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IndustryAmazon accidentally on purpose tips hat to VR content plans
According to a job posting, the company is looking for an exec to help it develop mixed reality experiences for distribution on its SVOD.
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FeaturedeOne acquires full stake in Secret Location
The deal comes more than two years after eOne took an undisclosed equity stake in the Toronto-based digital studio.
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FeaturedCan VR jumpstart GoPro?
With virtual reality riding an unprecidented wave of popularity, the tech firm is looking to re-invigorate sales with a new, $5,000 360 camera.
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FeaturedNextVR preps for Asian expansion with $80 million funding round
If there was ever any doubt that VR would take off, just follow the money – in the last quarter, tens of millions have been invested into the medium.
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Jaunt launches publishing platform
Virtual reality content creators are invited to submit their 360-stories for review, in a bid by the company to create a curated hot spot of cinematic VR.
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FeaturedNatGeo makes its first foray into VR
The network has enlisted Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow for its 12-minute short doc project, which looks at the dangers faced by African elephants.
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AdvertisingThe New York Times introduces new 360-degree video experiences
Working with technology from advertising platform OmniVirt, the publisher has incorporated VR ads as a new revenue stream for its websites.
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FeaturedAnother media player gets into the virtual reality game
HuffPost is the latest to jump into VR with plans to cover the upcoming convention in 360. But will consumers get on board?
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FeaturedTIFF to showcase virtual reality
After revealing a pop-up program for VR projects earlier this year, the international film festival has extended the project to its annual event in September.
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FeaturedScripted VR series Halcyon gets launch date
The linear/VR-hybrid show, directed by Benjamin Arfmann, is set to bow across Syfy channels and websites outside the U.S. Sept. 22.
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