Oxford, Uk – In Marvel Studios’ latest blockbuster, Thor: Ragnarok, an electrified god of thunder fights off an army of undead soldiers high above the waters on the narrow Rainbow Bridge, as the citizens of Asgard watch on in fear. The scene is a highlight of the movie, but also a complicated one, as the script called for dozens of characters to be onscreen at once. Hiring enough extras and stunt people would be costly, so instead, Marvel turned to Oscar-winning VFX studio Framestore, which … [Read more...] about Vicon and Framestore help raise Armies of undead soldiers in Thor
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iflix signs with Disney
Kuala Lumpur – iflix announced it has entered into another landmark content distribution agreement with The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia. The deal covers The Walt Disney Company’s raft of content across the Marvel Studios, ABC Studios, Buena Vista International and Touchstone Pictures, brands, including blockbuster hits Thor, Iron Man, Iron Man II, Real Steel and The Help along with classics like The Sixth Sense, Armageddon and Pretty Woman. In addition, iflix will offer … [Read more...] about iflix signs with Disney
HBO Asia and Eros launches advertising-free channels on DTH in India
Singapore – HBO Asia and Eros International Media Limited has announced the launch of HBO DEFINED and HBO HITS in India with two of the leading DTH operators, Dish TV and Airtel Digital TV. These carriage deals come shortly after the December 2012 announcement of the landmark strategic tie-up between HBO Asia and Eros to launch two new premium advertising-free movie channels in India. The channels are currently on air and will be available for a free preview in the initial phase of the … [Read more...] about HBO Asia and Eros launches advertising-free channels on DTH in India
Disney XD to launch in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia (TWDC SEA), together with Astro, Malaysia’s leading Pay-TV operator, will launch Disney XD, a brand new kids channel in Malaysia on 15 September. Disney XD, aimed at kids aged 6-14, will be the first international kids channel on Astro’s basic platform and will be available in English, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin and Tamil. Available in both SD (channel 617) and HD (channel 637), the 24-hour service features a mix of … [Read more...] about Disney XD to launch in Malaysia
Disney’s Phineas and Ferb and Marvel characters team up for new animated series
Production is now underway on Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel, an animated adventure that will assemble characters from two hugely popular franchises, Disney's Phineas and Ferb and Marvel's iconic Super Heroes: Spider-Man and The Avengers (Iron Man, Thor and Hulk). The epic television event, premiering in summer 2013 on Disney Channel, will mark the first crossover animated television special for Marvel and Disney properties. Working closely with Marvel's creative team, Phineas and … [Read more...] about Disney’s Phineas and Ferb and Marvel characters team up for new animated series
The Avengers fight their way to top of the charts
Burbank, California – Marvel’s latest superhero film The Avengers has shattered the domestic opening weekend records of all time with $207.4 million for May 4-6, according to The Walt Disney Studios. In 12 days, the film breached the $600 million threshold at the global box office with a cumulative worldwide gross of an estimated $654.8 million. The Avengers is the fastest movie to reach $200 million domestically in just three days. The domestic debut on Friday, May 4, … [Read more...] about The Avengers fight their way to top of the charts
