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                 ****Industry News Headlines****

Business
  1. MOONSCOOP AND DQ FORM PARTNERSHIP FOR GLOBAL CO-PRODUCTIONS AND
  DISTRIBUTION.
  2. ANIBOOM SECURES ADDITIONAL $10 MILLION IN FUNDING.
  3. UBISOFT TO OPEN 20TH STUDIO IN BRAZIL.
People
  4. THEATRICAL MARKETING PROMOTIONS ANNOUNCED AT SONY PICTURES.
  5. WB DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION PROMOTES HAYES TO SVP BUSINESS AND LEGAL
  AFFAIRS.
  6. MICROSOFT ANNOUNCES DELMAN AS CORPORATE VP, GLOBAL MARKETING,
  INTERACTIVE ENT. BUSINESS.
  7. MENTAL IMAGES APPOINTS RANDY OCHS VP OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT &
  SALES.
  8. TELETOON NAMES NEW INTERACTIVE DIRECTOR.
  9. NOT TO SCALE SIGNS VINCENT FOR COMMERCIALS, VIDEO.
In Passing
 10. BIG BIRD COSTUME CREATOR DIES.
Films
 11. DISNEY-PIXAR AND WALL-E WIN THE DAY, AND THE BOX OFFICE.
 12. MAXON’S BODYPAINT 3D HELPS RHYTHM & HUES UNLEASH THE HULK.
 13. TINTIN SET TO BEGIN THIS FALL.
 14. 300 SEQUEL/SPINOFF/PREQUEL GATHERS FORCES.
 15. LOST’S MATTHEW FOX MIGHT BE SMELLING SMOKE.
 16. HELENA BONHAM CARTER TO JOIN TERMINATOR FILM?
 17. INDIANA JONES PASSES $300M DOMESTICALLY.
 18. SONY PICTURES IMAGEWORKS ANNOUNCES 2008/2009 PROJECTS.
 19. OLDMAN DOES TRIPLE DUTY ON CHRISTMAS CAROL.
 20. TRAILER FOR THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX DEBUTS ONLINE.
 21. RED SONJA RETURNS TO THE BIG SCREEN.
 22. BURTT TALKS WALL-E.
 23. S4 STUDIOS SHOWS FLASH WITH FRAIDY CAT ORIGINAL ANIMATED CARTOON.
 24. LUXO’S L-1 TASK LIGHT INSPIRES DESIGN FOR WALL-E.
 25. LOOK EFFECTS GETS SMART.
 26. DREAMWORKS DECIPHERS 39 CLUES.
 27. LAIKA REVEALS DEVELOPMENT SLATE.
 28. CHRISTINA RICCI ADDED TO HERO VOICE CAST.
 29. STANTON TALKS JOHN CARTER OF MARS.
Television
 30. CAVIEZEL AND MCKELLEN TO STAR IN AMC’S REMAKE OF THE PRISONER.
 31. AVATAR KICKS OFF ACTION-PACKED WEEK OF BOOK THREE PREMIERES.
 32. FISH EGGS’ MOTION GRAPHICS HELP WIPEOUT MAKE A MAJOR SPLASH.
 33. NEW CG GARFIELD TO AIR ON CARTOON NETWORK.
 34. HELL GIRL IFC EXCLUSIVE JULY 3.
 35. DECODE ENT. WINS ORDER FOR THIRD SEASON OF FRANNY’S FEET.
Internet & Interactive
 36. ROCK BAND HEATS UP THE SUMMER.
 37. PLAYSTATION 3 SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE ENHANCE COMMUNITY FEATURES.
 38. NOVINT AND VALVE ADD TOUCH TO HIGHLY RATED GAMES.
 39. THE ULTIMATE MUSIC GAME IS BACK FOR AN ENCORE.
 40. EA SPORTS UNVEILS WII-SPECIFIC ALL-PLAY LINE OF GAMES.
 41. SONY TRYING TO GET HOLLYWOOD ONBOARD FOR PS3 DOWNLOAD SERVICE.
 42. PORTAL STAR LAUNCHES MACHINIMA IN THE U.K.
 43. ATOMFILMS RELAUNCHES AS ATOM.COM, GETS FUNNY WITH COMEDY CENTRAL.
 44. NINTENDO’S DS AND WII SLATE ANNOUNCED.
 45. SOUTHPARKSTUDIOS.COM REVEALS MAJOR BOOBAGE.
 46. X-FILES MOVIE SITE RELAUNCHED.
 47. WALL-E BLASTS FROM OUTER SPACE FOR ALL MAJOR GAMING SYSTEMS.
 48. HELLBOY: THE SCIENCE OF EVIL IS READY TO PLAY.
 49. SPORE GALACTIC EDITION PACKED WITH OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD EXTRAS.
 50. NINTENDO AND STARLIGHT GIVE WII’S TO SICK kids games.
 51. INDIEPIX LAUNCHES VIRTUAL STUDIO FOR INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS.
 52. MICROSOFT ROLLS OUT RED CARPET FOR PC GAMING’S BRIGHTEST STARS.
Commercials
