Press Release from Boris FX

Marlborough MA -- April 28, 2009 -- Boris FX , the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, today announced that Digital Kitchen recently standardized on Boris Continuum Complete AE (BCC AE) for its Adobe After Effects systems, purchasing 65 licenses to give its artists a wide range of tools and plug-ins in one unified visual effects suite.

Press Release from Stun Creative

Los Angeles, CA, April 27, 2009 -- Mark Feldstein and Brad Roth, co-presidents of Stun Creative, an award-winning agency and production company, have named Jeremy Colfer as Vice President, Branded Content and Development, a new post.

Press Release from Noise Industries

Boston MA -- April 20, 2009 - Noise Industries, developer of visual effects tools for the post-production and broadcast markets announced that new development partner Boinx Software, has released the FxTiles FxPack at NAB 2009.

Press Release from Sony Pictures Digital Productions and Animation Mentor

Press Release from XYZ

The X-MEN Trilogy and SIN CITY hit Blu-ray for the first time, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA prequel CAPRICA hits DVD, plus DVD set releases of FREAKAZOID, TINY TOON ADVENTURES and SQUIDBILLIES, for release April 21, 2009.

CAPRICA on DVD

Autodesk announced the 2010 releases of Smoke and Flint software for editorial finishing and vfx, while also unveiling the 2009 Extension 1 releases of Lustre and Incinerator color grading software. In addition, the company launched Autodesk Flare software, a creative companion to the 2010 releases of Flame and Inferno vfx systems. The new releases are being showcased in the Autodesk booth SL2120 at NAB 2009 in Las Vegas, which runs through Thursday.

Press Release from VIZ Media, LLC

San Francisco, CA, April 16, 2009 -- VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has announced that five of its animation series will launch on the FUNimation Channel, the premiere anime network from FUNimation Entertainment and OlympuSAT, and will debut in late Spring and Summer 2009. Titles include BUSO RENKIN, HONEY AND CLOVER, HUNTER X HUNTER, MONSTER, and NANA.

Press Release from Toei Animation Co. Ltd.

JAPAN (April 16, 2009) -- Toei Animation announced today that MONONOKE has been chosen to screen at this year's Nippon Connection taking place in Frankfurt, Germany from April 15-19.

Press Release from Boris FX

Marlborough MA -- April 16, 2009 -- Boris FX , the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, announced that a public beta of Boris Continuum Complete 6 FxPlug (BCC 6 FxPlug) for Apple Pro Video Applications is now available.

Press Release from VIZ Media, LLC

Press Release from Digital Domain

Venice, CA -- April 16, 2009 -- Digital production studio Digital Domain has named veteran Visual Effects Supervisor and technologist Thad Beier to the new position of Head of CG. In this role Beier will oversee production technology and long-term facility planning to ensure that artists across all feature productions can create the highest quality images efficiently and effectively.

Press Release from China Digital Animation Development, Inc.

NEW YORK, April 14, 2009 -- China Digital Animation Development, Inc. (OTC BB:CHDA.OB - News) announced that it has signed a contract with China Harbin PINGE Culture Communication Corporation for a post-production project consisting of a series of 56 animated renderings. The project will commence immediately, and it is expected to be complete in 6 months. The total project value is US$800,000.

San Francisco, CA (April 15, 2009) Crunchyroll announced today that it is partnering with Bandai Channel to bring blockbuster hits CODE GEASS Lelouch of the Rebellion from legendary anime studio Sunrise to Crunchyroll starting today. More information can be found at www.crunchyroll.com/CodeGeass.

Press Release from The New York Anime Festival

Press Release from Phoenix Editorial

San Francisco, CA (April 14, 2009) -- Phoenix Editorial announced that it has launched Bonfire, a motion design and integrated media company. The company has also promoted Julia Sonder-Patchin from producer to executive producer, where she will oversee creative output across Phoenix Editorial and Bonfire under the aegis of company president Lisa Hinman.

Press Release from Contour Design

Windham NH -- April 14, 2009 -- Contour Design, a market leader in audio/video editing devices, has released new ShuttlePRO and ShuttleXpress drivers with optimized settings for Adobe Creative Suite 4 Production Premium, Apple Final Cut Studio 2, and Avid Liquid 7. The driver includes new settings for the following video editing, audio editing, and graphics applications:

-- Adobe After Effects CS3 & CS4
-- Adobe Encore CS3 & CS4
-- Adobe Flash CS3 & CS4
-- Adobe Illustrator CS3 & CS4

Press Release from Anime Expo

Anaheim, California (April 15, 2009) -- Think you got what it takes to be the next AX Idol? Thousands will audition for the most coveted singing and voice acting contest at the nation's largest Anime/Manga convention and win amazing prizes! Anime Expo 2009 will be held from July 2-5, 2009 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA. More information can be found on the website www.anime-expo.org.

Press Release from Anime Expo

Anaheim, California and Tokyo, Japan (April 13, 2009) -- Anime Expo is proud to announce the attendance of the world renowned South African born producer and composer Daisuke Ishiwatari to the nation's largest anime and manga convention held July 2-5, 2009 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. More information can be found on the website www.anime-expo.org.

Florida Supercon Adds Tony Moore to June 5-7, 2009 Show
Florida Supercon 2009
Miami, Florida, USA
June 5-7, 2009

Press Release from Florida Supercon