Tag "HD"

Pixel Toon ‘Hit Squad’ Gears Up

May 21, 2012 by Mercedes Milligan 1 Comment divider image

Like your animation a little rough around the edges? A cool new indie film project from comedy shorts team Super Pixel Brothers titled The Hit Squad is gearing up to start production next month. Billed as “Family Guy meets Nintendo at a Spinal Tap orgy,” the film follows Roddy Stones [...]

Universal’s Spider-Man Attraction Gets Animation Upgrade

February 28, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

Universal Orlando Resort is adding major visual enhancements to its Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man attraction. The popular ride will soon feature all-new 4K digital high definition animation – one of the highest HD resolutions available – and upgrades to the sets, audio and lighting systems, as well as new music [...]

Nintendo Unveils Wii U Console, Due Out in 2012

June 7, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image

The annual Electronic Entertainment Expo — better known as E3 — is back open for business in Los Angeles and Nintendo has kicked off the video game trade show with the announcement of a new console called Wii U. The Wii U’s most striking feature is a new controller that [...]

Disney XD is going HD on Sky

October 15, 2010 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image

The channel, which describes itself as “boy-focused, girl-inclusive,” will launch in a HD version Oct. 18 on Sky in the United Kingdom. The HD version will be available throughout the U.K. and in Ireland, bringing the number of HD channels Sky offers to more than 50. The channel broadcasts such [...]

Kells, HD Beauty, Holiday Discs Arrive

October 5, 2010 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image

Two animated Oscar contenders arrive on DVD and Blu-ray this week: one a Disney classic, the other an indie success story. Up first is The Secret of Kells (New Video, $29.95 DVD, $39.95 Blu-ray). Directed by Tomm Moore and produced by Cartoon Saloon, it was a surprise nominee for the [...]