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Sony Deals Bring Flash And Realplayer To The Playstation 2

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, May 23, 2001 at 12:00am
Sony Deals Bring Flash And Realplayer To The Playstation 2
Sony Deals Bring Flash And Realplayer To The Playstation 2

In separate deals announced May 16, 2001, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. entered into agreements with RealNetworks and Macromedia to embed both RealPlayer and Flash client technologies into the PlayStation2 game console and software development kit (SDK). RealPlayer integration will enable the 10 million plus PlayStation 2 users to access streaming Internet audio and video content such as news, sports and other entertainment. The SDK will allow game developers, using the latest RealPlayer technology, to incorporate streaming media directly into their PlayStation 2 games.

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Game Headline News

Microsoft And Microids License Discreet’s Gmax Game Customization Tools

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, May 23, 2001 at 12:00am
Microsoft And Microids License Discreet’s Gmax Game Customization Tools
Microsoft And Microids License Discreet’s Gmax Game Customization Tools

On Thursday, May 17, 2001, Discreet announced licensing deals with both Microsoft and Microids to include gmax consumer customization tools in each game developers upcoming game titles. This integration of gmax, a product derived from the same code base as the industry-leading 3ds max, means developers can offer customers a flexible, customizable environment within the game where they can create, modify and trade content with fellow players.

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Digimation Releases Bones Pro 3

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, May 23, 2001 at 12:00am
Digimation Releases Bones Pro 3
Digimation Releases Bones Pro 3

Digimation Inc. announced on May 18, 2001 the immediate availability of Bones Pro 3, the latest version of the popular skeletal deformation tool for character and creature animation inside of 3ds max. The new release lets users build a set of underlying bones to deform a mesh, assign the Bones Pro 3 modifier to the mesh and pick the bones that will drive the animation. The new toolkit includes MetaBones and ParaBones, advanced tools that allow users further control of character deformations through the use of simple primitive objects that act as constraints within the skeleton.

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Game Headline News

Monsters, Inc. Coming To Game Boy

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, May 23, 2001 at 12:00am
Monsters, Inc. Coming To Game Boy
Monsters, Inc. Coming To Game Boy

THQ has announced the signing of an agreement with Disney Interactive to release Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance versions of DISNEY/PIXAR'S MONSTERS, INC. Set for nationwide release in winter 2001, the games are based on the upcoming computer-animated feature from Disney and Pixar, which will hit theatres on November 2, 2001. DISNEY/PIXAR'S MONSTERS, INC.

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Television Events

WEM: the World Education Market

By Guest (not verified) | Monday, May 21, 2001 at 11:00am
WEM: the World Education Market
WEM: the World Education Market
Begins: May 21, 2001

WEM: the World Education Market is an annual trade show for educational television and new media content. WEM is a marketplace, showcasing educational resources for all levels and ages of learners, for use in the classroom, the workplace or the home. The market offers an opportunity for the industry to buy and sell products, share ideas and create business partnerships and joint ventures.

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Events Headline News

New Additions To AWN's Calendar Of Events

New Additions To AWN's Calendar Of Events
New Additions To AWN's Calendar Of Events

This week's updates to the Calendar of Events includes:ASIFA-Hollywood Presents: DePatie-Freleng - The Early Films,Wednesday, May 23, 2001, Burbank, California, U.S.A.; ASIFA-HollywoodPresents: Hollywood Cartoons In Technicolor!, Wednesday, May 30,2001, Burbank, California, U.S.A.; ASIFA-Hollywood Presents: Sex WarsIn Animation, 1926 - 1950, Friday, June 1, 2001, Burbank, California,U.S.A.; ChildArt And Creativity Festival, Friday, June 29 -Wednesday, July 4, 2001, Washington, DC, U.S.A.; Sentiero Corto

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Film Headline News

Film Roman Terminates Pentamedia Deal

By Dan Sarto | Monday, May 21, 2001 at 12:00am
Film Roman Terminates Pentamedia Deal
Film Roman Terminates Pentamedia Deal

On Friday, May 18, 2001, Film Roman announced they have formally terminated the purchase transaction with Pentamedia Graphics, Ltd. in light of Pentamedia's inability to cure a material breach in the deal. Film Roman has officially notified Pentamedia that they are in material breach of the Stock Purchase Agreement signed January 31, 2001 and the Memorandum of Understanding between the two companies signed on April 24, 2001.

