MIPCOM 2012: 'Angry Birds' and the Second Screen Content Boom
Catherine Morrissey reports on the growing importance of second screen and new media platforms for TV animation producers.
Tagged With: Digital
Polygon Pictures Teams with Silver Ant on 'Transformers Prime'
Polygon Pictures forms a partnership with Malaysia's Silver Ant to establish a new joint venture, Silver Ant PPI.
In Business, Cartoons, Places, Television, Business, Cartoons, Places, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia
Adult Swim Launches Comedy Site ThingX.com
Adult Swim launches a new digital comedy website called Thing X, led by former Onion editor Joe Randazzo.
In Business, Interactive, People, Business, Interactive, People | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
'Wolf Dog Tales' Goes Digital
Animated short “Wolf Dog Tales” is showcased at the Digital Hollywood Conference.
In Event, Games, Interactive, Short Films, Event, Games, Interactive, Short Films | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Digital Domain Dominates VES Summit
Digital Domain dominates discussions at Saturday’s VES Summit 2012 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Marina del Rey.
In Business, Event, Films, People, Places, Visual Effects, Business, Event, Films, People, Places, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Pratt Announces Fall Lecture Series
Pratt Institute's Department of Digital Arts presents three lectures by four artists as part of its fall 2012 lecture series.
Digital Domain Sale to Chinese-Indian Venture Approved
Digital Domain Media Group wins court approval to sell its business to a partnership of Chinese and Indian film companies.
In Business, Films, Visual Effects, Business, Films, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, North America
Masters of Digital Media Program Moves to GNWC
Attracting some of the best minds in digital design and media just got easier with the launch of the new Centre for Digital Media at Great Northern Way Campus (GNWC).
Digital Domain Purchased by Galloping Horse & Reliance
Galloping Horse America and Reliance MediaWorks win joint bid to acquire Digital Domain and Mothership.
In Business, Films, Places, Visual Effects, Business, Films, Places, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Digital Domain Heads for Auction amid Lawsuit, Grave Concerns
The city of West Palm Beach slams Digital Domain Media Group in bankruptcy court and a shareholder suit is filed.
In Business, Films, People, Places, Visual Effects, Business, Films, People, Places, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Framestore Restructures Management
Framestore restructures its senior commercials management team to reflect the company’s increased global reach and ongoing evolution into an integrated advertising partner.
In Business, Commercials, People, Visual Effects, Business, Commercials, People, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
Digital Domain Private School Suspends Classes
Digital Domain Institute has suspended its certification classes indefinitely, leaving 16 students in the lurch.
Digital Pioneer Bob Lambert Dies
Former Disney executive played key role in the industry’s switch to digital cinema.
Digital Domain Enters Bankruptcy
Digital Domain Media Group files for bankruptcy protection, saying its production business will be sold.
In Business, Visual Effects, Business, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Digital Domain Scrambles to Avoid Bankruptcy
It remains unclear what direction the company is heading in as it restructures and tries to avoid Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
In Business, People, Places, Visual Effects, Business, People, Places, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Digital Domain Closes Florida Operations, John Textor Resigns
Digital Domain Media Group announces a strategic realignment that will enable the company to focus its resources on its core business.
SMPTE Announces Honors & Awards
Achievements in acquisition, audio, digital cinema, special effects to be honored.
In Awards, Event, People, Places, Technology, Awards, Event, People, Places, Technology | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Digital Domain Financial Woes Deepen
Digital Domain Media Group defaults on payment obligations and is in talks to emerge from financial crisis.
In Business, People, Places, Visual Effects, Business, People, Places, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Hinge Digital Animates Forest Creatures for Integrated Campaign
Studio collaborates with BVK to deliver integrated ad campaign featuring original character designs.
Digital Domain Stock Plunges; Textor Plans Buyout
Shares of visual effects company Digital Domain Media Group have plunged 75 percent in four months; CEO John Textor tells regulators he’s considering buying the company.
In Business, People, Places, Visual Effects, Business, People, Places, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Matte World Digital Closes
Marin County, CA-based Matte World Digital officially closes its doors.
In Business, Films, People, Visual Effects, Business, Films, People, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Digital Domain Gets Real for Toyota
Digital Domain creates an oppressive computer generated (CG) world to showcase Toyota’s new GT86.
In Business, CG, Commercials, Visual Effects, Business, CG, Commercials, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
CGSociety & ProductionHUB Announce Partnership
ProductionHUB announces a new partnership with the CGSociety.
In Business, CG, Visual Effects, Business, CG, Visual Effects, Jobs & Recruiting | Headline News | Geographic Region: Australia
Dr. Toon: Silent Revolution
Dr Toon recounts the pivotal years from 1994-2000, when TV animation underwent crucial changes in production technology.
Digital Domain Announces Start of Inaugural Classes
Digital Domain Media Group, the Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts and the City of West Palm Beach announce the arrival of the inaugural classes of students to their pioneering accredited four-year BFA degree program in Animation and Digital Arts.
