Finally, some good news. Half of all production spending in Ireland now goes toward animation, according to figures released today by Screen Ireland. The trade body based its calculations on projects that qualified for Section 481, the country’s film and tv tax relief, in 2019. Relief was given to 39 animated projects with a total[…..] […]
Percentage of download purchases rises to 45 per cent 9 of 10 PC games are now bought as downloads German games industry tops 6-billion-euro mark Berlin, 7 May 2020 – Ever more games in Germany are purchased via download. Around 45 per cent of games for PCs, consoles and handheld devices were bought this way[…..] […]
From 15th to 30th June, Annecy is supporting original creations online! Producers, broadcasters, distributors, investors, here is the perfect opportunity to discover the current best international projects and be the first to position yourself. (Only accessible with a Mifa accreditation) Anncy2020 2020 Mifa Pitches: record registrations! Among the 631 projects submitted, 38 have accessed the[…..] […]
Former Weta Digital artist Jens Kafitz has released Mari Extension Pack 5, the latest version of his suite of bonus tools for Foundry’s 3D painting software. The update adds Substance Painter-style Smart Masks for creating procedural wear effects, a new Pattern Engine for generating procedural textures, and new Hotbox and marking menu systems. A massive[…..] […]
The iPad and Apple Pencil brought the possibility to create animated films and tell stories from anywhere. With Callipeg, artists can now leave their desks and animate wherever they want and need with professional tools, using the iPad’s power to its full potential. Callipeg is a 2d animation app for the iPad which offers professional[…..] […]
Disney is reportedly partnering with the Russo Brothers, Anthony and Joe, to develop a live action version of its 1997 animated feature “Hercules.” “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” screenwriter David Callahan has been asked to produce a script “Hercules” may not rank up there in terms of box office grosses, but it’s[…..] […]
In a guest piece, producer and writer Aaron Simpson argues that animation studios are well placed to adapt to recent pandemic-driven upheavals in the entertainment sector. Simpson is a writer, producer, and development executive who has served as vice president of development at Disney Television Animation and produced shows for Warner Bros. Animation and Mondo[…..] […]
High-speed racer Antigraviator will blast onto the Xbox One May 1 for $19.99! Developed by Cybernetic Walrus and published by Iceberg Interactive, this console release includes all content from the Viper Trails DLC, making this the complete Antigraviator experience! Race on beautiful tracks, where the danger is coming at light speed and chaos and havoc are[…..] […]
Nick Southgate Named CEO Of Indie Producer Passion Pictures Passion Pictures, the U.K.-based indie producer of animation and documentaries, has appointed Nick Southgate as its CEO. Here are the details: Southgate formerly led the British tv production company Shed Media, which was bought out by Time Warner in 2010 and subsequently renamed Warner Bros. Television[…..] […]
A new opinion poll from Reuters/Ipsos forecasts a rough road to recovery for two of The Walt Disney Company’s largest money makers – the Disney Parks, Resorts and Experiences division and its movie studios. This is bad news for Disney’s business model. According to the poll most Americans plan to avoid sports, other live events[…..] […]
