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IOL News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Discover the magic of Enchantimals and Freak Marbles: perfect gifts for kids
Enchantimals doll sets celebrate the group of lovable friends who share a special bond with their animal best friends. Image: Loot Description: Enchantimals Baby Best Friends Darling Daycare Enchantimals doll sets celebrate the group of lovable friends who share a special bond with their animal best friends. Kids can play all day with Enchantimals Baby Best Friends at the Darling Daycare playset that features Starley Stork doll. Included is bestie Bouncer figure and four more rambunctious animal friends that can play on the swing set, double highchair, cattree and lots more. When it's naptime, flick a paw at the mobile and watch the besties snooze in the never a dull moment at Darling Daycare. Colours and decorations may vary. Price: R639 Visit: The Totem Pack includes 6 Freak Marbles, each with its own unique matching skin. Image: Loot Description: Freak Marbles with Skins in Totem Box (Set of 6) Marbles Totem Pack takes your collection to new heights. It's a tower of marble excitement and surprises. The Totem Pack includes 6 Freak Marbles, each with its own unique matching skin. Plus, you'll discover one surprise rare marble to add an extra thrill to your collection. From monsters and robots to animals and nightmares, each Freak Marble character is ready for action. Collect them all and discover which rare and special Freaks you can find. Keep an eye out for rare Freak Marbles, like Silver, Jelly, Colour Changing, and Glow in the Dark marbles. And don't forget the Golden Golem—the super rare marble only found in Surprise Blind Bags. Each marble comes with its own set of points and powers, bringing dynamic and exciting play to the table. Perfect for battle, games, or imaginative adventures. Price: R399 Visit: A beautiful story that shows children there are heroes everywhere, you just need to look for them. Image: Loot Description: Pumpkin and the hidden Heroes Pumpkin wakes one morning to a loud noise. When she and Toots the cat peak through the window, they see people who are removing the trash. The men and women look dashing intheir uniforms, like real heroes. Then Pumpkin starts to wonder about all of the hiddenheroes out there A beautiful story that shows children there are heroes everywhere, you just need to look for them. Price: R139 Visit: Ben Pole is on the run from school bully Monty Grabbe, when he discovers an amazing secret wood. Image: Loot
IOL News
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Discover fun and learning with Basil and Enchantimals
Basil Dreams Big: An adorable story about resilience and self-belief. Image: Loot Description: Basil Dreams Big An adorable story about resilience and the bat doesn't believe he can fly. No matter how hard he tries, he just can't do it. But when a thundering storm threatens the safety of his beloved friend, Moth, will Basil find his wings and believe in the bat he CAN be? A touching tale of friendship and bravery, perfect for having conversations about fears,resilience and self-confidence with little ones Price: :R149 Visit: Kids can play all day with the Enchantimals Image: Loot Description: Enchantimals: Darling Daycare Playset Kids can play all day with the Enchantimals: Darling Daycare playset that features Starley Stork included bestie Bouncer figure and four more rambunctious animal friends can play on the swing set, double high chair, cat tree and lots more. When it's naptime, flick a paw at the mobile and watch the besties snooze in the never a dull moment at Darling Daycare! Price: R689 Visit: Enchantimals: Doctor's Office Playset is a fun and engaging toy for kids ages 4 and up Image: Loot Description: Enchantimals: Doctor's Office Playset Office Playset is a fun and engaging toy for kids ages 4 and includes a Dr. Carlin Cat doll with her animal bestie Hurdle, as well as a medical bag,exam table, basket, eye chart and other can use the playset to create their own stories about Dr. Carlin Cat and Hurdle helping their animal friends get better. They can put Hurdle on the exam table for a checkup, use the medical bag to treat her ailments and give her a comfy place to rest in the playset is made from high-quality materials and is designed to withstand hours of also easy to clean and store. Price: R689 Visit: A six-spread pop-up storybook, which unfolds into a 3D farmyard playmat with press-out play pieces for total fun on the farm! Image: Loot Description: Pop-Up & Play Farm: This is the perfect novelty package for preschoolers - a six-spread pop-up storybook, whichunfolds into a 3D farmyard playmat with press-out play pieces for total fun on the farm!Pop-Up & Play: Farm is bright and sturdy, and will provide hours of play before being storedsafely away in its own carry case - making it perfectly portable fun for journeys, play-datesand home-time by a highly-acclaimed paper-engineer, this robust and ingenious package comprisesa storybook with six pop-ups, which then unfolds and transforms into a 3D farmyardlandscape playmat, with cut-out cardboard animals and farm vehicles for total fun on thefarm!The colourful and stylish illustrations provide lovely detail and the simple story is packed withanimal noises and actions. Price: R349 Visit:
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mindshow Unveils Real-Time Virtual Production Platform; Taps Former Hulu Executive as COO
