Animation, Gaming, VFX: News, Information and Knowledge base
12 January 2006
Volume - 1
Issue -77
Nasscom report pegs Indian animation at $285 million in '05
NASSCOM Animation & Gaming India 2006 took off to a flying start today at the TAJ Krishna in Hyderabad,Read
 
Thoren's solid tips on building a world-class animation studio
The keynote address at NASSCOM given by the versatile and immensely experienced CEO of Vibrant animation, Terry Thoren was power packed in the real sense of the word. Read

 
 
Animated theatricals in India and the Hanuman effect
For a variety of reasons, 2005 will be remembered as a landmark year in Indian animation, chief amongst them being Hanuman.Read

 
'iGITA' Indian Games Industry and Trade Association formed
India's leading game developers today announced the formation of iGITA (Indian Games Industry and Trade Association) at NASSCOM Animation and Gaming India 2006.Read

 
 
Toonboom honors Hanuman director Samant & Colorchips CEO Rambhotla
Toonboom Animation Inc held a special ceremony to honor excepional involvement in developing Indian animation.Read

 
Cookie Jar names Hargreaves as VP, Mktg &Cons Prods, Europe
Reflecting the significant expansion of the company's European programming and merchandising operations, Cookie Jar Entertainment has appointed industry-recognized marketing executive Charlotte Hargreaves, as Vice President Marketing and Consumer Products, Europe.Read
 
Nicktoons makes its first appearance on the Nintendo DS video game system
THQ Inc. and Nickelodeon announced that Nicktoons Unite! for the Nintendo DS videogame system has been shipped to retail outlets throughout North America.Read
 
Marvel terminates Toy Biz Worldwide licensing agreement;
Marvel Entertainment, Inc., has terminated its licensing agreement with Toy Biz Worldwide Ltd., effective as of 31 December, 2005, one year earlier than the license's scheduled termination date.
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Sesame Workshop appoints Kolar as EVP and chief administrative officer
Sesame Workshop has named Susan Kolar to the newly created position of executive vice president and chief administrative officer.
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Narnia: Rhythm & Hues India involved in landmark achievement
Aslan the CGI Lion
Overwhelmed audiences gasping in awe, cinema halls across the globe reverberating with the mighty Aslan's roar, worldwide box Office collections at $530 million in 5 weeks!,Read
 
 
Toonz Animation India, Impact Vision to create Geet Mahabharat
Kerala based Toonz Animation India ecently inked an MOU with Mumbai based production house Impact Vision to produce for the first time the grand Indian epic 'Mahabharat. Read
 
Satyam - Nipuna in $8 million deal with Germany's 4K Animation
Nipuna Services Ltd, Satyam Computer's BPO subsidiary and the eSCM Capability Level 4 service provider, has signed a deal along with 4K Animation GmbH, a German animation company for various animation projects.Read
 
Cartoon Network goes on a local animation acquisition spree
Staying true to the localisation promise, Cartoon Network has acquired three new Indian animation productions and is also in the process of acquiring five more Indian animation projects this year.Read
 
Hit Entertainment in global licensing appointments
Hit Entertainment Ltd London announced a raft of new agent appointments to represent its properties across the world.Read
 
Disney gang and Make-A-Wish Foundation cheer kids in hospitals
More than 100 children from various hospitals in Mumbai had a special visit from the Disney characters -- Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Donald -- who brought them some smiles and cheer after a special visit.Read
 
4Kids Entertainment, American Kennel Club sign new multi-year agreement
4Kids Entertainment, Inc. and the American Kennel Club (AKC) announced a multi-year extension of their worldwide representation agreement. Through this extension, 4Kids Entertainment, the licensing and marketing agent behind such properties as Yu-Gi-Oh!....Read
 
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