Disney sets record for ‘Frozen 2’
Disney India has inked a record deal with 67 brands as sponsors for its upcoming animated musical fantasy Frozen 2 that opens in theatres this Friday. This is the highest number for an animation theatrical in the country till date. The range of consumer products includes partnerships...
Telangana Govt. supports the Animation industry
Riding on the thrust being given by the Telangana government, animation, visual effects, gaming and allied fields are likely to attract investments worth $ 100 million (about Rs 720 crore) in the next three to five years, according to Telangana VFX, Animation and Gaming Association (TVAGA) President...
‘Batik Girl’ released on Youtube
The R&D Studio launched its 2D animated short film “Batik Girl” on its official YouTube channel and the 9-minute flick has already turned a lot of heads. “Batik Girl” tells the story of a young girl coping with a recent tragedy who finds herself drawn into the...
‘Clangers’ celebrates 50th Anniversary
BAFTA-winning preschool brand Clangers is celebrating its 50th anniversary today with the launch of brand-new episodes on CBeebies, limited edition illustrated Peter Firmin prints, special events across the U.K. and the new Amazon Alexa Skill Clangers Talk. Fans will be able to speak directly to the youngest members of the Clangers...
Zee5 joins hands with Tata Sky
ZEE5, an OTT platform from Zee Networks, has partnered with Tata Sky, India’s leading content distribution platform to showcase its premium content through a new service called Tata Sky Binge. All the ZEE5 premium content will be available to the subscribers with no additional cost on Tata...
UFEG launches Writer’s programme
Global talent development department of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group (UFEG) announced the launch of Universal Animation Writer’s Programme on Wednesday 13th November 2019. The one-year paid programme is first-of-its kind writing programme for both television and feature content. This programme will partner with business units and production...
IT Minister to Flagoff IndiaJoy Festival
IndiaJoy Festival has become one of the most important platforms in the world for Digital, Media and Entertainment Corporations to collaborate and to innovate. With more than 10,000 visitors, the four-day conclave Indiajoy 2019, being held at HICC from 20-23rd November, is expected to serve as a...
Nickelodeon joins hands with Netflix
Nickelodeon and Netflix announced a multi-year deal to produce original animated features and TV series for kids and families. The deal calls for the two companies to develop content based on Nickelodeon’s library of characters as well as new IP, expanding upon a relationship that already saw...
Jessica Gao joins ‘She-Hulk’
The Disney+ She-Hulk series has found its showrunner. Jessica Gao, who has won an Emmy for her impressive writing work and the beloved and acclaimed Rick and Morty, will be developing She-Hulk for the screen. Hollywood Reporter shared the news of the writer’s addition to the series, which will stream on Disney+, which...
Epic Games acquires Quinxel
Kicking off Unreal Academy London, Epic Games announced the acquisition of Quixel, creator of the world’s largest photogrammetry asset library and bundled toolset, with all Quixel Megascans becoming free for all use with Unreal Engine. Besides, Epic announced significant Unreal Engine developments that streamline functionality to offer...