With Peppa Pig now appearing on most front pages, one question that might have been debated is “are conditions right for our next animated major export?” The British animated television series created, directed and produced by Astley Baker Davies, founder members of Animation UK, in licensed sales alone generates more than 150 times its original[…..] […]
Autodesk, maker of Maya software, has announced the acquisition of Loupe, a cloud-based production pipeline technology for artists and studios. Loupe was launched publicly last year. It integrates all aspects of cg production into one package, from asset and project management to render management, while reducing the need for elaborate on-site infrastructure. It is compatible[…..] […]
Workers at game-development titan Activision Blizzard have staged a walkout, after reports chief executive Bobby Kotick had long been aware of harassment allegations. The Wall Street Journal published an extensive investigation into the company, alleging Mr Kotick had “intervened” in at least one case. Mr Kotick called the report “inaccurate and misleading”. He has not[…..] […]
ViacomCBS Consumer Products released the results of a new study commissioned to examine diversity in the dolls product category. Titled “More than Dolls,” it explores the factors that influence purchasing decisions of Black, Hispanic, White and Asian moms. “ViacomCBS Consumer Products is committed to creating products that speak to and depict the full spectrum of[…..] […]
The earth is warming. The past seven years are on track to be the seven warmest on record. The emissions of greenhouse gases from human activities are responsible for approximately 1.1°C of average warming since the period 1850-1900. The earth experience extreme weather — historic droughts, unprecedented heatwaves, intense hurricanes, violent storms and catastrophic floods.[…..] […]
From Friday November 26 to Sunday December 5 the London International Animation Festival will unleash 295 of the world’s best short and feature-length animated films from every corner of the planet – the cream of the crop from the independent animation community – directly into London cinemas and into your houses wherever you are. This[…..] […]
In An Ongoing Mission to Entertain The Planet, Pluto TV Launches A Series of Custom Brand Campaigns, Tailored To Attract Audiences Throughout the UK, Latin America and Europe New York, NY – November 18, 2021 – Pluto TV, the leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service, today announced the company’s first-ever series of international brand[…..] […]
House of Gucci breakout star, Madalina Ghenea (Youth, Dom Hemingway) is set to play the lead role in hotly anticipated shark survival-thriller, Deep Fear, alongside Ed Westwick (Gossip Girl, Children of Men, Chalet Girl) who will co-star. Principal photography will take place in Malta and the West Indies from January 2022. Set in the Caribbean,[…..] […]
ZED INKS A DEAL TO PRODUCE 10 EXCLUSIVE FILMS FOR CURIOSITY Leading French documentary producer and distributor ZED (Manuel Catteau) has entered into an agreement with factual entertainment media company Curiosity to deliver 10 exclusive programs by the end of 2022. They will premiere across Curiosity’s SVOD service Curiosity Stream and the linear Curiosity Channel.[…..] […]
Goldbee brought the latest slate of exciting youth programs and family movies. The programs includes new 3D/cgi adventures and merchandising is also ready for preschool hits, and big budget live action dramas already airing in Asia, the US and Europe. Here below are the programs it announced: The Muscleteers NEW CGI ADVENTURES, season one, 45×11′.[…..] […]
