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[…..] […]
Former Spin Master and Entertainment One executive joins in newly created role to develop company’s slate of original and existing IP Toronto, ON – April 21, 2021 – WildBrain, a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment, has appointed executive Lorna Withrington to the newly created role of Vice President, Development-Animation. As a key member[…..] […]
After months of preparation, Epic Games will finally take on Apple in court in a trial that could fundamentally change the makeup of the App Store. On May 3rd, Fortnite publisher Epic Games will finally have its day in court, forcing Apple to defend kicking Fortnite off the iOS App Store last year. Epic’s antitrust[…..] […]
Guru Studio‘s Pikwik Pack will be available on Hulu starting May 4, following its premiere on Disney Junior on the U.S. The series — which follows four animal friends as they work together to deliver surprises to the citizens of their town — debuted on Disney Junior late last year. In Canada, it’s a top[…..] […]
Manchester International Festival (MIF), returns from 1-18 July with a vibrant programme of original new work from across the spectrum of visual and performing arts and music by artists from over 20 countries Artists include Angélique Kidjo, Akram Khan, Arlo Parks, Aaron and Bryce Dessner, Boris Charmatz, Cerys Matthews, Christine Sun Kim, Cillian Murphy, Deborah[…..] […]
Netflix To Release Five Animated Features This Summer, Including ‘Vivo,’ ‘America: The Motion Picture,’ And ‘The Loud House Movie’ While some animated films are holding fast to theatrical releases this summer, the season’s calendar will be dominated by the streamers, no question. Disney+ is getting Luca, HBO Max will premiere Space Jam: A New Legacy[…..] […]
Disney to close at least 60 Disney Stores in US and Canada, as shopping shifts to online Disney fans won’t have as many Disney Stores to shop at in the near future. As part of a plan to emphasize e-commerce, The Walt Disney Co. will close at least 60 Disney stores in North America this[…..] […]
For many of us, 2020 has proven disruptive. At the start of the year, the Blender organization was ready to run a series of workshops for core Blender contributors, a conference in LA, and many other activities. All of these were cancelled or put on hold. Luckily, Blender is still a virtual organization managed publicly[…..] […]
If the health conditions allow, the Annecy Festival will be organising its first ever hybrid edition. After having announced a part of its Official Selection, let’s discover the films that will be included in the VR Works selection. VR Among the 75 registered projects (28 of which are directed by women), 9 were selected. A[…..] […]
As many fans of the DreamWorks classic movie, Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, are looking forward to the launch of Spirit Untamed in theaters this June, the team has another piece of the Spirit series to announce. This new game is Spirit: Lucky’s Big Adventure and it is set to release on June 1st for[…..] […]
