Nintendo Confirms eShop Payments in Russia Currently Suspended

Unlike Nintendo Eurogamer has confirmed that the Russian Nintendo eShop is “temporarily in maintenance mode”. No response from Nintendo to the situation in Ukraine, but a problem with the payment service provider that stopped processing payments in rubles. First of all, a small service update on the Russian was noticeable Nintendo website† The short statement,[…..] […]

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MBC Group signs a multi-year deal with MGM International to develop original series

MBC Group and MGM International TV Productions have signed a multi-year deal to develop and co-produce premium original series. Projects produced under the pact will air exclusively on MBC Group-owned streamer Shahid VIP throughout the Middle East and Northern Africa, with MGM handling coproduction and distribution for the rest of the world. The new agreement[…..] […]

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Intel Introduces vPro Platform for Revolutionary Business Performance

Intel introduces vPro platform with 12th Gen Intel Core processors for revolutionary business performance. Intel announced the latest Intel vPro platform, powered by 12th Gen Intel® Core™ – which delivers the world’s best processors for business productivity1. Built for business, the Intel vPro platform with 12th Gen Intel Core processors provides leading productivity and the[…..] […]

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Lexhag VFX Launched Virtual Production Service

Lexhag VFX announced that they have launched virtual production services as part of their visual effects offer. The London and Norfolk-based visual effects studio, best known for their work on all five series of BBCs Poldark and most recently ITV’s Too Close, will offer services across all aspects of virtual production with a focus on[…..] […]

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Netflix Animation Opens Second Mentorship Program

The new iteration of the SVOD’s diversity initiative opens on April 11 and will focus on finding and training emerging talent from veteran and Native American communities. Netflix is set to launch its second Animation Foundations mentorship program for underrepresented communities, this time linking up with military veterans and Indigenous communities. The streamer partnered with[…..] […]

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The Cuphead Show’ Launches New Merch Inspired by the Video Game and Netflix Series

The global gaming phenomenon Cuphead is building upon its successful international presence with new and exciting products and partners tied to Netflix’s The Cuphead Show!, which debuted on February 18. Since launch, The Cuphead Show! has made the Top 10 Kids list in 90+ countries. Studio MDHR’s eight-time platinum-selling video game, Cuphead, has been a[…..] […]

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Global Animation Market Is Expected To Reach $640 Billion By 2030

The Global animation industry is offering enormous growth opportunities for the manufacturers, vendors, customers in developed as well as emerging economies worldwide. Animation involved the practice of controlling a series of the still images by showing them in order at a certain pace, producing the illusion of the action of images. Recent animation includes computer[…..] […]

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Call for Entries OPEN!

As of March 1, ANIMA – Córdoba International Animation Festival has opened its Call for Entries for its XII edition. ANIMA – Córdoba International Animation Festival is both an academic and cultural event, devoted specifically to animation in its artistic and technological dimensions. Held every odd year since 2001 – and annually since 2022 –[…..] […]

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Toy Association Announces Top Toy Trends of 2022

With the pandemic continuing to impact play & family lifestyles and U.S. toy sales experiencing another year of double-digit growth, The Toy Association today unveiled the top toy trends that are expected to drive consumer spending on toys in 2022. The announcement was made during The Toy Association’s Toy Trends Briefing, which can now be[…..] […]

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