Exec VP Karin Levinson Boards Artemple-Hollywood
Industry veteran joins boutique VFX and design house specializing in “invisible” visual effects.
Category: Theme Parks - Installations
Universal Announces Plans for Beijing Theme Park
New theme park will include attractions created exclusively for China, plus Universal’s most popular theme park experiences from across the globe.
In Business, Films, Places, Theme Parks - Installations | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Asia
Walt Disney Co. to Bail Out Euro Disney Theme Park
Euro Disney is reportedly getting a $1.3-billion financial bailout from owner Walt Disney Co.
‘Frozen’ Attraction Planned for Disney World
Construction begins at Walt Disney World Resort on a brand-new ‘Frozen’ attraction at the Norway Pavilion in Epcot.
Disney Stock Trading at All-Time Highs
Disney stock trades above $90 a share.
Disney Reports Record Earnings
Operating income at the media conglomerate's film studio more than doubles to $411 million as ‘Frozen’ outperforms internationally and in home entertainment.
Philippe Gas to Head Shanghai Disneyland
Philippe Gas named General Manager of Shanghai Disney Resort; Tom Wolber, from Walt Disney World Resort, replacing him at Euro Disney.
In Business, People, Places, Theme Parks - Installations | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, Europe
DreamWorks Animation Introduces DreamPlace
Interactive Santa adventure embodies DreamWorks' distinctive blend of world-class technology and storytelling for a next-generation holiday experience.
Disney Television Animation Developing ‘Haunted Mansion’ Special
TV animation studio continues to expand roster of top creative talent with production on three pilots and new short-form series; extends overall development deal with ‘Phineas and Ferb’ co-creator and executive producer Dan Povenmire.
Jerry Rees Tapped to Helm ‘The Marvel Experience’
VFX vendors Rhythm & Hues and Prana Animation Studios join visualization studio The Third Floor to help create an innovative, traveling attraction that affords guests the opportunity to actively participate with dozens of Marvel Entertainment’s iconic Super Heroes.
Microsoft’s Infinity Room Makes Big Data Beautiful
In collaboration with data journalist Simon Rogers and creative agency Roundhouse, technology studio Universal Everything creates an immersive data narrative experience exploring the power of big data.
Rainbow Announces Winx Club Treasure Hunt
Rainbow announces a new collaboration with French web media partner CitizenKid that will see four magical Winx Club treasure hunts take place in parks across France.
In Cartoons, Television, Theme Parks - Installations | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
Disney Profits Rise 27% in Q2
Blockbusters Frozen and Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World help boost The Walt Disney Company’s profits, which rose by 27% during the second quarter to $1.9 billion.
Disney Boosts Shanghai Resort Investment
Disney and the state-owned Shanghai Shendi Group invest an additional $800 million into the expansion of the Shanghai Disney Resort.
th1ng Director Hayley Morris Spotlighted at Paris Motion Factory Exhibit
Three examples of the director’s stop-motion animation and directorial prowess are included in the prestigious “Motion Factory” show, running now through August 10 at La Gaîté Lyrique in Paris, France.
Chapeau’s Looram Teams with Andrew Zuckerman for Barneys New York
VFX supervisor Ben Looram collaborates with artist-filmmaker-photographer Andrew Zuckerman on an innovative project for Barneys New York premiering in the luxury retailer’s Madison Avenue windows earlier this month.
Merlin Teams up with DreamWorks for ‘Shrek’s Far Far Away Adventure’
Merlin Entertainment and DreamWorks Animation announce a new collaboration to create Shrek's Far Far Away Adventure, a unique, interactive attraction based on Shrek and his friends.
Disneyland Paris Shows Off New ‘Ratatouille’ Attraction
Disneyland Paris Resort reveals a new photo and short video teaser for its upcoming attraction based on the beloved Pixar film, Ratatouille.
Disney Profits Rise Following ‘Thor,’ ‘Frozen’ Success
Box office hits Frozen and Thor: The Dark World help propel Disney to outstanding earnings for the three months ended December 28.
Light of Day Helps Artist David Krakauer Visualize ‘The Big Picture’
Light of Day brings visual life to international concert artist David Krakauer’s multi-media production The Big Picture, which explores the inseparable relationship between music and movies.
NFB Commissions Interactive Works for ‘McLaren Wall-to-Wall’
Kid Koala, Theodore Ushev and Daily tous les jours set to dazzle viewers on the 100th anniversary of Norman McLaren’s birth.
‘In the Night Garden’ Takes Root in CBeebies Land
In the Night Garden, the preschool TV brand acquired in September by Canada’s DHX Media, is set to have a place at the new CBeebies Land attraction at UK-based Alton Towers Resort.
nWave Pictures, StudioCanal Release 'The House of Magic 3D'
nWave Pictures' new feature-length 3D Film, The House of Magic 3D to enchant audiences this Christmas; two 4D attraction films based on the studio's fifth feature film will be launched in 2014 for theme park and attraction exhibitors worldwide.
In Business, Cartoons, CG, Films, Places, Theme Parks - Installations | Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, Europe
Disney Launches New Online Series
Disney Interactive brings families around the world together with original online series, it’s a small world: the animated series.
Disney Gives First Look at 'Avatar Land'
Disney releases concept art for the 'Avatar' installation underway at the Animal Kingdom theme park located at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.
In CG, Films, People, Places, Theme Parks - Installations, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
