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Kre8tif! Conference 2023

Begins: September 27, 2023

The MDEC event aims to connect Southeast Asian animation companies with international markets; the conference, in conjunction with Malaysia Digital Content Festival, runs September 27- October 1.

Welcome to Immersive Insanity ANIMATIONWorld

How Some Disney Storytellers Launched Batman to New Heights in AR Gaming

‘The Arkham Asylum Files: Panic in Gotham City,’ a new DC-licensed augmented reality board game, puzzle book, escape room, and immersive mystery adventure – with over 45 minutes of live-action and animated mobile game content - brings Harley Quinn back to the asylum as a re-licensed doctor on a mission to uncover the anti-hero villain, Anarchy. 

Who Doesn’t Love a Bobstacle Course? Headline News

Aardman, Sky Kids Launch Season 2 of ‘The Very Small Creatures’

The stop-motion show’s second season is accompanied by ‘Morph Thingy-Ma-Bobstacle Course,’ a new interactive game exclusive to Sky Live - the AI-enabled interactive camera from Sky – where you can physically direct Morph along a series of epic obstacle courses, collecting buttons, dodging shapes, and battling bosses to reach the top of the leader board.

Technology ANIMATIONWorld

Headshot 2 AI-Enhanced Mesh-to-CC Plugin Released

By Dan Sarto | Monday, July 17, 2023 at 9:21am

Reallusion’s new AI-enhanced Character Creator 4 plugin enables users to create advanced 3D real-time digital humans from photos and 3D models.

The Biggest Gaming Deal Ever Headline News

U.S. Court Overrules FTC’s Block of Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Takeover

After winning the European Commission’s approval and triumphing over the FTC, the hard-fought acquisition may close by July 18 if the U.K.’s CMA block is rejected.

Space Opera Headline News

Roland Emmerich to Lead ‘Space Nation’ Multimedia Franchise

The ‘Stargate’ and ‘Independence Day’ director will spearhead the all-new, upcoming space opera venture spanning video games, animated shorts, and a live-action series, with the first game releasing in 2024. 

After the Black Out Headline News

‘Blade Runner 2033: Labyrinth’ Videogame in the Works at Annapurna Interactive

Check out the trailer - set within the universe created in the film franchise, the game explores the journey of a Blade Runner after the Black Out, when there are no Replicants left to hunt. 

Not the Imposter Headline News

Animated ‘Among Us’ Series in the Works at CBS Studios

The mysterious multiplayer game that rips friendships apart will get the animated series adaptation treatment with ‘Infinity Train’ creator Owen Dennis executive producing.

Technology ANIMATIONWorld

AMD Ups its Blender Game with New Rendering Technology for Cycles X

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 7:25am

The company’s continuing support for the growing Blender community through new tools like the HIP (Heterogeneous Interface for Portability) API and planned support for USD and materialX means Blender artists can access an expanding set of high-performance graphics card options for their creative production.

Still in Hiding Headline News

Justin Roiland Will Not Return for Squanch Games’ ‘High on Knife’ DLC

The new campaign for smash hit ‘High on Life,’ which previously featured the creative’s voice as a talking gun, will now focus on the new female gun character Harper, voiced by Sarah Sherman, available Fall 2023 across the Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC platforms.

The Cuts Continue Headline News

‘Lord of the Rings’ Rights Holder Embracer Group Announces Layoffs, Restructuring

The gaming giant reveals a lofty goal of creating a more self-sufficient and ‘highly cash-flow generative’ company, which means studio closures and yet-undetermined staff reductions.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

‘Tomb Raider’ Anime Series Snags Season 2 Renewal Ahead of Premiere

Lara Croft makes her anime debut in the upcoming show, which picks up after the events of the incredibly successful video-game reboot trilogy, premiering in 2023.

Are Hatchlings Angry Too? Headline News

‘Angry Birds Mystery Island’ Series Coming to Prime Video, Amazon Kids+

The 2D animated project, from Rovio Entertainment and Titmouse, features beloved young birds, the Hatchlings, who work together with their new piglet friend to survive on a deserted island with supernatural elements.

Epic Under Sea Adventures! Headline News

Pre-Reg Open for ‘SpongeBob Adventures: In a Jam!’ Game

Developed by Tilting Point and Whale App in partnership with Nickelodeon, the all-new mobile game that takes you on an epic adventure under the seas is coming to iOS and Android.

TV Animation Headline News

Toei Animation Unveils ‘Ikimono-san’ Key Art, Trailer, and Theme Song Artist

The new animated series, directed by Atsushi Wada (‘Bird in the Peninsula’), follows Bōzu and his dog Inu as they interact with animals and insects.

It’s Unreal! Headline News

Epic Games Launches ‘Virtual Production Visualization Guide’

The Unreal Engine creator rolls out Chapter 1 of its step-by-step hands-on look at how to get started with virtual production visualization workflows.

Adapt This! Headline News

‘Street Fighter’ Adaptation Finds Its Directing Duo

‘Talk to Me’ filmmakers Danny and Michael Philippou will helm the upcoming action flick from Legendary Entertainment and videogame developer Capcom, currently in early development.

Innovations in 3D Design Headline News

WPP and NVIDIA to Build Generative AI-Enabled Content Engine for Digital Advertising

By Dan Sarto | Monday, May 29, 2023 at 1:00am

New creative development engine connects 3D design and generative AI tools to produce high-quality content faster and more efficiently while preserving the quality, accuracy, and fidelity of client brand identities, products, and logos.

The Biggest Gaming Deal Ever Headline News

Xbox Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Approved by European Commission

The approval brings the Microsoft-owned gaming behemoth one step closer to closing its nearly $70 billion purchase, but there is more work to be done before the deal is finalized.

The Road to Turin Headline News

Henry Selick, Doug Chiang, and Hal Hickel to Speak at VIEW 2023

The stop-motion legend, Lucasfilm executive creative director, and senior ILM animation supervisor, respectively, will head to Turin to deliver a suite of in-person talks and workshops; Italy’s premier international event on Computer Graphics, Interactive Techniques, Digital Cinema, 2D/3D Animation, VR and AR, Gaming, and VFX runs October 15-20.

Play Some Video Games Headline News

Tenacious D Releases Animated Music Video for ‘Video Games’

Hard-rocking duo Jack Black and Kyle Gass burst onto the music scene for the first time in years for a video featuring a mix of 2D and 3DCG that takes viewers on an amazing adventure through the worlds of many fan-favorite games.

Unreal Fest ANZ 2023 Events

Unreal Fest ANZ 2023

Begins: June 21, 2023

Epic Games brings the event way down South to help Unreal Engine users from Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia broaden their skills and build community.

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