U.S. Court Overrules FTC’s Block of Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Takeover
After winning the European Commission’s approval and triumphing over the FTC, the hard-fought acquisition may close by July 18 if the U.K.’s CMA block is rejected.
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Xbox Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Approved by European Commission
The approval brings the Microsoft-owned gaming behemoth one step closer to closing its nearly $70 billion purchase, but there is more work to be done before the deal is finalized.
Activision Shareholder Lawsuits Challenge $69 Billion Sale to Microsoft
New suits allege game company’s lack of transparency about the deal, as well as company insiders’ conflicts of interest.
From Games to Series: How Entertainment Agency MOCEAN Helps Makes It Happen
Executive Creative Director Elaine Cantwell, EVP Strategy Allan Gungormez, and Creative Director Norn Jordan talk about the marketing campaigns for ‘Arcane’ and ‘Halo’ and the strategies that turn gamers into viewers.
Microsoft Buying Activision Blizzard in Largest Gaming Industry Deal Ever
Tech giant’s planned $68.7 billion purchase signals everyone that it’s all in on capturing future generations of gamers.
Podcast EP86: Blizzard Senior Character Animator Peter Starostin Shares How to Excel In CG
The senior character animator on cinematics for games like ‘Halo,’ ‘Warcraft,’ and ‘Diablo’ shares his top tips on how to excel in CG.
CoSA VFX Welcomes Stephanie Winslow as New Executive Producer
Former Legendary Entertainment production executive most recently managed 3D conversions of ‘Suicide Squad’ and ‘Venom.’
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Jeff White Named Creative Director of ILM Vancouver
Academy Award winner and visual effects supervisor of ‘Kong: Skull Island’ takes creative reins of ILM’s Canadian studio.
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Academy Unveils 20 Contenders in VFX Oscar Race
The Academy’s Visual Effects Branch Executive Committee to select the 10 films that will advance to nominations voting; nominations for the 89th Oscars will be announced on Tuesday, January 24, 2017.
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Animatrik and NantStudio Bring High-End Virtual Production to LA
Deal expands Animatrik’s industry-leading performance capture and virtual production from Vancouver and Toronto into the United States.
Review: ‘Warcraft’
Director Duncan Jones’ adaptation of Blizzard Entertainment’s epic game universe lays down a solid foundation for the franchise’s cinematic future.
Duncan Jones Talks ‘Warcraft’
Director discusses bringing Blizzard Entertainment’s hit gaming franchise into the realm of feature films.
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Legendary’s ‘Warcraft’ Shatters IMAX Opening Day Box Office Records in China
Video game adaptation distributed by Legendary Pictures grosses $5.32 million, or RMB 35 million, on 290 IMAX screens across China.
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SolidAnim’s SolidTrack Helps Deliver ‘Warcraft’ Feature
On-set virtual tracking equipment and visualization software utilized for previs and tracking on Universal’s ‘Warcraft’ feature directed by Duncan Jones.
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Legendary Pictures Unveils New ‘Warcraft’ Trailer
Universal’s video game adaptation directed by Duncan Jones features visual effects from Industrial Light & Magic, Hybride and Rodeo FX.
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