Report from the Future: VR Market Soars During Trump Presidency
In a special report from April 1, 2018, harsh realities spur virtual escapism in a post-truth society.
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Global Visual Entertainment Leaders To Gather in Beijing For ICEVE 2016
Two-day event to include Digital Domain co-founder and Virtuosity VR CEO Scott Ross, The Third Floor founder Chris Edwards, former Disney exec Kevin Geiger, PDI co-founder Richard Chuang, and more.
Mattel Signs on as Master Toy Partner for UYoung’s ‘BattleClaw’ Series
Historic deal marks the first time a Chinese property has been signed to a global master toy license.
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Immersed in China: An Interview with Toony Wu
A report from the field by one of China's up-and-coming VR animation directors.
In CG, Films, People, Short Films, Technology, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: Asia
Framestore Sells Majority Stake to Chinese Investors
Shanghai-based Cultural Investment Holdings to acquire 75 percent of the Oscar-winning VFX studio’s business in a deal valued at $187 million; Framestore founder & CEO William Sargent to retain minority stake.
In Business, CG, Films, People, Places, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Asia, Europe
FremantleMedia Secures Landmark Deal with CCTV
‘Kate and Mim-Min’ and ‘Tree Fu Tom’ set to air on Chinese state-owned children’s channel CCTV-14; animated preschool series will also stream on leading Chinese digital platforms.
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Little Airplane’s ‘P. King Duckling’ To Debut on Disney Junior
Preschool comedy series created by Emmy Award-winning preschool TV producer Josh Selig will be the first Chinese production to air on Disney Junior.
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TeamTO’s ‘Yellowbird’ Flies to China
TeamTO Beijing Office signs maverick deal with Chinese distribution partner Taikong Works.
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REPORT: Hollywood and the Search for a Chinese Super Hero
An estimated 63 comic book adaptations are set to hit the big screen by 2020 from creators ranging from ‘Captain America’ directors the Joe and Anthony Russo to comic book powerhouse Stan Lee.
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Silvergate and Mattel Announce ‘Octonauts’ Partnership in China
Mattel to manage consumer products for the ‘Octonauts’ preschool brand in China.
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China’s Alpha Animation Appoints Alex Schwartz Head of Production
Former head of development at DreamWorks Animation helped develop and produce ‘How To Train Your Dragon,’ ‘Shrek 4,’ ‘Puss in Boots,’ ‘The Croods’ and ‘Home,’ and served as producer on ‘Mr. Peabody & Sherman’ alongside director Rob Minkoff.
On the Edge: Experimental Shorts at OIAF 2016
Watch the trailers for six of the abstract and experimental short films that screened at the 40th anniversary edition of the Ottawa International Animation Festival.
In 2D, 3D, Motion Graphics, Music and Sound, People, Places, Short Films, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Animated Travels | Special Events: OIAF | Geographic Region: North America
Watch the New U.S. Trailer for China’s ‘Rock Dog’ Feature
3D-animated comedy based on the Chinese graphic novel ‘Tibetan Rock Dog’ by Zheng Jun arrives in U.S. theaters on February 24, 2017.
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Narrative Shorts We Watched and Loved at OIAF 2016
The NFB’s ‘I Like Girls’ won the Grand Prize at the 40th anniversary edition of the Ottawa International Animation Festival, but here are seven other animated shorts from the Narrative competition we liked even better.
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Turner Greenlights ‘Tuzki’ Movie in Partnership with Tencent Pictures
The famous rabbit emoticon celebrates 10th anniversary with theatrical film release in first full-length movie project for Turner-owned Tuzki.
9 Story’s ‘Wild Kratts’ Sees Major Expansion in China
New agreements span broadcast, digital and licensing representation.
m4e’s ‘Wissper’ and ‘Tip the Mouse’ Heading into China
WeKids Asia signs content agreement for distribution rights in Greater China to m4e’s co-productions Wissper’ and ‘Tip the Mouse.’
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The Three R's
A brief primer on VR, AR and MR.
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China Launching Probe Into DreamWorks Animation-Comcast Sale
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce is launching an anti-monopoly investigation into Comcast’s $3.8 billion purchase of DreamWorks Animation following complaints that the deal could hurt competition in China.
China’s VR Gold Rush
Virtual reality is booming in “The Wild Wild East.”
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Alpha Animation Launches in Los Angeles
China’s Alpha Group appoints former Disney and Paramount Animation exec Bob Bacon as CEO; new division to release its first animated feature in 2020.
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eOne’s ‘Peppa Pig’ Gains Momentum in China
With more than 5.4 billion views in just nine months on iQiYi, Youku and Tudou, Entertainment One secures new VOD deals; Peppa products now available from major Chinese retailers.
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It's the CONTENT, Stupid - Part Two
The wine is more precious than the bottles.
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Virtual Realities
Five forecasts to orient your lighthouse by.
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Digital Domain Blocked from Using MOVA Tech
District Court Judge John S. Tigar issues preliminary injunction blocking the use of the Academy Award-winning facial motion capture technology by all its licensees, including Digital Domain.
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