Animation, Gaming, VFX: News, Information and Knowledge base
15 December 2005
Volume - 1
Issue -72
Illustrated Orchids to launch comics on Bollywood, Santa Banta
One art form and revenue stream closely associated with animation that hasn't gained much ground in India is that of Comic Books. Things are however looking set to change. Here's some mind blowing news for all those involved with the art, business and passion for comics.
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Kolkata based Elecomtoon to scale up
Kolkata based Elecomtoon, a division of Elecom Software Pvt. Ltd (incorporated in 1996 as a part of US$ 70 million Elecom Group of Companies) is gearing to scale up following its upcoming relocation to Rajarhat. Read
 
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Animation 'xpress welcomes its first Advertiser 'Alias' on board.
Scroll to the top of the page and click on the Alias banner to access free presentations, tutorials and downloads from Alias on their website 3December.com.
 
Nickelodeon India to up the ante in 2006 with new initiatives
In the pipeline are 516 brand new half hours of programming for 2006! At least 10 new shows and fresh seasons of a few others are being added up. Large scale ground activities, school contact programmes, retail push in merchandising and licensing, mobile ringtones and wallpapers is what's in store on Nick next year. Read

 
Ultra ties-up with Harvey Entertainment
Home video publisher Ultra Movie Channel which is also a player in the Indian licensing and merchandising scene has announced a tie-up with Harvey Entertainment to bring in international toon characters to the Indian market.
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Nelvana to scout for partners at Toy Fair
With North American broadcasters on board for its new 2-D animated comedy Grossology, Nelvana will be on the hunt for toy partnerships at Toy Fair 2006.Read
 
Animax to launch on SkyLife in Korea
Sony Pictures Television International (SPTI) is looking at further expanding its presence in Asia by launching its anime channel Animax in Korea in the second quarter of 2006. Read
 
Disney launches preschool channel in the Philippines
Walt Disney Television International has expanded its pay-TV presence in the Philippines with the launch of its second 24-hour channel and the only dedicated preschool offering in the Asian region – Playhouse Disney.Read
 
Hit Entertainment signs first direct sale with Sri Lankan channel
Children's entertainment brand Hit Entertainment has done its first ever direct sale with Sri Lanka. Read
MEL clarification on Fortitude relationship
Mumbai based Maya Entertainment Limited (MEL) has clarified reports in the international press claiming that the Indian entertainment producer has merged with the US based Fortitude Studios. Read
 
Ar Riham to acquire Mideast rights for Dessin Works' Dollaly Jinks
It takes guts to invest one's all in Indian animated Intellectual Property but then the rewards are there to reap for those who have the perseverance!Read
 
PipelineFX Ships Qube! 4.0
PipelineFX recently announced the release of Qube! 4.0, the newest major release of the company's flagship enterprise-class render farm management software for film production and game development. Read

 
AMD, Dreamworks entice kids at Madagascar home video launch
The Indian home video launch of Dreamworks' animated blockbuster Madagascar marked the first consumer promotion that AMD and DreamWorks Animation SKG have launched together since the two companies announced a technology partnership earlier this year. Read

 
EA to acquire JAMDAT Mobile INC
Electronic Arts Inc. and JAMDAT Mobile Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which EA will acquire JAMDAT. Read
 
Sony Computer Entertainment acquires Guerrilla Games
Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) has acquired Guerrilla Games to further expand its development capability as part of Worldwide Studios (WWS).Read
 
MTV US acquires film rights to Marc Ecko's video game
MTV Films in the US has acquired the feature film rights to Marc Ecko's video game Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure.The video game is scheduled for a February 2006 release for the the console and PC markets.Read
 
Past Issues & Headlines
Have you missed out on any of the news and interviews?
Here's the Archive to all that's appeared on Animation 'xpress!
Click on any date to read the corresponding issue.
  8 Dec 2005
Shyam Ramanna, Meteor films launch DASA in India
1 Dec 2005
ZMQ to release 4 Mobile Games on Aids
 
24 Nov 2005
Alias to host 3December in Mumbai, Chennai
17 Nov 2005
R.A.G.E announces Gaming Awards & Expo
10 Nov 2005
Interview with X Media Lab CEO Brendan Karkin
 
31 Oct 2005
MIPCOM Special; Baby Hanuman propels Hanuman towards Box Office Success
13 Oct 2005
Dessin Works to pitch original IP at MIPCOM
5 Oct 2005
Interview with the I&B ministry secretary S K Arora
 
28 Sep 2005
Mobile Gaming 2005 Special Coverage; Interview with RTG Animate Dean Vincent Edwards
16 Sep 2005
In depth case study on making of a Mobile Game -Paradox Studios' Van damme Kickboxing
8 Sep 2005
Interview with Animation Film Maker Gitanjali Rao
 
1 Sep 2005
Paradox, ICTV in pact for Multiplayer games.
25 Aug 2005
Bioware looks to outsource gaming art to India.
18 Aug 2005
Gaming Gyaan - Interview with Milestone's Sachin Naik & Sunil Menghrajani.
 
13 Aug 2005 (Newsflash)
Mayabimbham's Puli Raja to air on 15 Aug on Jaya TV
11 Aug 2005
SIGGRAPH 2005 - An Overview
31 July 2005
Pixar plans RenderMan push in India
 
26 July 2005 (Newsflash)
UTV Toons announces animation deals worth 16 Crore
15 July 2005
Detailed case study on Crest Animation's 3D squash & stretch for Pet Alien
28 June 2005
MUV-MagicDreams' Kiddo makes it to Licensing 2005
 
18 June 2005
Escotoonz delivers King to Decode
9 June 2005
Indian studios to lobby for airtime even as China considers banning foreign cartoons from primetime
31 May 2005
Detailed case study on VCL's CG & VFX for Bose...
     
16 May 2005
Outstanding 3D animation showcased at 24FPS
4 May 2005
VCL does submarine sequences for Benegal's Bose...
21 April 2005
Anifest Report; Int. with Funskool India CEO Raphael Kuriyan
     
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
     
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
     
26 April 04
Imperfection in Animation
- Guest Column penned by Animation Veteran Tom Gasek.
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