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City of Men Going Digital

Fernando Meirelles' shingle O2 Filmes is prepping interactive animated content for cell phones and the Internet, reports VARIETY.

It's dedicated new-media department, O2 Digital that was launched in mid-2005, is prepping computer-animated episodes based on CITY OF MEN, the TV series spin-off of Meirelles' breakout film, CITY OF GOD.

Game Headline News

Marvel and Activision's X-Men: The Official Game on Retail Shelves

Playing up to the release of Twentieth Century Fox and Marvel Studios' feature film, X-MEN: THE LAST STAND, Activision Inc. sent out X-MEN: THE OFFICIAL GAME to retail outlets in the U.S. The game catapults players into an original storyline and enables them to command the distinct powers of Wolverine, Nightcrawler and Iceman as they battle classic Brotherhood villains, including Sabretooth, Lady Deathstrike and Multiple Man and traverse unique environments that showcase each character's abilities while trying to save mutant-kind.

Headline News

Nintendo of America Makes Key Executive Promotions

On the heels of the successful unveiling of the new Wii console, Nintendo of America Inc. announced three key executive promotions. Current president Tatsumi Kimishima takes on the new role of chairman of the board/ceo while Reggie Fils-Aime is promoted from evp of sales & marketing to president/coo. Additionally, Mike Fukuda is being promoted from svp of business development to evp of business development.

Film Headline News

Two Animated shorts Honored at Cannes

The 59th International Film Festival in Cannes, held May 17 to 28 2006, awarded the Palme d'Or to British director Ken Loach for THE WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY, an incisive look at strife in Ireland circa 1920. Two animated shorts, CONTE DE QUARTIER (URBAN TALE) by Florence Miailhe, and MR. SCHWARTZ, MR. HAZEN & MR. HORLOCKER, a student film by Stefan Mueller, amongst the 55 films from 30 countries in competition.

Headline News

fxphd Opens Professional Online Training School

fxphd, the formal training arm of fxguide.com a long time valued industry source for news and visual effects tips has been launched. Unlike fxguide, fxphd is a formal structured course that builds week to week into a complete understanding of the subject at hand. Students are able to discuss with course leaders each week and have their work reviewed and accessed.

Events

John Kricfalusi in Person

By Guest (not verified) | Sunday, May 28, 2006 at 11:00am
Begins: May 28, 2006

JOHN KRICFALUSI, the illustrious creator of REN AND STIMPY, visits the Every Picture Tells A Story gallery at 1311 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, on Sunday, May 28 at 4 PM for an exclusive exhibit of his art -- followed by an evening of his cartoons at the Aero Theatre at 1328 Montana, Santa Monica.

The exhibit will run through June 24. Original art can be purchased online or in person.

For more details, visit: http://www.everypicture.com/

Animation Events

Talk Animation! Framestore CFC at the Science Museum

By Guest (not verified) | Friday, May 26, 2006 at 11:00am
Begins: May 26, 2006

As part of the Science Museum's celebration of the 'Pixar: 20 Years of Animation' exhibition being in residence, Talk Animation is a series of special talks will take place at the Science Museum from top industry insiders revealing the secrets behind creating memorable animation....

On Friday 26th May from 18:15, directors from Europes biggest visual effects house Framestore CFC will reveal how the effects in movies such as Harry Potter and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory were created...

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Visual Headline News

Blade Runner: Final Cut to Arrive in 2007 for 25th Anniversary

Warner Home Video has retained long-term rights to Ridley Scott's BLADE RUNNER, reports VARIETY, paving the way for a new FINAL CUT in 2007 in honor of the 25th anniversary of the influential sci-fi thriller based on Philip K. Dick's novel. A limited theatrical release of the FINAL CUT will be followed by a collector's edition DVD containing all four versions of the Harrison Ford-starrer (including theatrical version, director's cut and international version).

Animation Events

Talk Animation! Martyn Pick from Bermuda Shorts at the Science Museum

By Guest (not verified) | Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 11:00am
Begins: May 25, 2006

As part of the Science Museum's celebration of the 'Pixar: 20 Years of Animation' exhibition being in residence, Talk Animation is a series of special talks will take place at the Science Museum from top industry insiders revealing the secrets behind creating memorable animation....

On Thursday 25th May at 18:15, Director Martyn Pick from award winning Bermuda Shorts will talk about his work, with a special emphasis on the critically acclaimed art inspired Euro 2004 work for the BBC.

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Games Events

Animation 21 Lecture Series: Casual Games & Serious Games

By Guest (not verified) | Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 11:00am
Begins: May 25, 2006

, California, USAMay 25, 2006

The next Animation 21 Lecture Series is dedicated to two presentations covering Serious Games and Casual Games. In the first session, Justin Lloyd, director of business development at Infinite Monkey Factory Llc. will speak about the Casual Games.

In the second part, Sarah Baisley, editor in chief of ANIMATION WORLD MAGAZINE and www.awn.com, will speak about the rapidly evolving field of Serious Games. She will be assisted by Christopher Harz, vp of strategic development for IPv6 Summit.