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Free Maya Shockwave Exporter Now Available

By Dan Sarto | Monday, May 21, 2001 at 12:00am
Free Maya Shockwave Exporter Now Available
Free Maya Shockwave Exporter Now Available

Alias|Wavefront announced on Friday, May 18, 2001, that its Maya Shockwave 3D Exporter plugin is now available as a free download from the Alias|Wavefront Website. The plugin can be used to transfer content directly from Maya into Macromedias Director 8.5 Shockwave Studio. A special Website has been set up within the Alias|Wavefront site where the plugin, technical information and examples are available.

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Animation Headline News

Disney Legend Maurice Noble Passes Away

Disney Legend Maurice Noble Passes Away
Disney Legend Maurice Noble Passes Away

Maurice J. Noble, co-director of the Academy Award-winning animated short subject DOT AND THE LINE and many other cartoon classics, died Friday, May 18, 2001. He was 91 years old. His unique and innovative use of color and design is apparent in landmark Disney films such as SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS, BAMBI and DUMBO. His work on more than 60 Warner Bros. cartoons featuring characters such as Bugs Bunny and the Road Runner helped create a new look and approach to animation that continues to influence designers today.

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Million Headline News

Shrek Debuts #1 At The Box Office

Shrek Debuts #1 At The Box Office
Shrek Debuts #1 At The Box Office

DreamWorks' new CG-animated film SHREK rocketed to #1 at the box office in its North American debut, taking in $42.1 million. It is the second-biggest opening for an animated film and the biggest-ever for the distributor. Buena Vista's TOY STORY 2, which debuted during the Thanksgiving holiday in 1999, holds the record for animated openings with $57.4 million, while the previous biggest opening for DreamWorks was GLADIATOR with $34.8 million in May 2000. Universal's THE MUMMY RETURNS tallied $20.5 million during its third weekend to hold second place.

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Festival Headline News

Kovalyov and the Quay Bros. Win At Tough Eye Festival

Kovalyov and the Quay Bros. Win At Tough Eye Festival
Kovalyov and the Quay Bros. Win At Tough Eye Festival

The first Tough Eye Animated Film Festival, held in Turku, Finland, May 15 - 20, 2001, has announced its winners. The international jury for the Timeless Competition was composed of: Mette Peters, Netherlands; Jayne Pilling, UK; Edwin Carels, Belgium; and Stanislav Ulver, Czech Republic. This year's co-winners for the Grand Prize are: HEN, HIS WIFE, Igor Kovalyov, Russia 1990, and IN ABSENTIA, Quay Brothers, UK, 2000. Both films were awarded a FIM 15.000,00 cash prize.

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Imax Headline News

IMAX Names New Chief Financial Officer

IMAX Names New Chief Financial Officer
IMAX Names New Chief Financial Officer

IMAX announced the appointment of Francis (Frank) T. Joyce as chief financial officer effective May 14, 2001. Joyce will report to IMAX co-CEOs and co-chairmen Richard L. Gelfond and Bradley J. Wechsler. Joyce comes to IMAX from theglobe.com where he was vice president, CFO and treasurer. He has more than 20 years of experience in finance, primarily in the advertising, film, publishing and Internet industries, and has worked for a number of large multi-national companies including CBS, Paramount Pictures, Ted Bates Worldwide and KPMG.

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Framestore Headline News

Framestore Strengthens Its Staff

Framestore Strengthens Its Staff
Framestore Strengthens Its Staff

Markus Manninen has been promoted to Deputy Head of FrameStores 3D department. Manninen joined FrameStore in 2000 from Film Tecknarna in Sweden and has since worked on numerous commercials, including British Gas Mexican, BT Cellnets Animation, Shells Whale and Fiats Volcano. He also recently directed campaigns for Cingular Wireless and Richard Burbidge. The company also announced that Paul O'Brien has recently joined FrameStore's Henry team.

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Design Headline News

Sideshow Names New Creative Director For Motion Design

Sideshow Names New Creative Director For Motion Design
Sideshow Names New Creative Director For Motion Design

Sideshow Post announced that award-winning computer graphics artist Jonathan Herbert has joined the company's Sideshow Motion Design division as creative director. Herbert comes on board after seven years at the helm of Zero Degrees Kelvin, his well-known New York City production boutique that specialized in 3D animation for TV commercials, product and science demos. Herbert has seventeen years experience in directing and managing 3D and special effects projects.

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