Multihouse Creative and Demente Animation Form Strategic Partnership
New deal expands Multihouse’s live-action production offerings, adding animation integration across its various sectors, including Multihouse Impact and Creative Agency divisions.
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Crunchyroll Drops New Trailer, Release Date for ‘NieR: Automata Ver1.1a’
The anime series based on Square Enix and Platinum Games’ role-playing game, featuring the battle between androids and machines in a post-apocalyptic Earth, is set to release January 7.
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‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Creator Yuji Naka Arrested for Alleged Insider Trading
While details are few, we know the game developer was taken into custody last Friday along with two other former Square Enix employees, all charged with improper purchasing of shares in Aiming prior to the company’s announcement of a new game in the ‘Dragon Quest’ franchise.
‘NieR:Automata Ver1.1a’ Series Cast, Trailer, and Image Revealed
The anime adaptation based on Square Enix and Platinum Games’ role-playing game that follows androids 2N, 9S, and A2 as they battle to reclaim Earth from alien mechanical beings, is set to release January 2023.
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Crunchyroll, Fuji TV, and Slow Curve + Ultra Partnership Kicks off with New Anime Titles
Companies shared new programming details at last week’s +Ultra event in Tokyo; previously announced ‘Estab Life: Great Escape’ to debut in April 2022 with newly revealed title ‘Ooyukiumi No Kaina’ coming in January 2023.
SIGGRAPH Asia Wraps First Hybrid Edition in Tokyo
2021 conference brought together over 3,000 computer graphics industry attendees from 41 countries, overcoming significant obstacles to attend the live program at the Tokyo International Forum in Japan.
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SIGGRAPH Asia 2021 Hybrid Conference to Continue as Planned
With a comprehensive range of onsite safety and hygiene measures in place, event will welcome attendees in-person at the Tokyo International Forum from December 14-17; international attendees will join virtually from all over the world.
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‘Tomb Raider’ Anime Series Adds New Cast
Allen Maldonado and Earl Baylon join the upcoming Tomb Raider anime series based on Square Enix’s hit global game franchise.
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WildBrain CPLG Names Jasen Wright North America VP
In newly created role, veteran licensing executive will drive global expansion of entertainment brands and original IP including ‘Strawberry Shortcake,’ ‘Caillou,’ ‘Teletubbies,’ and ‘Chip & Potato.’
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‘Skull Island’ and ‘Tomb Raider’ Anime Series in Development at Netflix
Adding to their extensive slate of previously announced anime projects, Netflix has greenlit two new series, from Legendary Television, based on hugely popular film and game franchises.
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MPSE Announces Nominees for 66th Golden Reel Awards
Animation and games featured in seven outstanding achievement in sound editing categories, while VFX-driven film and TV take spots in eight others.
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Judge Denies Defendant Motions in MOVA Suit Against Fox, Paramount, Disney and Marvel
Ruling means technology owner Rearden’s IP infringement lawsuits and discovery efforts can continue.
Review: ‘Final Fantasy XV’
While the franchise’s latest effort doesn’t reinvent the wheel of RPG games, it does provide an experience worthy of the 10-year development timeframe.
Review: ‘Deus Ex: Mankind Divided’
Excellent gameplay choices, elaborate story and intricate level design make this an easy game to recommend.
Chaos Group Announces Blockbuster Lineup for V-Ray Days at SIGGRAPH 2016
Fourth annual event offers exclusive behind-the-scenes look at VFX for hit films, games and television; sneak peek at live VR rendering tech.
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SIGGRAPH Unveils 2016 Games Program
Talks, courses, Real-Time LIVE! demos and production sessions with top-tier game studios such as Naughty Dog and Square Enix to explore AAA game titles including ‘Final Fantasy XV,’ ‘Uncharted 4,’ ‘Star Wars: Battlefront’ and more.
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‘Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV’ Feature Set for Fall Premiere
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and Square Enix announce CG-animated feature film based on the global cinematic and game phenomenon.
Review: ‘Hitman: Episode 1’
Deadly Agent 47 returns in IO Interactive’s brand new video game reboot that tests your skills as a stealthy assassin.
A New Episodic Game Experience: ‘Hitman’
Square-Enix and Io Interactive make bold move with planned episodic release of upcoming ‘Hitman’ reboot.
Most Anticipated Games of 2016
Expectations are high as Spencer Fawcett breaks down upcoming game releases he’s most excited about.
Top 5 Game Disappointments of 2015
Spencer Fawcett rates his 5 most disappointing games of the year.
Review: ‘Just Cause 3’
Latest in the franchise often buckles under the weight of its own lofty ambitions.
IKinema Signs Licensing Pact with Square Enix
Top-shelf game developer to incorporate IKinema RunTime full-body IK solver middleware into future game titles.
The Refinery AV Welcomes Josh Olson
Olson’s award-winning work has been created in partnership with some of the world’s top entertainment brands including Sony, Warner Bros., 20th Century Fox, Screen Gems, EA, THQ and Square Enix.
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