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- Former Disney and Google Exec Julie Ann Crommett Launches ‘You Got Moxie!’ Podcastby Debbie Diamond Sarto on September 17, 2024 at 8:30 pm
Each week, the Collective Moxie founder & CEO discusses steps and strategies behind making meaningful change across a wide set of industries; upcoming episodes include Pixar Animation’s Danielle Feinberg and Lionsgate’s Kamala Avila-Salmon.
- ‘The Sims’ Heading to the Silver Screenby Debbie Diamond Sarto on September 17, 2024 at 8:12 pm
Ahead of the prolific video game franchise’s 25th anniversary, Amazon MGM Studios confirms its first film adaptation is in the works.
- Annapurna Interactive Staff Quits En Masse Following Deal Breakdownby Laurén Alexa on September 17, 2024 at 6:33 pm
The move follows failed talks between Annapurna Pictures founder Megan Ellison and Nathan Gary, former president of Annapurna Interactive, that were aimed at converting the division into a separate company.
- Police Work is ‘Ruff’ – DreamWorks Animation Unleashes ‘Dog Man’ Trailerby Debbie Diamond Sarto on September 17, 2024 at 5:39 pm
NYT bestselling author Dav Pilkey’s newest kids’ book series gets its first big screen treatment; a dog becomes much more than a police officer’s ‘best friend’ after they are both hurt on the job; the 3DCG feature stars Pete Davidson, Isla Fisher, Lil Rel Howery, and Ricky Gervais, hitting theaters January 31, 2025.
- XTR Acquires AI Animation Studio Late Night Labsby Laurén Alexa on September 17, 2024 at 5:10 pm
The film and television studio known for its feature documentary ‘Daughters’ will utilize the AI studio’s proprietary technology to help launch holding company Asteria Film Co. to produce animation, fiction, and non-fiction film and television.
- Adult Swim SMALLS Unveils ‘Beantown: Trial by Fire’ Shortby Laurén Alexa on September 17, 2024 at 4:32 pm
The 2D animated pixel art film created by Los Angeles-based animator/director Mike Manor, follows new hires Robert and Phil, who must serve customers until one of them dies, now streaming on YouTube.
- ZBrush for iPad Now Availableby Debbie Diamond Sarto on September 16, 2024 at 8:33 pm
Release of Maxon’s award-winning winning 3D creative software features many tools found in the desktop version and adds a customizable interface for arranging sculpting tools to optimize a personal user experience.
- Sony Announces Virtual Production Tool Set Version 2.0by Debbie Diamond Sarto on September 16, 2024 at 8:06 pm
Coming this winter, the virtual production software update will deliver Camera and Display Plugin and Color Calibrator improvements for a better broadcast and cinema workflow; both apps are free with select features available under a paid license.
- Polymath Motion Rebrands as Oddbeastby Debbie Diamond Sarto on September 16, 2024 at 6:55 pm
Motion design and production studio embraces the ‘Beast’ to reflect its expertise and ‘Odd’ to represent the rarity of its ‘high caliber’ creative work.
- Chaos Drops ‘Butch Cassidy’-Inspired ‘Ray Tracing FTW’ Shortby Debbie Diamond Sarto on September 16, 2024 at 6:29 pm
The film, made as part of the company’s ‘Project Arena’ deep dive into ICVFX (in-camera VFX), highlights the state of visual effects and filmmaking – from the artist’s point of view; new innovative virtual production tools integrate virtual shoots into overall production pipeline, enabling direct use of film production assets without any preprocessing.