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Robotic C-Turtle
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May
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In darkness, a hero returns. Castlevania, a Netflix original series, arrives July 7.
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May
26
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Industry’s first Wireless Router with built in Plex Media Server to manage all of your media on all your devices. The X10 has Quad-Stream Wave2 WiFi, 160MHz technology and Multi-User MIMO. In addition, it has Active Antennas to boost WiFi range.
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May
26
Prime Focus turns around
Posted in: AnimationPrime Focus Limited (PFL) has reported robust financial performance, including consolidated profit after tax (PAT) for the period ended 31 March 2017 (quarter – Q4-17 and current quarter, current fiscal; year FY-17 and current year) as compared to the corresponding year ago periods – Q4-16 and FY-16 respectively. PFL reported consolidated PAT for FY-17 at Rs 1,397.39 million as compared to a consolidated loss of Rs 3,168.29 million in fiscal 2016. For the current quarter, PFL reported consolidated PAT of Rs 457.66 million as compared to a consolidated loss of Rs 2,648.86 million in FY-16.
Prime Focus, founder, executive chairman and global CEO, Namit Malhotra
The company’s consolidated total revenue from operations (TR) in FY-17 increased 55.7 per cent to Rs 21,536.25 million from Rs 13,828.15 million in the previous year. Consolidated total Income in the current year increased 52.5 per cent to Rs 21,780.76 million from Rs 14,283.57 million in the previous year.
In its investor presentation, PFL says that strong growth across businesses drove consolidated income growth of 14 percent primarily led by encouraging growth in Creative Services driven by additional capacity and deliveries from India. Creative and Tech/Tech Enabled services contributed 78 per cent and 16 per cent, respectively. The company’s three main businesses are Creative Services – it works on Hollywood Blockbusters; Technology Services; and Films and Media Services (FMS) where it works mainly with Indian films.
PFL’s adjusted EBIDTA for FY-17 increased 50 per cent to Rs 5,014 million from Rs 3,348 million in FY-16.
Total Expenditure in FY-17 increased 29.2 per cent to Rs 21,261.99 million from Rs 16,454.04 million in FY-16. Employee benefits expense in FY-17 increased 41.5 per cent to Rs 12,163.23 million from Rs 8,596.69 million in the previous year. Technicians fees in FY-17 increased 49.4 percent to Rs 368.92 million from Rs 246.95 million in FY-16. Technical Services cost in the current year increased by 28.5 percent to Rs 591.61 million from Rs 460.37 million in FY-16. Employee Stock Options or ESOP costs in fiscal 2017 increased by almost six-fold in FY-17 to Rs 256.69 million as compared to Rs 42.83 million in the previous year.
Finance cost in FY-17 reduced 51.2 per cent to Rs 1,278.73 million from Rs 2,620.21 million in FY-16.
Other Expenditure in the current year increased 54.1 per cent to Rs 3,841.70 million as compared to Rs 2,492.55 million in fiscal 2016.
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May
26
The world knows them as Wonder Woman, Supergirl and Batgirl, but the three stars of Cartoon Network’s upcoming toon series are teenage girls trying to balance superpowers and secret identities with, like, managing a social life.
Production has begun on DC Super Hero Girls, an all-new animated action-comedy series from Warner Bros. Animation based on characters from DC Entertainment.
Featuring fresh character designs and storytelling from Emmy Award-winning producer Lauren Faust (Super Best Friends Forever, My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends), DC Super Hero Girls will be coming to Cartoon Network in 2018. Sam Register (Teen Titans Go!, Justice League Action) serves as executive producer.
The not-so-typical teenagers Diana, Kara and Barbara, alongside their superhero friends have much more to deal with than just protecting the citizens of Metropolis from some of the most sinister school-aged supervillains of the DC Universe. After all, being teens is tough enough, what with school, friends, family and the chaos that comes with managing a social life. But add super powers and a secret identity to the mix, and things can get a lot more complicated.
The new series is a global initiative with Cartoon Network and builds on the DC Super Hero Girls direct-to-video movies as well as digital webisodes launched in 2015 on YouTube, as well as the DC Super Hero Girls mobile app.
Synopsis: Girl pals Bumblebee, Zatanna and Green Lantern Jessica Cruz are always there to lend an ear, a shoulder to cry on, and a fist to punch with, and their bros in the Justice League amp up the fun whether they’re at a concert or taking down a crime ring. But what happens when Diana and her favourite study buddy and fencing partner, Tatsu, can’t agree on how to dole out justice as Wonder Woman and Katana? Or when Barbara finds out her Gotham-Con bestie is teen-fiend Harley Quinn? Along with all their friends, foes and frenemies, this squad of super teens navigates the unique growing pains that come when you’re a teenager trying to fight the battles of the world and the battles of growing up at the same time.
