Category: Business

People Headline News

Cinesite Appoints Adipat Virdi as XR Executive Director

The former Facebook Global Creative Product Lead for Immersive will lead and develop client relationships for new projects as the company expands its footprint in the immersive market.

Gimme More Scrat! Headline News

Disney Announces ‘Ice Age 6’ is Now in Production

A video revealing a new film in the hugely successful animated franchise, featuring returning cast members Ray Romano, Queen Latifah and John Leguizamo, was played for fans during a panel at D23 Brazil.

Oh Shepard My Shepard Headline News

‘Mass Effect’ Series in Development at Amazon MGM Studios

‘Fast & Furious 9’ writer Daniel Casey will executive produce and pen the script for the first adaptation of the fan-favorite sci-fi video game.

A New Trilogy Headline News

‘Star Wars’ Film Trilogy in Development at Lucasfilm

Simon Kinberg will write and produce alongside Kathleen Kennedy; set after the events of ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,’ the trilogy moves past the ‘Skywalker Saga’ and will follow a new set of characters.

Business Headline News

‘Totally Spies!’ Season 7 Heads to Cartoon Network in EMEA

In the new season, Sam, Clover and Alex leave Beverly Hills for Singapore, where they experience a new culture as well as a fresh crop of bizarre villains; the series now airing in the UK, Middle East, and North Africa

Business Headline News

Take-Two Interactive Reveals Sale of Private Division Label

According to CEO Strauss Zelnick, the ‘Tales of the Shire’ developer was sold so that the company, ‘could focus our resources on growing our core businesses for the long term;’ the details of the deal were not disclosed.

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Boat Rocker Greenlights ‘Dino Ranch: Island Explorers’ Animated Series

The upcoming ‘Dino Ranch’ preschool spin-off sees the Cassidy Clan head to Dino Island, which is teeming with brand new dinosaur species, humongous insects, and prehistoric amphibians.

Responsible AI? Headline News

Disney Establishes AI Oversight Unit for ‘Responsible’ Tech Research, Advancement

A newly-created Office of Technological Enablement will be headed by previous Walt Disney Studios CTO Jamie Voris, and will explore opportunities and risks associated with AI, mixed reality, and other current and emerging tech.

Business Headline News

‘Apex Legends’ Facing ‘Systematic Change’ After Failing Monetization Goals

Despite announcing strong earnings during the fiscal Q2 2025 earnings report, EA CEO Andrew Wilson claimed the battle royale shooter, ‘did not see the lift in monetization we had expected’ after changing the Battle Pass structure, but they have, ‘adjusted the rest of FY25 to reflect lower engagement than expected.’

Is More Snow Forecast? Headline News

‘Game of Thrones' Film in Development at Warner Bros.

After years of resistance from execs, a feature set in the universe of author George R.R. Martin has been greenlit; no plot, cast, or crew details are currently known.

An Awesome Partnership Headline News

Universal Pictures, LEGO Team for a Trio of Live-Action Films

Jake Kasdan, Patty Jenkins, and Joe Cornish will each helm one of the untitled movies; a separate, live-action ‘LEGO Ninjago’ feature will be penned by brothers Kevin and Dan Hageman.

Solidarity! Headline News

IATSE Voices Support for U.S. Federal Film and TV Tax Incentives

In the wake of challenges faced by the U.S. entertainment industry, the union affirms U.S. Representative Adam Schiff’s recent push to evaluate how competitive tax incentives could protect the domestic film and television production jobs from overseas competition.

Technology Headline News

Chaos Releases V-Ray 7 for 3ds Max

New Gaussian Splat support lets users quickly create 3D environments from photos or videos; 20+ new features and improvements range from creative scatter options to firefly removal.

Getting Green Headline News

Images in Motion Media Champions Puppetry's Green Revolution

The TV puppet studio based in Sonoma, California, embraces sustainability by repurposing materials from previous productions; a recent children's music video collaboration with Stinky Tales reused an entire cloud set.

It’s Game On! Headline News

Epic Games’ ‘Fortnite’ Launches ESPN-Themed Island

Following Disney’s $1.5 billion investment in Epic Games earlier this year, the collaboration releases ‘ESPN Football Island,’ which features ESPN SportsCenter Anchors Randy Scott and Gary Striewski, and the voice of ‘SportsCenter’ and NHL content host Arda Öcal as announcer.

Boo! Headline News

Animated Anthology Series ‘Don’t Walk Home Alone After Dark’ in Development

From Mercury Filmworks and La Chouette Compagnie, the horror/suspense series, based on the YouTube channel of the same name, is created by ‘Hilda’ producer and director Andy Coyle and geared towards teens and young adults.

Business Headline News

Increase in UK VFX Tax Incentive Confirmed

According to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, beginning January 1, the tax incentive will attract a net rebate of 29.25%; claims for the rebate can be made from April 1.

Solidarity! Headline News

The Animation Guild, AMPTP Talks Continue, Additional Bargaining Dates Set

The two groups will reconvene the week of November 18 for a series of negotiation sessions; TAG also voted to extend the current contract through December 2.

Strange Business Headline News

Bad Robot, Warner Bros. Animation Team For ‘Emily the Strange’ Feature

‘Nimona’ writer Pamela Ribon will pen the screenplay for the new film about the beloved pop culture icon, known for her striking aesthetic and witty observations about society.

Solidarity! Headline News

'SNL' VFX Workers Unionize, Win Recognition with Unanimous Support

The group includes 16 artists and leads who unanimously supported unionization with IATSE; the workers, ‘look forward to celebrating Season 50 by joining in SNL's decades-long tradition of supporting union labor, and to helping negotiate a contract that reflects the substantial value we add.’

Business Headline News

RIVA Studios Makes Bid to Acquire TeamTO

The proposed sale, subject to approval from the Commercial Court of Paris on October 30, follows the French animation studio's September announcement of insolvency, attributed to market challenges in the animation industry over the past two years.

From Game to Screen Headline News

Ronald D. Moore to Showrun ‘God of War’ Game Adaptation at Prime Video

Based on the critically acclaimed PlayStation videogame franchise, the live-action series follows God-in-exile Kratos, who stumbles into an epic adventure as he attempts to spread the ashes of his diseased wife with his estranged son.

People Headline News

Paul Franklin Joins BeloFX as Creative Director

The Oscar winning VFX supervisor and filmmaker, known for his work on ‘Interstellar’ and ‘Inception,’ as well as co-founding DNEG in 1998, follows fellow co-founders Matt Holben and Alex Hope to the Canada, UK and India-based studio.

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