Tag "Mikael Hed"

Sony to Distribute CG Angry Birds Movie

May 15, 2013 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

Sony Pictures Entertainment has nabbed the worldwide distribution rights for Rovio’s upcoming CG-animate feature based on its Angry Birds franchise. The 3D film is being developed, produced, and financed by Rovio Entertainment and will be released worldwide by Sony on July 1, 2016. Michael Lynton, Chairman & CEO of Sony [...]

Rovio Acquires Futuremark Animation Studio

March 27, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

Angry Birds creator Rovio Entertainment has acquired Futuremark Games Studio, the gaming arm of software developer Futuremark. “They are an incredibly talented and experienced team, and we are thrilled to have them on board,” said Mikael Hed, Rovio Entertainment’s CEO. “Rovio’s success is founded on the excellence of our team, [...]

‘Angry Birds” Rovio Acquires Animation House Kombo

June 1, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image

Rovio, the company behind the smash hit mobile game Angry Birds, has acquired the leading Finnish animation studio Kombo. The deal was made for an undisclosed sum of cash and stock, and Kombo will now work exclusively on Rovio properties. The move is part of Rovio’s efforts to increase its [...]

Rovio Working on Animated ‘Angry Birds’ Content

January 21, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image

If you can’t get enough of Rovio’s addictive mobile game Angry Birds, don’t worry — an animated version is on its way to help fill the void. According to the New York Post, Finland-based Rovio will produce an animated show based on the popular app for either TV or the [...]