I.D. Magazine Recognizes The Best In Interactive Work For 2000
* Monday, April 30, 2001. Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A.
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Academy Of Interactive Arts Announces Nominations
The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS) has announced its nominees for the 4th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards. Over 100 senior AIAS members in specialty groups chose the finalists. As part of the awards gala, John Carmack, founder of id Software, will be inducted into the Academy's Hall of Fame. Carmack is the creator of DOOM and QUAKE, which popularized the first-person shooter genre of gaming. Comedian Martin Lewis will host the ceremony on March 22, 2001 in San Jose, California.
Upcoming Panel Discusses "Women On The Web"
* Saturday, March 24, 2001. North Hollywood, California, U.S.A.
The Second Annual Interactive TV Games Conference
Begins: February 19, 2001
The Second Annual Interactive TV Games Conference follows the new trends in the booming new sector of interactive TV games. The events will look at the new games formats, delivering new and existing games channels, synchronizing live enhanced TV game shows, developing and improving advanced interactive gaming resources such as WAP and the possibilities provided by advanced interactive technologies. The conference is a good opportunity for professionals in the new media field to discuss and conduct business in the growing interactive TV market.
Interactive TV & Mobile Games Conference
Begins: February 19, 2001
Interactive TV & Mobile Games Conference is set up to look at the potential of games on interactive TV and digital TV. In addition, the event will address how advertisers will capitalize on this new market.
FlashBang 2
Begins: February 19, 2001
FlashBang 2 brings online Flash entertainment to the big screen. This screening will highlight the best in Flash animation. In addition, interactive work will be available for viewing on displays provided by Apple.
What's A Digital Media Futurist?
Upon seeing Joan Van Tassel's title, Heather Kenyon decides to investigate just what a digital media futurist is and what she has to say about this supposed digital future of ours.
Interactive TV Advertising USA - Revolutionizing The Advertising Industry
Begins: January 18, 2001
Interactive TV Advertising USA - Revolutionizing The Advertising Industry has been set up due to the changing business environment for advertisers in the world of interactive TV. There are a number of ways to incorporate advertising with Interactive TV; this conference focuses on those employed by the U.S. advertising industry as well as drawing on other worldwide case studies.
The Second Annual Interactive TV Games Conference
* Monday, February 19 Wednesday, February 21, 2001. London, U.K.
Find New Opportunities At The Interactive TV & Mobile Games Conference
* Monday, February 19 Wednesday, February 21, 2001. London, U.K.
Interactive TV & Mobile Games Conference is set up to look at the potential of games on interactive TV and digital TV. In addition, the event will address how advertisers will capitalize on this new market. For more information contact Hannah at: Tel.: ++44(0) 207 840 2700; E-mail: [email protected]; or Web: www.access-conf.com/TB114.
Turner Dons New Interactive Head
Stephen Johnstone has been named head of interactive for Turner Broadcasting System (TBS) Europe. He will oversee content creation across the Internet (including Cartoon Network), broadband, wireless devices, interactive and enhanced TV. Joining Turner in 1994, Johnstone played a key role in launching Cartoon Network in European territories including Holland, France and Spain. He will move back to London from the company's Madrid office where he was Channel Manager for Cartoon Network Spain, the number one channel on Canal Satellite Digital.
Interactive TV & Online Learning Conference
Begins: December 5, 2000
The Interactive TV & Online Learning Conference gives the education field and technology sector an opportunity to share ideas and new developments in the world of interactive learning. The conference's key areas of focus will be: strategic issues; the role of agencies in advertising the education industry; the different digital TV platforms available; market reactions; the effects of new distribution channels; integration enhanced TV and Web learning; and the role of video in distance education.
See How The Industry Is Changing At Interactive TV Advertising USA
* Thursday, January 18 Friday, January 19, 2001. New York, New York, U.S.A.
