Animation

‘Dune: Part 2’ VFX Company DNEG Acquires Exclusive License to Ziva Technologies from Unity

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Film & Motion Pictures, TV and Radio, Technology, Licensing (Entertainment), Online, General Entertainment, Entertainment, Software, Audio, Video, Internet, Electronic Design Automation, Lost, Growth, Health, Animation, Creativity, Outsourcing, Machine learning, R/GA, Video game

Under the terms of the transaction, DNEG will also onboard a significant proportion of the Ziva team.

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  • Under the terms of the transaction, DNEG will also onboard a significant proportion of the Ziva team.
  • In acquiring the exclusive license to Ziva’s toolset and expertise, DNEG further bolsters its position as a world-leader in the creation of captivating digital characters and creatures for its Hollywood studio work and across other media.
  • Boasting sophisticated simulation features and real-time character creation, assisted by machine learning, Ziva enables artists to craft ever-more accurate and scalable digital characters with greater efficiency and control.
  • DNEG Global CEO Namit Malhotra said: “This transaction furthers DNEG’s strategy of continual investment in technology to reinforce our leadership position.

WorkRamp Partners with NINJIO to Provide Cybersecurity Awareness Training Solutions

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Technology, Human Resources, Security, Professional Services, Software, Networks, Internet, Training, Data Management, Education, Cloud, Partnership, Learning management system, LMS, Animation, Learning, Risk management

NINJIO is evolving how we think about cybersecurity training and creating training content that is engaging and entertaining.

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  • NINJIO is evolving how we think about cybersecurity training and creating training content that is engaging and entertaining.
  • "We are excited to partner with WorkRamp and provide our industry-leading cybersecurity training to their customers," said Annette Evans, Vice President Channel at NINJIO.
  • "We look forward to helping WorkRamp enhance their cybersecurity awareness training offerings and help their customers stay safe from the latest cyber threats."
  • With NINJIO's platform, WorkRamp can provide effective and engaging cybersecurity training that helps businesses of all sizes stay protected from online threats.

FACEWHITE Completes Pre-A Funding and Continues Strong Push into Overseas Markets with Chinese Content

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Film & Motion Pictures, Entertainment, Licensing (Entertainment), Online, IPS, Tokyo City, Once, White snake, Academy Awards, The King's Speech, COMMUNICATION, MOVIC, Fox Spirit Matchmaker, GAGA, Outcast, Good Smile Company, Animation, LIVE, Investment, EE Limited, Viva la Vida, The King's Avatar, Legend, Tokyo Stock Exchange, La La Land, Sapphire, Film industry

recently completed its Pre-A financing round, with investments coming from three prominent Japanese companies: HANABARA CORPORATION, GAGA CORPORATION, and HORIPRO GROUP HOLDINGS.

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  • recently completed its Pre-A financing round, with investments coming from three prominent Japanese companies: HANABARA CORPORATION, GAGA CORPORATION, and HORIPRO GROUP HOLDINGS.
  • Founded in 2013 and registered in 2018, the brand name "Garden" has now been one of the top domestic production companies of animation series and movies.
  • The company has long been dedicated to promoting and distributing Chinese IPs overseas.
  • Utilizing the funds raised in this financing round, the company will continue to push its distribution and merchandise licensing sales, recruit talent, and further enhance the expansion of Chinese cultural content in Japan and other overseas markets.

Falcon’s Creative Group Reveals Key Role in First-Ever Dragon Ball Theme Park

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Theme Parks, Entertainment, Destinations, TV and Radio, Travel, Dragon Ball Super, Dragon Ball, Animation, AnimeJapan, Master Roshi, Life, Creative Group, Esports, Imagination, Multimedia, Tuwaiq, Investment company, Amusement park

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Meptik Equips Miami University with State-of-the-Art XR Stage

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Software, Internet, Audio, Video, Hardware, Metaverse, Technology, University, Education, Miami University, XR, Calibration, Shalbourne, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Unreal Engine, Art, Faculty, Motion, Student, Animation, VFX, Creativity, Curriculum, LED, SCAD

In a grand ribbon-cutting ceremony at the newly constructed Richard M. McVey Data Science Building, Miami University proudly revealed its latest technological marvel — an extended reality (XR) stage for the education of students in real-time workflows.

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  • In a grand ribbon-cutting ceremony at the newly constructed Richard M. McVey Data Science Building, Miami University proudly revealed its latest technological marvel — an extended reality (XR) stage for the education of students in real-time workflows.
  • The official introduction of the stage marks a groundbreaking addition to Miami University's commitment to offering students hands-on learning opportunities in conceiving, developing, creating and deploying next-generation media solutions.
  • With unique courses centered around the new LED volume, the university is advancing education in emerging technologies in an unprecedented manner.
  • “The design of this space and the hardware are unique to the curriculum we teach at the University,” said Ben Nicholson, Immersive and Reactive Lab and XR stage director at Miami University.