 53. LUXOLOGY’S MODO DELIVERS NEW PERSPECTIVES ON SEATTLE’S SPACE
 NEEDLE.
 54. ROYALE HELPS JET BLUE GO HAPPY JETTING.
 55. DOUBLE TWENTY UNLOCKS THE SECRET DEVICE FOR HELLBOY II.
 56. SOLID BRINGS FORD SPRING EVENT TO FULL CG BLOOM.
 57. DIGITAL DOMAIN HELPS OLD SPICE PULL A DOUBLE ENTENDRE.
 58. JOHNNY KELLY HELPS HONOR 60 YEARS OF U.N. PEACEKEEPING.
 59. RUSHES POST EPIC JOURNEY FOR PORTUGUESE ENERGY PROVIDER.
Home Entertainment
 60. GANGS OF NEW YORK ON BLU-RAY.
 61. VANTAGE POINT ON DVD AND BLU-RAY.
 62. BOB THE BUILDER: LET’S BUILD THE BEACH ON DVD.
 63. FIREMAN SAM: TO THE RESCUE ON DVD.
 64. DIGIT IS CLASSIFIED AS EFFECTS HOUSE ON GET SMART’S BRUCE AND
 LLOYD.
Education
 65. NVIDIA APPOINTS FIRST CUDA CENTER OF EXCELLENCE.
 66. I3DTUTORIALS RELEASES INTRODUCTION TO RENDERING IN 3DSMAX 2009.
 67. ILM’S SHAWN KELLY LAUNCHES Animation TIPS & TRICKS BLOG.
Awards
 68. VICON FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES WINNER.
 69. DIGITAL DOMAIN CONGRATS TO ACADEMY INVITEES.
 70. ENCHANTED, LOST WIN BIG AT SATURN AWARDS.
 71. ENTITY FX RECEIVES 2008 SPORTS EMMY AWARD FOR SPORT SCIENCE.
 72. BITFILM VOTING CLOSE TO THE FINALS.
Places
 73. SESAME STREET AND USO PARTNER TO BRING TOUR TO MILITARY FAMILIES.
Licensing
 74. MONSTER TO DISTRIBUTE DICK SPANNER.
 75. BREAKTHROUGH Animation INKS U.S. BROADCAST DEAL FOR JIMMY TWO
 SHOES.
 76. MCFARLANE TOYS ANNOUNCES GUITAR HERO ACTION FIGURES.
 77. ER ACQUIRES WORLDWIDE DISTRIBUTION RIGHTS TO TINGA TINGA TALES.
 78. CLASSIC ATARI GAMES TO BE LICENSED THROUGHOUT THE U.K.
 79. DORA SLEEPOVER FASHION UNVEILED IN PARIS.
 80. DIC ENT. SIGNS GOFISH AS AD REP FOR YOUTH WEBSITES.
 81. CONTENDER AWARDS U.K. LICENSES FOR PEPPA PIG.
 82. AMBERWOOD’S BENJAMIN BEAR CONTINUES TO TRAVEL THE GLOBE.
Technology
 83. CINEMARK AND REALD 3D ANNOUNCE 1,500 3-D SCREEN PARTNERSHIP.
 84. ARTBEATS SOARS OVER THE CITY OF ANGELS.
 85. DLP CINEMA BRINGS U.S. TROOPS IN KUWAIT SOME HOLLYWOOD GLITTER.
 86. AUTODESK 3DS MAX 2009 AND 3DS MAX DESIGN 2009 SERVICE PACK 1 NOW
 AVAILABLE.
 87. AVID ANNOUNCES SIGNIFICANT UPGRADES TO FAMILY OF ON-AIR GRAPHICS
 SOLUTIONS.
 88. GAMECASTER’S VIRTUAL CAMERA CONTROL TECHNOLOGY PATENT APPROVED.
 89. ACTIONBACKS RELEASES HD ANIMATED CLOUDS, WATER AND FIRE.
 90. SPEEDGRADE XR INSTALLED AT DART.
 91. TWEAK SOFTWARE LAUNCHES RV PLAYBACK SOFTWARE.
Call For Entries
 92. PICK SOME ART, ANY ART AND SAY WHY YOU LOVE IT.
 93. SEEKING DIGITALLY INFLECTED WORKS.
 94. MYTOONS.COM HOSTS HD ONLINE Animation CONTEST.
Events
 95. ACADEMY TO VISIT MODERN TIMES WITH TECHNO CHAPLIN.
 96. HEALTH AND RESEARCH THE FOCUS OF IRANIAN FILM FESTIVAL.
 97. RUSHES INTRODUCES PETER SP EPISODE TWO: WHO’S MADE THE FINAL CUT?
 98. SIGGRAPH TO UNVEIL ENHANCED ROME REBORN.
 99. SIGGRAPH GALLERIES EXPLORE ARCHITECTURE, ART, DESIGN,
 COMPUTATION.
 100. GALLERY EXHIBITION: THE MAKING OF LUDLUM’S THE BOURNE CONSPIRACY.
 101. Animation WEEKEND AT THE ACADEMY.
 102. IMAGEWORKS TO HONOR WINSTON AT SIGGRAPH 2008.
 103. WIA JULY MEETING.
 104. SEE THE WORKS FROM WOLVERHAMPTON Animation STUDENTS.
 105. CLASS IN SESSION: ANIME EXPO AND BANG ZOOM! PRESENT ACTING 101
 CLASSES.
 106. MORTAL KOMBAT VS DCU COMIC-CON PANEL.
 107. UPCOMING EVENTS IN Animation.
Upcoming Films
 108. UPCOMING THEATRICAL RELEASES.

