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VR for Good initiative launches with two programmes aimed at filmmakers
Read More »Rovio debuts AR and inaudible watermark tech to unite Angry Birds games, film and toy brands
Scannable QR-like 'Bird Codes' and 'Movie Magic' content unlocked inside cinema mark studio’s first steps into the realm of ‘toys-to-life’
Read More »CryEngine to power VR-friendly film production tool
Film Engine is the next iteration of Crytek-created Cinebox platform
Read More »BioShock director Ken Levine working on interactive Twilight Zone movie
Irrational Games co-founder will remain at 2K while working with firm behind Sam Barlow’s WarGames
Read More »Fifth Journey developing mobile game with actor and comedian Kevin Hart
Hartbeat Digital and film company Lionsgate collaborating with studio on ‘social adventure title’
Read More »Jurassic Park dinosaur supervisor and creator of Star Wars holochess developing AR title
Phil Tippett collaborating with HappyGiant on photogrammetry technology for HoloGrid: Monster Battle
Read More »Fifty Shades of Grey producer is making a Metro 2033 film
The Metro series is to branch out into the wilderness of cinemas. Hollywood producer Michael De Luca, whose credits include the 50 Shades of Grey movie adaptation (as well as a string of other hits such as The Social Network and Captain Phillips), has teamed up with author Dmitry Glukhovsky …
Read More »Blizzard might offer free copies of WoW to Warcraft moviegoers
Buying a ticket to Duncan Jones’ upcoming Warcraft movie might also grab you a free copy of the MMO. PCGamesN reports that Blizzard sent a survey to players of the game. In it was touted the possibility of offering anyone who buys a ticket to see the film an ‘Ultimate …
Read More »‘Live-action and animation hybrid’ Sonic movie still in the works
Sega has re-confirmed a new big-screen outing for its iconic blue hedgehog. Speaking to The World Folio, as spotted by Nintendo Life, Sega Sammy president and CEO Hajime Satomi said: Sega Sammy Group is currently planning with Sony Pictures to create a live-action and animation hybrid Sonic the Hedgehog movie …
Read More »Ten legal issues to consider when making a film-based game
Hamlins LLP's Julian Ward offers advice on what studios need to think about if they're pitching for a famous licence
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