Tag: VR
Exclusive: Annecy’s Eclectic VR Program Delivers the World of Tomorrow, Today
***This article originally appeared in the 35th Anniversary Issue of Animation Magazine (June-July '22, No. 321)***
The Annecy International Animation Film Festival has long strived...
Step into the World of Wallace & Gromit in ‘The Grand Getaway’ VR
Multi-award-winning independent animation studio Aardman, Meta Quest and immersive storytelling experts Atlas V have today announced an interactive, narrative-led, single player VR experience for...
Global Event Updates: VR at Annecy, ‘Jungle Book’ Exhibit, FMX Plans & More
Annecy 2022 (June 13-18, annecy.org) revealed its XR@Annecy program for the Festival and Mifa market, plotting a journey that will take attendees through immersive...
Faber Courtial’s Immersive ‘Genesis’ Set to Premiere at SXSW
German Studio Faber Courtial will premiere its new 360-degree film Genesis at the 2022 SXSW XR Experience in March. The build embarks on an...
Baobab Debuts Official Trailer for ‘Namoo’ During CTN
Nine-time Emmy Award-winning immersive animation producer Baobab Studios (Baba Yaga, has unveiled the official trailer for Namoo -- the latest project from Oscar-nominated writer...
People on the Move: Simensky Toons Up Duolingo; Hires at Ghost, Herschend, Nexus & More
Duolingo today announced that veteran children's television executive Linda Simensky has joined the company as Head of Animation and Scripted Content. In the newly...
Hybrid VIEW Conference Announces Massive Free Program for 2021
Italy's premiere animation, VFX and computer graphics gathering VIEW Conference has unveiled its full program of events for this year's 22nd edition.
VIEW Conference 2021...
HTC Viveport Launches ‘Cat Art’ Exhibition with Shu Yamamoto
Celebrated Japanese artist Shu Yamamoto has partnered with HTC’s virtual reality (VR) application platform Viveport to launch the "Step into Cat Art" virtual exhibition,...
2021 Creative Arts Emmys: ‘Primal,’ ‘Love, Death + Robots’ Take Top Animation Awards
The Television Academy held a trio of ceremonies to present the 2021 Creative Arts Emmy Awards this weekend, honoring an array of television production...
Take a Video Tour of Netflix’s Brand-New Anime Creators’ Base
Netflix's Tokyo office is (virtually) opening the doors of the newly launched Netflix Anime Creators' Base, offering a video tour guided by the brand's...
Neill Blomkamp’s ‘Demonic’: Possessed by New Technologies
***This article originally appeared in the Sept./Oct. '21 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 313)***
Acclaimed filmmaker Neill Blomkamp (District 9) goes beyond his usual realm...
Patrick Osborne Creates an Animated Noir Version of Billie Eilish
Animation fans know Patrick Osborne as the brilliant director of the Oscar-winning short Feast (2014), and his Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated VR short Pearl (2017)....
Epic Games Unleashes Unreal Engine 4.27
Epic Games has released Unreal Engine 4.27, introducing powerful new features for creators across game development, film and television, architecture, automotive and beyond. Highlights...
News Bytes: ‘Drawn to Life’ Dates Debut, CN’s Climate Challenge Update, Novator Invests in DNEG & More
Cirque du Soleil and Disney Announce Ticket On-Sale Date for 'Drawn to Life'
Admissions for highly anticipated family show blending live acrobatic performances and animation...
Channel Frederator Network Teams with UNOMi to Bring Animation Software to Schools
Following last year's partnership between Channel Frederator Network -- the largest social media agency for animation influencers -- and UNOMi to bring its 2D...
VR at SIGGRAPH: Reliving Moments of Truth
***This article originally appeared in the August '21 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 312)***
With the SIGGRAPH confab underway August 9-13, we thought it would...
Interactive Immersion: SIGGRAPH Offers a Broad Showcase of CG Achievement
***This article originally appeared in the August '21 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 312)***
What better way to escape the summer doldrums than by diving...
Fredrikstad Fest Announces Program of Representational Nordic/Baltic Animation
After a record-breaking submissions period, the Fredrikstad Animation Festival has announced the competition program selections for its Nordic-Baltic animated short film program. The 2021...
SIGGRAPH Revs Up Animation Program with ‘Making Of’ Sessions
SIGGRAPH 2021 Production Sessions and Talks boast an impressive lineup of more than 20 behind-the-scenes looks at the "making of" recent high-profile productions in...
Trailer: ‘Paper Birds’ Two-Part VR Tale Arrives on Oculus July 8
Soaring in the tailwind of its Tribeca Film Festival premiere last month, the star-studded VR animation Paper Birds Pt. 1 arrives Thursday, July 8...
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