Online weekly news service for animation industry professionals
26 October 2004
Volume - 1
Issue -37
 
Special Report
 
The big question
 
SRK dubs for Disney,
will he lend his B.O charm too?

Will bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's dubbing for the hindi version of Disney/Pixar's forthcoming feature The Incredibles, mark the opening of the floodgates for animation to flow into the mainstream?
That's the big question in the minds of many in the Indian animation industry.


While at the topic of animation getting into the mainstream, also read 'The Mystery' an edit that appeared in in the 23 August issue of Animation 'xpress.
Increasing involvement of animation in wireless gaming offers content creators yet another avenue for growth. Read the special report, click here
Headlines
One studio which evokes the most amount of intrigue and interest in Indian animation circles is Prana. If the industry is curious about something, we at Animation 'xpress are even more curious. Recently Animation 'xpress managed to get in touch with Prana's Arish Fayzee and Kristin Dornig. Here's what they had to say. Read
 
The art of directing dubs: A chat with Ellie Lewis
Recently the big animation news to hit town was King Khan dubbing for forthcoming Disney flick, The Incredibles. Hot on the trail of all those involved with the project, we at Animation 'xpress chanced upon Ellie Lewis, the person who directed Khan while he did lip sync with Mr Incredible...Read
 
Jivanta set to enliven Bangalore gaming scene

The scene is further warming up at the country's animation hotspot Bangalore. A new animation and game development studio, Jivanta Interactive Technology India Pvt. Ltd has just recently set up shop in the garden city...Read
 
MEL scales up Infrastructure
The Ketan Mehta promoted animation and FX studio has invested Rs3.5 crore to scale up its infrastructure. The first of the 3 phases is complete..Read
 
14th Broadcast India opens today
The 14th edition of the Broadcast India show gets under way from today. The show includes a 2 day symposium with discussions and presentations on Film & Video production, Post Production, NonLinear Editing, Visual Effects, Compositing, Audio, Digital Cinema, Mpeg 4 and Digital Radio...Read
 
ASIFA India's line up for International animation day celebrations
Brethren in animation, it is that time of the year when the world's animation enthusiasts get together and celebrate. This year 30 countries worldwide will celebrate October 28 as International animation day...Read
 
Interactive Corner
Which Indian movie has the best FX?
Mail your answers to anex@indiantelevision.com
Industry Issues
Special Series

'The IMPORTANCE of Industry based Training in Animation'
By Ranjit Singh


Read part 9 entitled
CURRENT INDIAN SCENARIO

Previous Issues -
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Animation News from Indiantelevision.com
Mickey Mouse, Winnie The Pooh most valuable character franchises : Forbes
MUMBAI: Disney owns three of the top ten character franchises, according to Forbes.com's annual "Top Earning Fictional Characters List."..More

GDR holding in Crest falls to 26 per cent
MUMBAI: Crest Animation Studios has seen a change in its shareholding composition after it raised $5.8 million via global depository receipts (GDRs) early this year...More

Animation opportunities to be discussed at Broadcast India
MUMBAI: Yet another edition of the Broadcast India exhibition and symposium kicks off on 26 October 2004 at the World trade Centre..
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Disney revs for India, China may take time: Iger
MUMBAI: Even as Walt Disney is working overtime to have everything in place for what now looks increasingly like a year-end coming out party for its three channels in India, the going is not quite so smooth in neighbouring China...More
Nick goes local with 'Jadoo'
MUMBAI: Kids channel Nick has acquired rights to 'Jadoo', a famous character from the film Koi Mil Gaya, as part of its drive to expand local presence...More
News from other sources - National & International
NetGuru launches new CD on Panchatantra fables
Business Standard
 
Crest Comm jumps on talk of launching animation serials
The Hindu Business Line
 
Pentamedia Graphics to now animate Gulliver's Travels
The Hindu Business Line
 
Cartoon Network gets the saas bahu touch
The Economic Times
 
Gaming game: Sony vs Nintendo
The Financial Express
 
Animated film on Mohammad all set for US screening
Hindustan Times
 
Marvel studios CEO is a ‘kid in a very big candy store’
inq7.net
 
Made in Japan
The Age, Australia
 
Korean Comic Books Broaden Inroads Into Germany, France
The Korea Times
 
KTF Launches 3D Mobile Game Service
Telecoms Korea, South Korea
Past Issues of
Animation 'xpress
9 October 04
Case Study on Times Multimedia
 
24 September 04
Crest founder Dr. Raja Ramanna passes away.
 
13 September 04
Interview with Rhythm & Hues India director of operations, Saraswathi Balgam.
 
2 September 04
Pentamedia's Buddha release set for september.
 
23 August 04
Interview with CGI Mantra chairman Aniyan Kutty
 
12 August 04
TRP's tango to the parle bongo beat
 
2 August 04
New animation studio coming up at Mumbai
 
23 July 04
The Importance of Industry based training in Animation -by Ranjit Singh
 
14 July 04
Paradox Studios launches Battledust
 
07 July 04
Animax launches in India.
 
30 June 04
Anigraph goes house full on final day
 
21 June 04
Up close with 2nz CEO
Kireet Khurana
 
14 June 04
Color Chips India abuzz with activity
 
31 May 04
Wireless downloads galore for 'The Day After Tomorrow'
 
24 May 04
CgA World : Special Coverage
 
17 May 04
Interview with Toonz Animation CEO P Jayakumar
 
10 May 04
Interview with PTL Executive Director G V Narsimha Rao
 
03 May 04
Tenali Raman to speak five languages for ETV
 
26 April 04
Imperfection in Animation
- Guest Column penned by Animation Veteran Tom Gasek.
 

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