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08/02/2017

YouTube is making a play for Nickelodeon's lunch money

http://www.businessinsider.com/youtube-is-making-a-play-for-nickelodeons-lunch-money-2017-8

Kids aren't watching TV the way the used to...

08/02/2017

SIGGRAPH: This Controller Changes Shape To Match Virtual Objects

https://uploadvr.com/siggraph-controller-changes-shape/

A new controller shown at SIGGRAPH changes shape from rigid to squishy in a demo that could lead to more immersive touch sensations in virtual worlds.

04/05/2017

Thanks to everyone who attended the Spring UT3D/VR Immersive Media event with Jason Brenek, President of IMAX Home Entertainment. Y'all got to see demos from the UT3D/VR team, check out their custom built 360 camera, eat free pizza and then bombard Jason with your keen questions. Let's do it again soon!

03/31/2017

Next Tuesday at UT Austin - demos from the thriving UT3D/VR program, an update from program leaders and some insight into the business & creative landscape of VR from IMAX Home Entertainment President, Jason Brenek. Tickets here: http://ow.ly/Ye1730aegcY

03/27/2017

Part of the UT Austin Immersive Media program - register for your tickets now! http://ow.ly/Ye1730aegcY

Get your free ticket for this insight into the future of Immersive Media! A conversation with Jason Brenek, President of IMAX Home Entertainment and Michele Martell, Martell Media House. Tuesday, April 4th on the UT campus, Belo Center from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm. Open to the public...http://ow.ly/Ye1730aegcY

03/09/2017

The UT Austin Immersive Media program going strong - don't miss their SXSW events. http://schedule.sxsw.com/2017/events/PP69227

01/09/2017

Ad of the Day: Audi Zooms Through the Toy Aisle, Smashing Gender Norms Along the Way

Breaking gender stereotypes in toys with a TV ad:
http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/ad-day-audi-zooms-through-toy-aisle-smashing-gender-norms-along-way-175376

At the start of Audi Spain's "The Doll That Chose to Drive," a row of Barbie-esque dolls in the pink section of a toy aisle apply makeup, perform ballet and push a baby stroller.

01/06/2017

Tilt tells augmented reality stories to kids with a rug and duvet

CES2017 updates:
https://www.engadget.com/2017/01/06/tilt-ar-rug-duvet/

It's AR for all ages.

11/30/2016

Dolby built the best movie theater on Earth, and we watched Star Wars in it

The ultimate screening room...
http://www.digitaltrends.com/movies/dolby-cinema-theater-the-force-awakens-tour-impressions/

We got a chance to see what is perhaps the most advanced and dazzling movie theater ever created at Dolby Labs. The new theater is the flagship of Dolby’s plan for the future of movies, Dolby Cinema. And it may already be in a theater near you.

11/29/2016

Nerf Made a Remote-Controlled Tank Drone, and It’s Awesome

Hasbro combines Nerf guns and drones - would you buy one?
https://www.wired.com/2016/11/review-nerf-n-strike-elite-terrascout-remote-control-drone-blaster/

The Nerf N-Strike Elite Terrascout Remote Control Drone is here to bomb your living room.

11/28/2016

Blockbusters and virtual reality could help IMAX China turn its fortunes around, say analysts

http://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/2047935/blockbusters-and-virtual-reality-could-help-imax-china-turn-its

IMAX China’s profits expected to improve from an estimated 4pc growth this year to 42pc next year, says Nomura

11/08/2016

U.S. Department of Education Embraces VR With $680K EdSim Challenge

The US Dept of Education seeks to spur VR innovation with big $$ challenge

https://uploadvr.com/u-s-department-education-embraces-vrar-680k-edsim-challenge/

The U.S. Department of Education has this week launched the EdSim challenge, offering a $680K cash prize pool to find new VR/AR apps.

10/25/2016

November is a big month for family matinees from Kidtoon Films! Barbie AND Thomas...make plans now!

10/15/2016

This Saturday and Sunday - Care Bears on the big screen as the Kidtoon Films Oct. movie.

10/14/2016

The 10 VR films that soared at festivals in 2016

10 VR films that "soared" at festivals in 2016
http://www.screendaily.com/news/the-10-vr-films-that-soared-at-festivals-in-2016/5110264.article

10/13/2016

Immersive Media: Changing the World with VR, AR & 360 Video

Register now for your (free) tickets to Immersive Media: Changing the World with VR, AR and 360 Video - next Monday evening at the Belo Center, Moody College of Communication at the University of Texas. Featuring insights from the UT3D/VR program as well as VR mavens from VR hotbed, Austin TX.
http://bit.ly/2e59Roz

The Department of Radio-Television-Film UT3D program hosts the discussion “Immersive Media: Changing the World” on Monday, Oct. 17, 2016, 7 - 9 p.m., featuring UT3D lecturer Deepak Chetty and senior lecturer and 3-D producer Buzz Hays. They will discuss their recent immersive media projects includin...

