Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire HIT Entertainment for $680 million in cash from a consortium led by Apax Partners funds.
Paramount's PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3 had a frightening haul at the U.S. box office for the weekend of Oct. 21-23, 2011.
Former high-level Scientologist Marty Rathbun revealed on his blog that the Church of Scientology launched an investigation into SOUTH PARK creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, via The Hollywood Reporter.
Mark Stetson, Academy Award-winning Creative Director for the Feature Films VFX division at Zoic Studios, will receive the Visual Effects Society Founders Award on Thursday, October 20 at the VES Annual Membership Meeting 2011.
Columbia Pictures as moved the release date for bike messenger thriller PREMIUM RUSH, reports ComingSoon.net.
Sony Pictures has changed its plans to open Roland Emmerich's ANONYMOUS wide on Oct. 28, reports Deadline.com.
Innovation takes many forms within the gaming space, often beginning with insight and inspiration from a single person, be they a game developer, an engineer, a sociologist or anything else within the industry. That’s why we’re tracking down these thought leaders to give you a sneak peek of the digital arts future through their eyes. In this installment, we sit down with Kyle Orland, a games journalist who writes for Gamasutra. Orland gives his thoughts on the impact journalism will have on the future of gaming and the relationship between the two.
IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX) (TSX:IMX) today announced that Blue Sky World Entertainment signed an agreement to install a digital IMAX theatre system at the 20th Century Plaza in Nairobi, Kenya.
Coming November 18-20, 2011 to Burbank, California, CTN brings you a variety of business, creative, technical and inspirational presenters from various walks of life to reaffirm that CTN-X as that jewel in the crown, that "one of a kind" show where we get to rise out of the production trenches for 3 whole days to experience visual stimulation, fantastic connections and powerful inspiration.
The season two premiere of AMC’s original series, “The Walking Dead” delivered the strongest telecast for any drama in basic cable history.
Which ride would you be? You can tell a lot about a person by what they do in their leisure time. You might ask how this helps you in your career pursuits but just hold on to your teacups and let me explain. Exploring what motivates you personally may help you define what motivates you professionally. You might seek to balance your lifestyle in a way that supports you professionally. Meaning you may be on the go at work and desire a more leisurely sport, or you may have a more sedentary job and therefore go thrill seeking during your playtime.
Disney's REAL STEEL retained its U.S. box office title after knocking out all newcomers over the weekend of Oct. 14-16, 2011.
Hasbro, Paramount, director Michael Bay and exec producer Steven Spielberg have started talks on creating a fourth film in the TRANSFORMERS series, writes The Hollywood Reporter.
ABC has pulled the plug on the reboot of CHARLIE'S ANGELS, writes The Hollywood Reporter.
After exploring advertising's possibilities for its last productive decade, the industry misfits of Brooklyn-based Transistor Studios are opening an office Down Under and diving back into their deep-design roots.
IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX) (TSX:IMX) and Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) announced today a relationship that will broaden the application of digital cinema technologies in theatres and enhance the consumer's movie-going experience.
Following the recent announcement of the Where’s Wally? UK licensing program, Classic Media, a global media company with a portfolio of some of the world’s leading family entertainment brands, today unveils the launch of an international licensing program for the iconic brand.
The High Court in London issued an injunction against Moshi Monsters' cartoon character Lady Goo Goo, a parody of Lady Gaga, writes the Hollywood Reporter.
Warner Bros. has moved up the release of Guillermo del Toro's PACIFIC RIM, reports Variety.
Gener8 Digital Media Corp., a rapidly growing 3D production company, has raised $1.5M in private financing with investors Macquarie Private Wealth Inc., Haywood Securities Inc., Raymond James Ltd., and Leede Financial Markets.
IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX) (TSX:IMX) today announced a joint revenue sharing agreement with TGV Cinemas Sdn Bhd (TGV Cinemas) to install a new digital IMAX theatre system at the Sunway Pyramid Shopping Centre, TGV's highest-grossing multiplex.
Walt Disney Pictures and 20th Century Fox have announced updates to their release schedule.
Following theatrical exhibitors declaring they wouldn't screen TOWER HEIST, Universal has decided to scrap its plan to release the film on VOD three weeks after release, reports Variety.
Disney has struck a deal with director Gore Verbinski, star Johnny Depp and producer Jerry Bruckheimer to put the stalled LONE RANGER back into production, reports Deadline.com.
his year, Babar celebrates his 80th anniversary, and Nelvana Enterprises and The Clifford Ross Company are pleased to announce a number of activities to honour the world-famous elephant in the legendary green suit.
