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Byron Howard to Helm New Disney Film

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Jason Bateman is in talks to voice a starring role in a new Walt Disney Animation feature project that will be directed by “Tangled” director Byron Howard.

Sony Taps Shane Black for Doc Savage

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Sony Pictures Entertainment closes its deal with Shane Black to co-write and direct “Doc Savage,” which Black is eyeing as his next film.

DreamWorks Animation Planning Croods TV Spinoff

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A TV show starring “the first modern family” is reportedly in the works.

Disney and EA Announce Multi-Year Star Wars Deal

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Deal will bring new “Star Wars” games to fans across the most popular gaming genres and platforms.

Nickelodeon Expands Shorts Program

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Now in its second year, Nickelodeon expands its Animated Shorts Program to include international pitches, and announces the program’s 2013 finalists.

Library of Congress Appoints Copyright Royalty Judges

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The Library of Congress appoints David R. Strickler and Jesse Feder copyright royalty judges.

Phosphene Adds Trio of Industry Vets

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Phosphene adds Vance Miller, Eddie Porter, and Scott Winston to its core creative team.

Zoic Adds Paulus Bannink to Games

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Paulus Bannink joins Zoic’s game division as Creative & Technical Director.

Breakthrough Heads to Korea

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Breakthrough heads to Korea, bringing its diverse libraries to international broadcasters.

shade VFX Expands to New Location

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shade VFX announces its expansion to Bergamot Station in Santa Monica and the appointment of Lisa Maher as Business Development Executive.

Benjamin Bratt Replaces Al Pacino on Despicable Me 2

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Benjamin Bratt steps in to voice the villain Eduardo in “Despicable Me 2.”

Framestore Creates VFX for Iron Man 3

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In just eight weeks, Framestore deliveres 113 shots for Marvel’s “Iron Man 3,” including helping to set the look for one of the movie’s key effects – Extremis.

Adobe Accelerates Shift to The Cloud

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New product innovation to be delivered exclusively through Adobe Creative Cloud.

Iron Man 3 Takes Off with Second-Highest Debut Ever

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The North American debut of Disney feature “Iron Man 3” is bested only by Marvel’s "The Avengers.”

Cinesite Delivers 100 VFX Shots for Iron Man 3

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VFX house Cinesite completes over 100 shots for the Marvel Studio’s production “Iron Man 3.”

Nickelodeon Debuts SpongeBob Hot Wheels Collection

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Nickelodeon debuts a “SpongeBob SquarePants” Hot Wheels collection that features six character inspired vehicles.

Tim Dillon joins MPC New York

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Producer Tim Dillon joins MPC New York from Nexus Interactive Arts.

DHX Strikes New Deal for Johnny Test

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DHX strikes a new deal for “Johnny Test” with Viacom and Nickelodeon Germany.

Iron Man 3 Crosses $300M Overseas

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Disney and Marvel’s “Iron Man 3” earns a record-breaking $21.5 million in China on Wednesday, topping Marvel’s “The Avengers” as the highest opening day in the country’s box office history.

Little Airplane Strikes Deal with Jada Toys for Small Potatoes

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Little Airplane Productions signs Jada Toys as the new Global Master Toy Partner for “Small Potatoes,” further extending the hit preschool series’ licensing reach.