Deal sabotaged

The termination of merger talks between DreamWorks Animation and Hasbro has plunged the company behind Shrek and Penguins of Madagascar into a state of high anxiety. The stalled Hasbro negotiation is the second in recent weeks to be leaked to the media only to be...

Saving hand-dawn

The art of hand-drawn animation has a new band of champions – and they are based in Glasgow city centre. Mark Flood Animations is leading the fight to preserve skills in danger of disappearing completely thanks to the rise of computer-generated drawing. Founder...

Seattle big bucks

To say that the interactive media industry has an impact on the Washington economy would be an understatement. According to a new study from Seattle’s Economic Development Council (EDC), companies that develop games and make applications generated $36.3 billion of...

New, not derivative

There was once a time when smashing a plumber’s head through a brick to set free a golden coin, a mushroom, or a turtle shell had never been heard of before. Now, the act is as iconic as two white bars sliding up and down on either side of a screen batting back...

Toy talks

DreamWorks Animation is in talks with Hasbro to merge the toon studio with the toy maker, according to individuals familiar with the discussions, Variety can confirm. In another potential deal, DWA is considering selling a stake of AwesomenessTV to Hearst Publishing...