TikTok gets more competition with the launch of Instagram Reels this week, in addition to existing competitors Triller and Byte. LA is a nexus point for the short video app battle, as it’s home to TikTok’s US HQ with 400 employees, Triller, … Continued
The annual Game Developers Convention goes virtual this week for the first time, with dozens of panels, Ask Me Anything sessions, and online networking Aug 4-6. The annual show cancelled its March in-person event in San Francisco due to the … Continued
The industry’s first panel featured black speakers from DreamWorks, Hulu, and more, discussed their career paths, black representation, tech tools, and adapting to pandemic at our inspiring Digital LA – Black VFX / Animators panel via Zoom. Watch the video. … Continued
Lisa Simpson, Forky, and the Mandalorian are among Interactive and Animation nominees announced for the Emmys 2020. See nominees below, screenshots from the Emmys official announcement. Interactive Nominees Animation Nominees
Elena, Rapunzel and Sesame Street shows won Emmys at the virtual Daytime Emmy Awards honoring Children’s, Lifestyle and Animation shows, held on July 26, 2020. WINNERS BY SHOW Three wins each: Disney’s Elena of Avalor won three Preschool Animated awards: Writing, Sound … Continued
At our annual Digital LA – Comic Cocktails, we went virtual with attendees Zooming in from home. Digital LA has held a comic cocktails mixer in San Diego during San Diego Comic-Con every year for more than a decade, so … Continued
At the official San Diego Comic-Con @ Home panel, industry experts discuss how Superhero Fandom Adapts to Pandemic. Moderated by Digital LA founder Kevin Winston, the panel is part of SDCC @ Home, where hundreds of panels have gone online, the … Continued
NBC launches its Peacock streaming service today, providing access to its catalog of TV shows and movies, including Jurassic Park, Shrek, Bourne, and Matrix. Many shows are free. The timing is good. Coincidentally, the same week that California, and multiple … Continued
Techstars LA announced its fourth class of 10 startups in health and wellness, podcasting, esports, Latinx e-marketplace and more this week. The teams attended a welcome introductory Zoom. “Communication, connection, good health, empathy and understanding, entertainment, and social impact are what we … Continued
Ultraman Day celebrated with news, panels featuring Marvel Comics executives, writers, and the father of action figures, all livestreamed via Twitch on July 10. Ultraman is has been one of the most popular Japanese superheroes for the past 54 years, … Continued