‘Call of Duty’ Designer Vince Zampella Dies at 55
Known for his co-creation of the hugely successful video game franchise, the prolific creator was killed in a fiery single car crash on the Angeles Crest Highway near Los Angeles on December 23.
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Paramount, Activision Finalize ‘Call of Duty’ Film Deal
The companies will develop, produce, and distribute a live-action feature adaptation of the immensely popular first-person shooter videogame franchise.
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Pro Gamers Sue Activision for $100M Over ‘Call of Duty’ Tournament Monopoly Claims
Pro esports players Hector ‘H3cz’ Rodriguez and Seth ‘Scump’ Abner allege the company violated federal antitrust laws by coercing players and team owners to compete under ‘extortionate financial terms’ at the threat of exclusion from the Activision CoD league.
U.S. Court Overrules FTC’s Block of Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Takeover
After winning the European Commission’s approval and triumphing over the FTC, the hard-fought acquisition may close by July 18 if the U.K.’s CMA block is rejected.
DIGIC and Axis Studios Partner on ‘Words Apart’ Animated Fantasy Adventure
The studios’ co-development projects kick off with the 4-quadrant film set in a world split by two powerful feuding brothers with clashing convictions.
Xbox Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Approved by European Commission
The approval brings the Microsoft-owned gaming behemoth one step closer to closing its nearly $70 billion purchase, but there is more work to be done before the deal is finalized.
Flawless AI Names Peter Busch Chief Strategic Officer
The film and TV AI tech company adds AI and facial animation technology veteran to leadership roster, joining former Lionsgate COO Jen Hollingsworth and company’s co-founders and co-CEOs Scott Mann and Nick Lynes.
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ALIBI Music Drops New Music for Anime, Games and Game Trailers
‘Anime Action,’ ‘Dark Heroic Drama 3’ and ‘Cinematic Hybrid 2’ albums provide a range of options for content creators and marketing teams with structured tracks, versatile stems and alt versions.
Podcast EP 181: Mo Davoudian's Formula for A Successful Animation Studio
Brain Zoo’s founder and CEO discuss how he’s stayed ahead of the game since starting the animation studio 27 years ago; he also reflects on the studio’s evolution during COVID and how he keeps landing big brand clients.
Platige Sets Up Shop in SoCal
The VFX and animation studio settles into its new Manhattan Beach digs, offering small shop creative/budgetary advantages with the underlying muscle of extensive European roots; The Mill alumni Aurelien Simon and Gawain Liddiard will head new office.
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Going Beyond the ‘Call of Duty’ in Beyond-FX’s VFX Apprenticeship Program
CEO Keith Guerrette and his studio have developed a part-time, paid program that provides participants with skills training, mentorship, and hands-on real-time game development experience to better help them get a leg up in the industry.
Activision Shareholder Lawsuits Challenge $69 Billion Sale to Microsoft
New suits allege game company’s lack of transparency about the deal, as well as company insiders’ conflicts of interest.
Microsoft Buying Activision Blizzard in Largest Gaming Industry Deal Ever
Tech giant’s planned $68.7 billion purchase signals everyone that it’s all in on capturing future generations of gamers.
Activision Blizzard Employees Gather to Protest ‘Frat Boy’ Culture
Walkout protest follows a lawsuit filed against the gaming giant claiming a deeply abusive culture that ‘fostered sexual harassment and discrimination.’
‘Outer Wilds’ Takes Best Game, Game Design and Original Property at 2020 BAFTA Game Awards
Honor for first time animation award goes to ‘Luigi’s Manion 3.’
FMX Adds Spotlights on ‘Ready Player One,’ ‘Last Jedi’
Conference set for April 24-27 also will explore virtual product lifecycle and how expanded realities can make a valuable impact on society.
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Review: ‘Ghost Recon: Wildlands’
Ubisoft’s largest open world video game finds the Ghost squad battling Bolivia’s Santa Blanca Cartel.
Review: ‘Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare - Legacy Edition'
Activision’s new release builds on the ‘Call of Duty’ franchise’s legacy of excellent single-player gameplay, though there are a few chinks in the annual release schedule armor.
Review: ‘Destiny: Rise of Iron’
With only a modest set of new goods, the latest ‘Destiny’ expansion pack doesn’t come close to matching previous ‘The Taken King’ release.
Digic Pictures Delivers New Realms of Realism with Faceware
Hungarian studio creates 28 minutes of game cinematics for Activision’s 14th title in the top-rated series, ‘Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare.’
A Bump in the Road for Annualized Game Franchises
Ubisoft’s decision to push next ‘Assassin’s Creed’ release to 2017 may signal needed change in big game franchise planning.
MPC, 72andSunny Seize Glory with ‘Call Of Duty: Black Ops III’ Trailer
MPC teams with 72andSyunny to deliver intense live-action trailer for Activision directed by Wayne McClammy and featuring Michael B. Jordan, Cara Delevingne and Marshawn Lynch.
Mill+ Creates Stunning Cinematics for Call of Duty: Ghosts
Creative studio Mill+, the concept, design and animation arm of VFX company The Mill, contributes its visually stunning cinematics to Activision’s blockbuster Call of Duty: Ghosts, the new installment in the global phenomenon Call of Duty series.