Animation Events

Talk Animation! Philip Hunt from Studio AKA at the Science Museum

By Guest (not verified) | Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 11:00am
Begins: May 25, 2006

As part of the Science Museum's celebration of the 'Pixar: 20 Years of Animation' exhibition being in residence, Talk Animation is a series of special talks will take place at the Science Museum from top industry insiders revealing the secrets behind creating memorable animation....

On Thursday 25th May from 19:15, BAFTA Award Winner Philip Hunt, Studio AKA's Creative Director, reveals the studio

Games Events

Apply Serious Games 2006

By Guest (not verified) | Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 11:00am
Begins: May 25, 2006

Apply Serious Games is the first serious games event in the U.K. Games developers, learning suppliers, publishers and head of training will explore effective immersive learning content, correct application design, commercial viability (through funding and market opportunity) and innovation in action across many applications. Jeff Tseng, creative director at Secret Level, based in San Francisco, will provide a keynote alongside industry guru Stephen Molyneux, director of LearningLab and ADL (connected with the DoD). For more information, visit www.applyseriousgames.com/.

Studios Events

3D Animation: What Do You Have To Know And Who Do You Have To !#$%?

By Guest (not verified) | Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 11:00am
Begins: May 25, 2006

WIA is hosting a panel of 3D veterans (Geoffrey Kater, author of DESIGN FIRST FOR 3-D ARTISTS and co-owner of S4 Studios; Sande Scoredos, exec director of technical training and artist development for Sony Pictures Imageworks; Brent Young, creative director of Super 78 Studios; Valerie Lettera of DreamWorks and Sherie Pollack, director of Disney's MICKEY MOUSE CLUBHOUSE), moderated by Career Coach Pamela Thompson, will try to answer those questions and give you an idea of what it takes to get hired.

Film Events

MoMA Tribute To CalArts

By Guest (not verified) | Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 11:00am
Begins: May 25, 2006

The Museum of Modern Art, New York, will pay tribute to CalArts with a film and video exhibition taking place in May 2006. Celebrating 35 years of remarkably inventive and sophisticated student work, this historical survey will feature films and videos produced by the following departments: Film and Video, Experimental Animation, Character Animation, and Film Directing. Also included are films and videos produced in the MFA program.

Series Headline News

Ryan Producers Ride Pern Into Theaters

Anne McCaffrey's best-selling and long-running sci-fi/fantasy series THE DRAGONRIDERS OF PERN will fly into theaters via Canadian production company Copperheart Ent, according to THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.

Copperheart, which produced Chris Landreths 2005 Oscar-winning animated short RYAN, has optioned the 19-book series, which began with DRAGONFLIGHT in 1968.

Headline News

Musical Guests Grace Cartoon Network Fridays Set for Summer ’06

The set of Cartoon Network Fridays will heat up this summer with performances by some of todays most popular musical guests. R&B singer/songwriter Ne-Yo will kick off the Memorial Day weekend with a performance of his hit single So Sick, on Friday, May 26, at 8:00 pm (ET, PT). Also slated to appear this summer are Cheyenne Kimball, Sammie, Bowling for Soup and Da Backwudz. Musical guests perform on the set of Fridays in front of a live studio audience. Past musical guests include Nick Cannon, Chris Brown and Rihanna.

Animation Headline News

Crew972 Gets Animated for FIFA World Cup Tour

With the 2006 World Cup just around the corner, 150,000 soccer fans in 28 countries have taken advantage of the rare opportunity to see the original World Cup trophy up close as part of the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour. As part of the unique experience, the FIFA World Cup Tour commissioned Ramat Gan, Israel-based character animation firm, Crew972, to produce an introductory 3D animated film.

Online Headline News

Disney & Shanda to Bring Disney Content to China's Online Game Market

Walt Disney Internet Group and Shanda Interactive Ent. announced that the two companies have entered into an agreement to bring Disney's branded entertainment content to China's online game industry via Shanda's online game operating platform. The agreement calls for Shanda to develop, distribute and operate an online casual game based on the worlds of Disney and featuring some of Disney's most popular animated characters.

Focus Headline News

Ang Lee Lusts Over WWII-Era Thriller

Ang Lee has pacted with Focus Features to direct LUST, CAUTION, an espionage thriller set in WWII-era Shanghai. Bill Kong, who previously produced Lee's CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON, will produce. Focus Features ceo James Schamus will exec produce.

Headline News

YTV Celebrates End of School Year with Garfield & Superheroes

YTV has announced the highlights for its June lineup.

To celebrate the release of Garfields second big screen adventure, GARFIELD: A TAIL OF TWO KITTIES, YTV will air four GARFIELD specials everyday from Monday, June 19 to Thursday, June, 22 at 7:00 pm. Specials include: GARFIELD GETS A LIFE, GARFIELD AND HIS NINE LIVES, GARFIELD IN PARADISE and GARFIELD GOES TO HOLLYWOOD.

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