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‘Ron’s Gone Wrong’ Will Stream On Both Disney+ And HBO Max

The two streamers — plus Hulu — will share rights to some films next year under an unusual arrangement.

Sports and live action are likely getting more of those billions than animation.

Scanline’s credits include “Stranger Things 3,” “Cowboy Bebop,” and “Game of Thrones.”

“Groo the Wanderer” is a rarity: a long-running comic book series that has remained in its creator’s ownership for 40 years.

The company will help creators retain control of their properties.

“Britishness sells, blandness doesn’t,” said BBC kids’ content chief Patricia Hidalgo.

Activision Blizzard workers are demanding that Kotick step down while the board has reiterated its support for the CEO.

The cloud-based pipeline integrates all aspects of cg production into one package, while reducing the need for elaborate on-site infrastructure.

A “Wall Street Journal” investigation reveals Kotick’s spotty history of handling sexual harassment matters and questions his leadership skills.

Unity’s acquisition of Weta Digital could be a game-changing moment in the vfx industry.

The company has fleshed out the future of its ambitious Omniverse platform.

Overall, the global anime market shrank for the first time in 11 years as Covid wreaked havoc.

A landmark study has shone light on systemic issues facing women in the vfx industry.

In other news, Mayer has been tapped to consult on Discovery’s upcoming merger with Warnermedia.

That’s $100 million per chipmunk.

Welcome to the non-Meta metaverse.

If there’s one thing Bob Iger knows, it’s the value of a sequel.

Jaggars will lead the vfx and stereo teams across the company’s 8,000-strong workforce.

The move comes amid growing regulation of gaming in China.

The partnership between the two media giants reflects the shifting balance of power between the Chinese and Japanese industries.