Super Nintendo World’s First U.S. Location Will Open in 2023
Designed by Nintendo and Universal Creative, the game-inspired theme park is set to raise its ‘M’-embroidered flag in Hollywood next year.
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Studio Ghibli Theme Park Reveals Opening Date, New Details
The first of Ghibli Park’s five themed areas will open to the public this November; check out how the park is shaping up in these new photos.
Mighty Coconut Staffs Up in Wake of ‘Walkabout Mini Golf’ VR Success
Entertainment studio bolsters leadership team with trio of new hires; Don Carson named Senior Art Director, Michèle Martell, Licensing & Legal Counsel and David Wyatt, Head of Communications & Business Strategy.
Rodeo FX Names Nathalie Girard Senior Head of 2D
Industry veteran joins studio after 18-years at ILM; will be tasked with developing and implementing new cutting-edge workflows and technologies.
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Michael Stein Named New Framestore CTO
The former director, technology studio at Walt Disney Imagineering is a proven leader in the implementation of cutting-edge technology; he'll be tasked with driving the company’s global strategy and R&D across real-time, machine learning and cloud-based technology.
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Gardaland’s ‘Jumanji – The Adventure’ Ride Launching in 2022
Sony Pictures’ blockbuster franchise’s first fully themed ride will open in early 2022 at the Ronchi, Italy park; hugely popular in the region, the movie franchise grossed over $26.7 million at the Italian box office.
Dwayne Johnson Gets Us Ready for Disney’s ‘Jungle Cruise’
Coming July 30, the epic adventure down the Amazon, inspired by the Disneyland ride, also stars Emily Blunt, with VFX by ILM, DNEG, Weta Digital, Rising Sun Pictures, Rodeo FX, and UPP; see the trailer and Johnson announce his role in the film.
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Cinedigm and Fantawild Launch Kids’ Streaming Channel
The linear streamer will feature the animation studio’s popular ‘Boonie Bears,’ bringing the Asian hit franchise to North American markets; new content will be released monthly and include the popular ‘Kung Fu Masters of the Zodiac.’
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‘Hotel Transylvania’ Theme Park Attraction Opens in Moscow
Dream Island Theme Park partnered with Sony on new attraction that offers visitors an authentic ‘scary’ experience worthy of the franchise; ‘Hotel Transylvania: Transformania,’ the film franchise’s final entry, hits theaters Summer 2021.
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‘Peppa Pig’ Gets Massive 104 Episode Greenlight, New Animation Studio
Hugely popular animated preschool series will see fresh content through at least 2027; Astley Baker Davies passes the production torch to British animation studio Karrot, with director Andrea Tran at the helm.
FuseFX Names Michael Romey Director of Pipeline and Software Development
Senior technologist brings vast experience in delivering innovative solutions for theme parks, broadcasting, production, gaming, mobile, and big data analytics in mission-critical environments.
Universal Studios Hollywood Launching ‘The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash!’
All-star ensemble cast of ‘The Secret Life of Pets’ and ‘The Secret Life of Pets 2’ reprise their roles for immersive state-of-the-art ride, opening Spring 2020.
‘Oddbods’ Family Entertainment Center Opens in China
One Animation and CMC open the first interactive children’s play space themed on the popular TV series.
eOne and Merlin Bring ‘PJ Masks’ to Sea Life Aquariums Worldwide
New attractions to provide discovery and adventure with preschool superhero hitting the nautical-themed trail.
It Pays to Play
Expounding on the vicissitudes of children’s content creation in China.
‘Peanuts 70th Anniversary Holiday Collection Limited Edition’ Out October 1
From Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, the Blu-ray collection features three holiday specials, six additional specials and brand-new bonus content.
Sean Clarke Taking the Helm at Aardman
On heels of studio’s recent transition to employee ownership, co-founder Dave Sproxton stepping down after 43 years as Managing Director.
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Disney’s D23 Expo 2019 Coming to Anaheim, August 23 – 25
Walt Disney Animation and Pixar to share never-before-seen footage, details, and experiences at the ultimate Disney fan event.
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Eric Brevig Joins Method Studios as Senior VFX Supervisor & Creative Director
Academy Award-winning VFX industry veteran has contributed to more than 30 feature films, including blockbuster hits ‘Men in Black,’ ‘Pearl Harbor,’ ‘Hook’ and ‘The Maze Runner.’
Disney Animation Archive Founder Dave Smith Passes at 78
Named a Disney Legend in 2007, chief archivist dedicated his four-decade career at the studio to preserving Disney’s precious treasures from film, television, theme parks and beyond.
‘Zootopia’-Themed Expansion Coming to Shanghai Disney
Construction to begin later this year on first-ever Disney park ‘land’ based on 2016 Oscar-winning animated feature.
Disneyland Paris Warms Hearts with Adorable Ad, ‘The Little Duck’
Donald Duck’s biggest fan steals the show in new ad campaign from agency BETC Paris.
‘Quintessential Imagineer’ Scott Watson Dies in Plane Crash
Disney Imagineering CTO remembered for his numerous technical achievements and contributions to popular theme park attractions during his nearly 30-year tenure at the company.
Pixar Pier Makes its Debut at Disney California Adventure Park
How Walt Disney Imagineering and Pixar pulled off the new Pixar Pier at California Adventure Park.
Universal Details Immersive ‘Kung Fu Panda’ Attraction
Interior projection mapping and seats that swivel with the story mark the new attraction, housed in the new DreamWorks Theatre, opening June 15 at the theme park in Hollywood.
