Cygames acquires Japanese animation, VFX, and motion capture company credited on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Ninja Gaiden 4

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Pretty Derby and Granblue Fantasy developer Cygames has announced the acquisition of domestic 3DCG and VFX company Griot Groove, effective May 1, 2026. Cygames has acquired all of the latter’s shares, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. With a 31-year … Continued

Former Epic director is building a European rival to the Unreal and Unity game engines — ‘The Immense Engine’ dev sees opportunity for AI agents to ‘do the work of ten or fifteen people’

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A heavyweight games industry veteran says he is building a fully European alternative to popular game engines from American and Chinese companies.   Source: https://www.tomshardware.com/software/developer-tools/former-epic-director-is-building-a-european-rival-to-the-unreal-and-unity-game-engines-the-immense-engine-dev-sees-opportunity-for-ai-agents-to-do-the-work-of-ten-or-fifteen-people

Disney+ Will Become ‘Immersive, Interactive Digital Centerpiece’ of the Company, CEO Josh D’Amaro Says

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D’Amaro, who ran Disney’s parks division before stepping into the CEO role in March, said that the company’s parks are “essentially the physical centerpiece of the company. And similarly, we’re building Disney+ to serve as the immersive, interactive digital centerpiece … Continued

Digital Cinematography and the Transformation of Global Entertainment Environments 2026

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The cinematic landscape in 2026 has officially transcended the traditional boundaries of the silver screen, merging the art of storytelling with the raw power of real-time digital infrastructure.   Source: https://www.themovieblog.com/2026/05/digital-cinematography-and-the-transformation-of-global-entertainment-environments-2026/