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Disney invests $1.5bn in Epic Games and announces major Fortnite partnership

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The Walt Disney Company has invested $1.5 Disney and Epic described the project as a 'open, persistent, social universe'. Disney and Epic described the project as a 'open, persistent, social universe'. billion to acquire an equity stake in Epic Games, and has announced plans for a major collaboration with Fortnite.

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Disney to lay off 7,000 staff, shuts down metaverse division

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The Walt Disney Company has shut down its metaverse division as part of a round of layoffs. Disney's Next Generation Storytelling & Consumer Experiences unit employed around 50 staff, all of which were made redundant. Read more

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Who are The 10 Best Animators of All Time?

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In this article, we are going to look at ten of the greatest animators in history and explore what makes them great as well as their impacts on the industry. What Makes a Great Animator? Most animation directors begin as animators themselves, but eventually, take on a larger role in overseeing every part of the project. Max Fleischer.

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How "The Boys" criticize modernity

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The Boys" present the universe where superheroes are products owned by companies: each has its own "Justice League", its own "Avengers". As you know Marvel Studios owned by The Walt Disney Company , which is considered as selfish "corporation of evil" - and this stereotype was transferred directly to the series.

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Disney teams up with African studio Maliyo Games on Iwájú tie-in

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Nigeria-based games developer Maliyo Games is behind a new Disney game coming to mobile this month. The smartphone developer, which also employs staff in Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa, is creating the official tie-in to Disney's Iwájú, which is a new animated series launching on Disney+ on February 28th.

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Disney reportedly looking to acquire major publisher like EA

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Disney is reportedly looking to acquire Electronic Arts or a company of a similar scale as a way back into games publishing. As reported by Bloomberg , some Disney executives have allegedly suggested that CEO Bob Iger could transform the company from a gaming licensee to publisher by acquiring EA. Read more

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Sean Shoptaw promoted to Disney Games EVP as leadership team expands

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Disney Games has expanded its leadership team with two new hires of industry veterans, as well as three internal promotions. Ray Gresko and Bjorn Tornqvist have joined the Disney Games team in new executive positions, while Jay Ong has been promoted.