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We Return to Piltover and Zaun ANIMATIONWorld

Riot Games and Fortiche Push Every Possible Boundary in ‘Arcane’ Season 2

Alex Yee, Jason Chan, Arnaud-Loris Baudry, and Julien Georgel take a deep dive into the expansive and challenging visual development – concept art, background designs, character designs, props and colorscripts – that helped turn a battle royale game into a stunning, compelling, and emotionally driven Netflix series.

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Atom Bomb Baby Headline News

‘Fallout’ Renewed for Third Season Ahead of Season 2 December Premiere

Who doesn’t want more Ghoul… hit Prime Video show, based on Bethesda’s beloved video game series that chronicles post-apocalyptic life, gets a Season 3 pickup.

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The Best in Ibero-American Animation Headline News

‘Black Butterflies,’ ‘Jorel’s Brother,’ and ‘Capybaras’ Lead 2025 Quirino Awards

Works from Spain, Brazil, and Uruguay were recognized in the 3 main categories at the May 10 in-person gala event in Tenerife recognizing achievements in Ibero-American animation.

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Indie Animation in Unreal Headline News

Steamroller Animation Drops ‘Spice Frontier: Escape from Veltegar’ Trailer

Pilot episode, which centers on a doomed excursion to the desert planet Veltegar, premieres May 21 on the Steamroller Stories YouTube channel.

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Dad’s Unfinished Business Headline News

Vision Films’ 'Dalia & The Red Book' Releases on Cable and Streamers

The 3DCG, stop-motion, and 2D animation hybrid film, which follows a daughter who attempts to finish her late father’s novel from the inside, debuted May 6 across the U.S. and Canada.

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The Increasing Need for Entertainment Content Headline News

What’s in Store for the M&E Industry in 2025

While the use of AI in M&E continues to grow, so does virtual production powered by real-time technology, which reduces costs and time to delivery as well as allow artists in film, TV, games and immersive experiences greater flexibility to iterate and deliver higher fidelity work.

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And the Strike Continues… Headline News

Videogame Companies Make Final Offer to SAG-AFTRA

Tentative agreement on 24 of 25 proposed points had previously been reached, with talks stagnating for nearly 300 days over concerns regarding consent and compensation for AI replica use; union claims to have issued counteroffer with no response.

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Grand Theft of Our Hopes and Dreams Headline News

‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Release Delayed Until 2026

The highly anticipated next installment in the ‘GTA’ video game franchise, which takes place in the fictional state of Leonida, home of Vice City and beyond, is now set to release May 26, 2026.

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Heading to Stuttgart Headline News

FMX 2025 Releases Final Program Update, Teaser Shorts Series

Ahead of tomorrow’s Day 1, the conference teases ‘Mufasa’ technical innovations, new VFX talks, Dave Gouge’s studio insights panel, targeted career sessions, and a short film YouTube series diving into topics such as taking cinematic images from Unreal Engine.

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A Truly Epic Lawsuit Headline News

Apple Pummeled in Epic Games Lawsuit as ‘Fortnite’ to Return to U.S. iOS App Store

All developers can also now offer their own payment service, effectively ending Apple’s monopoly on payment services and fees; ‘developers are free to pass along savings to customers.’

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All Roads Lead to Stuttgart Headline News

FMX 2025 Program to Explore Impact of AI

The killer conference starts next Tuesday; a variety of panels related to this year’s ‘Rhythm of Change’ theme now set, from the state of the industry and growth of AI to updates on ‘The Art of Animation’ and ‘Expanding Realities’ tracks.

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The Increasing Need for Entertainment Content Headline News

How Lenovo is Equipping M&E Professionals with the Right Tools for the Job in 2025

Consumer demand for new entertainment experiences means artists and studios working in film, TV, games and immersive experiences require more compute power to handle ever-growing datasets while still delivering on time and on budget.

