Dec 01

DApps and The Sandbox partners to make blockchain gaming solutions accessible to masses

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DApps announces the strategic partnership with one of the world’s highly reputed user-generated content and gaming platforms, The Sandbox. The integration between the two well-known digital platforms is aimed to make blockchain gaming solutions accessible to masses in the most convenient manner.

The partnership is aimed to make blockchain gaming solutions accessible to masses in the most convenient manner. As per the official announcement DApps will aid The Sandbox to enjoy outreach to a larger blockchain-enthusiastic client base. Both the firms will work together to bridge the gap between the traditional gaming arena and blockchain-pegged gaming space. The Sandbox and DApp will indulge in the co-promotion of the official launch of Metaverse and the LAND Presale on 4 December  2019. The platform will provide the players with a virtual shared space where the gaming solutions will be designed jointly without the presence of a central body.

The Sandbox has strengthened its gaming foundation and working ecosystem with its excellent tools and interface. At present, it boasts of more than 40 million downloads and one million monthly active players from different parts around the globe. Metaverse will open the doors for the creation and deployment of thousands of decentralized cryptocurrencies and projects on its open and public blockchain network.

The crucial collaboration between DApps and The Sandbox will trigger the widescale adoption process of the fast-growing domain of blockchain games. It will allow the entry of revolutionary gaming solutions in the ecosystem. With the interoperability feature of in-game assets, the team-up will offer substantial benefits and value to the global community.

The Sandbox takes pride in being a community-focused gaming solution that allows the creators to monetize voxel assets and lucrative gaming fun on the immutable network of blockchain technology.

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Dec 01

Ex-AMC Networks exec, Chris Loveall joins Disney+

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Disney+ has hired former AMC programming exec Chris Loveall as VP of content, international. Reporting to Matt Brodlie, Loveall will work with Disney’s direct-to-consumer and international teams to develop and produce original scripted and unscripted series, as well as acquisitions for all markets outside of the US.

As vice president of content for international, Loveall will work on the development and production of original series for the streaming service, which has just launched in the U.S. and a handful of markets around the world. The new role spans drama and unscripted content, as well as acquisitions outside the U.S.

Prior to his time at AMC, Loveall was the VP of original programming at the now-defunct US cable network Pivot, where he developed scripted comedy, drama and animation projects and oversaw international co-pros, including Please Like Me with Australia’s ABC. He also held a number of programming roles at ABC Signature Studios and the CW network.

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Dec 01

UK’s Sky to air ‘The Christmas Letter’

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UK broadcaster Sky has picked up Lupus Films and Dream Logic Studios’ festival special The Christmas Letter. The 26-minute 3D-animated family film will air on Sky One and be available on-demand on Sky Kids.

The story revolves around a little boy eager to send his letter to Santa. When his cranky neighbors tells of her bad experience with her own letter in the past, the young boy sets out to show her the joy of the season.

Narrated by Kate Winslet, The Christmas Letter is written and directed by Kealan O’Rourke (Danger Mouse, Emily the Strange) and produced in association with Fis Éireann/Screen Ireland and KiKA. UPHE Content Group handles the global distribution across TV, home entertainment and theatrical, excluding Germany and Ireland.

Lupus Films is known for holiday specials inlcuding The Snowman, The Snowdog and We’re Going on a Bear Hunt.

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