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NVIDIA Omniverse is Changing Filmmaking and Exxact is Helping It Happen

NVIDIA Omniverse is Changing Filmmaking and Exxact is Helping It Happen
NVIDIA Omniverse is Changing Filmmaking and Exxact is Helping It Happen

Three presenters at NVIDIA GTC, the conference for AI and the metaverse, talked about their adoption of real-time virtual production integrated with the technology giant’s end-to-end platform for building and operating 3D virtual worlds, a growing movement supported by Exxact Corporation, a Fremont, CA-based provider of high-performance computing solutions.

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Democratizing Technology Headline News

Movella Launches ‘Indie Program’ Bundles with Free Animate Pro Access

Movella Launches ‘Indie Program’ Bundles with Free Animate Pro Access
Movella Launches ‘Indie Program’ Bundles with Free Animate Pro Access

Company’s ‘Indie Starter Bundle’ and ‘Indie Pro’ offer independent creators and small studios affordable access to high-quality motion-capture technology and studio-grade software; special StretchSense MoCap Pro Studio Glove available with bundles.

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Christmas Adventures Headline News

The BBC and Magic Light Pictures Share ‘Tabby McTat’ First Look

The BBC and Magic Light Pictures Share ‘Tabby McTat’ First Look
The BBC and Magic Light Pictures Share ‘Tabby McTat’ First Look

Based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's book, the animated Christmas adventure tells the story of a friendship between a musical cat and a talented busker called Fred - produced for BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

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It’s Anime-zing Headline News

All Anime, All the Time - Crunchyroll Launches 24/7 Linear Channel

All Anime, All the Time - Crunchyroll Launches 24/7 Linear Channel
All Anime, All the Time - Crunchyroll Launches 24/7 Linear Channel

New channel features a catalog of fan-favorite series including ‘Horimiya,’ ‘Ranking of Kings,’ ‘Moriarty the Patriot,’ and ‘PSYCHO–PASS;’ now available on LG Channel and VIZIO, with others rolling out this month.

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A New Disney Animated Adventure Headline News

Joyce Sherri Takes Over as Lead Writer, Director on ‘Tiana’ at Disney+

Joyce Sherri Takes Over as Lead Writer, Director on ‘Tiana’ at Disney+
Joyce Sherri Takes Over as Lead Writer, Director on ‘Tiana’ at Disney+

The ‘Midnight Mass’ penner replaces previously announced writer/director Stella Meghie, who remains on the animated series as an executive producer; the show arrives on Disney+ in 2024.

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Generative AI for Creators Headline News

Adobe Shares Expansive Generative AI Strategy and Products

Adobe Shares Expansive Generative AI Strategy and Products
Adobe Shares Expansive Generative AI Strategy and Products

At Adobe MAX, the tech leader’s annual conference, big reveals showcased new generative AI models, 100+ Creative Cloud innovations, and Firefly customization for enterprises, all now available; Firefly generated images now top 3 billion with 1 billion generated in the last month.

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All You Need is Glitter! Headline News

Watch: ‘Trolls Band Together: A Look Inside’ Featurette

Watch: ‘Trolls Band Together: A Look Inside’ Featurette
Watch: ‘Trolls Band Together: A Look Inside’ Featurette

DreamWorks Animation’s latest ‘Trolls’ film, starring Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, hugs, and glitter, dances into theaters November 17. 

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New Fear Unlocked Headline News

Trailer Drops for Atomic Monster and Blumhouse’s ‘Night Swim’

Trailer Drops for Atomic Monster and Blumhouse’s ‘Night Swim’
Trailer Drops for Atomic Monster and Blumhouse’s ‘Night Swim’

Based on the acclaimed 2014 short film, Universal Picture's horror-fest from the producers of ‘M3GAN’ stars Wyatt Russell as Ray Waller, former major league baseball player forced into early retirement by a degenerative illness, who discovers a dark secret tied to his new backyard swimming pool.

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Have a Very Meowy Holiday! Headline News

DreamWorks Shares ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse - Mermaid Christmas Cruise’ Trailer

DreamWorks Shares ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse - Mermaid Christmas Cruise’ Trailer
DreamWorks Shares ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse - Mermaid Christmas Cruise’ Trailer

In Netflix’s popular preschool animated series special holiday episode, Gabby and Panda help Santa Kitty deliver the first special gifts of the season, ensuring a ‘Meowy Christmas;’ coming to the streamer November 6.

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Music Videos Headline News

Juice and CD PROJEKT RED Drop ‘Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty’ Music Video

Juice and CD PROJEKT RED Drop ‘Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty’ Music Video
Juice and CD PROJEKT RED Drop ‘Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty’ Music Video

The creative studio, director Michał Misiński and singer-songwriter Dawid Podsiadło collaborated on the game universe’s expansion pack promo; live-action and animation merge to create the familiar, dark-future world within the cyberspace realm where the game’s heroine thrives.

