The Impact of AI on Hollywood
Kevin Geiger discusses disruption and opportunity.
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The WGA Buys Time
The short game on AI goes to the Writers Guild of America, but the studios are playing the long game.
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From the Groundhog Up
The making of a labor of love: ‘GRANDPA GROUNDHOG.’
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A Word of Encouragement
That sinking feeling means you’re gaining ground.
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Grandpa Groundhog
Sometimes a little disruption is just what you need.
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Real-time Story Development
If we were to devise a visual story development process from scratch, what would it be?
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Chinese Culture Takes a ‘Bao’
And provides lessons for the Middle Kingdom.
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Meet the AIs
Chinese TV hosts introduce their virtual replacements.
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Finding Their ‘Calling’
Director Charles Zhang and writer/producer Jonathan Cui break new ground with a feature-length VR film.
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A Taste of Illusion
Jaunt China and Pinta Studios embark on a journey of discovery with their new animated VR short.
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THE SECRET TO DEVELOPING STORY BEATS
A simple method that makes it easier to fill in your blank pages
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Voyage of Discovery (Part Three)
The application of elbowroom and abstraction in VR.
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Voyage of Discovery (Part Two)
The hero's journey in VR.
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Voyage of Discovery (Part One)
The evolution of storytelling in VR.
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The Art of Indirection
Transcript of my VR storytelling principles presentation just given at the 7th Int’l Conference & Exhibition on Visual Entertainment in Beijing.
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Disney's ‘Big Hero 6’ Gets Anime Short by Tekken
Disney introduces its latest animated feature, ‘Big Hero 6,’ in Japan with a music video animated by Japanese entertainer Takefumi Kurashina, known for his emotional flip-book-style anime shorts.
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Story & Animation Masterclass - Chicago, IL
Begins: August 22, 2014
VanArts presents a masterclass in Story Development & Animation, taught by artists from Pixar Animation Studios.
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Story, Character & Animation Masterclass - London, UK
Begins: August 8, 2014
VanArts presents a masterclass in Story Development, Character Design & Animation, taught by artists from Pixar Animation Studios.
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Story, Character & Animation Masterclass - Paris, France
Begins: August 1, 2014
VanArts presents a masterclass in Story Development, Character Design & Animation, taught by artists from Pixar Animation Studios.
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'Toy Story ' Special Reaps Big Ratings
Disney/Pixar's first special for television, Toy Story OF TERROR!, a spooky new tale featuring the beloved characters from the Toy Story films, has its long-awaited debut, opening at number one among total viewers and adults 18-49, and giving ABC its best performance in the time period in nearly two years.
'Nerds and Monsters' Headed Down Under
9 Story Entertainment announces the sale of Slap Happy Cartoon’s Nerds and Monsters to ABC TV Australia.
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9 Story Acquires 'Monkey See Monkey Do' Series
9 Story Enterprises acquires second season of 3D animated preschool preschool series, Monkey See Monkey Do.
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ABC Sets 'Toy Story of Terror' Airdate
Toy Story Of Terror!, Disney and Pixar’s first special for television featuring a spooky new tale with the beloved characters from the Toy Story films,” to air Wednesday, October 16 on ABC.
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9 Story Appoints Ansley Marketing VP
Jennifer Ansley is announced as the new Vice President, Marketing and Communications at 9 Story Entertainment.
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Disney Delves into 'Frozen' Story
The Disney Insider blog delves into the story behind the story for Frozen, directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee.
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