4-D Theatrical Experience Based on ‘The Deep’ Coming in 2018
New attraction to feature exclusive 3-D CG animation produced by Technicolor Animation.
Category: Theme Parks - Installations
Disney Animation, Imagineering Legend X Atencio Dies at Age 98
Iconic artist worked on ‘Pinocchio’ and ‘Fantasia,’ and played key roles in creating the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ and ‘Haunted Mansion’ rides at Disneyland.
Technicolor’s ‘The Deep’ Diving into Aquariums in the U.K. & Germany
Technicolor partners with Merlin Entertainments Group to create dynamic experiences for the underwater adventure series ‘The Deep’ at over 20 sea life aquariums.
Australian Effects & Animation Festival Announces 2017 Winners
‘War for the Planet of the Apes,’ ‘The Jungle Book,’ ‘Kong: Skull Island,’ ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,’ ‘Ghost in the Shell,’ ‘Valerian and The City of a Thousand Planets’ and ‘Doctor Strange’ receive awards for feature film VFX at 2017 Australian Effects & Animation Festival.
Legendary Disney Imagineer Marty Sklar Passes Away at 83
Forerunner and creative leader of Walt Disney Imagineering led the development of Disney theme parks and attractions for next three decades.
11 New Disney Legends Honored at D23 Expo 2017
Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Stan Lee, Clyde ‘Gerry’ Geronimi, Wayne Jackson and other incredible talents honored at special 30th Anniversary Awards ceremony hosted by Disney Chairman & CEO Bob Iger.
Studio Ghibli Theme Park Set for Early 2020’s
To be built on the former site of the 2005 World Expo, ‘Ghibli Park’ will restage scenes and environments from director Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved 1988 film, ‘My Neighbor Totoro.’
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Visual Effects Society Announces Nominees for 15th Annual VES Awards
‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ receives most feature film nominations; ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ is top animated film contender; ‘Game of Thrones’ leads the broadcast field and scores most nominations overall.
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Cartoon Network Unveils First Retail Partners for ‘The Powerpuff Girls’
Strong Line-Up of Over 30 Partners signed across Apparel, Accessories, Homewares, Personal Care, Stationery, FMCG and Events.
‘Avatar: Discover Pandora’ Exhibition to Open This December
New 12,000-square-foot entertainment and educational experience makes its global premiere in Taipei on December 7.
China Launching Probe Into DreamWorks Animation-Comcast Sale
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce is launching an anti-monopoly investigation into Comcast’s $3.8 billion purchase of DreamWorks Animation following complaints that the deal could hurt competition in China.
‘From Coraline to Kubo: A Magical LAIKA Experience’ Launches August 5
Special event taking place at Universal Studios Hollywood’s Globe Theatre August 5-14 will showcase the evolution of LAIKA’s unique blend of handcrafted stop-motion animation and visual effects magic in an extensive display of original sets, puppets and props.
Disney Announces TV Special for Grand Opening Celebration of Shanghai Disney Resort
Spectacular one-of-a-kind grand opening celebration of Shanghai Disney Resort to be presented as special telecast, Thursday, June 16 on Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD.
New Details Unveiled for Cartoon Network Theme Park in Dubai
‘Ben 10,’ ‘Adventure Time’ and ‘The Powerpuff Girls’ to be brought to life through thrilling rides and entertainment; park’s official opening confirmed for August 15, 2016.
Disney COO Tom Staggs Exiting in May
Disney board to ‘broaden the scope of its succession planning process to identify and evaluate a robust slate of candidates for consideration’ to replace CEO Bob Iger, whose contract ends in June 2018.
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Universal Studios Launching ‘Harry Potter’ Theme Park Attraction
‘The Wizarding World of Harry Potter’ featuring the iconic Hogwarts Castle officially opens at Universal Studios Hollywood on Thursday, April 7, 2016.
Nexus and Red Bull Create Giant 3D Stroboscope for SBTRKT
Created by BAFTA-winning animator, director and leading zoetrope artist Jim Le Fevre, the eight-foot tall and six-foot wide stroboscope spins at 33.3rpm and is illuminated by a strobe-rig to create the optical illusion of animation.
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Moomins Headed to Japan with First Theme Park
Investment firm Fintech Global to build a new 187,000-sq.-meter resort at Lake Miyazawa at a cost of $4.9 million.
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Disney Reports Q2 Revenues of $12.5 Billion
Fuelled by the company’s parks and resorts, Disney beats analysts’ predictions, pushing the company’s shares to new highs of more than $113.
Disney Promotes Tom Staggs to COO
Disney’s senior management team now to report jointly to Disney CEO Bob Iger and newly-anointed Chief Operating Officer Thomas O. Staggs.
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Exec VP Karin Levinson Boards Artemple-Hollywood
Industry veteran joins boutique VFX and design house specializing in “invisible” visual effects.
Universal Announces Plans for Beijing Theme Park
New theme park will include attractions created exclusively for China, plus Universal’s most popular theme park experiences from across the globe.
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Walt Disney Co. to Bail Out Euro Disney Theme Park
Euro Disney is reportedly getting a $1.3-billion financial bailout from owner Walt Disney Co.
‘Frozen’ Attraction Planned for Disney World
Construction begins at Walt Disney World Resort on a brand-new ‘Frozen’ attraction at the Norway Pavilion in Epcot.
Disney Stock Trading at All-Time Highs
Disney stock trades above $90 a share.
