SERIES MANIA ANNOUNCES CREATION OF “SERIES MANIA’S CREATIVE CAMPAIGN AWARD” Laurence Herszberg, Founder and General Director of Series Mania (March 17-24, 2023), today announces the creation of the first annual “Series Mania’s Creative Campaign Award”, a prize awarded by Series Mania to a series’ promotion for the viewing audiences. This new initiative responds to the[…..] […]
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NG22 Helsinki: A promising Finnish debut
The annual Nordic Game conference in Malmö, Sweden is one of Europe’s leading games industry events, gathering thousands of developers each May. This November though, Nordic Game travelled to Helsinki for a special show as a partner side event to the renown start-up festival Slush. More than 400 industry peers gathered for our Finnish premiere.[…..] […]
Iranian Filmmaker Ban to Attend India’s Goa FilmFest
Iranian Filmmaker Reza Dormishian Faces Exit Ban to Attend India’s Goa FilmFest for Backing Nationwide Protests Reza Dormishian, an Iranian filmmaker and the producer of Dariush Mehrjui’s “A Minor”, which is slated to have its world premiere in the International competition category of the 53rd Goa Film Festival, India, has not been granted a permit[…..] […]
Line-up Animation! 2022
In special alliance with the MIFA market of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, we share the selection of projects that will be presented at Animation! Pitching Sessions at Ventana Sur. Animation! WIPs by Annecy is an exclusive program of animated feature films nearing completion and curated by the Annecy International Animation Festival and its market (MIFA). Since[…..] […]
The preliminary competition of the first Shanghai Animator’s Professional Skill Competition has been successfully concluded
On Nov 27, the preliminary competition of the 2022 Shanghai Animator’s Professional Skills Competition was successfully concluded. The competition was organized by Shanghai Animation Industry Association, Putuo District Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, co-organized by Putuo District Federation of Trade Unions and hosted by Boke Technology Co., LTD. The competition adheres to the competition features[…..] […]
Genius Brands Signs National Retail Deal With Hot Topic for the Stan Lee Brand
A new line of apparel will hit Hot Topic’s online shelves this Christmas season, and more collectibles and products are on deck for the new year. GNUS announced its first direct-to-retail program with specialty retailer, Hot Topic, to create a line of apparel for the Stan Lee brand as part of this year’s Stan Lee[…..] […]
AFM 2022 Wraps First Live Event in Three Years
AFM 2022 Wraps First Live Event in Three Years with Attendees from Record 87 Countries LOS ANGELES, CA – November 10, 2022 – The American Film Market (AFM®) concluded its 43th edition on Sunday, November 6, marking its first in-person return to Santa Monica since 2019. The shortened six-day market drew together sales and production[…..] […]
The Latest One Piece Film: Red
During the 12th Beijing International Film Festival, “One Piece Film Red” appeared in the Beijing Theater, and announced that it will start screening nationwide on December 1. The “seamless screening” attracted the keen attention of Chinese audiences, and also boosted the anticipation for the official introduction and release of subsequent films. As the fastest sold-out[…..] […]
NGDC Grand Finals: Final Three revealed
The sixth season of the Nordic Game Discovery Contest is getting closer to its culmination with selection of the Final Three contestants. A highlight of the Game Wave Festival in Tallinn, Estonia, the Final Three will compete on 28 November before a live audience for the prestigious NGDC Season VI Game of the Year title.[…..] […]
FMX 2023 FMX is back!
FMX 2023 is back! – Film & Media Exchange FMX: to explore the best of animation, effects, interactive and immersive media! This upcoming 27th edition of FMX will be a hybrid conference, combining the best of both the virtual and the real world.The central theme of FMX 2023 will be EVOLVING. The creative industries have always[…..] […]