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Nov162018 by Sutikshya MallickNo Comments
India gets their first-ever international standard motion capture lab

India gets their first-ever international standard motion capture lab

Latest News, Studio, VFX
Proving its mettle, Famous Studios brought Motion Capture to India. In collaboration with Centroid, UK, Famous Studious have created the city’s first end-to-end Motion Capture Lab, ready to create magic for Indian visual content. The fully-equipped lab is set up at Famous Studios, Mahalaxmi, the age-old stronghold for the brand, over decades. The lab was launched, and a walk-through was undertaken by Phil Stilgoe, CEO & Producer, Centroid – UK, Serbia, India. To highlight the real potential, he gave a live demonstration of the implementation of Motion Capture; from the recording of movement to the post-processing output. Commenting on the launch, Phil Stilgoe said, “India is one of the talent lakes in the entertainment sector. Not only is the creativity top-notch, the development o
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Nov22018 by Sutikshya MallickNo Comments
Axis Studios launches debut VR film ‘The Bond’

Axis Studios launches debut VR film ‘The Bond’

Animation, Latest News
UK visual effects and animation group Axis Studios has made its first foray into owned IP with the launch of VR film ‘The Bond’, written and directed by Olly Reid. The short is available for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. The film takes viewers on a journey in the footsteps of a mystical character, TiaMuati, as she seeks out animals in trouble and ‘spirit walks’ into their minds. Through the power of virtual reality, viewers suddenly find themselves inhabiting terrified prey and tiny insects. The film is partly funded by Scottish Enterprise and designed to maximize the uniqueness of the medium by placing viewers in the shoes of multiple characters and allowing them to engage with the environment from a variety of dynamic perspectives. Reid said, “The Bond is set in an incredibly rich and d
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Nov102016 by Rutika MalaviyaNo Comments
CN Releases New Video Game ‘Battle Crashers’

CN Releases New Video Game ‘Battle Crashers’

Gaming, Headlines, Studio
Cartoon Network and Maximum Games, a video game publisher in partnership with GameMill Entertainment, have joined forces to release the video game “Cartoon Network: Battle Crashers.” The side-scrolling action game will merge together the universes of some of Cartoon Network’s most popular franchises including “Steven Universe,” “The Amazing World of Gumball,” “Clarence,” “Uncle Grandpa,” “Adventure Time” and “Regular Show.” The game also features tag-team gameplay, customization, character progression, special stages and boss battles. “Cartoon Network: Battle Crashers” is now available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo 3DS in the U.S., U.K., EMEA, Australia and New Zealand.
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Jun42016 by EmilyNo Comments

Nick Ties Hands with Toys “R” us Europe for TMNT partnership…

Animation, Headlines, Licensing
In collaboration with the summer theatrical release of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, Nickelodeon and Toys “R” Us Europe will roll out its strong consumer products program that is themed on the anthropomorphic reptiles.  Specifically in-store boutiques, digital experiences and exclusive sweepstakes competitions are among the spotlight of the program that will reach Toys “R” Us countries and continents spanning UK, Spain, Portugal, France and Poland. Some other highlight will include in-store meet-and-greets with Donatello, Leonardo, Michelangelo and Raphael, a Turtles takeover on the Toys “R” Us Europe e-commerce site and social channels, a new MEGA Bloks range, plus exclusive new Turtles products from Playmates Toys, including a TMNT Movie Mask that is being stocked c
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May112016 by Ashish MitraNo Comments

Amazon aims at the Content Architects with the Video Direct service

Animation, Channels, Headlines
Amazon aims at Content Creators like Mattel to publish their creations on its Video Direct service earning Royalty on the basis of the time streamed by their Prime Users... The cyberspace mammoth initiates Amazon Video Direct (AVD), a service that shall concede content architects to stream their creations to the Amazon Prime members at no extra cost. (more…)
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Nov122015 by Rutika MalaviyaNo Comments

Willy Fog & Dogtanian Ebook launched by Ronald McDonald & House Charities

Animation, Headlines
Willy Fog and Dogtanian, two of the most popular characters in animation, are now starring in an interactive e-Book which has just been launched by Ronald McDonald House Charities in the UK. Both characters feature in the book created by Ronald McDonald House Charities. The independent charity provides free ‘home away from home’ accommodation for families with children in hospital across the UK.  (more…)
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Jul12015 by Rutika MalaviyaNo Comments

Zodiak Kids Brings Semi-Final Round of Judging for the 2015 International Emmy® Awards to Sheffield

Animation, Events, Headlines, Studio, Top Stories
Zodiak Kids hosted the semi-final round of judging of the International Emmys® on Tuesday 30th June 2015 in Sheffield, UK. A selected panel of jurors of diverse backgrounds, professions and nationalities, each with vast experience in the field of children’s  programming, viewed and critiqued selections competing in the categories; Kids: Animation (Europe); Kids: Factual (Europe); Kids: Non-Scripted (multiple regions) and Kids: Series (Asia/Africa/Middle East). (more…)
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May262015 by Rutika MalaviyaNo Comments

Warner Bros., DC Entertainment Launches ScoobyDoo, LooneyTunes and DCKids interactive sites

Licensing
Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) and DC Entertainment have announced the launch of the all-new ScoobyDoo.com, LooneyTunes.com and DCKids.com, three new entertainment destinations for kids that will engage fans with all their favorite Warner Bros. characters and DC Comics Super Heroes in a dynamic immersive experience, featuring original new content. “Now, more than ever, providing universal access to a world of content is key to engaging even our youngest fans,” said Karen McTier, Executive Vice President of Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “We are excited to offer this new entertainment experience that delivers fun and engagement for kids across multiple digital platforms.” (more…)
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