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Recent Examples of animator
Contact information was exchanged and soon after, 10-12 DreamWorks animators met Perry, Grignon said.
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Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
Watch on Deadline Hosoda began his career at Toei Animation in 1991 as an animator.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
For more than two years, cheap and easy-to-use generative-AI models have turned everybody into a potential illustrator; soon, anybody might become an animator as well.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
Miller’s core creative team — De Vecchi and Alexander Wessely, head creative and stage designer — oversaw all aspects of production, from managing the animators to constructing the set.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
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Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
Watch on Deadline Hosoda began his career at Toei Animation in 1991 as an animator.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
For more than two years, cheap and easy-to-use generative-AI models have turned everybody into a potential illustrator; soon, anybody might become an animator as well.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
Miller’s core creative team — De Vecchi and Alexander Wessely, head creative and stage designer — oversaw all aspects of production, from managing the animators to constructing the set.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
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Tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada that are set to take effect could hike the price of a gallon of gasoline for some drivers by as much as 70 cents and send grocery bills climbing, experts told ABC News.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Under the state law, legislated as Assembly Bill 413, drivers must park at least 20 feet away from an intersection on the approach to that intersection.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
31 Jan. 2025
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In her will, O'Connor planned to pass down her religious regalia to her late son Shane and her guitar collection to Yeshua, while her music producer ex husband, John, was named the executor, The Sun reported.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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After discovering Morrison’s journals over a decade prior, Chewning — the executor of Morrison’s estate along with their brother Andrew, decided to publish them.—
Makena Gera,
People.com,
12 Jan. 2025
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The Office of Management and Budget has rescinded its call for a pause on federal assistance, according to agency's memo shared by Democracy Forward, which led a legal challenge over the effort.—
NPR Washington Desk,
NPR,
29 Jan. 2025
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An accompanying list of instructions shared with Inside Climate News, however, lists more than 2,500 programs at agencies across the government.—
Nicholas Kusnetz,
WIRED,
29 Jan. 2025
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Since the measures were imposed, tankers carrying Russian oil have been stuck off the coast of China, and further sanctions could hit Moscow's key revenue generator.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The risk there is that Mercer can’t get back to his 2022-23 heights as a reliable scoring chance generator and goal scorer.—
Shayna Goldman,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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What to Know The new payments, known as Recovery Rebate Credit (RRC), are being sent to eligible taxpayers who did not claim federal stimulus checks they were entitled to as part of their tax returns for 2021.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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Here's what to know about the IRS' latest round of stimulus checks and who is eligible to receive them.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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Photography acts as a catalyst for understanding and compassion, inspiring action and fostering meaningful connections.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2025
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Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill had no time for critics who used officiating as a catalyst for the team’s AFC Championship win or those who complained about the team making the Super Bowl for the third consecutive time.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
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Once a steadfast critic of Trump’s policies, Snoop’s presence on this stage left fans questioning whether financial incentives or a strategic rebranding motivated his change of heart.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
20 Jan. 2025
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Fram Energy’s approach not only democratizes access to clean energy but also aligns financial incentives across stakeholders.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The minidress ensemble created an illusion of a shirtdress with lingerie inspiration, thanks in part to the silk fabric.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
24 Jan. 2025
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With the obvious pop culture inspiration in mind, this was a place the team worked hard to get to.—
Sophie Charara,
WIRED,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Animator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animator. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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