eyeon Software Launches Fusion 6.0
Press Release from eyeon Software Inc.
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Nickelodeon Gets Grizzly
Press Release from Grizzly TV and Honeycomb Animation
The multi award winning animated series GRIZZLY TALES is to be re invented for Nickelodeon UK. The 26 new eleven minute episodes are based on the recent series of books written by Jamie Rix and published by Orion. The new series is to be broadcast in 2011, preceded by re runs of the 79 original episodes in 2010.
Toons for Toddlers Expands with Two Additional Theatres in Canada
Press Release from Toons for Toddlers
TORONTO (June 17, 2009) -- Robyn Green-Ruskin, President of Sunflower Productions and Owner of the highly successful cinema series, "Movies for Mommies" today announced the addition of two more theatres to the Toons for Toddlers national program bringing the total number of screening locations to 18. The Kingsway Theatre in Toronto and The Magic Lantern Duggan Cinema in Camrose, Alberta have been added to the program starting this August.
New Viral Site Launched for Shane Acker's 9
Check out 9experiment.com for a new viral site from Focus Features.
Explore and discover the Scientist's inner most thoughts, ideas and inventions through his personal journal, videos, clippings, sketches, and more. Spend some time exploring his archives, and actively participate in the development of the story leading up to the opening scene of the film.
Release Date: September 9th 2009 (limited)
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DUCK Produces Latest Video For Keith Urban
Press Release from DUCK
Titmouse Animation is Calling for Characters with Characters for 7200 Frames
Titmouse Animation is Calling for Characters with Characters for 7200 FramesDeadline: July 3, 2009
Beverly Hills -- June 17, 2009 -- Hollywood based Animation studio Titmouse, Inc., is offering an amazing opportunity to artists from around the country with ideas for a short animated film. The chosen films will be fully funded and the process will be documented from start to finish as part of a TV show being produced called 7200 Frames (www.7200frames.com).
NFB and Shorefast Foundation E-Cinema in English Canada
Press Release from The National Film Board of Canada and the Shorefast Foundation
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, June 17, 2009 -- have reached a partnership to deliver Newfoundland's first e-cinema installation and the NFB's first English-language e-cinema partnership in Canada.
Sony Imageworks' Rob Bredow Moves to CTO
Sony Pictures Imageworks will promote visual effects supervisor Rob Bredow to chief technical officer as of July 1, replacing George Joblove, per VARIETY.
Bredow's job will be to contain costs while retaining quality. "We've always been known as one of the very few studios who can do the impossible in vfx," Bredow said. "We're not changing our agenda there."
Read more at Variety.com
Family Guy iPhone App Released
Press Release from FOX Mobile Entertainment
South African Deal for Amberwood's RollBots
Press Release from Amberwood Entertainment
Ottawa, June 16, 2009 - Amberwood Entertainment is pleased to announce that South Africa's M-Net has acquired the new animated series ROLLBOTS. The series is set to launch September 2009 on KTV, the broadcaster's kids' network.
"KTV is the ideal home for ROLLBOTS in South Africa." said Jonathan Wiseman, Senior Vice President at Amberwood. "They have been a great broadcast partner on other properties and we are excited to be working with them once again."
Ghostbusters: The Video Game Busts into North American Retailers
Press Release from Atari
NEW YORK, June 16 -- Atari, one of the world's most recognized video game publishers, today announced that the highly anticipated, summer blockbuster title, GHOSTBUSTERS(R): THE VIDEO GAME is now available at retailers across North America.
IMAX, Huayi Bros. to Release First Chinese Event Films In IMAX's Format
Press Release from IMAX Corporation and Huayi Bros. Media Corporation Ltd.
Boris FX Adds Real-Time Performance to Boris Continuum Chroma Key
Press Release from Boris FX
Marlborough MA -- June 16, 2009 -- Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, announced that the Boris Continuum Chroma Key Unit now includes a Chroma Key Studio filter for real-time previews and rendering in Apple Final Cut Pro, Motion, and Final Cut Express.
Total Drama Action Premieres as Most-Watched on All TV Among Kids
Press Release from Cartoon Network
Officially kicking the summer television season into high gear, Cartoon Network's newest animated series TOTAL DRAMA ACTION premiered Thursday night (June 11, 9 p.m.) as the most-watched program of the day on all television-broadcast and cable-among kids 6-11, kids 9-14 and boys 2-11, 6-11 and 9-14, according to preliminary data from Nielsen Media Research.
Noah Wyle Brought on to Spielberg Alien Pilot
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY's Michael Ausiello reports that Noah Wyle has been hired to headline Steven Spielberg's untitled alien-invasion pilot for TNT.
The series was announced last month at TNT's upfront presentations. The story takes place six months after evil aliens decimate mankind, while Wyle would play the leader of a group of citizens trying to take down the extra terrestrials.
Nick's Penguins is Basic Cable's # 1 Kids' Show with Total Viewers for the Week
Press Release from Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon's hit animated series, THE PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR (Sunday, June 14, 10 a.m. ET/PT) averaged 3.7 million total viewers (P2+) and ranked as the week's top kids' show with P2+ on all of basic cable with the repeat performance of "The Hidden/Kingdom Come". The Penguins Saturday morning play ("Little Zoo Coupe/All Choked Up", June 13, 10 a.m. ET/PT) ranked as the number-one telecast for the week with kids 2-11 (5.8/2.0 million, +23%) on broadcast and cable TV.
Cartoon Net Asia Pacific the New Home of Marvel
Press Release from Cartoon Network
Hong Kong, June 15, 2009 -- As part of a new output deal, Cartoon Network, the number one channel for kids in Asia Pacific, will become home to Marvel's universe of super-heroes in the region. The world's most recognizable and iconic denizens of the comic world will be powering their way onto the channel with the likes of the MARVEL SUPER HERO SQUAD, THE AVENGERS and THOR.
DAZ 3D Announces Update to DAZ Studio and Unveils New Prosumer Version
Press Release from DAZ 3D
DRAPER, Utah - June 16, 2009 - Providing artists with greater opportunity for advanced 3D content creation, DAZ 3D today announced a new free version of its celebrated 3D art and animation package, DAZ Studio 3, as well as the debut of its enhanced, professional-quality toolset, DAZ Studio 3 Advanced, ideal for 3D animators, designers and illustrators.
Russian South Park Lawsuit Dropped
On Monday, a Russian court dropped the lawsuit against adult cartoon channel 2X2 for their airing of SOUTH PARK, per VARIETY. A religious group had alleged the show stirs up national hatred.
Last year, the case was brought by the Russian Union of Christians of Evangelical Faith, who said one episode in particular, "Mr. Hankey's Christmas Classics," "insulted the feelings of religious believers and incited religious and national hatred."
Carson-Dellosa Secures Rights to The World of Eric Carle for Decoratives
Press Release from the Cookie Jar Group
GREENSBORO, N.C. -- (June 16, 2009) -- Carson-Dellosa Publishing, Inc., a leading provider of premium quality standards-based learning resource solutions, has secured rights to produce an entire line of The World of Eric Carle branded classroom decoratives featuring the renowned author/illustrator's collage style illustrations from his award winning picture books.
