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Clear Angle Studios Acquires DI4D Technology, Launches TopoTrack Service

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:36pm

The leading 3D and 4D capture company has integrated DI4D’s facial imaging technology, introducing TopoTrack across its global infrastructure and appointing Dr. Colin Urquhart as Strategic Advisor.

Heading to Stuttgart This May Headline News

ITFS 2026 Shares First Program Highlights

The International Festival of Animated Film will run from May 5-10, and include animation in Stuttgart's Innenstadtkinos, the Open Air Schlossplatz, competitions, curated programs, panels, workshops, games, and hands-on activities. 

Heading to Wales This April Headline News

Cardiff Animation Festival Reveals First 2026 Program Highlights

Returning for its 9th edition, the festival will take over Chapter Arts Centre April 23-26 with a mix of special screenings, guest speakers, and events for industry professionals and animation lovers. 

Promoting Universal Values of Love and Peace Headline News

God’s Gang, MiracleSkies, Techy Mau Games Team for Mobile Game

The side-scrolling action-adventure will allow fans to step inside the world of ‘God’s Gang’ through character-driven episodic gameplay written by Rob Kutner.

Blue Heelers Going Immersive Headline News

‘Bluey’ Heading to ‘Minecraft’ with ‘Bluey DLC: Bluey’s House’

Developed by Jigarbov, BBC Studios, and Ludo Studio, the DLC introduces the house, where players can meet Bluey, Bingo, Mum, and Dad and relive memorable moments from the animated series; out February 5.

Not Onions! Headline News

Tiny Chef, Nex Playground Partner for Motion-Based Cooking Game

The interactive ‘Tiny Chef: Cooking with Fwends’ invites players to cook alongside the diminutive gourmand and friends using full-body movement in playful culinary challenges.

Honoring Excellence in VFX Headline News

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Leads VES Awards Nominations

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 11:22am

James Cameron’s latest epic garnered 10 nominations, while ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Elio,’ and ‘Zootopia 2’ each snagged 5, as nominees are announced in 25 categories across film, television, real-time, and special venue projects; ceremony set for February 25 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in LA.

The Annies are Coming! Headline News

53rd Annual Annie Awards Nominations Announced

By Dan Sarto | Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:55am

Best Animated Feature nominees ‘Elio,’ ‘Little Amélie or the Character of Rain,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘The Bad Guys 2,’ and ‘Zootopia 2’ top the expansive list of category nominations; animation’s biggest awards ceremony is scheduled to return live on Saturday, February 21 at UCLA’s Royce Hall

We Love MetaHuman Innovations Headline News

Quentin Tarantino and Unreal Engine Bring ‘Kill Bill’s Lost Chapter to Life in Fortnite

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 3:24pm

The Oscar-winning director’s long-rumored sequence, ‘The Lost Chapter: Yuki’s Revenge,’ comes alive as Epic Games and The Third Floor use UE’s virtual production and MetaHuman tools to merge live-action, animation, and interactivity in real-time for a ground-breaking cinematic experience.

From Horror Survival Game to Animation Headline News

tinyBuild Releases ‘Hello Neighbor: Welcome to Raven Brooks’ Animated Series

In addition to YouTube, Seasons 1 and 2 of the horror survival video game adaptation are available on Prime Video in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia; other IP ventures include the upcoming ‘Hello Neighbor’ feature film and ‘Hello Neighbor 3’ video game.

A New Entertainment Age Headline News

Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery Agree to $82.7 Billion Acquisition

The cash and stock transaction, valued at $27.75 per share of WBD and approximately $82.7 billion overall, is expected to close in the next 12-18 months.

Ubisoft Heads to TV Headline News

FX Orders ‘Far Cry’ Anthology Series from Noah Hawley and Rob Mac

The ‘Alien: Earth’ and ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ creators will executive produce the limited series, based on Ubisoft’s video game franchise.

The Dysfunctional Adventurers Get Vertical Headline News

‘Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins’ Launches on WEBTOON

The vertical scrolling webcomic, published in partnership with Dark Horse Comics, serves as a prequel for Critical Role’s new animated series ‘The Mighty Nein,’ which just debuted on Prime Video.

Who Doesn’t Want Improved Sensors? Next-Generation Xsens Link Headline News

Xsens Unveils Next Generation Xsens Link

Developed with production teams in mind, the new system is re-engineered to deliver a more efficient workflow with accurate and consistent motion data.

Crawl Out through the Fallout Headline News

Prime Video Drops ‘Fallout’ Season 2 Trailer

The show’s sophomore outing will take audiences along on a journey from the wasteland of the Mojave to the post-apocalyptic city of New Vegas; premieres December 17.

Cross-Platform Storytelling Headline News

Jason Chen and Ted Gagliano Launch Desert Eclipse

By Dan Sarto | Monday, November 17, 2025 at 2:26pm

The veteran filmmakers’ new tech-driven production company, located on the Fox lot, is leveraging its proprietary Unreal Engine-based real-time cross-platform pipeline to concurrently develop transmedia properties across animated series, features, and immersive games.

Game Conferences Events

GDC Festival of Gaming

Begins: March 9, 2026

The event marks its 40th edition with a rebrand as the Festival of Gaming, expanding its scope to reflect the broader, interconnected games industry; GDC 2026 takes place March 9-13 in San Francisco, CA.

 

We Want More Bowser Headline News

Official Trailer for ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Arrives

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 9:51am

We catch our first glimpse of the upcoming animated sequel, from Illumination and Nintendo, complete with dazzling stars and a mini-Bowser caring for a Bonsai tree… and Bowser Jr.?; Chris Pratt, Jack Black, and Anya Taylor-Joy lead the returning cast and crew; in theaters April 3, 2026.

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‘Wednesdays With Gramps’: Who Knew Grandpa Had Game?

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 3:58pm

Directors Chris and Justin Copeland, and producer Shabrayia Cleaver, discuss their collaboration on the new DreamWorks animated short about a teenage boy who visits his Gramps at a seemingly boring assisted living facility, only to find they had more than he thought in common.

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