Learn4Life Students Explore Career Pathways for a Future in Graphic Design

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Arts, Museums, Entertainment, Hispanic, Family, Training, Consumer, Other Education, Teens, Primary, Secondary, Parenting, Education, Children, Student, Multimedia, Animation, Pressure, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Software, Individual, Design

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240313402911/en/
    Learn4Life students allow their individuality to shine through art and graphic design.
  • While completing the four-semester pathway, he and other students learn basic industry software like Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, plus animation, logo design, merchandise design and photo editing.
  • “Once students become proficient in the software and design basics, we foster their independence and help them find creative solutions to a series of design problems,” said Leticia Sanchez, graphic design teacher.
  • “I always liked drawing, and someone suggested graphic design classes, but I was too shy,” she explained.

emptyvessel™ Announced as New AAA Development Studio Rooted in Creative Independence

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Electronic Games, Entertainment, Tripwire Interactive, Freedom, Comes, EVP, Environment, Partnership, Risk, Animation, Borderlands 3, Social media, Software, News, DOOM, Life, Kojima, Kojima Productions, IP, Creativity, AV, Sony, Advertising, Multimedia, AAA, Video game

With Creative Independence, Comes Greatness… emptyvessel ™ today reveals itself as a new independent AAA games studio committed to ushering in a new wave of development focused on creating high-quality, meaningful games that feel great to play.

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  • With Creative Independence, Comes Greatness… emptyvessel ™ today reveals itself as a new independent AAA games studio committed to ushering in a new wave of development focused on creating high-quality, meaningful games that feel great to play.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240312536982/en/
    emptyvessel is led by CEO and Game Director, Emanuel Palalic, and COO and General Manager, Garrett Young.
  • Joining Palalic and Young on the studio's foundational team are CTO Wei Ning, Art Director Alex Palma, Animation Director Rico Flores, and more.
  • emptyvessel is strengthened by a network of strategic partners who will help to realize their studio model and game goals.

Wasabi Adds Vancouver Canucks to its Growing Sports, Media & Entertainment Roster

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Technology, Data Management, Cloud, Health, Freedom, Sport, Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins, Partnership, Education, Cloud storage, Publishing, Rogers Arena, Acquisition, Canucks Sports & Entertainment, M&E, NHL, Corporate social responsibility, Animation, API, Liverpool F.C., Entertainment, Hockey, Emotion, Television, Video game

Wasabi Technologies , the hot cloud storage company , has strengthened its sports, media & entertainment customer and partner portfolio with the addition of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) Vancouver Canucks.

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  • Wasabi Technologies , the hot cloud storage company , has strengthened its sports, media & entertainment customer and partner portfolio with the addition of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) Vancouver Canucks.
  • In a new partnership with Canucks Sports & Entertainment, Wasabi becomes the Preferred Cloud Storage of the Canucks with extensive branding integration for the 2024 NHL season, while the Canucks benefit operationally from Wasabi’s best-in-class cloud data storage services via a multi-year technology deal.
  • Wasabi hot cloud storage is purpose-built for sports and media & entertainment (M&E) workloads, offering more affordability, accessibility, and simplicity than competitors.
  • As the Preferred Cloud Storage of the Canucks, Wasabi’s brand will be prominently displayed throughout Rogers Arena, online and in-game broadcast moments.

Redken Debuts Times Square 3D Billboard with Augmented Reality Virtual Try-On For New Acidic Color Gloss Collection

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Redken, the #1 Prestige Hair Brand and #1 Pro Hair Brand in the U.S.*, continues its 60-year legacy at the forefront of innovation in the beauty industry with the debut of a new interactive Times Square billboard showcasing the Acidic Color Gloss Collection, beginning its rollout today. Now, consumers can experience Times Square from anywhere in the US, and share on their social media channels. 

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  • Now, consumers can experience Times Square from anywhere in the US, and share on their social media channels.
  • Launched in January 2024, the Acidic Color Gloss range takes a scientific approach to color-care by extending and providing salon-like shine from home.
  • The AR filter provides users with the glass-like shine of Redken's Acidic Color Gloss treatment, telling the story of the new collection in a larger-than-life display for Times Square revelers.
  • The Acidic Color Gloss collection utilizes some of our most advanced technology yet to provide long-lasting color vibrancy and lock in intense molecular-level shine – and the results truly speak for themselves.

Tencent Games Shares Insights and Technologies at GDC 2024

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Cloud, Supernova, GDC, Head, Conference, Tencent, LOD, PC, Silver, ACE, Environment, Game Developers Conference, Tencent Games, TiMi Studio Group, SAN, Publishing, Social media, GWB, AI, 3A, Motion, Nanomesh, Capability, Animation, Delta Force, Delta, Machine learning, F2P, Video game

SAN FRANCISCO, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent Games, the world's leading game development, publishing and operation platform, brought its latest technologies, services and solutions in game development and operations to the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2024.

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  • Elvis Liu, AI Team Lead at MoreFun Studios, shared insights on adopting large-scale reinforcement learning in fighting games.
  • To provide developers with the latest game AI tools, Tencent AI Lab launched its self-developed GiiNEX Game AI Engine during the GDC event.
  • Launched in 1988, GDC has been the go-to event for the gaming community for the latest trends and insights.
  • Tencent Games' active involvement in GDC highlights its commitment to advancing the industry through innovation.