Animation

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Geoff Hall
The Enduring Allure Of ‘Coraline’ At The Specialty Box Office

This is an amazing phenomenon. The legacy of ‘Coraline’ just seems to keep growing.

And the re-releases show no sign of box-office fatigue.

Why do you think this fi...

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The Enduring Allure Of 'Coraline' At The Specialty Box Office
The Enduring Allure Of 'Coraline' At The Specialty Box Office
Coraline continues to lure audiences to the indie box office, with nice openings this weekend for family film 'My Penguin Friend' and Hindi horror 'Shree 2'.
Geoff Hall

Sam Sokolow ooh, Sam. Tell me more. Is it a daytime gig? If so, I could maybe make it.

Sam Sokolow

Hey Geoff Hall - its on December 10th at 17:10pm at the Business Design Center. Here's a link so you can see the details - would love to see you there: https://focus.london/newfront/sessions/1197...

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Geoff Hall

Sam Sokolow thanks Sam, I think I can make it for 1 day and I think the Tuesday would be best for me.

Geoff Hall

Sam Sokolow okay, Sam, I've registered my interest.

Sam Sokolow

Awesome Geoff Hall!

Erfan Shafei
Adult animation series

Hi everyone

I hope you are having fun and doing well,

I am writing an animation series, it's dark comedy, Existential Satir and for adult as i mentioned.

The first season is almost finished but I know it's hard to sell and pitch it without an agent or manager and this is the first time I am doing th...

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Maurice Vaughan

Welcome to the community, Erfan Shafei. You could post your logline, synopsis, and pilot script on your profile. Producers search profiles on here for projects. Click the gear symbol in the top right-...

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Erfan Shafei

Maurice Vaughan Thank you so much, I appreciate each words and it's a wonderful road-map not just advising and consult. but i think before the pitch or post synopsis I should get the copyright and reg...

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Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Erfan Shafei. Yeah, I think you should register your pilot script first. I register my scripts with the U.S. Copyright Office before posting them online/pitching them....

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Ashley Renee Smith
Smoother Animation Tips!

Kuzillion put out this great tutorial video about creating smooth animation with fewer frames. That way your animation can flow without so many unique drawings. What do you think about the tips that she shared? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HOkQYYJsJig...

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Cyrus Sales

Ashley Renee Smith THANK YOU for sharing this. I work with 6 animators and this has been a challenge we have faced in the past especially with the majority of our clientele being 2D animation. Often t...

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Ashley Renee Smith

I'm glad to hear that it's helpful, Cyrus Sales!

Sam Sokolow
One Ice Age = 6 Hit Films

I know there is sequal fatigue but this cast is my favorite in all of animation. Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary & Queen Latifah? All legends in their first lives and brilliant on screen. Is anyone else excited about this? https://variety.com/2024/film/news/ice-age-6-ray-romano-john-leguizam...

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Maurice Vaughan

I didn't know there were so many Ice Age movies, Sam Sokolow. I think I've seen 2 or 3. Looking forward to seeing the rest of them.

Cyrus Sales

Maurice Vaughan I was going to say the same thing lol. I had no idea we had climbed all the way up to 6. For someone who grew up on ice age, I'm excited for the new generation to experience the older...

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Ashley Renee Smith
Arcane: Bridging the Rift | Part 1 - I Only Dream in Risky

With Arcane season 2 finally releasing on Netflix tomorrow, November 9th, here's an awesome behind-the-scenes look at how it all got started!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mz4-38d3-AE&list=PLbAFXJC0J5GYEkfxnGTWnv......

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Sam Sokolow

I was just reading about the release and cannot wait to watch this. Thanks, Ashley Renee Smith!

Ashley Renee Smith

It's SOOOOO good, Sam Sokolow! The show and this docu-series about the making of the first season. This is only episode 1, but the full thing is available on YouTube....

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Bill McCormick

Very cool.

Christiaan Rendle
Drunk Robots

Hello Stage 32 community :)

A few years back I started "Drunk Robots" as a passion project, experimenting with NFTs and it quickly evolved into something much bigger.

The project unexpectedly took off, gaining a large following almost overnight. Building on that momentum, I started to develop a graph...

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Drunk Robots NFT Collection
Drunk Robots NFT Collection
A limited underground NFT collection of 10,000 brilliantly illustrated digital pop-art NFTs
Mike Boas

Hi Christiaan. You’ve got some great concept art there. I read through the backstory on the website and listened to some of the audio book.

Do you see this as a series or a feature? I assume series.

W...

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Cyrus Sales

Hey Christiaan Rendle, I had a chance to click through the links and get a better idea of the origins of your project. First, your own personal story is quite interesting. Love how this project came f...

