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21 April 2005
Volume - 1
Issue -49
 
Headlines
Animators have a good time at Anifest 05
In what was one of the most heartwarming responses in recent times, more than 200 animators from cities all over India collected for Anifest05. The highlight of the celebrations was the rock n roll session with reckless which had the 200 strong crowd delighted to the core. A glowing evening with festivities galore here's a detailed account of the festival. Read
 
Click here for the exclusive Anifest slide show
 
Interview with Funskool India CEO Raphael Kuriyan


"The launching of an intellectual property is a collaborative effort between the creator of the programming, the televison channel, the Marketer /producer and the merchandiser."

Do games and toys lend themselves well to animation? what about vicea versa? Do Indians kids prefer to play board games?

Click here for excerpts from an interview with Funskool India CEO Raphael Kuriyan.

 
News Reports
 
Greengold's Vikram aur Betaal to air on Cartoon Network
Hyderabad based Greengold animation seems to have got its stars in the right place. Just recently they announced Chota Bhim and now we have news that they have sold the India satellite rights of their 85 minute 2D animated feature Vikram aur Betaal to Cartoon Network.The feature is targeted at a 11+ audience.Read
 
News from Indiantelevision.com
Anifest '05 gets rave response from animation industry
The Indian animation industry, though at a nascent stage, is raring to go. An effort in the direction of giving the industry its due saw Anifest 2005, a festival which celebrated animation, which was organised by TASI and ASIFA India. This is probably for the first time that two neutral bodies, representing animation in India, got together to host an event...More
Imagery Media produces Batman game for Cartoon Network
Imagery Media has produced a new game on Batman for Cartoon Network, which is based on the new animated series. The game is titled, “The CobbleBot Caper." Currently, the game is the number one, fan requested game on Cartoon Network’s website...More
Space TV's Nalavadi to join Disney as director business development
Tata-Star joint venture Space TV senior vice-president content Shantanu Nalavadi has decided to call it a day. Nalavadi is slated to join Disney as director business development for all the potential lines of businesses across studios, animation, entertainment, parks and merchandise...More

Cartoon Network gears up for 2005 with new acquisitions
Cartoon Network seems to be on a high. The channel has unveiled some new shows, acquired original programming franchise and acquisitions at 2005 Kids Upfront Presentation...More
Past Issues of
Animation 'xpress
12 April 2005
FRAMES 2005: Full & Final issue
 
4 April 2005
Day 1 at FRAMES 2005:
 
31 March 2005
FRAMES 2005: Acurtain raiser
 
21 March 2005
Interview with Crest Animation Studios CEO AK Madhavan
 
7 March 2005
Interview with Pentamedia Chairman & CEO Dr. V Chandrasekaran
 
28 February 05
The Big Billion Dollar Game. Are we doers or day dreamers?
 
22 February 05
Chennai Special: Pixaalaya delivers 130 mins for DVD game
 
10 February 05
Greengold eyes small screen with Mighty Little Bheem
 
22 January 05
Interview with Nasscom President Kiran Karnik
 
10 January 05
Detailed, 19 page Case Study on Vaibhav Studios claymated Amaron commercial
Pandu Mangal
 
20 December 04
Three Wise Men of Indian Animation and Comics - Christmas Special Issue
 
5 November 04
Interview with IDC animation head Professor Shilpa Ranade
 
26 October 04
Tiny Screen Big Opportunity
 
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

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