Category: Interactive
NBCUniversal Shutting Games Division
Formed in 2017, Universal Games and Digital Platforms published titles based on franchises like ‘Minions,’ ‘Jurassic World’ and ‘How to Train Your Dragon.’
Trojan Horse is a Unicorn Announces Final 2019 Lineup
THU, one of Europe’s leading digital entertainment conferences, announces its complete program for upcoming September 23-28 event in Valletta, Malta.
‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Love, Death & Robots’ Take Home Animation Emmy Awards
Fox’s perennial favorite and Netflix’s new anthology series receive awards for Outstanding Animated Program and Outstanding Short Form Animated Program, while Seth MacFarlane wins for Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance for ‘Family Guy.’
Snap Releases Lens Studio 2.1 Update
Free AR creation tool allows users of all skill levels to create, publish and share custom Lenses that overlay and transform Snapchat iOS or Android viewing experiences.
Nickelodeon and eOne’s ‘Ricky Zoom’ Debuts September 9
Studio behind ‘Peppa Pig’ and ‘PJ Masks’ launches their new CG-animated preschool series about the adventures of a little red rescue bike and his loyal Bike Buddies.
Nickelodeon’s ‘Blue’s Clues & You!’ to Debut November 11
Remake of landmark curriculum-driven ‘Blue’s Clues’ preschool series will feature new host, CG animation and interactive companion videos.
Online Virtual Reality Community Portal VRNation.tv Officially Launches
New website, featuring 24 themed channels, is dedicated to helping VR visor owners find and share all types of great virtual content.
The Future of Animation
HOAX Gets hAPPy with Dairy Queen and Coca-Cola Interactive App
Veteran designer and modeler Heather Shepherd used nuanced facial animation to bring joy and life to a 3D model.
THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS A STORY PROBLEM THAT CAN'T BE SOLVED
Ottawa International Animation Festival Returning September 25 – 29, 2019
OIAF brings together regional, national and international animation communities, providing a forum to share and exchange expertise.
Brisbane Playing Host to SIGGRAPH Asia 2019
The 12th SIGGRAPH Asia Conference and Exhibition on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques runs November 17-20, 2019 in Brisbane, Australia.
SIGGRAPH 2019 is Back in Los Angeles
In its 46th year, the conference is set for July 28 – August 1, 2019 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
26th Stuttgart International Trickfilm Festival of Animated Film: April 30 - May 5
ITFS focuses on artistic animated films, innovations in the field of interactive and transmedia projects, as well as the promotion of young talent.
FMX 2019 Conference on Animation, Effects, Games and Immersive Media April 30 - May 3
'Bridging the Gap' between people and projects from around the world is the theme of this year’s conference at the Haus der Wirtschaft in Stuttgart, Germany.
43rd Annecy International Animation Film Festival June 10th – 15th
The Festival invites you to attend screening events, including sneak previews of shorts and features.
Total Chaos Returns with The Fusion of Art & Technology May 16 -18, 2019
Total Chaos expands with over 60 new speakers; Google, Zaha Hadid Architects and Porsche among presenters.
Matt Layzell’s Interactive ‘Battle Kitty’ Series Headed to Netflix
The world’s fiercest kitty invites kids around the world to unlock a new battle ground on Netflix in original animated interactive series.
R.I.P. Google Spotlight Stories – 2013-2019
Award-winning experimental immersive storytelling studio behind the Academy Award-nominated short film ‘Pearl’ and last year’s Oscar-shortlisted ‘Age of Sail’ is no more.
animago AWARDS Announces 2018 Nominees
Thirty-six 3D animation & design, visual effects, visualization and AR/VR nominees selected from 856 submissions from 61 countries.
‘Metalocalypse’ Director Jon Schnepp Dies at 51
Veteran artist was creative force behind Adult Swim series about the exploits of fictional death metal band ‘Dethklok.’
SAG-AFTRA Authorizes TV Animation Strike
98.7% membership ‘Yes’ vote supports guild fight to win scale wages and residuals for animated programs made for streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon.