BSkyB Buys Parthenon Media
UK broadcaster BSkyB has acquired Parthenon Media as it attempts to establish a distribution arm for its original content.
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DreamWorks Makes Classic Media Bid
DreamWorks Animation is leading the bidding for Classic Media, the privately-held owner of characters such as Casper the Friendly Ghost and the Lone Ranger.
Languages & The Media 9th International Conference & Exhibition on Language Transfer in Audiovisual Media
Begins: November 21, 2012
Languages & The Media is a biennial international conference dedicated to the subject of language transfer in a changing media landscape (Social Networks, digital TV, DVD, cinema and theater). The conference themes include innovations and latest developments in dubbing, subtitling, voice-over and translation for the media. Language practitioners, including translators and interpreters, and all those who produce, market, or distribute audiovisual materials need to discuss the implications of the change that is happening around us. The 9th Languages & The Media conference is the ideal place to identify current and future trends, to network and to learn about the many new opportunities offered by translation in multilingual communities in rapidly changing technological environments. The conference is accompanied by an exhibition where vendors and manufacturers of language services and technology products are represented. The conference language is English.
Oriental DreamWorks Sets Shanghai Base
Oriental DreamWorks, the joint venture set up by DreamWorks Animation and a state-backed Chinese consortium, will be the flagship company at a new media center under development in Shanghai's West Bank Media Port.
Red Kite Animations Unveils Rebrand
Award-winning production company Red Kite Animations unveils a new company logo.
In Business, Cartoons, Television, Business, Cartoons, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
Digital Domain to Create Virtual Elvis Presley
Digital production company Digital Domain Media Group announced that it has signed an exclusive agreement with CORE Media Group to jointly develop, produce and own a series of "virtual" Elvis Presley likenesses for a range of entertainment projects.
In Business, CG, People, Visual Effects, Business, CG, People, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Digital Domain to Launch Abu Dhabi VFX/Animation Facility
Digital Domain Media Group announced that it will establish a new animation/VFX Studio and Digital Domain Institute at Abu Dhabi’s twofour54.
Wemo Launches Creative Platform
Venice, California-based Wemo Media announced details of the technology and business infrastructure powering the creation of their ocean-inspired app called “theBlu.”
In Interactive, Technology, Business, Interactive, Technology | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Digital Domain Finalizes Joint Venture in China
Digital Domain Media Group announced that it has executed final definitive agreements in connection with its Joint Venture Agreement with Beijing Galloping Horse Film Co., Ltd., a major participant in the high-growth China film market.
In Business, Films, Places, Visual Effects, Business, Films, Places, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, North America
Book Review - 'Anime’s Media Mix: Franchising Toys and Characters in Japan'
Marc Steinberg’s book discusses the importance of character merchandising on the popularity and cultural influence of anime.
VIZ Media Promotes Alvin Lu
VIZ Media has promoted Alvin Lu to Executive Vice President of Publishing.
In Books, Business, People, Places, Books, Business, People, Places | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Inspire 2012 to Be Held April 12-13 in Savannah
Inspire 2012 will unite the SCAD community with industry-leading professionals in the motion graphics and visual effects industries April 12-13.
Classic Media Expands with Acquisition of 'Olivia'
Classic Media announced that it has acquired the rights to "Olivia" from Chorion.
In Books, Business, Cartoons, Television, Books, Business, Cartoons, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
Classic Media Inks Deals Across Central, Eastern Europe
Classic Media announced that they have completed a raft of new deals across Central and Eastern Europe.
Classic Media Aquires Noddy from Chorion
Classic Media, owner of some of the world’s leading family entertainment brands, today announced they have acquired the rights to Noddy.
In Books, Business, Television, Books, Business, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Classic Media Expands Across APAC
Classic Media announced that it has inked a range of new deals across the Asia-Pacific region, placing over 1,200 hours of programming with Free & Pay TV and Home Entertainment partners, as well as increasing the catalogue’s presence on IPTV platforms.
In Business, Cartoons, Television, Business, Cartoons, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia
VIZ Media & Warner Bros. to Develop Live-Action 'Bleach'
VIZ Media announced that Warner Bros. Pictures has acquired the live-action feature film rights to the hit manga and anime property BLEACH.
In Anime, Business, Films, Anime, Business, Films | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Walden Media to Adapt 'Rex Libris'
Walden Media, the company behind the "Chronicles of Narnia" franchise adaptation, is moving ahead on development of "Rex Libris."
Michelle Obama to Participate in Hall of Game Awards
First Lady Michelle Obama will make a special taped appearance at Cartoon Network’s upcoming Hall of Game Awards
DHX Media's 'Rastamouse' Gets Second Series
DHX Media’s hit stop-motion animated preschool property Rastamouse is set for a second season on CBeebies.
In Business, Cartoons, Television, Business, Cartoons, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
Click 3X Goes Big for New York Social Media Week
Click 3X is sponsoring the Social Media Society Influencer Awards and live-streaming two panel discussions at Social Media Week in New York City February 13-17, 2012.
In Commercials, Event, Interactive, People, Places, Visual Effects, Commercials, Event, Interactive, People, Places, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
PorchLight Signs Deal with Media Factory
PorchLight Entertainment announced the acquisition for worldwide distribution of two animated feature films currently in production by animation and film production studio Media Factory.
In Business, CG, Films, Places, Visual Effects, Business, CG, Films, Places, Visual Effects, 3D | Headline News | Geographic Region: All
FLUX! Digital Design and Worldbuilding For Narritive Media
Begins: March 13, 2012
FLUX! Digital Design and Worldbuilding For Narrative Media
A 3-part discussion into design as the backbone of digital narrative media, and to address the changing role of the designer in storytelling through Worldbuilding practices.
5D & USC School of Cinematic Arts Worldbuilding Summit
Presented by The 5D | Institute and the USC School of Cinematic Arts,FLUX: Digital Design and Worldbuilding for Narrative Media is a three-part exploration into design as the backbone of digital narrative media.
DHX Media Goes On Asian Selling Spree
DHX Media, a leading international producer and distributor of television programming and interactive content, has signed a raft of deals from its catalogue of kids entertainment with broadcasters in Asia as it prepares to attend this year’s Asia Television Forum.
