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Rovio to Release Free ‘Angry Birds’ App

UPDATED: Downhill racing game "Angry Birds Go!" is prepping for a Dec. 11 release.

Rovio Names Directors for ‘Angry Birds’ Movie

Veteran animators Fergal Reilly and Clay Kaytis will co-helm the feature adaptation of the hit mobile game.

Rovio Entertainment Unveils ‘Angry Birds Star Wars II’

The sequel to the hit mobile game, which has been downloaded more than 100 million times, will launch in September.

‘Angry Birds’ Publisher Rovio Doubles Yearly Revenue to $195 Million

Profit at the Finnish company was up 57 percent in 2012, with nearly half of revenues coming from merchandising rather than video games.

Comcast’s Xfinity Takes ‘Angry Birds Toons’

The cartoon, based on the hit game, will go out online and on broadcasters worldwide this weekend.

Angry Birds Cartoon to Premiere Next Month

The first episode of the 'Angry Birds Toon' series will bow March 16 on Rovio's website and on air in Ukraine.

‘Angry Birds’ Movie Hires ‘Despicable Me’ Producer

Game developer Rovio Entertainment has enlisted John Cohen to produce the 3D computer-generated film with executive producer David Maisel for a summer 2016 release.

Rovio and Lucasfilm Team Up for ‘Angry Birds Star Wars’ Game

The new collaboration will include merchandising, video shorts and other tie-ins beginning Oct. 28

‘Angry Birds’ Publisher Rovio Entertainment Bolsters Los Angeles Office

Newly opened Santa Monica office hires entertainment industry veterans from Tumblr, Millennial Media and Fremantle.

Study: Video Games Trump Movies and TV Shows on Consoles, Computers and Mobile Devices

"I got rid of cable a few years ago," says one member of a focus group who uses Netflix and Hulu instead of a traditional pay-TV service.

MIPTV: Rovio’s Angry Birds Franchise Will Expand With Animated Television Series

The 52-episode show is being produced in-house at Rovio's Finland studio; head of animation Nick Dorra reiterates plans for a theatrical film.

‘Angry Birds’ Creator Rovio Eying Hong Kong IPO

Rovio is aiming to go public on the New York Stock Exchange in two to three years.