Warner Bros. Eyes Space Invaders
THE LOS ANGELES TIMES is reporting that Warner Bros. Pictures is in talks to acquire the feature rights to SPACE INVADERS, a class video game from Japan-based Taito.
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Toonz Animation Puts Roots Down in L.A.
VARIETY is reporting that Toonz Animation India has opened a distribution arm, Toonz Ent. USA, in Los Angeles.
DAZ 3D-Gizmoz Introduces Digimi
On the heels of a successful merger, DAZ 3D-Gizmoz today unveiled Digimi , the ultimate platform for generating personalized avatars.
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Where The Wild Things Are on Blu-ray and DVD, Plus More
WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE on Blu-ray and DVD, UP IN THE AIR on Blu-ray and DVD, THE NEVERENDING STORY on Blu-ray, CLASH OF THE TITANS on Blu-ray, 2012 on Blu-ray and DVD, PONYO on Blu-ray and DVD, CASTLE IN THE SKY on DVD, KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE on DVD, MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO on DVD, CURIOUS GEORGE 2: FOLLOW THAT MONKEY on DVD.
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Dutch Theater Chain Backs Down on Alice Boycott Threats
After announcing a boycott with three other major exhibitors accounting for nearly 80 percent of Dutch screens, Pathe has dropped out of the country's boycott of ALICE IN WONDERLAND, according to VARIETY.
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Disney Launches New Trailer for Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time
Walt Disney Studios premiered the new trailer for PRINCE OF PERSIA: THE SANDS OF TIME, according to COMINGSOON.NET.
Artefacto Productiones Lands O Apostolo
Production house Artefacto Productiones has picked up a deal with Los Angeles-based Tricoast Worldwide for financing on O APOSTOLO, VARIETY reports.
Netflix Considers iPhone Streaming App
With all three major gaming consoles on lock, Netflix is now reportedly eyeing the iPhone as its next streaming step, according to CNET.
Animal Logic Takes Home VES Award
Animal Logic digital artists were recognised and awarded at the 8th Annual Visual Effects Society (VES) Awards last night for Outstanding Matte Painting in a Broadcast Program or Commercial on the Kaiser Permanente television commercial.
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Walt Disney Animation Studios Launches Open Source and Technical Publications Website
Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS) launched an open technology site http://www.disneyanimation.com/technology where users will, for the first time, be able to access innovative technologies developed in house.
Zoic Studios Earns Three VES Awards
Zoic Studios is proud to have earned three VES awards at last night's event, held at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, California.
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Shutter Island Stays Strong
SHUTTER ISLAND grabbed the top spot for the second week at the box office over the weekend, Feb. 26-28, earning $22.6 million for Paramount.
Hobbit 3-D Talks Begin
Director Gullermo del Toro spoiled any hopes of his two-part adaptation of THE HOBBIT getting the 3-D treatment about six months ago, but he's begun to sing a different tune in a post at THEONERING.NET.
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Jolie Passes on Gravity
After pulling out of the planned WANTED sequel to star in GRAVITY at Warner Bros., Angelina Jolie has reportedly passed on GRAVITY as well, according to ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY.
Cameron-Optioned Hiroshima Book Halted
Charles Pellegrino's book THE LAST TRAIN FROM HIROSHIMA, which James Cameron optioned for a possible film, has come to a halt at Henry Holt and Company, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS reports.
Icahn Makes Unsolicited Bid for Lionsgate
Activist shareholder Carl Icahn made an unsolicited bid to up his stake and gain more control over Lionsgate, according to THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.
Tribeca Kicks Off With Shrek Forever After
The annual Tribeca Film Festival in New York City will kick off its ninth year on April 21 with the premier of SHREK FOREVER AFTER, COMINGSOON.NET reports.
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DreamWorks Animation Profits Drop
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009.
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Magnolia Blooms with Centurion Rights
Magnolia Pictures picks up the U.S. rights to Neil Marshall's CENTURION, reports VARIETY.
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Mothership Launches Creative Studio
A new creative studio, Mothership, has launched in Los Angeles to create original transmedia content for advertising agencies and brands.
ArtVPS Signs Deal with bluegfx
Leading rendering solutions provider ArtVPS has appointed bluegfx as the first UK reseller of its flagship interactive rendering software, Shaderlight .
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Kodak Partners up for 82nd Academy Awards
Kodak and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced an expansion of their long-standing relationship as Kodak becomes the sponsor of several events surrounding the 82nd Academy Awards.
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Class on Demand Partners with eyeon Software
Class on Demand, a provider of professional educational products for creative markets, announced that "Complete Training for eyeon Fusion 6" is now available for pre-order.
Nancy Cartwright's Animation Industry Survey #2
For Nancy Cartwright's last column, she asks readers to participate in another online survey.
Avatar Passes $200 Million Milestone in 263 IMAX Theatres
IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq:IMAX) (TSX:IMX) and Twentieth Century Fox today announced that James Cameron's Avatar, recipient of Golden Globe(R) awards for Best Picture and Best Director as well as nine Academy Award(R) nominations, has crossed the $200 million mark at IMAX(R) theatres worldwide during the weekend from Friday, February 19, 2010 through Sunday, February 21.
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