Archive | March, 2008
90 Year Old Antique Anime Films Discovered!
28. March 2008
Two of Japan’s oldest animation films have been discovered in an antique shop in Osaka, Japan! Pretty phenomenal find if you ask me … wonder how much they were bought for?
Continue reading...8 Steps to Producing a Cartoon Series
27. March 2008
Sedo Dog Teaser from Aldric Chang on Vimeo. The above is a teaser for a cartoon called Sedo Dog we are launching into full production soon. We have successfully raised funding for it and in the recent MIPCOM 2007, Sedo Dog received much interest from broadcasters. (Click spacebar to view the clip) This article describes the process [...]
Continue reading...Giant Japanese Anime/Manga/Games Character Goods Company Born
27. March 2008
There is a huge market for character branded merchandise in Japan. Below’s news release describes a very interesting collaboration, where the two companies forge a relationship to tap into each other’s strengths, market share and competencies. Below are some articles on character licensing and anime collection which have attracted extensive viewership. Character Licensing Articles http://blog.media-freaks.com/products-and-services-that-can-benefit-through-cartoon-character-licensing/ http://blog.media-freaks.com/character-licensing-for-your-product-forget-mickey-and-bob/ Anime Collection Articles http://blog.media-freaks.com/an-introduction-to-anime-collecting/ http://blog.media-freaks.com/anime-collecting-as-a-hobby-for-kids/ http://blog.media-freaks.com/anime-plush-for-kids/ http://blog.media-freaks.com/anime-collectibles-for-kids/ http://blog.media-freaks.com/profiting-from-anime-collectible-toys/ http://blog.media-freaks.com/options-for-anime-collectibles/
Continue reading...Mindblowing Quadruped Robot
25. March 2008
This baby of Boston Dynamics can climb over rubble, snow and leap over obstacles! You would have to see it to believe it! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RfZxhlIhdo[/youtube]
Continue reading...Cartoon Theme Parks Springing Up
25. March 2008
More and more cartoon theme parks seem to be sprouting up. It all looks very exciting for the fun-seekers, but what does it mean for the theme park business and would more and more cartoon characters see immortalization in these parks?
Continue reading...Japanese Animated Batman’s Video Launched Online!
25. March 2008
The official website of the much anticipated Batman animated movie has been launched amidst much fanfare.
Continue reading...3 Steps to Getting Employed as an Animator
25. March 2008
Getting employed as an animator can be broken down into 3 broad steps. There are more intricate details but I will cover those later in another entry. The Cover Letter Be polite, concise and purposeful. Make sure you do ample research on the company you are sending your letter to. You will want to know what [...]
Continue reading...Mediafreaks Releases Animation Marketing E-book
24. March 2008
3D Animation Services and Marketing We have released a free e-book titled ‘True Case Studies of How Animation Can Help Grow a Business’. The purpose of the e-book is to educate business establishments on the benefits of using 3D animation to market and grow their businesses and also using character licensing to increase the salability of their [...]
Continue reading...Singapore CG Artists Get Involved in Horton
23. March 2008
2 Singapore CG artists were part of the animation team for Dr Seuss’ Horton Hears A Who! We congratulate Melvin Tan and Sheldon Chew for their participation on this animated treat from Blue Sky Studios – also responsible for Ice Age and Robots. Click on the thumbnail to read the full report.
Continue reading...Gizmoz Works with AOL to Deliver Personalized Digital Messages
23. March 2008
Through working with AOL, Gizmoz would have an increased potential customer base in the millions. It will be interesting to see how popular Gizmoz gets next.
Continue reading...Fancy Being an Animated Star? Gizmoz Makes it Possible!
23. March 2008
Ever dreamt of being an animation star yourself? Apparently a company called Gizmoz has made this possible in a simple way through a proprietry technology that is able to manipulate your photos to form a series of animated expressions. You could then create a series of voice messages that sync with these expressions to send [...]
Continue reading...Looney Tunes to Debut in Nintendo DS Music Conductor Game
22. March 2008
Although Looney Tunes is a rather old cartoon property, Warner Brothers and their licensing units have done a pretty good job of maintaining their visibility rate, as made evident by licensing deals like this one. This game sounds like fun and is most certainly targeted at those who love a good addictive casual game. I [...]
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Buy the Katakune DVD!
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30. March 2008
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