Transforms animation production for major entertainment brands like Mattel and ESPN; streaming veteran David Baron joins leadership team amid enterprise growth trajectory LOS ANGELES, January 28, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mindshow, the real-time CG animation company transforming creative IP into studio-grade content, today unveiled its virtual production platform alongside the appointment of David Baron as Chief Operating Officer. These milestones build on Mindshow's proven track record with entertainment brands and studios, including Mattel, ESPN, Netflix, Pepsi, and Original Pictures, to deliver high-quality animation at unprecedented speed and efficiency. "Every step of animation requires a specialized tool—from assets to previsualization to rendering and review. This technical fragmentation bottlenecks creativity, costing production teams time and money," said Sharon Bordas, CEO of Mindshow. "Mindshow is purpose-built to integrate a growing ecosystem of virtual production capabilities as rapidly as cutting-edge content tools and technology hit the market, making studio-quality animation immediate and intuitive through a single platform." Global Brands Embrace Real-Time Animation The $400 billion animation industry demands massive teams and six-figure investments per minute of content due to linear production constraints. With the market soaring to $600 billion by 2032 (Statista, 2024), Mindshow bridges creative vision and emerging technology, enabling real-time animation that maximizes the value of existing brand IP. "Character authenticity lives in the details—a subtle expression, a defining gesture, a signature movement," said Carrie LeGrand, Head of Production at Mattel. "From creating innovative swim mechanics for Enchantimals to dynamic race tracks for Hot Wheels, Mindshow's real-time mocap and character animation tools allow us to perfect every performance while maximizing our existing character libraries. This creative precision has been transformative for Mattel, maintaining brand integrity across global studio collaborations." Next-Generation Platform Unifies Creative Pipelines Mindshow merges real-time rendering with asset ingest and character animation tools accessible across the entire production pipeline—from storyboarding to final pass. Directors step into virtual studio sets through mixed reality (MR) and virtual reality (VR) headsets, including the Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest, to instantly utilize a flexible toolkit with complete creative control. Key features and capabilities include: Advanced Voice Integration: Proprietary lip-sync technology converts pre-recorded audio into stylized animated facial performances and character movements. Virtual Studio Cameras: Directors capture unlimited angles with multiple cameras with industry-standard lens settings, enabling iterations for instant control and review. Seamless Motion Capture (mocap): Generates real-time character expression leveraging industry-standard mocap suits to rapidly evolving camera tracking solutions like Meta Quest. Asset Integration Pipeline: Existing character libraries are easily converted into 3D models rigged for performance, maximizing the value of brand assets. Powered by Unity's real-time engine, Mindshow puts enterprise-scale virtual production tools within reach of Unity's global developer community. "Unity's real-time 3D platform is designed to be scalable and flexible, giving creators the tools to push boundaries and explore new possibilities. Whether it's integrating advanced tech or adapting to new workflows, our platform helps developers create captivating and innovative experiences," said Steve Collins, CTO of Unity. "When partners like Mindshow deliver accessible virtual production tools through an intuitive interface, it demonstrates Unity's versatility in changing the game for animation, making studio-quality content easier to achieve." Streaming Veteran Joins C-Suite to Scale Enterprise Solution The addition of streaming veteran David Baron as COO underscores Mindshow's commitment to scaling its enterprise software platform. A founding executive at Hulu, Baron also held leadership roles at Fox Digital Media, Paramount, and Microsoft, bringing decades of media innovation expertise. "Content distribution hit a historic inflection point when streaming put libraries of content at viewers' fingertips. Mindshow brings that same accessibility to creation," said Baron. "Brands can now move from concept to delivery in one production cycle, turning characters into multi-platform properties across social, streaming, previsualization, and beyond. For the business of animation, this changes everything." Baron joins CEO Sharon Bordas, a recognized entrepreneur and technologist who has led Mindshow's evolution from a full-service production company to an enterprise-scale software solution backed by 40+ industry experts spanning animation, technology, VFX, gaming, and media. Mindshow's leadership team, bringing experience from Illumix, ZOIC LABS, MTV, and Stoopid Buddy Studios, includes CTO Bibhash Biswas, VP of Content Production & Development Megan Kelly, and VP of Production Jessica Campbell. "The future of animation lies in smart production technology that scales with creative ambition," said Bordas. "Mindshow's secret to staying ahead of the curve for global brand partners? We embraced VR as more than a consumer experience but a breakthrough enterprise tool changing the animation game." Mindshow is now available for licensing to select entertainment companies, sports organizations, and consumer brands while continuing to offer its full-service production suite through its Los Angeles-based studio. To learn more, visit About Mindshow Mindshow's virtual production platform breaks through traditional animation barriers by transforming multiple pipeline steps into a streamlined real-time process. Led by a team of over 40 experts from technology, gaming, VFX, animation, and media, Mindshow empowers brands to create premium content at unprecedented speed and efficiency. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Press Contact Lindsey Henn, Mindshow PRlindsey@ +1 626.893.4228 Sign in to access your portfolio
