2019 Primetime Emmy Awards Coming September 22
Begins: September 22, 2019
The biggest night in television will air live (8-11pm ET / 5-8pm PT) at the Microsoft Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles.
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Epic Story Media Lands New Talent in Bid to Expand Global Licensing Reach
Former eOne exec Jessica Labi and Nickelodeon VP David Sztoser join company to head distribution, brand strategy, licensing and merchandising efforts.
VR, AI and Blockchain: ITFS 2019 To Explore New Business Models for Animation
With new technologies like Virtual Reality, Artificial intelligence and Blockchain increasingly finding their way into the film and games sector, the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film will host presentations from seven different companies about these new business models.
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Matt Layzell’s Interactive ‘Battle Kitty’ Series Headed to Netflix
The world’s fiercest kitty invites kids around the world to unlock a new battle ground on Netflix in original animated interactive series.
NVIDIA Unveils Interactive 3D Design Collaboration Platform Omniverse
NVIDIA Omniverse enables teams to interactively work together to create and render scenes using industry-standard 2D and 3D software.
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Stroke of Genius: NVIDIA Researchers Debut GauGAN at GTC 2019
Offering a powerful tool for creating virtual worlds, interactive ‘smart paintbrush’ app harnesses the power of generative adversarial networks to convert rough doodles into stunning photorealistic landscapes.
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TRAILER: Google Spotlight Stories VR Short ‘Age of Sail’ Sets Course for North America
Virtual reality short produced by GSS partner Chromosphere and helmed by Oscar-winning director John Kars to celebrate its North American premiere at the LA Film Festival’s immersive showcase, ‘The Portal.’
Nickelodeon Announces Development of Virtual & Augmented Reality Series for TV
Chris Young, head of Nick’s emerging-tech division, The Nickelodeon Entertainment Lab, to oversee development and production for ‘Meet the Voxels.’
SIGGRAPH 2018 to Spotlight Creators and Pioneers in Games at Real-Time Live!
Creators, visionaries and pioneers from the world’s leading studios within the games industry to be showcased at SIGGRAPH 2018, running August 12-16 in Vancouver.
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Google Spotlight Stories VR Short ‘Age of Sail’ to Premiere at Venice
Helmed by Oscar-winning director John Kars with production design by Celine Desrumaux, ‘Age of Sail’ is produced by GSS partner Chromosphere.
TV Academy Unveils 70th Primetime Emmy Award Nominations
‘Big Hero 6: The Series,’ ‘Bob’s Burgers,’ ‘Rick and Morty,’ ‘The Simpsons’ and ‘South Park’ receive nominations for Outstanding Animated Program.
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‘Angry Birds,’ ‘Masha’ Cheer on World Cup on YouTube Kids
Platform debuts new soccer-themed content from both brands.
WIA, LFA Finalize Sponsors, Livestreaming of Annecy Summit
Groups set day of panel discussions and events focused on the topics ‘Inclusion and Intersectionality.’
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E3 Coming to Los Angeles June 12 – 14, 2018
Begins: June 12, 2018
E3 is the world’s premier event for computer and video games and related products.
Framestore Names New Joint Heads of CG
Grant Walker and Ahmed Garraph join the leadership ranks for the studio’s advertising, television and immersive entertainment work.
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SIGGRAPH 2018 Runs August 12-August 16, 2018 in Vancouver
Begins: August 12, 2018
Experience research, hands-on demos, and fearless acts of collaboration at SIGGRAPH 2018, this year in Vancouver.
Animation Boom Sets Cannes Festgoers Abuzz
Splashy deals for ‘Next Gen,’ ‘Terra Willy’ and ‘Fireheart’ just part of the picture as the growing medium’s potential for success draws attention.
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VIEW Conference 2018 Open for Registration, Submissions
Short animated films are eligible to take home the VIEW AWARD and a prize of 2,000 euros.
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48 Projects Chosen for Animation Production Day 2018
Producers will assemble April 26 and 27 in Stuttgart to present projects and meet with potential business partners.
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Nick Expands Noggin Lineup With 'PAW Patrol'
All-new educational play-along videos from ‘Blaze and the Monster Machines,’ ‘Bubble Guppies’ and ‘Team Umizoomi’ also added to the Nick app.
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Amazon, DreamWorks TV Animation Score at Kidscreen Awards
Honors for programming, creative talent, broadcasting and digital apps for kids were presented at annual Kidscreen Summit in Miami.
420TV Acquires David Silverman’s ‘Super Slackers’ Series
‘Simpsons’ director’s new series follows friends who gain superpowers from smoking marijuana.
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Registration Opens for MIFA Pitches 2018
Feb. 5 is the deadline for getting in on the project, held in conjunction with the Annecy festival.
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Google Spotlight Stories Debuts ‘Sonaria’
New VR experience directed by Pollen’s Scot Stafford and Chromosphere’s Kevin Dart launches on Steam and Vive Port, mobile for Android and iOS via the Google Spotlight Stories app, and Google Daydream.
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Nexus Studios Launches L.A. office
Oscar-nominated animation, film and interactive company to offer commercial, film and VR/AR services in the Los Angeles downtown arts district.
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