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Lego and Aardman Launch Global Stop-Motion Contest with Alien Clay Character “Glurp”

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Lego Group and Oscar-winning studio Aardman Animations (Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep) have teamed up to launch “Boundless Imagination”—a global stop-motion film contest featuring an exclusive clay alien character, Glurp, designed specifically for the competition. This cross-industry initiative aims to inspire a new generation of creators to explore the art of stop-motion animation. Contest Highlights: Brick-and-Clay Storytelling[…..] […]

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Two Decades of Progress in a Frame: SIGGRAPH’s Advances in Real-Time Rendering in Games Turns 20

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Now Entering Its Third Decade, SIGGRAPH’s Advances in Real-Time Rendering in Games Course has Become the Premier Forum for Unveiling Cutting-edge Rendering Techniques That Power the Real-time Experiences of Today and Tomorrow. SIGGRAPH 2025, taking place 10-14 August at the Vancouver Convention Centre, marks a milestone in the world of computer graphics with the 20th[…..] […]

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New Gameplay Trailer of Resident Evil: Requiem Is Coming for Gamescom 2025

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Capcom’s highly anticipated survival horror title, “Resident Evil: Requiem,” made its debut at the 2025 Gamescom Opening Night Live and revealed new gameplay footage and release details during the event. A major presence at Gamescom, new information to be unveiled As the latest official entry in the “Resident Evil” series, “Resident Evil: Requiem” has been[…..] […]

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Crunchyroll Implements Dual-Track Strategy: Delta Air Lines Partnership Expands Global Reach While Restructuring Optimizes Operations

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The global anime streaming giant Crunchyroll, under parent company Sony Pictures Entertainment, is pursuing a two-pronged approach: securing a landmark deal with Delta Air Lines to bring anime content to inflight entertainment systems worldwide, while simultaneously initiating a 15% workforce reduction (primarily in marketing, localization, and administrative roles) as part of corporate restructuring. Affected employees will receive severance and[…..] […]

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The VFX and Animation World Atlas reveals global growth over the last 12 months

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UK Screen Alliance in conjunction with the British Film Commission are proud to be platinum sponsors of the 2025 edition of the Visual Effects and Animation World Atlas, published 29th July. The Atlas presents a snapshot of the global workforce, and as the data collection is repeated every quarter, it gives an indication of the recent[…..] […]

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Political guests of honour officially open gamescom 2025

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The world’s biggest games event is now officially open:Aug 20, political opening marked the official start of gamescom 2025. Gerald Böse, President and Chief Executive Officer of Koelnmesse, Henriette Reker, Mayor of Cologne and Chairwoman of the Koelnmesse Supervisory Board, Hendrik Wüst, Minister President of North Rhine-Westphalia, Dorothee Bär, Federal Minister of Research, Technology and[…..] […]

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The “Black Myth” universe expands! The new Chinese mythological game “Black Myth: Zhong Kui” by Game Science

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The “Black Myth” universe expands! The new Chinese mythological game “Black Myth: Zhong Kui” by Game Science, the studio behind the globally popular “Black Myth: Wukong”, made a grand finale appearance at the “Opening Night Live” of the Cologne Games Show, officially announcing the series’ new installment and revealing that it will offer the world’s[…..] […]

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SWORDS OF LEGENDS MAKES GLOBAL DEBUT AT GAMESCOM OPENING NIGHT LIVE

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Next Installment in Award-Winning RPG Gujian Franchise Based on Chinese Underworld Mythology Comes to PC and Consoles for the First Time Aurogon Shanghai today announced Swords of Legends, a brand new entry into the beloved Gujian series, making its world premiere during gamescom’s Opening Night Live showcase. For the first time in the franchise’s 15-year[…..] […]

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ChinaJoy 2025 Report: Technology Empowers Entertainment, China’s Gaming Industry Enters New Global Stage

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As Asia’s largest digital entertainment expo, ChinaJoy 2025 concluded successfully at the Shanghai New International Expo Center under the theme “Technology Drives Entertainment, Innovation Leads the Future.” The event attracted over 800 exhibitors globally, covered 200,000+ sqm of exhibition space, and welcomed 400,000+ onsite visitors with 200 million+ online livestream views, setting new attendance records. Deep Integration of Tech & Entertainment: Cutting-Edge[…..] […]

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Autodesk launches freemium access to Autodesk Flow Studio

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Autodesk launches freemium access to Autodesk Flow Studio, with new pricing tiers making world-class VFX AI more affordable to all creators For the first time, Autodesk is offering free access to professional grade AI-powered VFX and animation tools — removing cost barriers for indie filmmakers, digital content creators, marketers, and first-time users around the wor[…..] […]

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