4 Oct 2008
3:00 pm


Fox Star signs multiple film deal Vipul Shah
Projects include VFX-driven fantasy
By ANIMATIONXPRESS.COM TEAM
Fox Star Studios, a pan-Asian joint venture between Twentieth Century Fox and Star, has signed a multiple-film deal with producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah whose films include Namastey London and Singh is Kinng.

The deal includes the development and production of a visual effects-driven fantasy action movie and a contemporary romantic comedy as well as a first look deal on Shah’s future projects. The VFX film will be supported by a team of top VFX directors from Hollywood and will be supervised by Fox’s multiple award-winning in-house VFX team.

Fox International Productions President Sanford Panitch said, “We are excited about this first step in our growth and are committed to building relationships in Bollywood with like minded producers and we hope to add value to the creative production process – by bringing the latest VFX and animation technology to Bollywood productions.”

Vipul Amrutlal Shah said, "The deal with Fox Star Studios gives me the opportunity to develop innovative concepts and work with the best talent to create films that will appeal to audiences around the globe. This is the future for Indian cinema - we have to partner with the best technical and creative talent from around the world while yet keeping the Indian soul in our films intact.”

Fox Filmed Entertainment Chairman and CEO Jim Gianopulos said, "Vipul Shah’s talent and demonstrated understanding of Indian audiences, together with our Studio’s marketing and financial expertise, will provide audiences of Indian cinema with films that will set new benchmarks in India and around the world."

Fox STAR Studios is a joint venture company formed between Twentieth Century Fox and STAR, Asia's leading media company, to produce world-class local-language films for worldwide distribution. The global studio expertise of Twentieth Century Fox and STAR's unmatched broadcasting and marketing network gives Fox STAR Studios India a distinctive edge in the business of Bollywood film production and distribution in India.

Paul Aiello, CEO of STAR said, “As the leading broadcaster in India, STAR fully understands the importance of partnering with inspired local talent in order to build a strong connection with the audience. This tie-up sets the table for some truly groundbreaking cinematic releases which I am confident will enthrall audiences in India and across the world."

Fox Star Studios India CEO Vijay Singh said, "It is just amazing how Indian cinema has continued to reinvent itself and is today the best expression of popular Indian culture. Our relationship with Vipul is special – a shared vision to create global quality content, but with an Indian soul for Indian audiences across the world. We are committed to accessing and demonstrating Twentieth Century Fox and Star’s global strengths in the development, production, distribution and marketing of Bollywood films."

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