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Christiaan Rendle

Hi Mike Boas ,

Thanks for the kind words! You're spot on - see this as a series. The graphic novel builds the backstory and sets up episode one, or possibly the first few episodes, as the origin story,...

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Christiaan Rendle

"Beachfront Bots"

The robots throw an epic beach party that attracts more attention than they expected—including from an influencer trying to steal their spotlight.

"Drunk in Love"

Venus falls head over...

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Christiaan Rendle

Hi Cyrus Sales - Thank you for your thoughtful message! I really appreciate you taking the time to dive into the project and for sharing your insights. Mike Boas definitely raised some great points, a...

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Sam Sokolow
‘Rick And Morty’ Scores Additional Two-Season Pickup At Adult Swim

Rick and Morty is sneaking into the GOAT conversation. What are your thoughts on two more seasons? https://deadline.com/2024/10/rick-and-morty-two-season-renewal-adult-swi......

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'Rick And Morty' Scores Additional Two-Season Pickup At Adult Swim
'Rick And Morty' Scores Additional Two-Season Pickup At Adult Swim
Adult Swim has renewed Dan Harmon's adult animation series 'Rick And Morty' for two additional seasons.
Maurice Vaughan

I haven't seen Rick and Morty, but the photos and gifs look hilarious, Sam Sokolow. And it's a really popular show. I'm not surprised it's getting two more seasons....

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Cyrus Sales

Sam Sokolow I'll admit, I haven't watched Rick and Morty since seasons 4 or 5, possibly 6 but I'm excited to see there's additional seasons coming out. I loved watching Rick and Morty at one point in...

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Ashley Renee Smith
Animators React to THE SIMPSONS (Ft. David Silverman)

You have to check out this great video from Corridor Crew, where they sat down with veteran Animator and Director David Silverman to discuss his lifelong career helping to create "The Simpsons." It's an awesome watch!

Did you learn anything that surprised you?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwekVDFXQ...

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Maurice Vaughan

That was fun, Ashley Renee Smith! Thanks for sharing the video! I didn't know The Simpsons started as shorts. That shows that smaller projects can take off.

Geoff Hall

Ashley Renee Smith the list just got longer!

Mike Boas
Interview with Wild Robot director

Chris Sanders, director of the Wild Robot, was on this week’s episode of The Business. Great interview that touches on 2d vs CG, why Disney characters don’t have mothers, and working with voice actors.

https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/kcrw/the-business/netflixs-strong-q3-whats-c6f5aa...

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Ashley Renee Smith

Thank you for sharing, Mike Boas!

Leonardo Ramirez
How To Successfully Navigate The Stage 32 Platform!

Joining a platform like Stage 32 can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Check out this helpful guide put together by our amazing Head of Community of Stage 32, Ashley Smith.

https://www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-successfully-navigate-the-stage-32-p......

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Cyrus Sales

As someone who's still learning new things about the platform every week, I appreciate you for sharing this Leonardo Ramirez .

Leonardo Ramirez

Happy to Cyrus Sales. Hope you're doing well friend.

Geoff Hall

Leonardo Ramirez just saying “Hi!” Leonardo.

Leonardo Ramirez

Hi Geoff Hall. Currently in Houston visiting my mom who has taken ill but thought I’d pop in and return the “hello”. Hope you’re doing well.

Till Olshausen
Fantasy Adventure Feature Designs

After receiving great notes from an executive I contacted via Stage 32, I finished the next draft of my Animated Fantasy Adventure called The Girl Who Broke the Cycle.

It's inspired by Spirited Away, 100 Years of Solitude and a little bit of Naruto to be honest.

Thank you Elena Velasco Alarcón for th...

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Cyrus Sales

I second that, great work Till Olshausen . What are your plans for your animated characters?

Till Olshausen

Cyrus Sales Thank you, Cyrus. I developed several animation projects and worked with illustrators mainly from Spain to create original designs. These designs are included in the pitch decks I'm sendin...

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Maurice Vaughan

You could post an ad on the Job Board, Till Olshausen. www.stage32.com/find-jobs...

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Cyrus Sales

Till Olshausen congratulations on your success with the different animation projects. I sent you a request to connect, quite a few questions about your journey and how you've navigated each project. A...

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Till Olshausen

Cyrus Sales Thank you. Happy to be connected.

The job board is a good idea. :-)

At this time, I activated my close contacts, posted the opportunity on LinkedIn and will then look for talent at German a...

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Cyrus Sales
Disney to name CEO successor…in 2026

The Animation Giant Disney is facing a BIG challenge ... finding a new CEO! This article came earlier in the week to my inbox and I found it interesting that a company as big as Disney is having a hard time locating a replacement. I wanted to get everyone's thoughts on this article and how you belie...

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