On 17th June, the President of the French Republic announced that the next G7 Summit will be held in the Haute-Savoie on the dates that were originally scheduled for the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival and Market. This major international event will result in exceptional demands on local infrastructures as of the beginning of[…..] […]
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United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) “Playing for the Planet” Alliance
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) “Playing for the Planet” Alliance and Its 2024 Green Game Jam Initiative According to the Playing for the Planet Annual Impact Report released by UNEP, the 2024 Green Game Jam successfully engaged over 108 million players worldwide. https://www.unep.org/resources/report/playing-planet-annual-impact-report-2024 Key Highlights of the Report Green Game Jam 2024 Reached 108 million daily active users, with 45 participating[…..] […]
Chinese Animation at Annecy 2025: A Global Breakthrough in Eastern Storytelling and Technological Innovation
The 49th Annecy International Animation Film Festival, often regarded as the “Cannes of Animation,” took place from June 9 to 14, 2025. This year, Chinese animation stood out as a major highlight, captivating audiences and industry professionals with its diverse themes, cutting-edge technology, and distinct cultural expression. From competition nominations to industry forums and pitching[…..] […]
Bilibili World 2025 Kicked Off
Bilibili World 2025 Kicked Off: A Dimensional-Blurring Otaku Extravaganza Shanghai, July 20, 2025 – Asia’s largest ACG cultural festival, Bilibili World 2025 (BW2025), officially opened today at the Shanghai National Convention & Exhibition Center under the theme “Boundless Dimensions.” The event attracted anime, gaming, and cosplay enthusiasts alongside industry elites worldwide, with first-day attendance exceeding 150,000[…..] […]
San Diego Comic-Con 2025 will Kick Off with Spectacular Celebrations
San Diego Comic-Con 2025 will Kick Off with Spectacular Celebrations: A Global Gathering for Pop Culture Fans The world’s largest pop culture extravaganza, San Diego Comic-Con 2025 (SDCC 2025), will officially opened on July24 at the San Diego Convention Center under the theme “Beyond Dimensions.” The event has drawn top-tier exhibitors from the comics, film, gaming, and[…..] […]
2025 Gen Con
The Home of Tabletop Gaming™ For over 55 years Gen Con has been the largest and longest-running gaming convention in North America. Founded in 1967 by Dungeons and Dragons co-creator Gary Gygax, Gen Con now attracts tens of thousands of attendees from around the world to Indianapolis for The Best Four Days in Gaming™. Gen[…..] […]
V-Ray Now Officially Available for Blender, Empowering 3D Creators with Powerful Rendering
Chaos, a global leader in rendering technology, has announced the official release of V-Ray for Blender, bringing industry-leading rendering capabilities to Blender users. This integration marks a powerful collaboration between open-source 3D creation tools and professional-grade rendering engines, expanding creative professionals’ toolkit. V-Ray for Blender: Seamless Integration of Powerful Features V-Ray, a benchmark renderer in[…..] […]
Federal Research Minister Dorothee Bär to open gamescom 2025
Federal Research Minister Dorothee Bär will take part in the official opening of gamescom on 20 August. This was announced today by Koelnmesse and game – The German Games Industry Association. The minister responsible for computer and video games in the German government will give a welcoming address at the opening of the world’s largest[…..] […]
GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE RETURNS TO ANIME EXPO 2025
GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE RETURNS TO ANIME EXPO 2025 WITH ‘RECLAIM THE SURFACE’ SHOWCASE, ALONGSIDE NIKKE x NIER:AUTOMATA RERUN LAUNCH Immersive AX Booth Experience Debuts Alongside Limited-Time Crossover Update Level Infinite announced that GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE, the acclaimed sci-fi RPG shooter, is returning to Anime Expo 2025 in Los Angeles with its largest[…..] […]
SIGGRAPH Announces 2025 Computer Animation Festival Prize Winners
The SIGGRAPH 2024 Computer Animation Festival has unveiled its prestigious prize winners, celebrating groundbreaking achievements in digital storytelling, visual effects, and animation. This year’s festival, held as part of the 51st SIGGRAPH Conference, showcased cutting-edge works from artists, studios, and researchers worldwide, highlighting innovation in computer graphics and interactive techniques. Award-Winning Works The jury recognized exceptional talent across[…..] […]
