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Animation Industry Unveils Plans for The Collision Awards - Submissions Due April 19th

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Reflecting the tremendous growth and importance of animation in today's media world, industry leaders have joined forces with the organizers of The Telly Awards to launch The Collision Awards - the first global and holistic platform solely dedicated to honoring excellence in Animation and Motion Design in all its forms. Launched in partnership with key industry leaders, the mission is to celebrate the unique and incomparable creativity and technical talent in Animation and Motion Design across Marketing & Communications, Commercials, Television, Film, Experiential, Games & XR. This is the first time ever that animation across all disciplines will be honored by one set of awards. With winners set to be announced in July 2024, the call for entries is now open at https://collisionawards.com.

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  • Animation Industry Unveils Plans for The Collision Awards First Ever Honor Recognizing Animation and Motion Design In All Its Forms Animation Magazine, Animation World Network, Animation Nights New York, Epic Games, Motion Plus Design, SIGGRAPH ACM London, Skwigly, Stash, VIEW Conference and WeTransfer among global partners joining forces to launch inaugural awards show from the group behind The Telly Awards.
  • Animation veteran Randeep Katari, previously at Netflix, named as The Collision Awards General Manager.
  • This is the first time ever that animation across all disciplines will be honored by one set of awards.
  • Scale and gravitas matter and The Collision Awards already feel like they have both," says Stephen Price, Executive Editor of Stash Magazine, a founding Collision Awards partner.

The Term ‘Vulnerable Species’ Takes on a New Meaning in Animals in Therapy: a Comedic Digital Series by On the Edge

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

The first short film from the 10-part digital series will be released on September 8th, followed by a weekly release of single episodes.

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  • The first short film from the 10-part digital series will be released on September 8th, followed by a weekly release of single episodes.
  • Many of the species featured in Animals in Therapy are highly threatened and have historically received little or no conservation attention, said On the Edges CEO Jonathan Bailie.
  • His signature style shines through in the series and is complemented by the lineup of comedic heavy hitters heard throughout each short film.
  • He has directed commercials for Iams, J20, Compare the Market, Beano and others, always bringing across his uncanny humour.

National Geographic Documentary Films Acquires Sundance Documentary THE TERRITORY About Indigenous-Led Land Defense in the Amazon Rainforest

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Sunday, January 23, 2022

THE TERRITORY producers brokered the deal with the National Geographic Documentary Films team.

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  • THE TERRITORY producers brokered the deal with the National Geographic Documentary Films team.
  • National Geographic Documentary Films will release THE TERRITORY theatrically later this year before the film heads to its streaming platforms.
  • National Geographic Documentary Films is committed to bringing the world premium, feature documentaries that cover timely, provocative and globally relevant stories from the very best documentary filmmakers in the world.
  • National Geographic Documentary Films is a division of National Geographic Partners, a joint venture between Disney and the National Geographic Society.

Toyota Kicks Off the Holiday Season with a Message of Togetherness

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Thursday, December 2, 2021

PLANO, Texas, Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --As the holiday spirit sets in, Toyota is celebrating the season of coming together with a special holiday message.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --As the holiday spirit sets in, Toyota is celebrating the season of coming together with a special holiday message.
  • "Bookstore," the first of two Toyota holiday ads, debuted last night during NBC's primetime special, "Christmas in Rockefeller Center," with a personalized throw from a show host.
  • Toyota continues the holiday spirit with a message of joy later this month with a CGI-developed spot titled "Nora's Joy," produced in both English and Spanish.
  • "We're looking forward to sharing an uplifting message of coming together to celebrate the true meaning of the season."

Giving the next generation a reason to hope

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Friday, November 19, 2021

VIENNA, Nov. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Erste Group's latest Christmas advert is here! For the fourth year in a row, the Vienna-based banking group is helping to spread the Christmas spirit through a global digital campaign. This year, the Erste Group advert focuses on the future of our world and of its youngest inhabitants.

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  • For the fourth year in a row, the Vienna-based banking group is helping to spread the Christmas spirit through a global digital campaign.
  • This year, the Erste Group advert focuses on the future of our world and of its youngest inhabitants.
  • With its previous adverts enjoying over 200 million views, Erste Group has established itself as one of the most successful brands that regularly produce Christmas adverts.
  • Jung von Matt DONAU reprised its role in handling the advert's creative implementation.

Giving the next generation a reason to hope

Retrieved on: 
Friday, November 19, 2021

For the fourth year in a row, the Vienna-based banking group is helping to spread the Christmas spirit through a global digital campaign.

Key Points: 
  • For the fourth year in a row, the Vienna-based banking group is helping to spread the Christmas spirit through a global digital campaign.
  • This year, the Erste Group advert focuses on the future of our world and of its youngest inhabitants.
  • With its previous adverts enjoying over 200 million views, Erste Group has established itself as one of the most successful brands that regularly produce Christmas adverts.
  • Jung von Matt DONAU reprised its role in handling the advert's creative implementation.