Bent Image Lab Unveils New Augmented Reality Project
New youAR augmented reality platform allows multi-user, real-time, markerless AR content to be viewed with a single-lens smartphone.
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Mark Oftedal’s ‘Buggy Night’ Now Available on YouTube
360-degree interactive short with production design by Caldecott-winning illustrator Jon Klassen previously launched on Moto X and Moto G devices and on the Google Spotlight Stories app on Android and iOS.
Kidscreen Awards Now Accepting Submissions for 2017
Deadlines for entries is September 16; new set of ‘Best in Class’ awards to pay special tribute to the top kids programming entry in each of its three age categories.
SIGGRAPH 2016 to Highlight Emerging, Studio & Mobile Technologies
Conference to feature the latest in emerging technologies with more than 20 interactive installations, as well as 3D printing workshops and a range of talks on mobile applications.
In 3D, CG, Event, Interactive, Technology, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: Animated Travels | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: North America
Acamar Teams with Aardman on New App for ‘Bing’
Co-developed with the digital team at Aardman, Acamar Films launches its first-ever mobile app based on the award-winning preschool television series ‘Bing.’
In Cartoons, Games, Mobile and Wireless, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
‘Angry Birds Movie’ Hatching Early on Digital HD
Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Maya Rudolph, Bill Hader and Peter Dinklage star in the $335 million global box office sensation ‘The Angry Birds Movie,’ hatching early on Digital July 29, on Blu-ray Combo Pack, 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack & DVD August 16.
In 3D, CG, Films, Home Entertainment | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
‘Boj’ Wins Big at BAFTA Cymru Games Awards
Cardiff-based interactive design and development studio Thud Media receives three awards for its educational children’s game, ‘Boj Smoothies,’ featuring characters from the popular CBeebies series produced by Pesky Productions.
In Awards, Games, Interactive, Mobile and Wireless, Music and Sound | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: BAFTAs | Geographic Region: Europe
Calabash Animation Creates New Trailer for ‘Oops! You Died’
Game developer Signal Zero taps Chicago-based animation studio Calabash for a trailer with a modern retro feel that perfectly captures popular mobile game’s distinct look.
In 3D, CG, Games, Mobile and Wireless | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Google Unveils New Trailer for Felix Massie’s ‘Rain or Shine’
Trailer comes on the heels of a sneak preview of ‘Rain or Shine’ from Google Spotlight Stories at the Annecy International Animation Festival.
In 2D, 3D, Event, Festival, Interactive, Mobile and Wireless, People, Places, Short Films, Technology, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: Animated Travels | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
WATCH: Sony Drops Trailer for ‘Angry Birds Movie’s ‘Hatchlings’ Short
New animated short directed by John Rice, ‘The Early Hatchling Gets the Worm,’ to screen in select theaters ahead of ‘The Angry Birds Movie’ this weekend.
Hopster Announces SVOD Agreement with Australia’s ABC Commercial
New two-year deal with global Kids TV & learning app will see ‘The Wiggles,’ ‘Octonauts’ and more made available to Australian and New Zealand users.
Nickelodeon Launching New Season of ‘Shimmer and Shine’
Nick debuts second season on Wednesday, June 15, alongside dedicated online game, app update and all-new consumer products line inspired by hit preschool animated series.
Cartoon Network Launching First ‘Teen Titans Go!’
CN partners with Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment on ‘Teeny Titans’ mobile game developed by Grumpyface Studios and available this summer.
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Shannon Tindle’s ‘On Ice’ Now on YouTube
Created in collaboration with Google ATAP’s Spotlight Stories and Evil Eye Pictures, animated short made for mobile and VR devices contains hidden surprises, including a musical homage to Queen.
In 2D, Interactive, Mobile and Wireless, People, Short Films, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Charming Sci-Fi ‘Love You to Bits’ Adventure Now on iOS
Visual, puzzle-filled point-and-click sci-fi adventure with stylized cartoon designs is nominated for ‘Best Upcoming Game’ at the 12th edition of the International Mobile Gaming Awards.
Ankama Animations Expands Digital Presence
Following the launch of its first animated feature, ‘Dofus - Book 1,’ in theatres, French animation studio announces a raft of new VOD and SVOD deals for its in-house series.
In Business, Digital Media, Films, Mobile and Wireless | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
Cartoon Network Studios Incubating ‘OK K.O.! Lakewood Plaza Turbo’
Mobile game from ‘Steven Universe’ supervising producer Ian Jones-Quartey developed alongside ‘Regular Show’ storyboard director Toby Jones and independent game studio Double Stallion.
Grid, Hoho Sign Co-Production Agreement for ‘Mimi and Bibi’
Belgium’s Grid Animation to co-produce animated vlogs for multimedia girls fashion brand from ‘Whissper’ and ‘Waybuloo’ creator Dan Good.
TinyCo Introduces NFL Players into ‘Family Guy: The Quest for Stuff’ Mobile Game
‘Road to the Big Game’ promotion to feature voiceovers by Tom Brady, Richard Sherman and Brett Favre; additional NFL players to appear in TinyCo’s popular mobile game ‘Family Guy: The Quest for Stuff.’
Nickelodeon Forges into 2016 With ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Portal Power’ App
Third TV series-inspired global app allows users to play all four turtles simultaneously.
‘Dogtanian’ and ‘Willy Fog’ Launch First Interactive Tales
BRB Internacional and Meikme release ‘Dogtanian’s Journey’ and ‘The Bet,’ the first interactive tales based on ‘Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds’ and ‘Around the World with Willy Fog.’
Cartoon Network Claims Top Spot for Kids 6-11
Kids channel claims victory as television’s number one ad-supported network with kids 6-11 for 2015.
In Business, Cartoons, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Aardman to Release New ‘Shaun the Sheep’ Mobile Game
New mobile game, ‘Llama League,’ released to celebrate new half-hour ‘Shaun the Sheep’ TV special, ‘The Farmer’s Llamas.’
Cospective Releases Dedicated iOS App for Frankie
Dedicated iOS app for web-based review and approval tool Frankie brings all the collaborative, cloud-based functionality of Frankie to the palm of your hand.
Cartoon Network Launches Digital TV Network in SE Asia
Anything goes with Cartoon Network’s game-changing app.
In Art, Business, Cartoons, Interactive, Places, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Asia
