Introducing Maya 2020.4

Maya 2020.4 marks a major milestone for visual programming in Bifrost for Maya. With a focus on bringing richer, procedural workflows to more areas of your pipeline, we’ve added powerful scattering, instancing, volumetrics, and FX capabilities to Bifrost. This update also brings you the latest version of Arnold for a faster, more creatively engaging rendering[…..] […]

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The Art of Design with Framestore

As the art department at Framestore celebrates its 10th anniversary, art director Jonathan Opgenhaffen discusses what are crucial elements in producing a successful design… If UV Mapping is the dishwasher of 3D, get yourself a dishwasher. 25% OFF Rizom UV Introduction Entering into the newly created Framestore Art Department position of Art Director is Jonathan[…..] […]

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Global TV & Streaming News Bytes

India and Singapore-based animation studio Cosmos-Maya has secured three key digital distribution deals which will bring its content to 120 platforms around the world, including Amazon Fire TV, Apple iTunes, Hulu, Roku and Vudu. U.S.-based OTT.Studio has picked up four Cosmos-Maya titles, Vir The Robot Boy, Motu Patlu, Tik Tak Tail and Chacha Bhatija for[…..] […]

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Eau De Plumber & ‘FPS’ Available Exclusively Online For Christmas

BASINGSTOKE, UK – 17 Dec 2020 – GAME, the UK’s largest high street retailer of video games today proudly announced the launch of its first-ever foray into luxury perfumery, with the stunning unisex fragrances Eau De Plumber and FPS (First Person Scent). Available exclusively at www.GAME.co.uk, and available in time for Christmas, both fragrances have[…..] […]

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ZED & LABEL NEWS ARE LAUNCHING A MINISERIES

ZED & LABEL NEWS ARE LAUNCHING A MINISERIES FOLLOWING NEW DISCOVERIES ANNOUNCED, IN SAQQARA NECROPOLIS On Monday, Khaled Al-Anani, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, inspected the excavations of the Egyptian archaeological mission working next to the pyramid of King Titi I in the Saqqara Necropolis.   The archaeological mission, led by Zahi Hawass, has discovered[…..] […]

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Shin Megami Tensei Liberation Dx2 Meets GHOST IN THE SHELL: SAC_2045

A very special collaboration event for a very special holiday December 15, 2020, Los Angeles – SEGA today announces a collaboration with GHOST IN THE SHELL: SAC_2045, taking place in its acclaimed title Shin Megami Tensei Liberation Dx2 that launched on iOS and Android in July 2018. The collaboration between Shin Megami Tensei Liberation Dx2[…..] […]

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Disney announces landmark African collaboration with Kugali

IMAGE COPYRIGHTDISNEY/KUGALI The pledge by Ugandan animator Hamid Ibrahim to the BBC that his team’s work is “going to kick Disney’s ass” certainly got the company’s attention. Two years on and Disney – instead of battling Ibrahim and his colleagues – has announced a collaboration. It is the first time that it will work with[…..] […]

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WILDBRAIN SPARK AND NSCREENMEDIA UNVEIL REPORT ON FAMILY CO-VIEWING AND KIDS’ INFLUENCE ON THE VIDEO STREAMING HOME

“Making Screen Time Family Time” highlights the growth of family co-viewing and the importance of AVOD on connected TVs WildBrain Spark, the premium kids’ and family AVOD network and studio, and nScreenMedia, an independent digital TV analyst company that offers research, commentary and analysis on the world of OTT delivery, have unveiled a report on[…..] […]

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Fashion, accessory and homeware ranges to launch during Peanuts’ 70th anniversary year

WildBrain CPLG, one of the world’s leading entertainment, sport and brand licensing agencies, has inked a wave of new deals across Europe and the Middle East for Peanuts as the beloved character brand celebrates its 70th anniversary this year. Brokered on behalf of Peanuts Worldwide, the latest collection of deals will see consumer products ranges[…..] […]

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