10/07/2016

'The Simpsons' to Make Virtual Reality Appearance

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/behind-screen/simpsons-make-virtual-reality-appearance-935998

Working with Google Spotlight Stories, the show will create a VR couch gag for 'Treehouse of Horror XXVII.'

10/06/2016

Immersive video journalism will transform the news - Raconteur

http://raconteur.net/technology/immersive-video-journalism-will-transform-the-news

Virtual reality is set to take video journalism into a new dimension which dramatically could alter public reaction to world events

10/06/2016

Operation: Candy Bowl (Army Ants)

This book is filled with Saturday morning cartoon fun! Army Ants: Operation Candy Bowl - perfect for young readers!
http://amzn.to/2dVeBJu

This ebook is the first in a series for kids ages three to five and up, featuring the comic adventures of a squad of Army Ants. In Operation: Candy Bowl, our heroes are sent to find food for their unit. When they come across a giant bowl of candy guarded by monsters, they have to use th...

09/21/2016

Kidtoon Films brings Care Bears "Mystery in Care-a-Lot" to the big screen in October!

09/14/2016

Thoughtful analysis of the parallels between the adoption of 3D, 4K and VR by entertainment executive Mark Ringwald
http://advanced-television.com/2016/09/08/is-vr-3d-all-over-again/#.V9Mh2HYyDlk.linkedin

09/13/2016

Our Kidtoon Films family matinee program for September hits the big screen this weekend! Get your tickets here http://bit.ly/2cgINgO

09/12/2016

Doctors Using VR To Aid In Neurosurgery 'Is A No-Brainer'

Innovative non-gaming uses of AR and VR continue to increase
http://uploadvr.com/surgical-theater-neurosurgeons/

The Surgical Navigation Advanced Platform, or SNAP, uses virtual reality to allow neurosurgeons to “fly” through a patient’s brain.

09/12/2016

Inside UT's New Maker Space: 3D Printers, VR Tools and a Music Studio

So much innovative #maker stuff happening at UT Austin!
http://austininno.streetwise.co/2016/09/07/uts-new-maker-space-the-foundry-has-3d-printers-vr-tools-and-a-music-studio/

The University of Texas' new maker space, The Foundry, opened its doors to the public for the first time Wednesday, showing off several high-end 3D printers, laser carving machines, programmable...

09/11/2016

The 10 VR Commandments: the rules every virtual reality gamer should follow

10 Key Commandments every VR Developer Should Follow
http://www.techradar.com/news/gaming/the-10-vr-commandments-1328317

Thou shall read this, and know true VR enlightenment

09/09/2016

NASA is Using Manus VR Gloves to Train Astronauts in Mixed Reality

http://uploadvr.com/nasa-using-manus-vr-gloves-train-astronauts-mixed-reality/

NASA is teaming up with Manus VR gloves in order to train astronauts in mixed reality. They can touch, move, and interact with things in real time!

07/18/2016

Virtual Reality and Immersive Storytelling in Moody College - UT Game Changers

Congrats to the amazing immersive media storytellers at UT3D/VR! Proud to have helped create & launch this program with the University of Texas!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HvZ6ybiUCQ&feature=youtu.be

Students in the Moody College of Communication are utilizing new tools for storytelling including 3D technology and virtual reality. This episode of UT Game ...

07/04/2016

Happy birthday America! Have fun, stay safe! 🎆🎆🎆

06/30/2016

Mr. Men children's books reimagined for millennials

Not the direction we would have taken with the Mr. Men/Little Miss property but ...


http://mashable.com/2014/11/02/reimagined-childrens-books-millennials/?utm_cid=mash-com-Tw-main-link#_Ltc6Otudaqf

Making the case for more adult picture books.

06/30/2016

Immersive Science Learning in Virtual Reality - Jeremy Bailenson

How does immersive learning change the way people think about climate change? #VR

http://youtu.be/GOYrC1hH6Ak

Jeremy Bailenson, director of the Stanford Virtual Human Interaction Lab and a professor in Stanford University Department of Communication, discusses the wa...

06/21/2016

Sacramento Kings new stadium to have VR instant replay

Ready for your sports experience to radically change? Here comes instant replays in Virtual Reality...


http://thenextweb.com/insider/2016/06/20/sacramento-kings-new-stadium-to-have-vr-instant-replay/?utm_content=buffer1fe3e&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

The Sacramento Kings are set to open a new stadium in October. Inside you'll find massive screens and a high-capacity Wi-Fi system for VR replays

06/21/2016

Licensing Expo 2016 ready to start!

06/10/2016

This year's US Open broadcast taps into tech like never before

Great innovative work being done with VR and other production tech from the talented folks in the Sports Production world!
http://www.techradar.com/news/television/this-year-s-us-open-broadcast-taps-into-tech-like-never-before-1322954

Virtual reality, 4K and more tracking tech than you ever thought you needed

06/09/2016

Media Mentors: Helping Children Build Literacy Skills for the Digital Age

Media Mentors: Helping Children Build Literacy Skills for the Digital Age