LAIKA, the award-winning animation studio nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, celebrates 15 years of bold, memorable and award-winning filmmaking this month. With its world-class filmmaking team and a commitment to make “movies that matter,” LAIKA pushes the boundaries of family entertainment and animated movies, redefining what stories can and should be told through … [Read more...] about LAIKA Celebrates 15 Years of Award-Winning Filmmaking
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Snoop Dogg Teams up With Bumpboxx Launching the First in the Celebrity Collection Flare8 “Doggy Style”
Who doesn't love an old school boombox? Bumpboxx is the future of urban audio lifestyle, a line of products second to none. Based in California, Bumpboxx was established in 2016. Having a love for music & wanting to bring back the old school swagger with a new school approach using the greatest technology to provide you with a quality sound. The Bumpboxx team is constantly … [Read more...] about Snoop Dogg Teams up With Bumpboxx Launching the First in the Celebrity Collection Flare8 “Doggy Style”
Go Behind the Year’s Biggest Visual Effects Productions During SIGGRAPH 2020 With ‘Making Of’ Sessions and Talks
The SIGGRAPH 2020 Production Sessions and Talks programs boast an impressive lineup of more than 20 behind-the-scenes looks at the “making of” the year’s most high-profile productions in film, television, and advertising. Hear from the best minds in visual effects (VFX) through on-demand and live virtual sessions during the first-ever online event in the … [Read more...] about Go Behind the Year’s Biggest Visual Effects Productions During SIGGRAPH 2020 With ‘Making Of’ Sessions and Talks
National Geographic Taps Multi-Award-Winning Sigourney Weaver as Narrator for “Secrets of the Whales,” an Awe-Inspiring Look at the Mysterious and Beautiful World of Whales
National Geographic announced today that Golden Globe and BAFTA Award-winning actress Sigourney Weaver (“Alien,” “Avatar,” “Gorillas in the Mist”) will narrate its global television event, SECRETS OF THE WHALES, which chronicles the whale way of life and their challenges and triumphs in an ever-changing ocean. Additionally, the network announced that renowned … [Read more...] about National Geographic Taps Multi-Award-Winning Sigourney Weaver as Narrator for “Secrets of the Whales,” an Awe-Inspiring Look at the Mysterious and Beautiful World of Whales
Tiger Woods, USTA, Disney and Leading Philanthropists Pledge $50 Million Toward Massive Youth Complex Focused on Education Equity and Sports Access in Los Angeles
Tiger Woods’ TGR Foundation, the United States Tennis Association (USTA), The Walt Disney Company, philanthropist Doug Kimmelman and the Karsh Family Foundation have committed $50 million toward the nation’s largest academic and athletic complex dedicated to expanding opportunities for at-risk youth and fostering social equity in the heart of the Los Angeles region. The … [Read more...] about Tiger Woods, USTA, Disney and Leading Philanthropists Pledge $50 Million Toward Massive Youth Complex Focused on Education Equity and Sports Access in Los Angeles
Graceland Announces 10 New Interactive Experiences at Elvis Presley’s Memphis Complex; Virtual Elvis Week August 8
Graceland has announced it will be adding ten new immersive experiences to the Elvis Presley’s Memphis Complex as of August 8, 2020. These state-of-the-art activities invite guests to become the King or Queen of their social media with dozens of interactive, shareable moments that allow them to get closer to Elvis than ever before via virtual and augmented reality technology. … [Read more...] about Graceland Announces 10 New Interactive Experiences at Elvis Presley’s Memphis Complex; Virtual Elvis Week August 8
SCAD Wins 2020 Coca-Cola Refreshing Films Competition
The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is proud to announce a team of SCAD students from its School of Entertainment Arts has won the grand prize in the 2020 Coca-Cola Refreshing Films program, a student filmmaking competition. SCAD students also won the competition in 2019. The film, "Let Loose," was created by writer/director Elina Itugot (B.F.A., film and … [Read more...] about SCAD Wins 2020 Coca-Cola Refreshing Films Competition
RMS Titanic, Inc. to Launch New Educational Programming Partnership With Los Angeles United School District to Include Virtual Titanic Programming
RMS Titanic, Inc., (RMST) announced today that it is launching a community education and outreach program focused on bringing the scientific, recovery, conservation, historical and research behind Titanic to students and educators both in and out of the classroom. Utilizing the latest technology and the world's leading Titanic experts, the program will initially focus on … [Read more...] about RMS Titanic, Inc. to Launch New Educational Programming Partnership With Los Angeles United School District to Include Virtual Titanic Programming
BELLAGRAPH Founder Eva Hosts President Barack Obama and Obama Foundation Young Leaders Forum and Charity Dinner Auction
BELLAGRAPH founder Eva hosts President Barack Obama and the Obama Foundation Young Leaders forum and its charity dinner auction. The editor of Harper's Bazaar was invited to the site and report on the event. The youth leader forum selected ten entrepreneurs from the fields of manufacturing, finance, real estate, technology, consumption and other countries around the … [Read more...] about BELLAGRAPH Founder Eva Hosts President Barack Obama and Obama Foundation Young Leaders Forum and Charity Dinner Auction
Shodement Launches AI-Powered App to Boost Independent Artists’ Careers
Shodement, the London based entertainment platform has launched an AI-powered app to transform the way independent artists can manage their careers from their smartphones. The free app is a game changer for the music industry, giving artists worldwide access to resources of a major label company available on demand. Since its launch in 2012, Shodement’s talent network has … [Read more...] about Shodement Launches AI-Powered App to Boost Independent Artists’ Careers