‘Independence Day’ Director to receive VES Visionary Award
The Visual Effects Society (VES) has announced that director-producer-screenwriter Roland Emmerich is being honoured with the VES Visionary Award in recognition of his valuable contributions to filmed entertainment. The award, which is designated by the VES board of directors, recognizes an individual who has uniquely and consistently...
Redwired to promote Esports in India
Rewired.GG, the $55.16m esports venture fund that invests in the global growth of esports, announced that it has invested a further $15.45 million into Team Vitality, taking its total investment to date to $37.51 million. The funds will be used to support the continued growth of Team...
‘Loki’ leads way to ‘Madness’
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has lately revealed that the Disney+ series Loki will find its traces into Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Both these projects were announced this summer as part of the MCU’s ambitious Phase IV slate, each scheduled for spring 2021. Doctor Strange: Multiverse of Madness is set...
Diamond Toons to create ‘Talking Comics’ on Guru Nanak’s life.
On the eve of 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Diamond Toons brings an interactive ‘talking comics’ to educate children about his legacy, divinity and teachings. The comic aims at making kids aware of the teachings of Sikh culture and its rich heritage. The comic...
Fantawild releases ‘The Wild Life’
Leading Chinese animation company Fantawild has set the domestic release date for feature film Boonie Bears: The Wild Life — the latest instalment in the hit franchise, which introduces a sci-fi spin on the beloved characters. The picture will carry on Fantawild’s tradition with a Chinese theatrical debut during...
Creativity at its peak at SIGGRAPH Asia 2019
The CGI, Special Effects and Animation industries are currently experiencing a renaissance, brought about by creative and technical enhancements made possible through applied interdisciplinary thinking and experimentation. SIGGRAPH Asia 2019, a showcase at the forefront of what fosters imagination and contributes to the development of new knowledge...
Netflix to launch its first animated original
Netflix is releasing the streaming service’s first foray into animated features, Klaus, this month and it’s a stunning return to 2D animation. A clever spin on an old tale, telling of how Santa Claus came to be the beloved father Christmas children know and love, Klaus took...
Walt Disney releases its new VR Shortfilm
Walt Disney Animation Studios debut its groundbreaking new VR short, Myth: A Frozen Tale, at the World Premiere of Frozen 2 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on 7th November. Directed by Jeff Gipson (Disney Animation’s Cycles), Myth: A Frozen Tale explores the world of Frozen 2 in an immersive way using the latest advances...
Jeff Goldblum to star in ‘They shot the Piano Player’
Jeff Goldblum will be voice starring in animated film, They Shot the Piano Player, a new music-filled visit to the past from Oscar-nominated directors Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal (Chico & Rita). The announcement was made at the American Film Market in Santa Monica, California. Film Constellation...
Toon2Tango takes ‘Monster Park’ Worldwide
Toon2Tango GmbH & Co. KG., the new kids and family entertainment venture headed up by long-time television and movie industry experts Ulli Stoef and Jo Daris, has been named worldwide distributor for Monster Park (52 x 11’) — a highly original and very entertaining animated series for...