Mar 30

Disney announces the title for ‘Wreck-It Ralph’s’ sequel and he will be breaking the internet

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Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph touched a feat when it was released back in 2012. Garnering $49 million in revenues over its opening weekend, the feature became the largest opening weekend for any Walt Disney Animation Studios movie at that time.

Last year, during a Facebook Live session, it was confirmed that the movie will hit theatres on 9 March, 2018 and the original team will be working for the sequel too.

Now, during its slate presentation at CinemaCon, Disney has announced the title of the movie, ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2’.

The film will be directed by fresh Oscar winner, Rich Moore, who won an Oscar for Zootopia. He will be joined by Phil Johnston. Taking the producer’s seat would be Clark Spencer, who also won an Oscar for Zootopia.

The protagonist Ralph will once again be voiced by John C. Reilly and Sarah Silverman will be joining him in voicing his side-kick Vanellope von Schweetz.

Moore said, “To take these characters we love and have them enter the enormous world of the internet has given us so much to explore.” He further added, “Our production team has been hard at work designing a world that takes something we all think we know – the internet – but shows it in a whole new, imaginative way.”

Wreck-It Ralph grossed $471.2 million worldwide, out of which $189 was from North America making it the fourth highest grossing animated film of 2012. Given the fact that Disney has pushed Gigantic’s release from March to November shows that they might be working really hard on giving Ralph the power to wreck the internet this time.

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Mar 30

Toonz Media launches its Global Gaming Division

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Toonz Media Group, the international animation and entertainment company based in Thiruvananthapuram, India, launches ‘Toonz Games’, a new global division that will develop world class games on a variety of platforms including; Android, iOS, Windows and others.

Toonz Games will use the latest technologies available, along with the support of AR and VR, to create stunning and thrilling gaming experiences. Operating from the state-of-the-art studio at Technopark in Thiruvananthapuram, India, the global division will consult with the veteran team of creators with over two decades of experience in animation and content for kids and families using their existing talent pool of gaming artists, animators and programmers at their Studio.

Toonz Games is headed by Sunil A.P, a gaming and animation veteran with almost two decades of experience in the industry.

“Toonz always believes in entertaining the world in the newest and most innovative ways. I believe ‘Toonz Games’ holds immeasurable potential to take entertainment in general, and gaming in particular, to a totally new level. Toonz promises to create entertainment with a soul,” commented Toonz Media Group, CEO, P Jayakumar.

Toonz Games plans to create game versions of iconic global IPs (Such as Smighties, RAT-A-TAT etc), conceive original ideas exclusively for games and also explore new possibilities to give to its customers a unique experience.

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Mar 30

What to look out for when you’re playing slots online

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Online slots are without question, among the most popular options at an online casino. However, if you are a newcomer, then the online slots scene can prove somewhat intimidating. There are so many options to choose from. And there is a significant amount of jargon accompanying it all. So, here’s a guide to some of the most common online slots terms and options out there…

3-reel games

The more reels involved in the game, the more complex it is likely to be. 3-reel games are sometimes known as ‘classic’ slots, ‘single line’ slots, even ‘penny’ slots or ‘one-arm bandits’. In short, there is nothing too complex about them. They contain three reels displaying a variety of symbols. When the spinning stops, and there is a winning combination of symbols on the three reels, then you will win.

3-reel slots are excellent for new players, as the simplicity really helps to get to grips with the world of online slots. Games such as Global Cup Soccer and Supernova are excellent for cutting your teeth. Usually, a 3-reel slot also takes a maximum of three coins per spin, which means that there isn’t too much to lose, while maintaining the possibility of a big win.

Multiple-reel games


The more reels, the more complex the game. However, that should not be a negative. Far from it. These more advanced games often include exceptional graphics, sounds and effects. For example, the Terminator 2 slot game is closely based on the Arnold Schwarzenegger Hollywood blockbuster. It includes the soundtrack and genuine images from the movie itself.

Multiple-reel slots also tend to offer much more variety when it comes to gameplay. So, while 3-reel games keep it simple, at a multiple-reel slot you can expect free spins, multipliers, bonus rounds and much more. In short, all of these different options mean that you have more chances to win.

Bonus rounds

The more advanced games will usually offer you at least a single bonus round, if you land a certain combination. Should you do so, you will be taken to a bonus round, which acts as a game within the main game. Instead of spinning reels, you will be given some other animated task, in keeping with the general theme of the game. This is often a big attraction for players, as it lengthens their time playing, representing value for money. Importantly, bonus rounds usually offer extra chances to win. So, you can expect bonus cash prizes or free spins, if you complete this added task successfully. Either way, a bonus round means extra playing of extra winning!

