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Animation Industry Unveils Plans for The Collision Awards - Submissions Due April 19th

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Reflecting the tremendous growth and importance of animation in today's media world, industry leaders have joined forces with the organizers of The Telly Awards to launch The Collision Awards - the first global and holistic platform solely dedicated to honoring excellence in Animation and Motion Design in all its forms. Launched in partnership with key industry leaders, the mission is to celebrate the unique and incomparable creativity and technical talent in Animation and Motion Design across Marketing & Communications, Commercials, Television, Film, Experiential, Games & XR. This is the first time ever that animation across all disciplines will be honored by one set of awards. With winners set to be announced in July 2024, the call for entries is now open at https://collisionawards.com.

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  • Animation Industry Unveils Plans for The Collision Awards First Ever Honor Recognizing Animation and Motion Design In All Its Forms Animation Magazine, Animation World Network, Animation Nights New York, Epic Games, Motion Plus Design, SIGGRAPH ACM London, Skwigly, Stash, VIEW Conference and WeTransfer among global partners joining forces to launch inaugural awards show from the group behind The Telly Awards.
  • Animation veteran Randeep Katari, previously at Netflix, named as The Collision Awards General Manager.
  • This is the first time ever that animation across all disciplines will be honored by one set of awards.
  • Scale and gravitas matter and The Collision Awards already feel like they have both," says Stephen Price, Executive Editor of Stash Magazine, a founding Collision Awards partner.

Tenth Anniversary ZBrush Summit and Live ZBrush Sculpt-Off Returns to Hollywood

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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BAD HOMBURG, Germany, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maxon, developers of professional software solutions for editors, filmmakers, motion designers, visual effects artists and creators of all types, is excited to share more details for its highly anticipated annual ZBrush Summit. Taking place from September 28th to October 1st, 2023, this 10th anniversary event will showcase the latest developments in digital sculpting and feature an array of fun but challenging activities for attendees, on location in Hollywood or online from anywhere in the world. More details and registration information.

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  • The highlight of ZBrush Summit is the world's most prestigious digital sculpting competition, the Live ZBrush Sculpt-Off, which invites creators from all over the world to go head-to-head and showcase their artistic skills.
  • The winner will be crowned the Live ZBrush Sculpt-Off Champion and have their entry immortalized in bronze.
  • The Live ZBrush Sculpt-Off continues to be an exhilarating and inspiring competition for artists from around the globe.
  • For more information and to register for the ZBrush Summit, please visit www.zbrush summit.com .

The Lodge at Blue Sky Wins Lavazza One to Watch Award as Part of the World's 50 Best Hotels 2023

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts Collection, has won the Lavazza One To Watch Award in advance of The World's 50 Best Hotels awards 2023. This title is granted to a hotel that currently sits outside the prestigious list, but which the 50 Best team believes has the potential to break into the ranking in future editions.

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  • Located 35 minutes from Salt Lake City airport, The Lodge at Blue Sky offers luxury as nature intended.
  • We can't think of a more deserving recipient for the first-ever Lavazza One To Watch Award as part of The World's 50 Best Hotels."
  • Nicola Fornasieri, International Key Accounts Director at Lavazza, says: "Lavazza is thrilled to present the One To Watch Award to The Lodge at Blue Sky.
  • None of the employees of 50 Best nor any sponsors associated with the awards has any influence over the results.

WILDBRAIN COMPLETES HOUSE OF COOL ACQUISITION, SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDING AND ENHANCING ITS PRE-PRODUCTION CAPABILITIES

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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A strategic extension of WildBrain's focus on creative excellence, the acquisition significantly expands and enhances the Company's pre-production capabilities for premium animated series, specials and features.

