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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1909, Motoichi Kumagai, Japanese photographer and illustrator (died 2010) was born. In 1928, Imero Fiorentino, American lighting designer (died 2013) was born. In 1931, Eric Ives, English historian and academic (died 2012) was born. In 1933, Victor Poor, American engineer, developed the Datapoint 2200 (died 2012) was born. In 1933, Donald E. Westlake, American author and screenwriter (died 2008) was born. In 1938, Eiko Ishioka, Japanese art director and graphic designer (died 2012) was born. In 1951, Brian Grazer, American screenwriter and producer, founded Imagine Entertainment was born. In 1962, Joanna Shields, American-English businesswoman was born. In 1975, James Ormsbee Chapin, American painter and illustrator (born 1887) passed away. In 2024, Bill Viola, American video and installation artist (born 1951) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
‘Replica’ Leads Next Interactive Studio’s Bucheon Showcase
Next Interactive Studio unveiled its slate of interactive films and its self-developed interactive cinema ecosystem at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, drawing more than 100 audience members to “play” a film live at the festival. The showcase’s centerpiece was “Replica,” one of the first Chinese-language interactive animated features. The film was co-produced with Kinlea []
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· Jun 26, 2026
San Francisco's pubic art work officially now up for sale [Giggity]
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ComicBook.com
· Jul 4, 2026
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Image Courtesy of DC Comics On June 21st, Heritage conducted a massive toy and collectible auction that included items like the original 1959 Barbie doll and mint-condition, first run He-Man and Skeletor figures. The 10k selling price of Barbie or the Masters of the Universe figures is hardly surprising. These are toys so iconic that they’re part the pop cultural []
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· Jun 28, 2026
Sejong University’s Graduate School of Virtual Convergence hosts immersive brand experience exhibition
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· Jun 22, 2026
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· Jul 7, 2026
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Related coverage for "‘Replica’ Leads Next Interactive Studio’s Bucheon Showcase": Fark — San Francisco's pubic art work officially now up for sale [Giggity]. ComicBook.com — A Superman Lego Minifig Just Sold For a Crazy Price, Thanks To Where It Was Purchased. Korea Times News — Sejong University’s Graduate School of Virtual Convergence hosts immersive brand experience exhibition. Coffman Chronicle — Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Faces New Repairs After Algae Bloom, Peeling Coating. Irish News — Mini celebrates British heritage with new Oxford Edition. The New European — The night New York discovered Frida Kahlo