winner will present his Netflix sci-fi noir that streams December 18, while overall VFX supervisor Matthew Butler and Joel Behrens and Liz Bernard of Digital Domain break down 400-plus...
Jerome Chen Brings 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' VFX to VIEW Conference 2026

Program also includes Peter Timberlake presenting 'Obsession;' Oscar-winner Chris Lavis will run a hands-on lab in puppet construction and animatic creation, with participants shooting stop-motion...
‘GOAT’ Director Tyree Dillihay Joins VIEW Conference 2026 Lineup

Director set to attend and talk about the production of Sony Pictures Animation’s animated sports comedy; event runs October 12-16 in Turin, Italy.
Christopher Nolan’s Carbon Footprint Problem

What is more detrimental: moving data or moving an army?
When Artists Become Targets

Rise of the anti-AI mob.
DreamWorks’ ‘Forgotten Island’ Writers/Directors Join VIEW Conference 2026

Joel Crawford and Januel P. Mercado will take the stage to share production insights and stories surrounding their new original animated comedy adventure hitting theaters on September 25; event runs...

We Love Pond Rules ANIMATIONWorld

Re-VIEW: ‘Hoppers’ - We’re All in This Together

Pixar’s animated comedy, directed by ‘We Bare Bears’ creator Daniel Chong and produced by ‘Incredibles 2’ producer Nicole Paradis Grindle, follows a passionate young girl Mabel who learns the true value of working for the common good while trying to save the peaceful forest glade she cherishes now endangered by a ruthless developer.

In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All

Tech v Fragile Humanity Headline News

‘BLISS: Beyond the Edge of Time’ Sets June 30 World Premiere at Taipei Film Festival

‘Love, Death + Robots’ meets the I-Ching in the feature-length sci-fi anthology; 6 original animated visions of humanity’s future from 6 independent Taiwan animation studios explore fate, identity and choice in a future where technology collides with the fragile essence of humanity.

In 2D, 3D, CG, Festival, Films, People, Short Films, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All, Asia

On the Road to Turin Headline News

Holly Edwards, Michelle Grady and Janet Lewin Join VIEW Conference Lineup

The trio of women film studio presidents – Skydance Animation, Sony Pictures Imageworks, and ILM respectively - adds to the key conference’s growing roster of in-person speakers heading to Turin, Italy October 12-16.