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Cannes LionsDelegates wishing to attend the 58th International Festival of Creativity, to be held in Cannes 19-25 June 2011, can register online at www.canneslions.com

Delegates can select a 3-Day, 4-Day or Full Registration package, providing access to over 50 topical seminars, 20 educative workshops, screenings, exhibitions, four award ceremonies, two galas and the greatest networking opportunity the industry has to offer.

Generator REXSaving the world? All in a day's work for Generator Rex, the latest power-packin' adventure series set to take over Indian TV screens on Sunday, January 16, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. From the creators of global phenomenon Ben 10, which tops the hero list as the #1 boys' action figure brand in the Asia Pacific region, Generator Rex has already proved a huge hit in the U.S. with its April debut topping its timeslot on all television among kids aged 2-11.

Europe's Largest VFX Facility Purchases Site License for Over 800 Digital Artists

Shotgun Production TrackingShotgun Software, developers of the Shotgun web-based production tracking and collaboration system, announced that Double Negative has purchased a global Shotgun site license for its facilities in London and Singapore. Double Negative is Europe's largest provider of visual effects for film.

Animation MentorAdvanced course helps animators build coveted skills that studios seek with instruction from top visual effects experts.

AnimationMentor.com, the state-of-the-art online school for character animation founded by animators, for animators, today announces Animals & Creatures: Master Class, an advanced course on animating quadrupeds, flying animals, and fantasy creatures in a realistic animation style. In addition, the course covers how to effectively integrate animation with live-action footage, introducing new visual effects skills and bringing a new dimension to Animation Mentor's core curriculum.

Oscar LogoThe Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that seven films remain in competition in the Makeup category for the 83rd Academy Awards®.