Indian VFX Outfit Basilic Fly Studios Launches Lightrunner Studios In The U.K.
CEO Balakrishnan said, “Lightrunner Studio will explore and embrace the latest approaches of vfx workflows and processes laser-focused on AI and machine learning.”
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Jellyfish Pictures Joins Rapidly Growing List Of VFX/Animation Companies Setting Up Shop In India
Jellyfish is launching a new studio in Mumbai and expects to have 100 artists employed there by year’s end.
‘She Creates Change’ Animated Shorts Aim To Reach World’s 432 Million Adolescent Girls
Nexus Studios is producing six animated shorts promoting gender equality by telling the stories of young women from around the world.
Toonz Media Group Launches Feature Film Division With An Eye On The Theatrical Marketplace
Toonz is co-producing ‘Little Emma’ with China’s Gold Valley Films and ‘The Canterville Ghost’ with Space Age Films and Align Pictures.
India’s Government Is Backing An Ambitious Growth Plan For Animation, VFX, And Video Games
Over the next eight years, India aims to have two million people working in the animation, vfx, and gaming industries.
Indian Broadcaster Sony Yay! Announces Four-Series Original Animation Slate
The broadcaster will produce a wide range of animated content for all ages and auction it off to the highest bidder.
Disney’s ILM To Open New Animation/VFX Studio In Mumbai
Kiran ‘KP’ Prasad, former head of studio at DNEG Bangalore and Chennai, will head the new branch.
Qyou Media Launches Pioneering Adult Animation Channel In India
Targeting the 15–35 age group, it’s billed as “India’s first and only television channel featuring this style of alternative animation 24/7.”
Adithi Krishnadas’ ‘Kandittund!’ Brings Indian Folklore To Life With Fun & Stylish 2D Animation
Introducing the world of the illustrious Mr. Panicker and his tall tales.
This Studio Wants Indians To Watch More Adult Animation, Starting With Horror
Youtube channel Khooni Monday’s horror videos rack up millions of views. Its creators want to see more risk-taking in Indian animation.
‘Cryptozoo,’ ‘Mad God’ Among Winners At Fantasia Fest 2021
Another winner was “Hayop Ka! The Nimfa Dimaano Story,” a decidedly adult rom-com from the Philippines.
Disney’s Latest Animated Hit Is A Streaming Series In India
The second season of “The Legend of Hanuman” is currently the most watched streaming series on India’s paid VOD services.
Aardman Partners With ‘Bend It Like Beckham’ Director Gurinder Chadha For Bollywood-Inspired Animated Musical
The film will tell the story of a young elephant from the jungles of Kerala who dreams of becoming a Bollywood dancer.
Japan’s Polygon Pictures Opens CG Rigging Studio In India
Polygon India will address what the company describes as a “shortage of staff” among rigging artists.
DNEG To Open Studio In Bangalore, Its Fourth Indian Location
The London-based company cites the current boom in demand for content as a reason.
Newly Announced Features: ‘This Was Our Pact,’ ‘Young Captain Nemo,’ ‘Redwall,’ ‘Toto’
Welcome to our new regular round-up of animated feature projects in the pipeline.
Indian Audiences Are Loving Tom And Jerry’s New Localized Commentary-Style Narration
The local programmers of “The Tom and Jerry Show” are road-testing a new idea: the “thoughtover.”
Tools Of The Trade: Gitanjali Rao on Corel Painter’s Frame Stacks
Welcome to our new series, in which industry artists and filmmakers speak about their favorite tool they used on a recent project.
Here Are 4 Indie Features That Deserve A Shot At An Oscar This Year
These indie animated features remind us that there isn’t — or shouldn’t have to be — anything inevitable about Hollywood’s dominance at the Oscars.
India’s Animation & VFX Industries Doubled In Size In 4 Years Before Covid — Report
A caveat: that growth has been entirely reversed by the pandemic.
Netflix Will Release Gitanjali Rao’s ‘Bombay Rose’ Worldwide This Fall
The Indian-European co-production marks another strong indie acquisition by the streaming platform.
Citing Coronavirus Impact, Technicolor Is Shutting Down Mill Film Brand, Merging Studio With Mr. X
An official statement says: “Covid-19 is changing the entertainment industry … The merger is a direct and necessary response.”
What If ‘Ted’ Was A Violent Action Thriller? Meet India’s ‘Teddy’
Here’s a film that somehow manages to look both derivative and original at the same time.
Warnermedia India Unveils Three New Comedies For Cartoon Network And Pogo
Warnermedia is emphasizing homegrown animation content for its channels in India.
First Concept Art Image, New Details For ‘Dogtanian And The Three Muskehounds’ Movie
Cosmos-Maya, an animation studio based in India and Singapore, has boarded the theatrical revival of the hit 1980s series.
Review: ‘The Swallows of Kabul,’ ‘Bombay Rose,’ ‘Marona’s Fantastic Tale’
How three female-directed features use animation to explore complex social themes.
No One Cares, But ‘Arctic Dogs’ Is Opening Today In North America
Woof woof! Is anyone there?
London-Based VFX Titan DNEG Announces IPO, Aims To Raise $191 Million
The vfx and animation company employs nearly 7,000 people worldwide.
First Trailer: ‘Bombay Rose,’ An Indian-European Co-production, Impresses At Venice Film Festival
Gitanjali Rao’s hand-painted feature is an ambitious tale of love and loss in India’s biggest metropolis.
TV Roundup: ‘Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart,’ ‘Tig N’ Seek,’ ‘Deathstroke,’ ‘Briko’
A round-up of animated series that have been announced for development, production, or distribution.
2019 Animation Masters Summit Set To Take Place In India
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Indian animation event.
Asian Television Awards Includes Animation Nominees From 7 Countries
How many of these Asian animated series have you seen?
‘The Stolen Princess,’ Which Outgrossed ‘Incredibles 2’ In Ukraine, Set To Open In India
Big development: India’s huge film market is opening up to non-American animated features.
