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Naman Ramachandran Cinesite has acquired Montreal studio L’Atelier Animation, the outfit behind hit 3D animation films “Leap!” and “Fireheart.”Cinesite, which has operations in London, Montreal and Vancouver as well as VFX partner studios Trixter in Germany and Image Engine in Vancouver, said the deal will expand its creative and production capacity to meet demand in Quebec and elsewhere. The L’Atelier Animation management team led by general manager Benoit Blouin will work with Cinesite animation COO Brad Wald to integrate the two companies and expand their Montreal footprint.L’Atelier Animation specialises in feature-length 3D animation and series.
Established in Montreal since 2012 it’s best known for “Leap!” (Caramel Films/Quads), which had some $110M in international box office revenues. It’s most recent production is “Fireheart,” (Entertainment One) produced by Les Films Seville, Anton, Main Journey, Caramel Films, and M6 Films SND, featuring Olivia Cooke, Kenneth Branagh and William Shatner.
The studio has also worked on series “Robozuna” (Kidscave Entertainment and ITV Studios) and is currently in production on feature “10 Lives” (GFM Animation), directed by Christopher Jenkins (“Duck Duck Goose”). Cinesite has delivered 10 feature films and recent credits include Paramount’s “Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank” and MGM’s The Addams Family franchise.
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Acquisitive VFX firm Cinesite has expanded its international footprint with the purchase of a majority stake in Squeeze, the Canadian animation house behind the Marvel series What If…?.
Naman Ramachandran Animation and VFX studio Cinesite has acquired a majority stake in animation and motion capture studio Squeeze, located in Quebec City and Montreal.Cinesite, which has operations in London, Montreal and Vancouver as well as VFX partner studios Trixter in Germany and Image Engine in Vancouver, recently acquired Montreal studio L’Atelier Animation, the outfit behind hit 3D animation films “Leap!” and “Fireheart.” Cinesite said that the Squeeze acquisition would allow it to further increase its animation content and service offerings for international markets while bringing motion capture and Unreal Engine capabilities into the group to service video game and film productions.Co-founded in 2011 by Denis Doré and Patrick Beaulieu and joined in 2014 by current CFO François Houde, Squeeze works with the likes of Disney, Marvel, Universal, Illumination, Supercell, Warner Bros and Ubisoft. The company is the creator of “Cracké,” an animated TV series broadcast in 210 territories with over 600 million views worldwide on digital platforms.
England's Lioness captain Leah Williamson has revealed what Prince William said to her during Euros 2022 embrace.The women's team made history after winning the nation's first major football trophy since 1966 having beat Germany 2-1, with Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly both scoring goals. Before being handed the European Championship trophy, she was greeted by the Duke of Cambridge, who attended the game in his role as President of the Football Association.The prince shook hands with most of the squad but gave Williamson a celebratory hug to show his appreciation for all of her work throughout the impressive display of talent throughout the tournament. Now, Leah has relayed the message she was given during their touching moment, in which he was visibly moved, before giving Williamson a round of applause as he lifted the trophy.
Queen Elizabeth II is sending her royal message of congratulations to the English Women's National Soccer Team after a triumphant victory over its fierce rival, Germany, in the European Women’s Championships. The 96-year-old British Matriarch released a statement Sunday, just after the national team took home the win following a highly competitive, 2-to-1 finish. «My warmest congratulations, and those of my family, go to you all on winning the European Women’s Football Championships. It is a significant achievement for the entire team, including your support staff,» the Queen wrote. She continued, «The Championships and your performance in them have rightly won praise.
Prince William attended the UEFA Women's EURO 2022 final on Sunday night at Wembley stadium, London. England's Lionesses are taking on Germany tonight Sunday 31 July at 5pm after reaching the UEFA Women's EURO 2022 final. William, 40, who is both a football fan and the FA's president, was in attendance at the final in Wembley stadium.The Duke of Cambridge looked smart in a black suit with a red, white and navy striped tie as he was seen sitting next to Aleksander Ceferin, President of UEFA.
Former Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague has been supporting her boyfriend Tommy Fury as he took part in his first triathlon. Molly 23, and Tommy, also 23, met on the famous ITV2 dating show, Love Island, in 2019, and their relationship has gone from strength to strength, even having bought a house together - a £3.5million mansion in Cheshire. PrettyLittleThing creative director Molly took to social media over the weekend to show her support to her boyfriend - the brother of British boxer Tyson Fury, who is a boxer himself and is very into his fitness.The pair visited York with Molly-Mae's sister and her new fiancé, and all three except for Molly-Mae took part in the gruelling challenge, which includes swimming, cycling and running.
Princess Charlotte has wished England's Lionesses good luck as she appeared in an adorable video next to her doting dad Prince William. The women's national football team is set to take on Germany tonight Sunday 31 July at 5pm as they've reached the UEFA Women's EURO 2022 final. Ahead of the big game, William, 40, who is both a football fan and the FA's president, and his seven year old daughter took to Instagram to share a supportive message.
“You know me?” Dale Dickey and Wes Studi vulnerably ask each other when their long-lost characters finally reunite in “A Love Song” (2022). By now, we sure do.
FXX’s Little Demon will host a Twins reunion between Danny DeVito and Arnold Schwarzenegger. The news was announced during the animated series’ SDCC panel on Friday.
Spilling the royal tea. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s life in the royal spotlight is dissected in Tom Bower‘s new book, Revenge: Meghan, Harry and the War Between the Windsors.
Ben Affleck definitely has a great relationship with Jennifer Lopez’s mom, Guadalupe ‘Lupe’ Rodríguez, who has given her own stamp of approval to their romantic relationship and new marriage, following their unexpected wedding ceremony in Las Vegas.Now that the Hollywood couple have tied the knot and are planning to have an even bigger party celebration in Georgia, all media attention is focused on Jennifer and Ben. Even during a recent episode of The View, where co-host Sunny Hostin revealed that Guadalupe considers the actor Jennifer’s true love.“I was not surprised because Ben is her true love so I knew they would get back together.
Grammy and Academy Award-winning singer-songwriter H.E.R has been tapped to play beloved Disney Princess Belle in ABC’s upcoming animated and live-action blended special, Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration, executive produced by Jon M. Chu and directed by Hamish Hamilton.
Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorNetflix is acquiring Australian animation studio Animal Logic, which is producing films for the streamer including “The Magician’s Elephant,” directed by Wendy Rogers, and “The Shrinking of the Treehorns,” directed by Ron Howard.Animal Logic has about 800 employees, mostly based in Sydney and Vancouver. The acquisition “will help us accelerate the development of our animation production capabilities and reinforces our commitment to build a world-class animation studio,” Netflix said in its Q2 letter to shareholders.Click here to sign up for Variety‘s free Strictly Business newsletter covering earnings, financial and investment news, and more.The company did not disclose the purchase price for Animal Logic but said it will fund the acquisition from cash on hand.
Netflix is moving further into the world of animation with the acquisition of Australian studio Animal Logic.