“Two Tigers” Animation Company Goes Wild!
On September 9, an earth-shattering announcement was made at GGS: SOFA Studio CEO Yang Shao-chang and Gamania Chief Strategy Officer William Chen jointly announced that the two companies will set up a new joint venture: the “Two Tigers” animation company. With the backing from the top brands in gaming and animation, “Two Tigers” should prove to be well-night unstoppable in the future! The press conference also hosted the global premiere of Two Tigers’ first 3D animation Jade Armor, winning the praise and acclaim of the global media in attendance with its mix of the cute and cool.
▲Renowned SOFA Studio CEO Yang Shao-chang (left) and GAMANIA Chief Strategy Officer William Chen (right) announced a new joint venture – the “Two Tigers” animation company.
Persistence Pays Off!
Games might be Gamania’s bread and butter but the animation division has reported significant successes in recent years. The original animation Hero: 108 has been aired in 164 regions around the world since March 2010 while the animation Mig Said directed by the Creative Center has won many international awards. The results demonstrate Gamania’s strength in animation and creative inspiration.
There is no doubt about the animation capabilities of SOFA Studio. SOFA had previously won 1st place at the “Kidscreen 2010 Pitch it!” festival in New York with Werewarriors, while MuMuHug was selected for the the Seoul Film Festival in May.
Both parties’ investments in animation have begun paying off so the new cross-industry alliance will undoubtedly take both to new levels and revitalize the Taiwanese animation community!
▲Left : MuMuHug is SOFA Studio’s entry to this year’s Seoul Film Festival in Korea.
▲ Right : Gamania’s self-developed animation Hero: 108.
Magic Beasts and Teen Hero’s Big Adventure – Jade Armor
The 3D animation Jade Armor that premiered at GGS is inspired by Oriental mythology and tells the story of how magical mythical creatures Chin-lon, Bai-hu, Zu-chue and Shen-wu travel with a teenager through history on exciting adventures. The four magic beasts usually appear in their cute forms but can also transform into their super-cool real forms to help the teen hero. Many modern elements are also incorporated into the animation to not only give it a distinctive character of its own but also to resonate with the audience. The lighthearted story and unique character designs will undoubtedly give everyone an all new audio and visual experience!
▲Travel through time with the four magic beasts on an exciting journey filled with adventure.