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    Lamorlette Joins PDI

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    Pacific Data Images (PDI), the Palo Alto-based computer animation/visual effects studio behind the CGI feature film Antz, has hired Arnauld Lamorlette, formerly of Buf Compagnie, Paris. Lamorlette has been named a senior visual effects developer on Shrek, PDI’s second CGI animation theatrical feature made under an exclusive co-production agreement with DreamWorks SKG. DreamWorks owns 40% of PDI.

    "Arnauld will be a major contributor in the technical visual development of Shrek," said Aron Warner, Shrek producer. "He has been brought on to PDI’s team to oversee the creation of computer-generated human characters and the rich organic world they will inhabit in Shrek. Arnauld will be instrumental in developing new animation systems and unique technical applications."

    Lamorlette, 34, was most recently VP and director of research and development at Buf, a recognized European leader in the production of computer-generated special effects. As vice president, Lamorlette was involved in the production of all the company’s film projects including The City of Lost Children and Batman & Robin. Lamorlette also contributed to a number of Buf ‘s commercials for clients such as Coca-Cola, Michelin, Loreal, Perrier, Subaru, M&M/Mars, Reebok, Ford, Hewlett-Packard and Toyota. His music videos include work for Bjork and The Rolling Stones.

    In addition to Shrek, PDI is also in pre-production on a third feature, Tusker. In ’98, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences recognized PDI with a Technical Achievement Award for the overall concept and architecture of the studio’s proprietary animation system. Established in ’80, PDI employs nearly 300 people.

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    A Closer Look At Proposed Measures Designed To Curb Google’s Search Monopoly

    Thursday, November 21, 2024

    U.S. regulators are proposing aggressive measures to restore competition to the online search market after a federal judge ruled Google maintained an illegal monopoly for the last decade.

    The sweeping set of recommendations filed late Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Justice could radically alter Google's business, including possibly spinning off the Chrome web browser and syndicating its search data to competitors. Even if the courts adopt the blueprint, Google isn't likely to make any significant changes until 2026 at the earliest, because of the legal system's slow-moving wheels.

    Here's what it all means:

    What is the Justice Department's goal?
    Federal prosecutors are cracking down on Google in a case originally filed during near the end of then-President Donald Trump's first term. Officials say the main goal of these proposals is to get Google to stop leveraging its dominant search engine to illegally squelch competition and stifle innovation.

    "The playing field is not level because of Google's conduct, and Google's quality reflects the ill-gotten gains of an advantage illegally acquired," the Justice Department asserted in its recommendations. "The remedy must close this gap and deprive Google of these advantages."

    Not surprisingly, Google sees things much differently. The Justice Department's "wildly overbroad proposal goes miles beyond the Court's decision," Kent Walker, Google's chief legal officer, asserted in a blog post. "It would break a range of Google products — even beyond search — that people love and find helpful in their everyday lives."

    It's still possible that the Justice Department could ease off on its attempts to break up Google, especially if President-elect Donald Trump... Read More

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