Games

THQ Files for Bankruptcy

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Video game developer THQ files for bankruptcy, with assets to be acquired by private equity firm Clearlake Capital Group.

Zoic Creates Cinematic for PlayStation’s Battle Royale

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Zoic Studios creates an attract opening cinematic for “PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale.”

MoMA Adds Games to Architecture and Design Collection

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The Museum of Modern Art acquires a selection of 14 video games for a new category of artworks in MoMA’s collection.

Nickelodeon Launches Scribble Hero Mobile Game

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Nickelodeon launches “Scribble Hero,” an arcade-style action game available for download on iOS devices.

Rainbow Announces Winx Club Game

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Rainbow announces a strategic game deal with Tsumanga Studios, with the first title based on global kids brand “Winx Club.”

Silver Dolphin Launches Digital Arm

Silver Dolphin Books launches kids’ app publishing business and acquires app publishing rights to evergreen brands Little Critter and Richard Scarry.

The Ant Farm Names Doug Brandt CEO

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Entertainment advertising agency The Ant Farm announces the appointment of Doug Brandt to Chief Executive Officer/Creative Director.

Angry Birds Movie Hires Despicable Me Producer

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Game developer Rovio Entertainment enlists John Cohen to produce the 3D computer-generated film with executive producer David Maisel for a summer 2016 release.

Aardman Delivers Gothic New Short

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Aardman Animations unveils a quirky, gothic new online film featuring the classic TV character, Morph.

Hasbro Combines Production Units under Stephen Davis

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Hasbro announces the integration of all of its content initiatives, including television, film, commercial productions and short-form content, under Stephen Davis, president of Los Angeles-based Hasbro Studios.