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Murray Mints TV ad and Animal Farm film among Halas & Batchelor gems given to institute

Different generations will have different memories: the only feature-length animation of Animal Farm, perhaps, or the first Murray Mints TV ad. Then there was Foo Foo from the 1960s, Jackson Five and Asterix cartoons from the 1970s, numerous education films screened in schools or one of the first pop videos featuring downright weird and trippy animation that accompanied Kraftwerk's Autobahn in 1979.

Are you a fan of "Kung Fu Panda" and "How To Train Your Dragon"? We sure hope so, because you're about to get a whole lot more from both franchises!

DreamWorks Animation chief Jeffrey Katzenberg spoke with Empire about the developing sequels to some of the studio's most important properties. During the interview, Katzenberg revealed that there are five more "Kung Fu Panda" movies on the way — the forthcoming "Kaboom of Doom" included, presumably — as well as at least two more installments of "How To Train Your Dragon."

London-based digital imaging team brought technical vision to life for Russia and Qatar

Digital imaging company Crystal CG International today celebrates a double success for its creative team. The company was instrumental in producing the 3D animation that supported Russia and Qatar's successful bids for the FIFA World Cup in 2018 and 2022.  For both projects, the countries called on Crystal CG's expertise in sport animation, creative direction, 3D modelling and animating techniques to effectively depict the incredible environments and architecture of the football stadia in both Russia and Qatar.


Nokia Customers Worldwide Can Now Purchase and View Dilbert and New Yorker Cartoon Videos and Mobile Greetings Directly From Nokia’s Ovi Store. RingTales, the leading premium content producer and distributor of animated comics across all digital media, launched animated Dilbert and New Yorker cartoon packages and mobile greetings through the Nokia Ovi Store worldwide. Nokia customers worldwide can now purchase and view full seasons of animated Dilbert and New Yorker videos as well as themed packages and greetings directly on their Nokia smartphones.


RingTales, the leading premium content producer and distributor of animated comics across all digital media, today launched animated Dilbert and New Yorker cartoon packages and mobile greetings through the Nokia’s Ovi Store worldwide.

Beginning with accidentally sprayed Russian mucus and ending with deliberately deployed American urine, the plot of “Mars”  owes at least as much to bodily fluids as it does to science fiction. Low key, low budget and low energy, this animated space odyssey from the writer and director Geoff Marslett accompanies three mismatched astronauts to the red planet and the search for new life forms.