disguise xR Powers the Virtual Worlds of Bryson Tiller’s Live-Streamed Concert
The leading extended reality tech firm and Xite Labs create a myriad of immersive worlds in Unreal Engine for the rappers’ ‘Trapsoul World Series’ performance.
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‘Un(re)solved’ AR Experience Shares Stories of Lives Taken in Hateful Racial Crimes
Filmmaker Tamara Shogaolu and PBS’ ‘FRONTLINE’ collaborate on an animated, immersive web and interactive installation that shares the lives and histories of 151 victims from unsolved civil rights-era murder cases; premieres June 9 at the Tribeca Film Festival.
FMX 2021 Shares New Program Highlights
Running May 4-6, the online even has announced additional talks and highlights, including ‘From 2D to 3D: The Craft of Tom & Jerry,’ more ‘Concept Art Track’ speakers, and a panel by the Animation Media Cluster Region Stuttgart.
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FMX Conference Program Now Online
Running May 4-6, the conference’s first online edition will provide a platform for the global FMX community to reflect collectively on the disruption and reinvention of the industry; program will include panels, keynotes, and presentations.
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Megaport Helps Framestore with On-Demand Rendering in the Cloud
To support the Oscar-winning creative studio, leading Network as a Service provider quickly and efficiently enables on-demand multi-cloud connections that access cost effective computing power for VFX projects.
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See ‘The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge On The Run’ at the Drive-in on Feb 27 and 28
Paramount+ invites LA-based fans to an immersive drive-through experience; see the first episode of the original series ‘Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years’ followed by a screening of the brand-new feature film featuring the whole Bikini Bottom gang.
FMX 2021 Announces Initial Line-Up of Confirmed Speakers
Program includes sessions with director Glen Keane on the making of ‘Over the Moon;’ RISE’s Florian Gellinger and their first in-house productions, ‘Dragon Rider’ and ‘Stowaway;’ and MR. X’s creative team discussing the film adaption of ‘Monster Hunter’ video game; project submissions being accepted until February 22 for Animation Product Days.
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WATCH: Baobab Studio’s ‘Namoo’ Teaser Trailer
Directed by Erick Oh and inspired by his grandfather, the studio’s new immersive animated film premieres today at the Sundance Film Festival; the narrative poem thoughtfully reflects on the meaningful moments in one man’s life.
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Parade Animation’s Quill-Created ‘Lifetime Achievement’ Now on Oculus TV
The new virtual reality project, created entirely with Oculus’ VR-native animation platform, is a whimsical tale about balancing work and family that immerses the viewer in a vivid and glittering wonderland.
Epic Acquires Hyprsense Technology to Optimize Player’s Immersive Experience
Innovative real-time facial animation will allow Unreal Engine creators to develop the most advanced character assets on any platform.
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‘The Croods: A New Age’ Drive-In Screenings November 19-24
Enjoy Universal CityWalk Hollywood’s immersive drive-through experience - all from the safety of your car; tickets are required, proceeds go to Feeding America.
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Cannes XR Virtual Set for June 24-26
A free program of 55 pieces, selected by the Tribeca Film Festival, Veer VR and Positron, including 23 in the Development Showcase, will be open to VR users through the Museum of Other Realities.
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BAAA Art Auction for Racial Justice Expands for New 3-Day Event
Running June 19-22, auction adds original artwork from numerous noteworthy artists; all proceeds to benefit Equal Justice Initiative.
BAAA Online Art Auction Supporting Equal Justice Initiative Now Open
Original works from Dice Tsutsumi, Robert Kondo, Kal Athannssov and other prominent industry creatives open for bids through June 14; all proceeds being donated to EJI.
Baobab Studios, KuKu Studios, and Tonko House Form Bay Area Animation Alliance
Powerhouse indie studios join forces to support and inspire Bay Area animation professionals while raising the bar for independent animation worldwide.
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The Telly Awards Announce 2020 Winners
‘Bonfire,’ Baobab Studios’ interactive VR experience voiced by comedian Ali Wong, and ‘A Voice is All You Need” are among animation standouts at this year’s awards.
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Cannes Migrating Extended Reality Event Programming to New Cannes XR Virtual
Digital event, running June 24-26, will bring together XR artists, traditional filmmakers, tech companies, indie producers and investors to help shape the future of immersive entertainment.
Cartoon Network Studios Launching ‘Journeys VR’ on October 1
New virtual reality experience, developed through innovative pilot program, will be available globally, free of charge, on Steam.
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Sean Clarke Taking the Helm at Aardman
On heels of studio’s recent transition to employee ownership, co-founder Dave Sproxton stepping down after 43 years as Managing Director.
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Online Virtual Reality Community Portal VRNation.tv Officially Launches
New website, featuring 24 themed channels, is dedicated to helping VR visor owners find and share all types of great virtual content.
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WATCH: SIGGRAPH 2019 Interview with Disney’s ‘a kite’s tale’ Director Bruce Wright
Filmmaker talks about his inspiration for Short Circuit program’s new VR experience and the differences between storytelling in virtual reality versus other media.
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ANIMA 2019 Unveils New VR Competition
Festival programmers announce eight projects selected for their first animated virtual reality film competition, being held in Brussels March 1-10.
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Countdown to CES: zSpace Laptop Allows User Interaction with VR Content
CES 2019 Innovation Award honoree combines AR/VR with mobile PC, supporting new applications for education, vocational training, c-commerce, social media, gaming and more.
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Unity and Autodesk Collaboration to Deliver Real-Time 3D Solutions in 2019
Companies working to release tools that ensure full data interoperability between key products by fall of next year.
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Method Studios Promotes Andrew Bell
Former senior EP and VP takes new role as managing director, overseeing operations for integrated advertising and immersive experiences at the Los Angeles facility.
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