Category: 3D

Nickelodeon Headline News

Nick Names Participants of 10th Annual Fellowship for Diverse Writers

By Rick DeMott | Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 10:54am

Nickelodeon has named three new participants for its 10th annual Fellowship for Diverse Writers, it was announced today by Karen Kirkland, Executive Director, Nickelodeon Fellowship for Diverse Writers.

Festival Headline News

Future Film Fest Program Highlights

By Rick DeMott | Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 10:51am

The Future Film Festival 12th edition will take place, as usual, in Bologna, Italy, from 26th to 31st January 2010 at Teatro Duse (Via Cartoleria 42) and Palazzo Re Enzo (Piazza del Nettuno). Advance news about the programme.

Blu-ray Headline News

NVIDIA Demonstrates 3-D Blu-ray Playback Accelerated on GeForce and 3-D Vision

By Matt Kapko | Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 2:25pm

2010 is poised to be the year where consumers can enjoy stunning 3D experiences across all entertainment mediums, including gaming, photographs, Web browsing, and of course, movies. And, with the forthcoming 3D Blu-ray specification expected to be formally announced later this year, NVIDIA and its partners are pleased to announce that the amazing 3D experience that has proven so popular in movie theaters is about to come home.

Artists Headline News

StudioGPU Helps Sony Create First Playmobil Entertainment DVD

By Matt Kapko | Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 12:31pm

StudioGPU announced today that the CGI experts at Hollywood-based Extra Large Technology (XLT) turned to StudioGPU MachStudio Pro to accelerate the production of Playmobil: The Secret of Pirate Island DVD for Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

Imax Headline News

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Coming to IMAX June 30, 2010

By Matt Kapko | Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 12:16pm

IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq:IMAX) (TSX:IMX) and Summit Entertainment announced today that The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, the third film in the studio's Twilight franchise, will be released to IMAX(R) theatres simultaneously with the film's launch on June 30, 2010.

Headline News

Resident Evil: Afterlife Delayed Till Early 2011

By Matt Kapko | Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 9:39am

RESIDENT EVIL: AFTERLIFE has been delayed until Jan. 14, 2011, SHOCKTILLYOUDROP.COM reports. Originally scheduled to hit theaters on Aug. 27, 2010, the first film in the series to use 3D technology is taking longer to put together than Screen Gems anticipated.

Creative Headline News

Creative Group and Mantra Design Craft Jay-Z 9/11 Special

By Matt Kapko | Monday, December 7, 2009 at 7:59am

Creative Group, the industry’s premier full-service post-production facility, and Mantra Design, an award-winning creative content design and visual effects boutique, have transformed Jay-Z’s renowned Answer the Call 9/11 benefit concert into a stirring hour-long special airing on the Fuse music network. Together, the two studios delivered a complete post package for Fuse Presents Jay-Z Live from Madison Square Garden: Answer the Call, including video editing, audio mixing and 3D graphics.

Effects Headline News

NVIDIA Quadro GPU Highlighted in 2012

By Matt Kapko | Monday, December 7, 2009 at 7:37am

We at NVIDIA are suckers for an epic disaster film, so when we heard Roland Emmerich was at it again (remember “Independence Day,” and “Day After Tomorrow”?), we jumped at the chance to see his new flick, “2012,” which is already a big hit, grossing over $600 million at the box office so far.

Dreamworks Headline News

DiCaprio Voicing DreamWorks' Joyce Adaptation

DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (Nasdaq: DWA) announced today that Leonardo DiCaprio will make his animated feature film debut when he headlines the cast of the Company’s November 2, 2012 release, “The Guardians” (working title) as Jack Frost.

Blu-ray Headline News

Terminator Salvation on Blu-ray and DVD, Gremlins on Blu-ray, Plus More

By Matt Kapko | Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 1:25pm

TERMINATOR SALVATION on Blu-ray and DVD, NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: BATTLE OF THE SMITHSONIAN on Blu-ray and DVD, BEN 10: ALIEN SWARM on Blu-ray and DVD, MICKEY MOUSE CLUBHOUSE: CHOO-CHOO EXPRESS on DVD, and GREMLINS comes to Blu-ray.

Animation Headline News

37th Annual Annie Award Nominations Announced

By Matt Kapko | Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 9:24am

The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, announced nominations today for its 37th Annual Annie Awards recognizing the year's best animated features, television productions, commercials, short subjects and outstanding individual achievements in the field of animation.

Imax Headline News

Disney's A Christmas Carol: An IMAX 3D Experience Crosses $20 Million Mark

By Matt Kapko | Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 8:35am

IMAX Corporation(Nasdaq:IMAX) (TSX:IMX) and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures today announced that Disney's A Christmas Carol, the spectacular Disney Digital 3D(TM) holiday release from director Robert Zemeckis and starring Jim Carrey, crossed the $20 million mark at IMAX(R) theatres during Thanksgiving weekend.

Motion Headline News

Organic Motion Unveil's Multiple-Person Tracking System

By Matt Kapko | Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 2:16am

Organic Motion, a leading computer vision company, today unveiled the world’s first multiple person motion tracking platform that does not require participants to wear any attached devices, tags or sensors.

Software Headline News

E-on Software Ships Vue 8 Digital Nature Solutions for 3D Artists and 3D Enthusiasts

By Matt Kapko | Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 9:04am

Following the release last Monday of its Vue 8 Digital Nature solutions for CG Professionals, e-on software announced today the immediate availability of its full line of Vue 8 products for 3D Enthusiasts and 3D Artists. Today’s announcement finalizes the successful introduction to the market of the eighth generation of Vue, the leading solution for natural 3D environments.

Headline News

Luxology Releases High-Quality Image Viewer for the Apple iPhone

By Matt Kapko | Monday, November 23, 2009 at 12:40pm

Luxology LLC, an independent technology company developing next-generation 3D content creation software, announced today that it has released its first app for the millions of people using the Apple iPhone and iTouch.

Autodesk Headline News

Autodesk Collaborates With DreamWorks and Imageworks on Mudbox for Linux

By Matt Kapko | Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 7:55am

Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) has announced that DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (NASDAQ: DWA) and Sony Pictures Imageworks are integrating Autodesk Mudbox software into their Linux-based production pipelines.

Imax Headline News

Disney's A Christmas Carol Continues Strong Performance During Second Weekend in IMAX Theatres

By Matt Kapko | Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 7:27am

IMAX Corporation IMAX Corporation (Nasdaq:IMAX) (TSX:IMX) and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures today announced that Disney's A Christmas Carol, the spectacular Disney Digital 3D(TM) holiday release from director Robert Zemeckis and starring Jim Carrey, grossed $2.9 million from 182 IMAX(R) theatres domestically during its second weekend from November 13th through November 15, 2009.

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