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  • A strategic extension of WildBrain's focus on creative excellence, the acquisition significantly expands and enhances the Company's pre-production capabilities for premium animated series, specials and features.
  • Additionally, there is a potential earn-out of up to $6 million based on collection of certain tax credits earned by House of Cool up to closing.
  • Bringing their deep experience and creative expertise, House of Cool executives and co-founders, Wes Lui and Ricardo Curtis, have joined the WildBrain Studios senior management team in the newly created roles of Co-General Managers of House of Cool.
  • Josh Scherba, President and CEO of WildBrain, said: "We're delighted to close our acquisition of House of Cool and to officially welcome Wes, Ricardo and their talented team to WildBrain.

WILDBRAIN ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE HOUSE OF COOL, A LEADER IN PRE-PRODUCTION CAPABILITIES FOR PREMIUM ANIMATED SERIES AND MOVIES

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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A strategic extension of WildBrain's focus on creative excellence, the acquisition significantly expands and enhances the Company's pre-production capabilities for premium animated series, specials and features.

Key Points: 
  • A strategic extension of WildBrain's focus on creative excellence, the acquisition significantly expands and enhances the Company's pre-production capabilities for premium animated series, specials and features.
  • Under the agreement, WildBrain will acquire full ownership of House of Cool.
  • Additionally, there is an earn-out of up to $6 million based on collection of tax credits earned up to closing.
  • House of Cool is recognized as one of the very best pre-production companies in the global animation industry.

PROCOMER: digital animation from Costa Rica puts its talent and creativity on full display at Kidscreen Summit 2023

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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The services offered by Costa Rican companies are aimed at the entertainment and animation industry, such as 3D and 2D animation, concept and character design, visual effects, as well as production and post-production services.

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  • The services offered by Costa Rican companies are aimed at the entertainment and animation industry, such as 3D and 2D animation, concept and character design, visual effects, as well as production and post-production services.
  • "This is the tenth time that PROCOMER has supported the participation of companies in the Kidscreen Summit to promote Costa Rican talent in the international entertainment and animation industry and, in so doing, close business deals and make strategic alliances.
  • The Costa Rican digital animation sector is taking the leap to not only offer animation services but to create content and successfully place it in Russia, Japan, Canada, and Latin American countries.
  • This has been made possible thanks to the talent and creativity of each company's production and service," said Mario Sáenz, exports development manager at PROCOMER.

Grom Social Enterprises and Curiosity Ink Media Enlist Entertainment Marketing Consultant Melanie Bartlett to Lead Marketing Strategy for Santa.com and Grom Social

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Monday, March 21, 2022
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Bartlett's appointment was announced jointly by Darren Marks, Grom's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Jared Wolfson, CEO of Curiosity Ink Media.

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  • Bartlett's appointment was announced jointly by Darren Marks, Grom's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Jared Wolfson, CEO of Curiosity Ink Media.
  • Additionally, Bartlett will be instrumental in the site's editorial content, digital asset production, and social media initiatives.
  • Bartlett will also lend her expertise to Grom Social, the parent-supervised and fully monitored safe social app for kids under 13, who are not permitted on most other social media without parental consent.
  • Bartlett is an accomplished and passionate marketing executive known for bringing beloved animated properties to consumers around the world.

TOCA Welcomes Former NFL Marketing Executive Julie Haddon to Its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021
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COSTA MESA, Calif., Aug. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TOCA Football, Inc. (TOCA), the world's only technology-enabled soccer experiences and entertainment company, today announced the appointment of sports, media and technology marketing executive Julie Haddon to its Board of Directors.

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  • COSTA MESA, Calif., Aug. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --TOCA Football, Inc. (TOCA), the world's only technology-enabled soccer experiences and entertainment company, today announced the appointment of sports, media and technology marketing executive Julie Haddon to its Board of Directors.
  • Haddon joins TOCA with over 20 years of experience building global audiences for brands at the intersection of media, entertainment and technology.
  • Haddon was the founding Executive Sponsor of NFL Pride, the organization's first-ever LGBT employee resource group and was an Executive Producer of the hit documentary "A Lifetime of Sundays", featuring four iconic women owners of the NFL.
  • Prior to the NFL, Haddon served as Head of Marketing at various entertainment companies including DreamWorks Animation and Disney's Blue Sky Studios.