Strong alliance to shape the future of independent animated storytelling Ankama Animation, the leading independent animation studio in France and the creator of well-known IPs such as Dofus and Wakfu, officially announced at the end of August that it has acquired a majority stake (51%) in its long-term partner, Andarta Pictures. This strategic acquisition marks[…..] […]
Bandai Namco Announces ClipSearch: AI-Powered Game Video Search Tool Developed with Google’s Technology Global entertainment giant Bandai Namco has unveiled “ClipSearch,” a revolutionary game video search tool developed using Google’s AI technology. This breakthrough innovation allows players to accurately retrieve specific game video content by simply using screenshots or character dialogue lines, fundamentally transforming the[…..] […]
VR studio and publishing label Creature (Maestro, The Light Brigade, THRASHER, Starship Home), and self-publishing agency Future Friends Games have announced the inaugural VR Forever Awards and accompanying Steam festival, a brand new partnership focused on improving the curation of VR titles on Steam. Over 130 games will participate in an online festival hosted on[…..] […]
Cartoon Forum is a pitching & co-production forum for animated TV projects. For 3 days, producers have the opportunity to pitch their project in front of 1,000 broadcasters, investors and other potential partners from 40 countries. Since its creation in 1990, 1011 TV series found financing, representing a total budget of 3.68 billion EUR. This[…..] […]
Running September 9th – 30th. Indie Selects is bringing you a monster new Demo. From September 9-30, players on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One can dive into more than 40 demos, including upcoming titles and games with new content. Whether you’re eager to try something new or get a sneak peek at games coming[…..] […]
As the 2025 summer season draws to a close, the domestic animation film (hereinafter referred to as “domestic anime”) landscape has demonstrated unprecedented competition and ecological shifts. According to data from the China Film Administration, as of August 20, the total box office for domestic anime during the summer season has exceeded 8.5 billion yuan,[…..] […]
Artificial intelligence is no longer just a sci-fi concept on the screen; it has deeply integrated into every aspect of the film and television industry, from creative generation to final screening, completely transforming the way we create and consume stories. In 2025, the production time for visual effects shots of the hit TV series “The[…..] […]
Small consignment booths, each under a square meter, packed with various anime peripherals—young people bend over, carefully examining them. This immersive experience is precisely what Movie Flow is bringing online. Just describe a scene to the AI, and it can generate cinema-grade footage. No cameras, no actors, no crew. “It’s like giving every ordinary person[…..] […]
Jared Bush, Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios, recently announced the studio’s new original animated feature project, Hexed (tentatively titled 魔咒 in Chinese), scheduled for worldwide release on November 25, 2026. Blending magic and adventure, the film is poised to become a cornerstone of Disney’s animated lineup, captivating global audiences with its unique charm and innovative storytelling. Film[…..] […]
121 companies, $73.5 billion invested — Jon Peddie Research maps the global AI processor explosion. In JPR’s AI Processor report, 121 companies have been identified as making or threatening to make an AI processor—from tiny IoT-class devices to hyperscale data center accelerators. Collectively, these firms have attracted more than $13.5 billion in start-up funding since[…..] […]
