The streaming giant recently announced a bold strategic collaboration, once again expanding its footprint into the intersection of animation and gaming. The company has acquired the exclusive global adaptation rights to the worldwide phenomenon board game Catan and plans to develop it into a range of screen projects, including animated series and interactive gaming content. This move[…..] […]
Almost universally known, the Smurfs have travelled from their magical forest into the hearts of children and adults all over the world. Now, Peyo Productions — a unit established in 2018 and responsible for creating new audiovisual content within the family-owned Peyo Company — continues to ensure the characters’ lasting presence on screen. Véronique Culliford[…..] […]
Established in 1985, SOFICA (Sociétés de Financement de l’Industrie Cinématographique et Audiovisuelle) specializes in raising private funds from individual investors – who benefit from tax incentives in return – to invest in film and television production. As they celebrate their 40th anniversary, we examine this uniquely French mechanism. From Gints Zilbalodis’ multi-award winning “Flow” (2025[…..] […]
On the night of Oct 28, Giant Network Group announced a significant leadership change: outgoing CEO Zhang Dong has stepped down for personal reasons. The company has appointed co-founder and former CEO Liu Wei to return to the role of Chief Executive Officer. This leadership transition is positioned as a strategic move to secure the[…..] […]
New company to focus on global fan culture, deeply developing IP from games, anime, and fan communities Arena SNK Studios, an emerging production company backed by Saudi capital and renowned Japanese game company SNK, has officially announced the appointment of veteran Hollywood producer Erik Feig as its Chief Executive Officer. He will lead its global[…..] […]
The CiGA Developers Conference (CiGA DC) is an exchange meeting organized by CiGA for game developers and professionals within the game industry. Its content covers design, visuals, programming, narrative, and other aspects of the game development process, as well as platforms, marketing, and related topics involved in game publishing. The guest speakers are individuals with[…..] […]
The gaming industry witnessed a landmark event: Halo, Microsoft’s most iconic game franchise, will see its upcoming remake, Halo: Combat Evolved, officially launch on Sony’s PlayStation 5. This groundbreaking decision is widely interpreted by the industry as the substantive “end” of Microsoft’s Xbox exclusive strategy, signaling that the console competition has entered a new cross-platform era. It[…..] […]
Founder and Creative Director Michael Illingworth reflects on the incredible growth of Vine FX on the award-winning visual effect company’s 18th birthday With this October marking 18 years since the award-winning visual effects studio, Vine FX, opened its doors, Founder and Creative Director Michael Illingworth reminisces about the start of the company and it’s trajectory.[…..] […]
2025 NVIDIA Startup Showcase – Mid-Presentation: Registrations Heating Up Focus on hot AI topics, foster startup ecosystem exchange, and dialogue with cutting-edge tech pioneers. November 14th · Suzhou – We Look Forward to Your Presence! Register Now National 13-City Roadshow, Showcasing Hundreds of Outstanding Enterprises On November 14th, 30 Exceptional Enterprises Gather Again in Suzhou[…..] […]
New guests from BFI, Nexus, Passion Pictures, Blue Zoo Animation, Golden Wolf and more – joining our roster of wonderful speakers for MAF 2025! Join us at HOME at 17:30 on Thu 13 Nov for the BFI Short Form Animation Fund Showcase & Discussion. Enjoy a selection of the brilliant films supported by the BFI[…..] […]