We, as parents, understand that this is inevitable and all we can do is to enforce ground rules and make sure that our kids play age appropriate games. If rules are enforced and game selection is endorsed by adult guardians the better we feel about it and can actually control when and what our kids play.

Do you play video and online games yourself? People of all ages are playing games, actually the average age of a gamer is 33 and apparently a 33 year old player is not interested in Scooby Doo games. So looking at a game page how would you determine the ones that intended for kids?

First thing you need to do is to carefully read the description on a package. Game content is described in detail on the back of every game box. Make sure you check a game rating on a game's package. The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) is an organization that assigns the ratings that appear on the front and back of every game available for purchase or rental. You have to get familiar with rating symbols and understand what they mean.

A complete list of ESRB ratings, content descriptions and their definitions are available at ESRB.org, where you can also search for a particular game's rating before going to the store.

Secondly younger kids are often asking for games that intended for teens, You have to stand your ground and be firm. By saying "no" you are actually enforcing the rules and buy yourself a piece of mind. Unless you know the game inside out and play a particular game intended for teens yourself it is better not to take the risk.

You also need to consider your child's personality and abilities. Go beyond the ratings and read game reviews available online and game magazines, download game demo or rent it for free with online game rental stores. Get involved and play along with your child so you are well aware of his or her interests. Talk to other parents and see what they have to say about a particular game or their kids game habits in general. Join online game forum and post your questions about particular games. The more you'd get involved the more chances are that your child plays safe.

Some recommended free online game sites for kids

Aoleon The Martian Girl is a free online game site for kids aged 15 and up.  Members can play over 2,000+ free online games, flash games, and shockwave games.  This game site offers online games in the following categories: action games, comedy games, science fiction games, racing games and driving games, flight simulation games, casino games, classic arcade games, and more.  Aoleon The Martian Girl also offers members the ability to adopt virtual pets.   

Free Online Games is an online game site that has a huge selection of kid friendly online games to play.  

Addictive Games is another free online game site that has thousands of flash games that kids can play for free and are age appropriate.

Addicting Games is another fun free online game site that has a huge selection of free to play flash games.

Play Girl Games, is a free online game site just for girls, where girls can play dress up games, make up games, fashion games, and more.  

There are litterally hundreds of free online game sites on the internet, however very few offer kid friendly games to play where parents can feel comfortable that their children are not being exposed to innapropriate content.  If you use Google or Yahoo search engines, they can provide endless examples of free online game sites that children can choose from when searching for free online entertainment.  

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