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May
26
Jiggy George appointed as India Head by International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association
Posted in: AnimationThe International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association (LIMA) today announced that is has appointed Jiggy George as its official head for India. A pioneer in the Indian licensing industry, George has over 20 years of experience in sales, marketing, project management and licensing.
Jiggy George
India is a strategically important market for the licensing industry. LIMA early on recognised the market’s growth potential for the industry and is eager to partner with George to help realise this potential. “With experience as a licensor, licensee and agent, Jiggy possesses a thorough knowledge of the licensing industry in India and of the overall regional market. He understands both the power and benefits of operating in India, as well as the challenges,” said LIMA, president, Charles Riotto. “We are excited to welcome him to LIMA and look forward to the unique perspective that he will bring to the position.
Our goal for LIMA India is to unify licensing professionals through the development of valuable regional networking and educational opportunities. We are looking to reach not only those directly involved in licensing, but also those whose business is connected to our far-reaching industry.”
George is the founder and CEO of Indian licensing agency Dream Theatre, established in 2010. Dream Theatre represents some of the most iconic international and domestic brands in India. Prior to this position, George set-up and successfully ran Viacom (MTV) and Turner’s (Cartoon Network and POGO) licensing businesses, most recently serving as executive director at Cartoon Network Enterprises.
“With its rich history of entertainment and brand awareness coupled with strong economic fundamentals, the Indian licensing industry is poised for take-off. This is the perfect time for LIMA to bring the key players together to jointly address the challenges and grow the licensing business in India,” said George.
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May
26
DreamWoks Animation and Universal officially announced The Boss Baby 2 for a 26 March, 2021 release.
The Boss will return. pic.twitter.com/UFoXY0VUNe
— DreamWorks Animation (@DWAnimation) May 25, 2017
The sequel to the box office hit will bring back the core creative team behind The Boss Baby, with Alec Baldwin returning to voice the power-obsessed infant. There is no word yet if stars Steve Buscemi, Jimmy Kimmel, Lisa Kudrow, and Tobey Magquire will return as well.
The Boss Baby was released by 20th Century Fox on 31 March, 2017. Following the takeover of Jeffrey Katzenberg’s DreamWorks Animation by NBCUniversal for $3.8 billion, Universal will take over the marketing and distribution of all DWA movies from Fox following the release of Captain Underpants on 2 June.
As of 24 May, 2017, The Boss Baby has grossed $167 million in the United States and Canada, and $301.4 million in other territories for a worldwide gross of $468.4 million.
Directed by Tom McGrath (Megamind) and written by Michael McCullers, The Boss Baby is based on award-winning author Marla Frazee’s picture-book series and follows the story of an adorable suit-wearing baby who, with the help of his seven-year-old brother, tries to stop the dastardly plot of the CEO of Puppy Co.
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May
26
Today, Ubisoft announced that gamers will experience the chaos, unpredictability, and ferociousness of the Far Cry franchise with Far Cry 5 on PlayStation 4 Pro computer entertainment system, PlayStation 4, the Xbox One family of devices, including Project Scorpio, and Windows PC.
Set in America for the first time, players will have total freedom to navigate this serene-looking yet deeply twisted world of Hope County, Montana solo or entirely in two-player co-op as they fight for survival and freedom, when the game releases on 27 February, 2018.
As the new junior deputy of fictional Hope County, Montana, players will find that their arrival accelerates a year-long silent coup by a fanatical doomsday cult, the Project at Eden’s Gate, igniting a violent takeover of the county. Caught off guard and drawn into a power struggle, players must disrupt the carefully laid plans of the Eden’s Gate Project, and fan the fires of resistance to help liberate the Hope County community and themselves.
Under siege and cut off from the rest of the world, players will join forces with residents of Hope County and form the Resistance. The fight against the cult will take players to unique locations throughout Hope County that provide different gameplay experiences. During their journey, players can fly planes to engage cult forces in aerial dogfights across Big Sky Country. While tracking down cult members and gathering resources for survival across farmland, forests, mountains and rivers, players can get behind the wheel of iconic American muscle cars, big rigs, ATVs and boats. Vehicles also provide refuge when under attack by animals or as a way to quickly escape when things don’t go as planned.
To take down the cult, players will need to utilise any and all weapons at their disposal, from guns and grenades to sledgehammers and baseball bats. Additionally, players can recruit Guns for Hire from a large cast of characters, or even Fangs for Hire, specialised animals like bears and cougars to complement players’ playstyles whether they’re going in stealthily or forcefully. How players approach each situation and the chaos they create in Far Cry 5 is up to them.
Far Cry 5 will also see the return of the map editor, giving players the opportunity to create and play an infinite amount of new playgrounds. The map editor will include new features that add a new dimension to the content created by fans, with more details coming soon.
