“Diablo Immortal” × “World of Warcraft” Crossover Event Returns: The Frozen Throne Emerges in Winter

As the conspiracy of the Firstborn subsides, the undead legions of Azeroth surge once more. “Diablo Immortal” has officially announced a new heavyweight crossover event with “World of Warcraft,” themed “Ascend the Frozen Throne.” The event begins today, featuring multiple layers of content including brand-new legendary outfits, returning battlefield gameplay, crossover legendary gems, and rich[…..] […]

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2026 Shanghai International Illustration Trend Expo

Focusing on the Creative Ecosystem, SIPS International Illustration and Pop Art Fair Establishes a New Cross-Industry Platform Recently, the highly anticipated SIPS International Illustration and Pop Art Fair unveiled its core structure and event plan. Organized by BolognaFiere (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., the wholly-owned subsidiary in China of the BolognaFiere Group, SIPS aims to deeply connect[…..] […]

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98th Oscars® Announce Shortlist for Best Animated Short Film, 15 Contenders Advance

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled the shortlists for the 98th Academy Awards® in 12 categories, including Animated Short Film, Casting, Cinematography, Documentary Feature, International Feature Film, Live Action Short Film, Makeup and Hairstyling, Music (Original Score), Music (Original Song), Sound, and Visual Effects. In the Animated Short Film category, 15[…..] […]

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Speaker Submissions are OPEN for Blender Conference 2026

BCON26, the largest gathering of Blender artists, developers and contributors will take place on September 23-25, 2026 at the Felix Meritis in the heart of Amsterdam. Speaker submissions for BCON Austin are now open!  We have space for stage talks, workshops, classes and SIGs. I can’t wait to hear what you have in mind and[…..] […]

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Anima Festival 2026: Selection Results

Dog Ear, Péter Vácz at Anima Festival competition 176 animation shorts were selected for the celebrated Anima Festival (20 February – 1 March 2026). The festival’s international competition (94 films altogether)  brings together films from 38 countries, including 22 in Europe; we see Theodore Ushev’s parable ‘Life with an Idiot’, the PÖFF Shorts awarded ‘Because[…..] […]

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Shanghai’s Digital Culture “Twin Engines” Accelerate: Game Industry Annual Conference and Online Literature Week Co-Chart New Landscape for Industry Integration

From December 17 to 19, the 2025 China Game Industry Annual Conference was held in Shanghai’s Xuhui West Bund, marking the first time this national-level industry conference has taken place in Shanghai. Concurrently, the fourth Shanghai International Online Literature Week brought together creators and industry representatives from 14 countries. The simultaneous hosting of these two[…..] […]

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AI Empowers Online Literature to Expand Globally, “Zhejiang Model” Creates New Engine for Cultural Export

On the occasion of the eighth anniversary of the establishment of the China Online Writers Village, the global dissemination of cultural “new trios” such as online literature and web series has become a focus of industry attention. The latest data shows that online literature produced in Zhejiang has attracted over 200 million overseas active users,[…..] […]

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[Focus on Industry Summit] 2025 China Game Industry Annual Conference Concludes Successfully: Dual Drivers of AI Empowerment and Cultural Globalization Propel Industry into New High-Quality Development Phase

The three-day 2025 China Game Industry Annual Conference officially concluded at the Shanghai West Bund International Convention and Exhibition Center. Under the theme “Innovation-Driven, Culture-Empowered, Integrated Development,” the conference was guided by the National Press and Publication Administration, jointly organized by the China Audio-Video and Digital Publishing Association and the People’s Government of Xuhui District,[…..] […]

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Esports Manager 2026 Debuts First Demo During Steam Sports Fest

Featuring Real Teams, Real Players, and Real Esports Drama Esports Manager 2026, the ultimate behind-the-scenes esports management sim developed by Neurona Games in partnership with indie.io, drops its first-ever demo as part of the Steam Sports Fest today, packed with real organizations, personalities, and the chaos of running a top-tier team. Step into the office[…..] […]

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