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March 10, 2023
Haylie Duff Joins ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ Co-Stars In Blockchain Pilot ‘Cyko KO: The Animated Series’
EXCLUSIVE: Haylie Duff is the latest Napoleon Dynamite alumnus to join the cast of animated blockchain pilot Cyko KO. She will reunite with Jon Heder, Tina Majorino, Efren Ramirez and Jon Gries on the pilot, which is now called Cyko KO: The Animated Series.
March 07, 2023
Space Junk World Premiere (Screening + Discussion)
Consensus is proud to host the world premiere of Space Junk, Toonstar’s latest community-driven animated series created by Dom Russo (Workaholics) and starring Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite, Blades of Glory) in a comedic look at the very real problem of garbage in space, and the unsung heroes who protect us earthlings from our own mess. With an exclusive experience for Consensus attendees.
March 07, 2023
New Production Modalities – Virtual Reality, Web3 and Beyond.
Entertainment now bridges the physical and digital worlds. Content produced today needs to seamlessly navigate for very different types of consumer experiences with minimal impact on the budget, resources, and carbon footprint. From Web3 technologies and virtual production solutions to the new tools and pipelines being created to share immersive assets, we’ll hear from the pros who are building these new tools and creating new business models and content experiences.
March 07, 2023
The Road to New Hybrid Models for Content Distribution
New Content Creation and Distribution models powered by Web3 technologies are already here. And new hybrid solutions combine traditional modes of media creation/distribution (where content was created and uploaded to a platform) to new pipelines leveraging digital collectables and blockchain distribution. These solutions create more collaborative experiences for both the creators and the audience alike, whether it’s NFT driven content for crowd sourcing with fans or new funding models to get more independent projects off the ground. Join our award-winning panel for a deep dive into ‘Web3’ content creation with two case studies on successful and celebrity initiated animated projects, The Gimmicks and Space Junk.
March 07, 2023
Exploring the Intersection of Technology and Entertainment
NFT.NYC 2023 - A Discussion with Verified Labs, a Web3 agency connecting talent to entertainment and the future of the internet.
March 07, 2023
NFTs and Digital Rights Management for Animation and Film
NFT.NYC 2023 - The Announcement of Web3 Animated Series Cyko KO
February 15, 2023
NFT.NYC 2023 Fifth Round Speaker Announcement for the Entertainment Track
We’re excited to announce our fifth round of approved speakers for NFT.NYC 2023. This round for the Entertainment Track includes 25 new Speakers.
December 20, 2022
Heder & Tigons & Winters, oh my!
“Jon Heder and Justin Trevor Winters from Verified Labs, Order of the Tigons, and other cool projects stop by to talk to the boys about Tigons, the Sandbox, Yak Piss, and much more…”
December 12, 2022
How ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ Star Jon Heder Is Disrupting Hollywood With NFT Art Collectibles
Hollywood is going through massive, prolonged disruption, dramatically changing filmed entertainment as we’ve known it. No matter if you’re a consumer, producer, or creative, you’re experiencing an industry that is being turned upside down.
December 02, 2022
Film3 OG Podcast Hosted by Jordan Bayne
🦩Tune into this rad podcast with @justintwinters and #Film3 OG Superhero @jordanbayne 🚀