Distribution is dead. Long live distribution! Bastardizing the traditional proclamation shouted on the accession of a new monarch seems appropriate for change in a business that earns its keep selling the movies, TV shows and content so often referred to as ‘King’ in the entertainment industry. The global changes to the content value chain, kicked[…..] […]
Disney is to close 18 TV channels in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong as the conglomerate puts a greater emphasis on direct-to-consumer streaming. The move will take effect from Oct. 1, 2021. Many of the channels set to be shuttered joined the group less than three years ago as part of Disney’s acquisition of 21st[…..] […]
Annecy 2021 announces its first WIP, among them are 9 of the world’s most inspiring feature films currently in creation. VR For 60 years, the Annecy Festival has been supporting animation talents throughout their careers and is committed to promoting their works at every stage of their creation. The Work in Progress (WIP) are sources[…..] […]
Nintendo is considering delving into animation projects beyond the previously announced Super Mario animated movie. In a recent interview between Fast Company and Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa, the Nintendo bigwig said, “Animation, in general, is something that we are looking into, and not just [the Super Mario] franchise.” Furukawa said Super Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto[…..] […]
With the goal of becoming part of the startup program at Science Park Skövde, Adam Wallberg and Sanna Wallberg Ylvén moved to Skövde and started studying game development at the University of Skövde. A few years later, they are releasing their first game, Cobots, on Steam. “It’s been a rollercoaster ride,” says Adam Wallberg, CEO[…..] […]
NEW PUBLISHING PLATFORM FOR BITCOIN NFT-COMPATIBLE GAMES LAUNCHES LATER THIS YEAR Satoshi’s Games has announced that the long-awaited, first-ever NFT marketplace for games based on Bitcoin, Elixir, is now available. The marketplace utilizes the latest technology from the Liquid sidechain, Lightning Network, IPFS and L-SAT to replicate the behavior of NFTs and crypto-collectibles through Bitcoin.[…..] […]
Licensing Expo 2021, originally scheduled to take place in Las Vegas in August, will now happen virtually from August 24-26, Informa Markets’ Global Licensing Group announced. Two in-person events from Global Licensing Group — Brand Licensing & Innovation Summit and Brand Licensing Europe — will follow in the fall. Licensing Expo will return to Mandalay[…..] […]
Hasbro Inc. reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2021. First quarter revenues were $1.11 billion, up 1% with 14% revenue growth in the Consumer Products segment and 15% growth in the Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming segment. “The global Hasbro team executed a very good quarter, driving strong sell in[…..] […]
You put all into creating groundbreaking work. Now is the time to be recognized for it. The VENICE TV AWARD is open for entries across all continents and platforms. With your creativity everything is possible. Awards are a Currency. The international VENICE TV AWARD, supported by egta, IMZ, ACT (Association of Commercial TV) honors the[…..] […]
In 2020, Blender saw huge developments, both technically and creatively. There were no less than four releases, including one Long-Term Support release. On the Studio side, a new Open Movie called Sprite Fright was greenlit, and is currently in the early stages of production. And this year, there are a bunch of other innovations coming[…..] […]
