United Media, a leading media company in Southeast Europe and a leading content producer, recently sold the rights to the adaptation of its Croatian comedy series “At the border” (orig. “Na granici”) to the Greek Star Channel, where it premiered at the end of October, achieving audience share of 72% above Star Channel’s average. The local[…..] […]
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SideFX previews upcoming Houdini 20 features
SideFX has provided a brief look into the new tools and functionalities set to debut in Houdini 20 in a brief video posted on YouTube. The company has announced that a more detailed launch presentation will take place next week, which is expected to provide a comprehensive overview of the changes and additions in the[…..] […]
The development trends of artificial intelligence technology in 2024
As we move into 2024 and beyond, generative AI will continue to shape our world in extraordinary ways. Future trends demonstrate the breadth and depth of AI’s impact, heralding a future where AI is not just a technology, but a transformative force that drives innovation, efficiency, and ethical responsibility. As AI technology matures, its costs[…..] […]
The resurgence of Barbie’s classic IP sweeps the world
The global box office of the live-action movie adaptation of “Barbie” has exceeded $810 million (approximately 5.81 billion RMB). In the age of the internet, marketing and promotion have become crucial factors in determining the success of a film, and “Barbie” is no exception. Out of the $145 million movie budget, an impressive $100 million[…..] […]
Industry Veteran Greg Street Launches Fantastic Pixel Castle,
Industry Veteran Greg Street Launches Fantastic Pixel Castle, a New NetEase Games Global Studio Building “Ghost”, a AAA MMO NetEase Games, alongside award-winning game developer Greg Street, announced today the formation of Fantastic Pixel Castle and the start of development for the team’s first game, a AAA MMO codenamed Ghost, which is set in a[…..] […]
LIAF2023
The UK’s largest, longest-running animation festival–LIAF2023 is back and screening at cinemas across London and online for 10 days from Friday November 24th. This year it’s our very special 20th anniversary celebration. Be prepared to feast your eyes on a sumptuous banquet of the world’s best, wildest and most awe-inspiring animated films. Over 10 days[…..] […]
The video game ecosystem in Sherbrooke is coming to meet you at MIGS!
MIGS is Montreal International Game Summit partnershiping with XP Gaming. For their 20th anniversary edition, MIGS will solely focus on Business to Business (B2B) opportunities, further developing Québec and Canada’s video game industry through global networking opportunities, world-class speakers, and a B2B exhibit space. The world of video games in Quebec is booming and Sherbrooke is a[…..] […]
Disney 100 years: London takes centre stage at international exhibition
From Peter Pan in 1953 to Cruella in 2021, London has been a recurring backdrop for Disney’s animated and live-action films for decades. So much so, that it makes sense for it to be one of the first locations on Disney’s centenary exhibition, which is travelling around the world over the next five years. Founded[…..] […]
Blender Tests New Vulkan Backend for Enhanced Graphics Performance
In a significant move to advance its graphics processing capabilities, Blender has begun testing Vulkan as an experimental backend, now available in alpha builds for Linux and Windows users. Vulkan, a contemporary API offering an efficient, cross-platform approach to GPU use, is set to replace OpenGL, which has been Blender’s graphics standard since the 1990s.[…..] […]
Cleanlab Raises $25 Million To Help Solve AI Models’ Data Mess
Cleanlab founders Curtis Northcutt, Anish Athalye and Jonas Mueller are hoping to solve the data problem of “garbage in, garbage out.” The startup based on a popular open-source project for fixing data problems in AI models now counts cloud heavyweight Databricks as an investor and partner. When OpenAI’s ChatGPT adds chocolate strawberry Cheerios to a[…..] […]