Pop culture warms up to H’wood’s 3-D dynamos
The world would be a sorrier place without them, even if they don't actually exist. Some three-dimensional computer-generated characters -- made possible by animation and compositing software and…
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Game animation gets power upgrade, draws new demos
Until recently, video- and computer-game images rarely impressed the digerati who attend the annual CG fest Siggraph. Most game animation was far too crude. But with the growing power of…
Gotham’s Softcom, LA’s IVT wed
Gotham-based online video service provider Softcom has merged with L.A.-based Interactive Video Technologies. New company, to operate under the IVT banner, will be based in Gotham and offer video…
CBS survives a leak
CBS' summer smash "Survivor" apparently has benefited from the hubbub caused by a widely reported leak on its Web site, as Wednesday's episode surged to the show's best ratings yet. Its demo scores…
‘Pie’ producer Zide joins SwapIt advisers
Warren Zide, producer of “American Pie,” has joined the advisory board of SwapIt.com, a site that allows Netizens to exchange used CDs. The site will provide forums to exchange DVDs and games in…
Mouse portal taps Samant
Go.com has tapped Rajiv Samant exec veep and general manager of the Mouse House's portal. In his new post, Samant will oversee daily management of the site, which is in the midst of a major redesign…
Interactive tube’s future looks hazy
For those TV execs that are betting billions of dollars on interactive television, there's at least one place on Earth where they don't think it's such a good idea. "There's not a lot of promise in…
Godfather of soul gets a digital lift
When visitors to Seattle's new Experience Music Project witness the ride-film of James Brown singing "Sex Machine," they might be tempted to evoke an old advertising line: "Is it live or is it…
McDonald, Bushkin join MCY.com
Online music venture MCY.com has tapped Patrick McDonald as sales VP and Nancy Bushkin corporate communications VP. In his new position, McDonald will oversee syndie sales, advertising and…
ReplayTV taps Hunnewell sr. VP
ReplayTV Inc. has named former Disney and Universal exec Kerry Hunnewell senior veep of strategy and business operations.
