27 October 2006
Volume - 2
Issue - 17
UK Diary: Setting it in Motion - Indo UK collaboration in Gaming
An Indian gaming delegation spearheaded by iGita was in the UK during the recently held London Games Festival. The delegation visited and held discussions with the heads of several universities and studios across game development destinations in the UK. Animation Xpress reports...Read
Starting this week, Animation Xpress.com brings to you a special series of reports, articles and interviews on the animation and gaming scenario in the UK and the potential for Indo UK collaboration in the same.... courtesy UKTI
Interview with Tiga COO Nikkan Woodhouse
"I see many positive cultural similarities between India and UK and I think that people will find working with India much easier than to work with the far east "Read
 
 
MIPCOM SPECIAL - PART 2
Toonz' Geet Mahabharat attracts attention at MIPCOM
The international pilot episode with English narration and Hindi animated songs featuring Rahul Bose as the anchor attracted a lot of attention when shown at MIPCOM Read
 
 
Slideshows@MIPCOM
Indian Animation Professionals at MIPCOM ClickHere
International Animation Booths at MIPCOM ClickHere
 
More News
Mattel unveils 'Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses' dolls, playsets & consumer products

One month after Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses premiered on Cartoon Network, the movie now comes alive as Mattel Toys India (Pvt.) Ltd has launched the entire of Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses dolls, playsets and other consumer products.Read
 
Hungama TV Captains Hunt auditions kick off 28 October
Currently in its third year, the Parle-G Hungama TV Captains Hunt 2006 is set to kick off the audition stage. With the inclusion of Indore, Baroda and Hyderabad, the hunt will travel across 10 cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Ludhiana, Lucknow.Read
 
Nicktoons Network to offer animated TV content on iTunes
US broadcaster Nickelodeons aninmation network Nicktoons Network has launched a new line-up of content on the iTunes Store.Read
 
Nick, CBBC competing for channel of the year at the Bafta Awards
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) has announced the nominees for the British Academy Children's Film and Television Awards. The show takes place on 26 November, 2006.Read
 
Dreamworks, Nick announce tie-up to bring big screen properties to TV
US kids brand Nickelodeon, is working with DeamWorks Animation to make television shows based on the films Madagascar and Kung Fu Panda.Read
 
Search for 'Disney's Little Princess' launched
The Walt Disney Company in India has announced a country-wide promotion titled - 'Disney's Little Princess', an elaborate, across-the-line event around the Disney Princess franchisee.Read
 
Classic TV show 'Fraggle Rock' to make the transition to the big screen
The company is developing a film about the Fraggles, stars of the 1980's television show Fraggle Rock. In India the show used to air on Doordarshan.Read
 
Disney Book Group unveils 'Good For You! Nutrition Game Book' in the US
Disney Book Group has announced the publication of Good For You! Nutrition Game Book, written by Connie Evers M.S., R.D. and illustrated by the Disney Storybook Artists (Disney Press).Read
ASIFA India Awards of Excellence, jury shares views
Everyone is gearing themselves for 28th of October' when International Animation Day' is being held across Indian cities. The jury for the Asifa Awards for Excellence (which are to be given out at the International Animation day) shared their views about the entries with Animation Xpress Read
 
Exclusive slide show of Animagic India's latest Masterpiece Maaa.. Don't miss it for the world! Click
 
 
Antariksh: Sagar pushes CGI Bar
The CG output from Sagar Post just gets better with every new show. The latest level pusher being Antariksh which airs four times a week on Star Plus..Read
 
 
Advergaming - The big topic at MCG 2006
Advergaming is fast catching up as the latest buzzword amongst both marketing and game developing circles. MGC 2006 held in Mumbai recently had a very interesting session devoted to this subject...Read
 
 
VFX,animation add thrill to Bhoot Unkle

Children's movies in India aren't made that often and the latest entrant in this league is Bhoot Unkle. Animation and VFX has given a boost to the movie, making it an exciting and entertaining watch.Read

 
 
Noise Industries releases FxFactory for Final Cut Studio
Noise Industries, developer of visual effects technology for the broadcast and film industry announced on 26 October '06 the release of FxFactory, a new visual effects package for Apple's Final Cut Studio.Read
 
DIGESERV announces complete suite of digital and content delivery servicese
Digital Entertainment Services, LLC ("DIGESERV") announced ON 23 October '06 that it will provide the complete suite of services necessary for the motion picture industry to move cost effectively and expeditiously from analog to digital film and advertising delivery.Read
 
Recruitment Classifieds
Rhythm & Hues India announces new artist Apprentice Programs. Freshers & Junior candidates interested in gaining valuable training & production experience should apply. Application deadline November 10th. For details visit http://www.rhythm.in. Also check : http://www.rhythm.com/india/career.html
 
Visual Computing Labs is recruiting talented digital artists for various Animation and Visual effects projects. Layout Artists; Storyboard Artists; Color Panelists; 2D Animators; Character /Sets /Prop Modelers; Riggers; 3D Animators; Programmers with Maya API experience; 3D and Vfx Compositors - To build your career with us, please apply to vclcareers@tataelxsi.co.in
 
ANIBRAIN DIGITAL is hiring Direct X & Open GL programmers for developing high end interactive 3D applications and gaming! Good C++ & mathematics knowledge a must. Contact immediately to join a fun & challanging work environment. Contact - 022 2637 4526 & hireme@anibrain.com
 
NVIDIA is hiring! Application Engineer - Digital Film, India. To be based in Mumbai.
Production Designer to be based in Pune.
To know details about the openings click here.
To know more about NVIDIA India click here.
 
Animation Xpress.com is looking for Web Designers, Journalists and Marketing Professionals. To know more click here
 
 
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