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Let the Games… Awards Begin Headline News

2025 TIGA Games Industry Awards Issue Call for Submissions

Nominations and entries are now open until July 25 for game developers, publishers, educators, and technology and service providers; awards ceremony set for November 4.

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The Layoffs Continue Headline News

Electronic Arts Lays Off Over 300 Employees, Cancels Next ‘Titanfall’ Game

After laying off 5% of its workforce last year and 6% in 2023, the major game company is cutting staff and stopping development work on the next installment of its ‘Titanfall’ franchise; cuts include staff on Respawn ‘Apex Legends’ and ‘Star Wars Jedi’ teams.

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We Love Our Space Cowboys! Headline News

Lucasfilm’s ‘Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld’ to Debut on Fortnite

New animated short anthology series sets in-game launch on May 2, 2 days prior to Disney+ premiere; first entirely ‘Star Wars’-themed Battle Royale Season also launching; from Dave Filoni, show focuses on 2 iconic villains from the galaxy’s criminal underbelly.

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Creativity Converging in Mumbai Headline News

1st World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) Summit Coming May 1-4

Representatives from more than 40 countries, along with winners from 31 separate creative industry challenges, will converge in Mumbai for the inaugural conference, the first of its kind, with meetings, exhibitions and talks on topics from across animation, VFX, gaming, comics, XR, infotainment, and film.

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Smarter Tools from Lenovo with AMD Power Creatives in Media and Entertainment

Consumers continue to expect fresh and innovative experiences across film, TV, games and interactive experiences, in greater quantity with higher fidelity, which means artists and studios require more compute power to handle ever-growing datasets while still delivering on time and on budget.

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A Film About Stories and Connection Headline News

The Line, Riot Games Partner on ‘League Of Legends’ Music Video

In celebration of the upcoming ‘LoL’ season Spirit Blossom Beyond, new short ‘Here, Tomorrow’ showcases themes that blend myth, memory, and the mystical beauty of Ionia.

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We Want More Kaiju Killer Headline News

Toho Group Unveils $105 Million ‘Godzilla’ Franchise Investment

Company’s new 3-year plan also includes $490 million for producing a range of projects, including films, animation, theatrical plays, and digital games as part of broader efforts to expand its global entertainment business ahead of its 100^th anniversary in 2032.

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May the Bid be With You Headline News

Heritage Auctions Announces ‘Star Wars Day’ Auction

The event will feature over 300 lots ranging from original movie posters to screen-used props, high-end replicas, toys, comics, and artwork; concludes with a live session on May 4.

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The Power of Jinx and Ekko ANIMATIONWorld

Fortiche and Riot Games Talk ‘Ma Meilleure Ennemie’ Music Video from ‘Arcane’ Season 2

The video builds on the Jinx and Ekko dance sequence from Episode 7, adding new animation and music by Stromae and Pomme from the series soundtrack that has amassed more than 1.6 billion streams since its release last November.

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The Cordyceps Will Soon Return Headline News

HBO Renews ‘The Last of Us’ for Season 3

With its Season 2 debut just around the corner, the Emmy Award-winning series, based on Naughty Dog’s PlayStation video game franchise, gets picked up for a third season.

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Lightbox Expo 2025 - Save the Date

Begins: October 24, 2025

The 3-day annual event returns to the Pasadena Convention Center October 24-26 celebrating the best in live-action, animation, illustration, and gaming with panels, programs, and demos featuring industry leading artists, creators, and studios.

An Insanely Good Demon Hunter ANIMATIONWorld

Adi Shankar Talks ‘Devil May Cry’s Cool Rebellion in Animation

The creator discusses his new adaptation of the popular Capcom game, where a young, insanely good demon hunter with a sweet tooth fights sinister forces trying to open the portal between the human and demon realms; series debuts April 3 on Netflix.

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People Headline News

VIZ Media Announces Leadership Transition

The leading Japanese pop culture entertainment company’s former CEO Ken Sasaki has been named Chairman & Executive Advisor, while Brad Woods has been appointed President and CEO.