Business

Digital Domain Creates CG World for Destiny Game Trailer

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Digital Domain helps create the trailer for Activision and Bungie’s highly anticipated videogame, Destiny, in a 60-second spot directed by Jon Favreau and starring Breaking Bad’s Giancarlo Esposito.

Equestria Girls Ride to the Big Screen

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Hasbro officially announces the expansion of the My Little Pony brand with new property “Equestria Girls,” which recasts “My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic” characters as human high-school students.

Viacom Appoints Lisa Silverman Meyers

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Viacom International Media Networks appoints Lisa Silverman Meyers to the role of Senior Vice President of Operations and Business Planning for Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products.

John Knoll Named ILM Chief Creative Officer

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Lucasfilm announces the promotion of John Knoll to Chief Creative Officer of Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), serving alongside ILM President, Lynwen Brennan.

Evolution to License RGH Properties

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Evolution is developing licensing programs for RGH properties, “Monster In My Pocket” and “Life and Adventures of Santa Claus,” which will be unveiled at the 2013 Licensing Expo.

ArsenalFX Amplifies One-Of-a-Kind Abs

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ArsenalFX creates a new commercial featuring Josh Button for Diet Dr Pepper.

Allegorithmic’s Substance Engine Now Available for Xbox One

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Allegorithmic announces Substance Engine for Xbox One, which allows for faster download time and more customizable assets.

Autodesk Announces Smoke 2013 Extension 1

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Improved functionality, greater flexibility and accelerated performance roll out in Autodesk Smoke 2013 Extension 1 release.

Nickelodeon Unveils Adorable New Brand ID

Posted In | News Categories: Broadcast Design, Business, Television | Geographic Region: North America, South America | Site Categories: 3D, Broadcast Design, Business, Television
Argentina-based creative agency Ronda creates a new look and brand identity for popular kids channel Nickelodeon.

Former Süperfad Team Joins Royale

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Integrated motion design and production studio Royale announces the additions of Executive Producer Chris Volckmann, Head of Digital Production Beck Henderer-Peña and Senior Art Director Loren Judah to head the company’s new Seattle, Washington location.