Koko Rose Media Signs Digital Publishing Deal for ‘Deer Little Forest’
Interactive specialist AmayaSoft to create digital book apps for Chinese, Russian and Turkish markets in multi-territory deal.
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Technicolor’s ‘The Deep’ Diving into Aquariums in the U.K. & Germany
Technicolor partners with Merlin Entertainments Group to create dynamic experiences for the underwater adventure series ‘The Deep’ at over 20 sea life aquariums.
Cartoon Network, YesGnome Games Unveil New ‘Adventure Time’ Mobile Challenge
‘Champions & Challengers’ real-time tactical strategy game based on CN’s hit animated series will be available worldwide on Apple, Android and Amazon Fire mobile devices.
Disney, Viacom Targets of Potential Class-Action Privacy Lawsuits
Disney and Viacom-owned Nickelodeon allegedly in violation of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act with the use of illegal tracking methods in mobile games such as ‘Disney Princess Palace Pets’ and ‘Llama Spit Spit.’
Google Spotlight Stories Takes on SIGGRAPH 2017
See work-in-progress screenings and go behind of the scenes of Google Spotlight Stories’ forthcoming VR shorts, ‘Son of Jaguar,’ from director Jorge Gutierrez, and ‘Sonaria,’ directed by Scot Stafford and Chromosphere.
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Innovation in Games & Mobile on Display at SIGGRAPH 2017
Featured programs include the all-new VR Film Jam and repeat Appy Hour.
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Kuato Studios Developing Storytelling Game App for ‘Thunderbirds Are Go’
ITV Studios Global Entertainment teams with Kuato Studios for mobile game app for iOS and Android set to release in early 2018.
Psyop Expands ‘Kismet’ to New Platforms
The popular VR fortune teller now combines tarot reading, astrological reading and the ancient Babylonian game of Ur on Google Daydream and Samsung Gear VR devices.
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Amazon Original Kids Series ‘Lost in Oz’ to Debut on Prime Video
The brand-new series expands on the Emmy-Award winning special, stars voice talents Ashley Boettcher, Gina Gershon, Allison Mack, Jorge Diaz and Nika Futterman, and debuts on August 4th.
The Greatest Holy Grail War Begins on Blu-ray this Fall with ‘Fate/Grand Order -First Order-’
Following the successful launch of the mobile game in the U.S. and Canada, pre-orders for the Blu-ray, which will include bonus materials such as cast interviews, trailers and the original soundtrack CD, began on July 5th for a release later this year.
‘Futurama: Worlds Of Tomorrow’ Launches Today
New mobile game brings Emmy-winning animated series created by Matt Groening back to the small screen in a big way with two original trailers.
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SIGGRAPH Unveils 2017 Computer Animation Festival Lineup
Ten Virtual Reality experiences and 22 features, short films, commercials and game trailers are selected for the 2017 SIGGRAPH Computer Animation Festival.
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SIGGRAPH 2017 to Host VR Presentation and Film Produced by 'The New York Times'
Director of immersive platforms storytelling for ‘The New York Times’ Graham Roberts will present a 40-minute talk about the organization’s VR expertise and integration of the new medium into the media outlet’s news reporting through NYT VR, as well as insight into the making of the 10-minute short film ‘The Antarctica Series: Under A Cracked Sky,’ executive produced by Roberts and one of four films in the Times’ Antarctica series.
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SIGGRAPH’s VR Village Brings Diversity to Mixed Reality
SIGGRAPH’s fledgling VR showcase matures with a diverse array of new Virtual and Augmented Reality projects from around the world, all focusing on the theme of diversity.
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Glenn Keane to Deliver Keynote Address at Annecy 2017
Walt Disney Feature Animation veteran to present his latest short, ‘Dear Basketball,’ a collaboration with basketball star Kobe Bryant and Oscar-winning composer John Williams.
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‘A Stork’s Journey’ Now Available on Google Play
Family adventure starring the voice talents of Drake Bell, Justine ‘iJustine’ Ezarik and Jane Lynch available now for free through June 28 on Google Play.
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Framestore Takes Top Honors at The One Club for Creativity
The One Club for Creativity awards has honored Framestore with 49 trophies across five projects, including 18 gold awards for ‘Field Trip to Mars,’ all for the production company’s innovative work in virtual and augmented reality.
Autodesk SketchBook 4.0 for iOS Arrives in the App Store
New release improves the drawing experience and expands creative possibilities with new tools and enhancements.
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Sander Schwartz, SYBO Sign New Pact for ‘Subway Surfers’
Daytime Emmy-winning producer and former Warner Bros. Animation president signs with Copenhagen-based SYBO to take’ Subway Surfers’ from mobile game to animated series for television, film and other platforms.
Nickelodeon Launches Brand-New Entertainment Lab
Designed to identify and experiment with new and emerging technologies, mew Nickelodeon Entertainment Lab aims to fuel production opportunities and content creation.
‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,’ ‘Ghost in the Shell’ & ‘Pearl’ Set for FMX 2017
Newly-announced production sessions to explore the VFX of Marvel’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,’ virtual production for ‘Ghost in the Shell’ and the newly-released ‘Ghost in the Shell’ VR experience, and an inside look at Google Spotlight Stories’ ‘Pearl,’ the first VR film to ever receive an Oscar nomination.
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Toonz Media Group Launches Global Gaming Division
Headed by gaming and animation industry veteran Sunil A.P., Toonz Games to create game versions of iconic global IPs ‘Smighties’ and ‘RAT A TAT.’
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Cartoon Network UK Launches ‘Powerpuff Girls’ Story Maker App
Users can create unique animated stories set in the ‘Powerpuff Girls’ universe with new free mobile app now available for iOS and Android.
‘Angry Birds Movie’ EP Takes Flight with Kaiken Entertainment
Newly-formed entertainment company led by former Rovio CEO Mikael Hed buys Rovio's book publishing business, Vancouver TV animation studio, and a selection of non-Angry Birds properties.