BAFTA Hands Out Its Interactive Awards
The British Academy of Film & Television Arts has announced the winners of its third annual interactive entertainment awards. Lego & Steven Spielberg Moviemaker Set, which gives kids a virtual production studio in a box, took home two prizes in the learning and childrens categories. Cartoon Network U.K. Online won the entertainment Website award over Netherlands-based toon site ExtraTainment.com.
Flashcore New Media & Internet Expo
Begins: October 22, 2000
Flashcore, the Los Angeles-based new media users group, will be holding a new media and Internet expo centering on interactivity. The event will start with a product demonstration of Swift3D's Electric Rain. The tutorials will cover beginning Flash interactivity and programming; delivering Flash designs on DVD/DVD-Rom; and interactive storytelling with Flash. Moderated by Roger Vetruba of Toonshoppe Animation, the interactive panels will discuss the future of interactive storytelling.
Virtual Reality Conference Appears In London
The Virtual Reality Conference to be held in London on Thursday, November 16 through Friday, November 17, 2000.
Flashcore Presents Their Expo Of New Media & Internet Animation
* Sunday, October 22, 2000. Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.
BAFTA Hands Out Awards For Interactive Content
* Thursday, October 26, 2000. London, U.K.
Electronic Arts Land Coveted Potter Rights
Electronic Arts (EA) has sealed the deal with Warner Bros. to give them the exclusive interactive rights to the HARRY POTTER book series and film franchise. No financial details were released. EA has the key Internet gaming rights which could bring POTTER games to America Online, where EA is the exclusive programmer of their game section. EA worldwide studios president Don Mattrick will work with author J.K. Rowling, film director Christopher Columbus and executive producer David Heyman on the game titles.
Interactive TV Launches USA
Begins: August 15, 2000
Produced by Virtual Studios and Virtual Production, the Interactive TV Launches USA is a seminar examining the benefits of interactive television on business. Off a successful run in England, the event kicks off with a keynote speech by Paul Mitchell, senior director of content and standards TV platforms group for Microsoft. The first day will deal with platform launches and software providers. Day two will take a look at home shopping, interactive marketing and interactive games and entertainment. Each day's activities will conclude with a panel discussion made up of industry insiders.
3dfx Interactive Merges With GigaPixel
3dfx Interactive Inc. announced the completion of its merger with GigaPixel Corporation. Subsequently, George T. Haber, a founder of GigaPixel, and Andrei M. Manoliu, a member of the GigaPixel board of directors, will join the 3dfx board. "The merger marks an important step in enhancing the 3dfx technology leadership and expanding our business for the future," said Alex Leupp, president and CEO of 3dfx.
Interactive TV Launches USA Highlights The New Frontier
* Tuesday, August 15 - Wednesday, August 16, 2000. New York, New York, U.S.A.
Disney Creates Interactive Web Channel
Disney Interactive has enlisted Into Networks PlayNow.com to create the Disney Interactive Channel for Disney-themed games on the Net. The new channel will be like Sonys Station, which features on-line versions of JEOPARDY and WHEEL OF FORTUNE. Into Networks will produce 12 titles for Disney that will be available on a pay-for-play basis through high-speed Internet services available from cable set-top box providers. Games will be based on Disneys feature films THE LION KING, TOY STORY and TARZAN.
Avid Acquires 3D Software Company Motion Factory
Avid Technology, Inc. has announced the acquisition of Fremont, California-based Motion Factory, Inc., an applications company specializing in interactive 3D software for character-driven games and the Web. Along with the deal, Avid named Motion Factorys former president and CEO, David Pritchard, as the new general manager of Softimage Co., Avids graphics and effects arm.
Game Makers Sink Web Pirates
Thirteen of the largest computer and video game producers have filed suit against six game pirates who have been selling bootleg titles over the Net. The suit claims that James Cabot of Brook Park, Ohio; C. Graves of Raleigh, North Carolina; Tim Knoblich of Daytona Beach, Florida; Travis Lallman of Burley, Idaho; Derek Rufo of Vancouver, British Columbia; and Carol Scott of Columbia, South Carolina allegedly copied games, advertised them on six separate Web sites and sold them via mail.
