Netflix has significantly reduced the number of employees in its feature animation division as part of a divisional restructuring. The layoffs, which happened on Wednesday, November 1, have not been previously reported. A least one-third of the feature unit was laid off, which would total over fifty people. The layoffs targeted “overhead” staff, including executives, business[…..] […]
Moonbug and Spin Master, Preschool Industry Leaders Forge Alliance Across Licensing, Content Production and Media Management Moonbug Entertainment, a part of Candle Media, and Spin Master, a leading global children’s entertainment company, have announced an innovative, strategic global alliance based on a shared vision of creating exceptional kids’ content, products and experiences and making it[…..] […]
Wild Child Animation has brought on Netflix alum Joyce Miller as consultant advisor. Miller, who previously served as senior manager of animation production for TV series at Netflix, will use her experience as a producer and executive to refine Wild Child’s production process. Miller will work alongside Wild Child’s co-founders, Sueann Rochester and Ken Anderson,[…..] […]
Ravensburger’s Mycelia offers a magical deck-building experience, perfect for cozy game nights and introducing newcomers to the genre. Ravensburger, renowned for its award-winning board games and high-quality toys and puzzles, has just announced the North American release of Mycelia, a captivating deck-building game that promises to enchant both seasoned gamers and newcomers alike. Following its[…..] […]
New JPR e-book: ‘GPUs for CAE: New Platforms’ Workstations, HPC, and the cloud bring CAE efficiency In 2022, Jon Peddie Research released a report highlighting the significant impact of GPUs on the advancement of computer-aided engineering (CAE). The e-book, titled “Accelerating and Advancing CAE Workflows,” examined GPU-accelerated applications by Altair, Ansys, Dassault Systèmes, and Hexagon,[…..] […]
Starry Studio’s ‘New Weird’ open-world survival game unveils its upcoming Beta Test plan Once Human, the sandbox survival game developed by Starry Studio, is launching a new PC Beta Test in North America on December 7th. This test would include some of the latest game features previously revealed by the development team and provides participants[…..] […]
Around 16 million Germans have already watched esports tournaments Growing awareness: 8 out of 10 Germans are familiar with esports An increasing number of esports participants: A quarter of all gamers in Germany have already taken part in esports competitions When the epic showdown in Seoul on November 19 decides the new “League of Legends”[…..] […]
New Partnership Brings High-Performance Tech and GT3 Racing Together Cooler Master, a leading provider of PC components, gaming peripherals, and tech lifestyle solutions, has today announced its strategic partnership with HubAuto Racing at the celebrated 70th Macau Grand Prix for the FIA GT World Cup. This collaboration melds the thrill of GT3 racing with the[…..] […]
Usaopoly (The Op), the board game and puzzle publisher behind iconic licensed games and best-selling party games Telestrations, Blank Slate, and Hues and Cues, is launching the first-ever licensed version of the iconic game, TABOO, later this month with TABOO: Disney Edition. Under license by Hasbro, a leading toy and game company, and Disney, The[…..] […]
The China-Africa Development Fund of the State Bank, in collaboration with CGGE(CG Global Entertainment Ltd., is committed to promoting the development of digital innovation technology education under the China-Africa “Belt and Road” initiative. This partnership aims to provide advanced animation education and investment opportunities in the African region, opening up a broader future for the[…..] […]