Progressive jackpots

This is not just a jackpot. This is a massive jackpot! Although progressive jackpots exist on a 3-reel slot, they tend to be more lucrative on a multi-reel game. Essentially, a portion of each and every wager is added to a central prize fund. The pot keeps on increasing until one lucky winner pockets the lot. It can add up to an eye-watering amount!

Another attractive feature, which applies only to multi-reel games, is the 243 payline online slots. The more reels there are, the more combinations to win. Sometimes, the possibilities are so great, that there are 243 ways to win on a single slot! Well worth checking out if you simply want the thrill of winning, rather than a huge amount.

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Mar 30

Grey London becomes Valenstein & Fatt

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Grey London is putting its Jewish founders’ names above the door, rebranding to Valenstein & Fatt and creating a new identify. In 1917 New York, anti semitism was rife and they knew their names could cost them business, so they named the company after the colour of the wallpaper, Grey. So much has changed yet little has changed. Against rising xenophobia and political isolationism, the move is a statement of the agency’s commitment to diversity and openness. But more than symbolic, this move is also intended to be the spark for 100 days of action to drive diversity in an industry that has been too slow to change. CEO Leo Rayman says, “Recent events have sent shivers through our society and businesses, but they should also inspire a collective and determined attitude that our country and our companies will not change for the worse.” The move to Valenstein & Fatt has been launched with a powerful film, a new website, valensteinandfatt.com, and a new census.

Valenstein & Fatt Reception

Valenstein & Fatt Design Elements

The agency has dropped the famous Grey San Serif for a new logotype set in Century Schoolbook, a typeface designed in 1917 by a foundry just a few blocks from Lawrence and Arthur’s first office. The modern but familiar design uses a black and white colour palette to reference the founders’ time in 1910s New York and emphasises the fact that diversity isn’t just black and white. The installation of a beautifully crafted Valenstein & Fatt logo set in solid concrete at the agency’s Hatton Garden offices symbolises the solid foundation and building blocks of Lawrence and Arthur’s actions.

Valenstein & Fatt Logo set in concrete
Valenstein & Fatt Posters
Valenstein & Fatt Entrance
Valenstein & Fatt Office
Valenstein & Fatt Business Cards
Valenstein & Fatt Business Cards
Valenstein & Fatt Business Notebook

Century Schoolbook Typeface

Dan Rhatigan, renowned typographer, talks about the origins of Century Schoolbook and why it was chosen as the the typeface for the Valenstein & Fatt logo.

The Grey Pseudonym

Mary Ghiorsi, Grey’s archivist, paints a picture of the industry in the 1920s and considers what led Larry and Arthur to conceal their true identities.

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Mar 29

“Red Rainbow” [NSFW]

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Mar 29

Trying to find a balance

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In this powerful and honest Motionographer Guest Post, the amazingly talented Laura Alejo offers some perspective on what it’s like being one of New York City’s top creatives as your family expands, your perspectives change, and you work to hold onto what matters most.

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Mar 29

Rayna meets a "robot".

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I love you, robot!

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Mar 29

10LEC6 – Bedjem Mebok (Uncensored Video)

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Download or Stream Bedjem Mebok here :

Directed by Théodore Fivel
Produced by Mathieu Tonetti / Trinita Films & Pedro Winter / Ed Banger Records
Director of Photography : André Chemetoff
BAZZERK

Bedjem Mebok is a bulu generic term which means “entertainers”.
Our friend and contemprary artist, Theodore Fivel, directed the video.
It was shot around his sculpture in the middle of a forest, which is also a bread oven, and it gave him the idea of a pagan ritual.
Theodore has been inspired by a drawing of the famous french comic artist, Philippe Druillet, who accepted to design our EP cover.

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Check out the entire Ed Banger Records discography on YouTube, click here: http://po.st/EdRecDiscography

2017 Ed Banger Records / Because Music (http://po.st/because)

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Mar 29

Hermione Granger by Copic and Prismacolor

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Paper: Copic

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Mar 29

Here's the Plan – Short Film Trailer

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“A married cat-dog couple of cupcake bakers dream of opening their own bakery. One day their oven breaks and they have to postpone their dream in order to earn money and replace it. Somewhere down the line, they drift apart from their dream and from themselves.” — “Here’s the plan” is a 18-minute CG animated short film from Chile. Directed by Fernanda Frick and financed by the National Council of Culture and Arts, it took almost 2 years of work and a talented team of 32 professionals to finish it. It will premiere in early 2017. More info: http://herestheplanfilm.com Updates:http://facebook.com/herestheplanfilm

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