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News Alert Headline News

Kyoto Animation President Denies Plagiarism Claim in Arson Trial

Kyoto Animation President Denies Plagiarism Claim in Arson Trial
Kyoto Animation President Denies Plagiarism Claim in Arson Trial

In defense of his actions, arsonist Shinji Aoba said the Japanese studio had stolen his ideas, but that he now thinks he ‘went too far;’ KyoAni head Hatta Hideaki insists the studio would never steal ideas.

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People Headline News

Ingenuity Studios and Ghost VFX Now Streamland Media’s VFX Division

Ingenuity Studios and Ghost VFX Now Streamland Media’s VFX Division
Ingenuity Studios and Ghost VFX Now Streamland Media’s VFX Division

Ingenuity founder David Lebensfeld is appointed president to helm both studios providing visual effects for motion pictures and television. 

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Hope Springs Eternal Headline News

David Gordon Green Says ‘Garbage Pail Kids’ Series Still in Development

David Gordon Green Says ‘Garbage Pail Kids’ Series Still in Development
David Gordon Green Says ‘Garbage Pail Kids’ Series Still in Development

The Max animated series from Danny McBride, Green, and Josh Bycel described as ‘naughty’ and first revealed in 2021 is based on the iconic Topps trading card brand, launched in 1985 as a Cabbage Patch Kids parody.

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Technology Headline News

OptiTrack Launches Motive 3.1 Beta 1

OptiTrack Launches Motive 3.1 Beta 1
OptiTrack Launches Motive 3.1 Beta 1

Now compatible with all OptiTrack mocap cameras and Cinepuck video camera tracking with simplified user interface, asset creation and 3D viewing and graphing; final release coming Q1 2024.

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Celebrating Global Animation Headline News

Animaze Reveals 2023 Award Winners

Animaze Reveals 2023 Award Winners
Animaze Reveals 2023 Award Winners

Winning animated shorts include ‘A Tree Once Grew Here’ by Johnnie Semerad, ‘Louis I King of The Sheep’ by Markus Wulf, and ‘Hardboiled’ by Peter Sluszka; Lifetime Achievement Award goes to Nelvana co-founder and Canadian animation industry leader Michael Hirsch.

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Awards Headline News

Made with Cartoon Animator: The 2023 Animation at Work Contest Winners!

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 6:18am
Made with Cartoon Animator: The 2023 Animation at Work Contest Winners!
Made with Cartoon Animator: The 2023 Animation at Work Contest Winners!

8 projects across five categories are honored, demonstrating a wide array of styles, topics, and skill levels that show how the animation program supports streamlined creative diversity.

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We Want to Fill Our Pockets with Adventure! Headline News

First Trailer for Pokémon Live-Action ‘Fill Your Pocket with Adventure’

First Trailer for Pokémon Live-Action ‘Fill Your Pocket with Adventure’
First Trailer for Pokémon Live-Action ‘Fill Your Pocket with Adventure’

The original series, based on the Pokémon ‘Red’ and Pokémon ‘Green’ games, stars Nanase Nishino and premieres on TV Tokyo October 19.

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People Headline News

Sony Pictures Animation Names Damien de Froberville EVP, Production and Operating Strategy

Sony Pictures Animation Names Damien de Froberville EVP, Production and Operating Strategy
Sony Pictures Animation Names Damien de Froberville EVP, Production and Operating Strategy

The former CEO of Sergio Pablos Animation fills the role of retiring 20-year studio veteran Pam Marsden.

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Goal! Headline News

Argentinian Football Superstar Leo Messi Teases ‘Messi and the Giants’

Argentinian Football Superstar Leo Messi Teases ‘Messi and the Giants’
Argentinian Football Superstar Leo Messi Teases ‘Messi and the Giants’

New animated series from Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Pictures Television – Kids, and Leo Messi Management follows a 12-year-old Messi overcoming obstacles while traveling through a video game on a quest to go home.

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The Best in Short Film Animation Headline News

The Animation Showcase Launches 2023 ‘Best Animated Short Film Collection’

The Animation Showcase Launches 2023 ‘Best Animated Short Film Collection’
The Animation Showcase Launches 2023 ‘Best Animated Short Film Collection’

The company’s streaming platform for industry professionals just released its latest collection of shorts as a prelude to the upcoming awards season, including ‘27’ by Flóra Anna Buda, ‘Electra’ by Daria Kashcheeva, and ‘The Day I Became a Bird’ by Andrew Ruhemann; program also tours animation studios in Europe and North America.

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