‘Mulan’ Director Tony Bancroft Attached To Direct Toonz Media’s ‘Minibots’
The film is being scripted by ‘Terminator 3: Rise of Machines’ and ‘Rugrats’ writer Michael Ferris.
India
Indian VFX Studio Basilic Fly Takes Majority Stake In London Studio One Of Us
The combination of the two companies lifts their workforce to over 900 artists.
Iconic VFX House Tippett Studio Acquired By India’s Phantom FX
According to Phantom, the acquisition will create 250-300 vfx job in India, the U.S., and Canada.
Indian Dystopian Sci-Fi Feature ‘Schirkoa: In Lies We Trust’ Gets An International Trailer For Its Rotterdam World Premiere
‘In Lies We Trust’ is the feature adaptation of Ishan Shukla’s 2016 Oscar-qualified animated short.
Indian Animation, VFX, And Video Games Take Center-Stage This Weekend At Animela Festival In Mumbai
Animela is billed as India’s first-ever international festival for animation, vfx, xr, video games, and comics.
Relocating Animation’s Most Famous Cat-And-Mouse Duo To Asia: How Tom And Jerry Ended Up In Singapore
These new T&J shorts capture the feisty vigor of Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera’s creations, while effortlessly incorporating new elements.
Watercolor, Paper Cut-Outs, And Mehndi-Inspired Hand-Drawn Animation Feature In ‘Sultana’s Dream’ Trailer
The feminist utopian feature will world premiere in competition at the San Sebastián Film Festival this weekend.
Indian VFX Outfit Basilic Fly Studios Launches Lightrunner Studios In The U.K.
CEO Balakrishnan said, “Lightrunner Studio will explore and embrace the latest approaches of vfx workflows and processes laser-focused on AI and machine learning.”
Jellyfish Pictures Joins Rapidly Growing List Of VFX/Animation Companies Setting Up Shop In India
Jellyfish is launching a new studio in Mumbai and expects to have 100 artists employed there by year’s end.
‘She Creates Change’ Animated Shorts Aim To Reach World’s 432 Million Adolescent Girls
Nexus Studios is producing six animated shorts promoting gender equality by telling the stories of young women from around the world.
Toonz Media Group Launches Feature Film Division With An Eye On The Theatrical Marketplace
Toonz is co-producing ‘Little Emma’ with China’s Gold Valley Films and ‘The Canterville Ghost’ with Space Age Films and Align Pictures.
India’s Government Is Backing An Ambitious Growth Plan For Animation, VFX, And Video Games
Over the next eight years, India aims to have two million people working in the animation, vfx, and gaming industries.
Indian Broadcaster Sony Yay! Announces Four-Series Original Animation Slate
The broadcaster will produce a wide range of animated content for all ages and auction it off to the highest bidder.
Disney’s ILM To Open New Animation/VFX Studio In Mumbai
Kiran ‘KP’ Prasad, former head of studio at DNEG Bangalore and Chennai, will head the new branch.
Qyou Media Launches Pioneering Adult Animation Channel In India
Targeting the 15–35 age group, it’s billed as “India’s first and only television channel featuring this style of alternative animation 24/7.”
Adithi Krishnadas’ ‘Kandittund!’ Brings Indian Folklore To Life With Fun & Stylish 2D Animation
Introducing the world of the illustrious Mr. Panicker and his tall tales.
This Studio Wants Indians To Watch More Adult Animation, Starting With Horror
Youtube channel Khooni Monday’s horror videos rack up millions of views. Its creators want to see more risk-taking in Indian animation.
‘Cryptozoo,’ ‘Mad God’ Among Winners At Fantasia Fest 2021
Another winner was “Hayop Ka! The Nimfa Dimaano Story,” a decidedly adult rom-com from the Philippines.
Disney’s Latest Animated Hit Is A Streaming Series In India
The second season of “The Legend of Hanuman” is currently the most watched streaming series on India’s paid VOD services.
Aardman Partners With ‘Bend It Like Beckham’ Director Gurinder Chadha For Bollywood-Inspired Animated Musical
The film will tell the story of a young elephant from the jungles of Kerala who dreams of becoming a Bollywood dancer.
