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Search: BusinessStudios By Alex Dudok de Wit | 07/16/2021 3:48 pm | Dreamworks Animation has a new chief technical officer. Bill Ballew is replacing Jeff Wike, who is retiring. The appointment is effective immediately. In his new role, Ballew is responsible for the strategic vision and running of Dreamworks’ cg animation production platform. He will oversee software development, technical operations, and the provision of technology resources for the film and tv teams.

Search: AwardsStreamingTV By Alex Dudok de Wit | 07/16/2021 3:24 pm | The nominations are out for the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards, presented by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. The best animated program category features a bunch of familiar names, alongside one new one. Bob’s Burgers, The Simpsons, and South Park have all won the award multiple times. Big Mouth is nominated for the third straight year; it has yet to emerge victorious.

Feature FilmFestivalsSeriesShorts By Alex Dudok de Wit | 07/16/2021 11:05 am | The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) has announced its official selections for its 45th edition, which will be held virtually from September 22 to October 3. The festival has chosen 107 short films and animated series from 38 different countries, with 48 of those entries playing in the out-of-competition Panorama strand. There will also be seven features in competition.