Additionally, PS4 owners will get at release a free Far Cry 5 skin pack with their purchase of the game.
Development for Far Cry 5 is being led by Ubisoft Montreal*.
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May
26
Ol Pejeta Conservancy has partnered with Tinder to launch a new campaign to raise awareness about Sudan, the World’s Most Eligible Bachelor. Sudan is the only remaining male northern white rhino on the planet. The goal of this campaign is to raise the $9 million needed to protect the northern white rhino from extinction. When Tinder users ‘swipe right’ on Sudan’s profile, they will be directed to a page (www.olpejetaconservancy.org/most-eligible-bachelor/) from which they can donate towards this cause. Sudan is not only The Most Eligible Bachelor, but he also boasts a pretty impressive profile. Not only is he a pretty fine specimen of a rhino, but he has his own personal team of armed bodyguards, and has appeared in a string of international documentaries and news stories. Sudan lives his bachelor life at Ol Pejeta Conservancy with his two female northern white rhino counterparts, Najin and Fatu. They have been unable to breed naturally due to a range of issues including old age. However, there are 17,000 other potential female southern white rhino suitors. The World’s Most Eligible Bachelor campaign, launched in April 2017, includes posters, print advertising, branded t-shirts, as well as a short documentary film.
“The plight that currently faces the northern white rhinos is a signal to the impact that humankind is having on many thousands of other species across the planet. Ultimately, the aim will be to reintroduce a viable population of northern white rhino back into the wild which is where their true value will be realized,” Said Richard Vigne, CEO, Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
“We partnered with Ol Pejeta conservancy to give the most eligible bachelor in the world a chance to meet his match,” said Matt David, Head of Communications and Marketing at Tinder. “We are optimistic given Sudan’s profile will be seen on Tinder in 190 countries and over 40 languages.”
“We are in a race. A race against the extinction of the northern white rhino species. We urgently need to raise awareness and funds for Sudan. No one could run this campaign better with us than Tinder. It will offer ‘the most eligible bachelor’ global exposure in such a meaningful way. We are honored and very proud to be part of this campaign that will have a positive impact on our environment,” said Mathieu Plassard, Regional Managing Director, Ogilvy Africa.
The funds raised will go towards ongoing research into Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART) by a consortium of institutions. Once perfected, this technology, in particular in -vitro fertilization (IVF), will aid to achieve successful pregnancies to gradually build up a viable herd of northern white rhinos. If successful, this will be scientists will have carried out artificial reproduction in rhinos.
“This represents the last option to save the species after all previous breeding attempts proved futile,” said Vigne.
The research, which is currently ongoing in the United States, Germany and Japan, aims to establish a herd of 10 northern white rhinos after five years using in-vitro fertilization.
“Financial support remains the biggest challenge to this project. At 43 years, Sudan does not have much longer to live. To win this run against time it is very crucial to find major funds as quickly as possible, “said Steven Seet, Head of Press and Communications at the Leibniz-IZW who are part of the research consortium.
World’s Most Eligible Bachelor – Creative Background
Ogilvy Africa in Nairobi chose to look at the bright side of the rhino’s grim situation. Considering the fact that he has 7,000 females ready to carry his baby and he is literally “the last of his kind”, living on a picturesque 90,000-acre ranch under the protection of his personal team of military trained bodyguards, they decided to put his profile on Tinder and dub him “The World’s Most Eligible Bachelor.”
The results have been encouraging. The site crashed an hour after the launch of the campaign. There were 2 billion impressions in the UK in just week. 2 million people right swiped on Tinder.
World’s Most Eligible Bachelor Credits
The World’s Most Eligible Bachelor campaign was developed at Ogilvy Africa by regional creative director Joao Espirito Santo, group creative directors Alemu Emuron, Maxwell Ngari, Shashank Jha, creative partners Kwame Nyong’o and Robert Osano, regional managing director Mathieu Plassard, agency producer Heeral Gandhi, Ogilvy North America vice chairman Chris Wall, worldwide design director Sid Tomkins and designer Peter Hahn, account director Catherine Karongo and PR producer Naomi Mutua, working with Ol Pejeta Conservancy CEO Richard Vigne and marketing consultant Elodie Sampere, and Tinder director of international communications Agnes Gomes-Koizumi.
Programming was by Vimal Kaul and John Nguru.
Photography was by Churchill Oele. Filming was produced at Black Bean Productions by film director James Suter. Sound was designed at Supersonic Africa by sound engineer Sean Peevers, producer Thomas Kalume and project manager Muna Chuba.
May
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2017 AMP Awards
Posted in: Animation
Yet another stellar example of animation and sound design from the dream team of Buck and Antfood. A big round of applause is in order for Daniel Oeffinger and Rasmus Bak for their design and animation in this fantastically absurd piece!
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