https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/hullabaloo-steampunk-animated-film
"WHY SAVE 2D ANIMATION?
2D animation is the heart and soul of all animation. 2D created the animation industry, and without it modern computer-generated animation simply would not exist. And 2D animation is a truly American art form. 2D animation is capable of conveying a truly incredible level of emotion and feeling. It is beautiful and and it is important.
Unfortunately, the film industry has developed the misconception that 2D animation is a dead art form that should be neither preserved nor perpetuated. We believe that they are wrong, and by joining us you can help us prove that people still love and want 2D animation."
CG MODELLER LEO OLIVETO
http://planeta.ru/campaigns/8850
"Мы придумали идею мультсериала, от которой чуть было не отказались. Мы — это Владимир Яковлев, создатель «Коммерсанта» и «Сноба», предприниматель и автор уникального проекта «Возраст счастья», и Линор Горалик — писатель, поэт, художник и автор комиксов про Зайца ПЦ.
Наш сериал называется «Гостиница «Россия», и нам сносит крышу от желания поскорее выпустить его в свет.Мы придумали мир, целиком находящийся внутри гигантской, неописуемой и когда-то реально существовавшей гостиницы «Россия».
В этой гостинице живут на равных люди, звери, инопланетяне, подвальные духи и бог весть кто еще. В ней постоянно бунтуют жители южного флигеля, а шестой этаж вечно мечтает отделиться. Здесь есть директор столовой Иванов И.И., считающий, что мир спасут «соуса», поскольку с их помощью людям можно скормить что угодно. Есть медведь-уборщик Тамерлан — гастарбайтер, отправляющий всю зарплату жене и деткам в далекий Зимний Сад; есть телочка Оля — прелестная и мудрая маленькая коровка-горничная, способная удержать обитателей гостиницы от желания перегрызть друг другу глотку..."
http://www.blendernation.com/2014/08/26/cronopios-blender-film-world-premiere/
This week is the "official" World Premier of Cronopios & Famas, the 90 minutes Feature film we did with Blender and other open source programs here in Argentina.
The Blenderheads who participated in creating the movie are Claudio "malefico" Andaur, Guillermo Espertino, Iván Hoffmann, Pablo Lizardo, Manuel Pérez, Darío Tacco, David Teres, Álvaro Vidal and Juan Pablo Bouza. The movie is based on short stories by Julio Cortázar and it features the works of painters such as Luis Felipe Noé, Antonio Seguí and Carlos Alonso.
http://roosterteeth.com/news/entry.php?id=4661432
"Hey Beacon Students-
We have a unique lineup for RWBY fans this Thursday! This is an "off" week for new RWBY episodes, with Chapter 5 hitting next Thursday the 28th. BUT! We do have new content for you this week from the world of Remnant! Called... "World of Remnant" ...which seems fitting. Anyhoo, this August 21st, at 3pm Central for Rooster Teeth Sponsors (and 7pm for general public), fans will get the first of several new "history lessons," each exploring a particular corner of RWBY's world. And it's all fair game for the quiz... that you give us!
We're also doing a public livestream this Thursday at 5pm Central, here on RoosterTeeth.com! Join Monty, Kerry, Miles and the gang as they answer your questions based on being a third through Volume 2. You can begin leaving your questions now in the comments for this journal entry, and you'll also be able to tweet using #RWBY_QA during the livestream. As part of this stream we'll also be chatting with the RWBY animation team as they wrap up animation for all of Volume 2 this week! So anything goes: story, art, animation, tech, ask away!
See ya in a couple days,"
http://roosterteeth.com/news/entry.php?id=4638349
"We mentioned it at RTX, but now it's official -- the team here is thrilled to announce that Warner Brothers Japan has licensed RWBY for distribution and merchandising!
In 2015, WBJ will offer Japanese RWBY fans Blu-rays and DVDs that include a brand new Japanese audio experience, as well as some other treats we hope to announce soon. WBJ has produced such titles as "Accel World" and "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure," and the team that will be sheparding RWBY in Japan have also worked on such series as "Ergo Proxy," "Hellsing," "Lain," and "Tenchi Muyo" just to name a few. WBJ begins promoting RWBY this weekend at the Comic Market or "Comiket" event in Tokyo!
Adweek already has coverage on the announcement, including some comments from Matt, over at:
http://www.adweek.com/news/technology/american-made-anime-rooster-teeth-gets-licensed-japan-159528 "