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23 July 2004
Volume - 1
Issue -29
Industry Issues
Special Series

by Ranjit Singh

Even as a resplendent horizon is in sight for Indian Animation, key critical issues like talent grooming and Govt. participation are threatening to take the wind out of its sails. The way in which the industry tackles these issues will decide its future.

Animation Express presents a series 'Industry based Training in Animation' by animation producer Ranjit Singh.
Click here to read the first of a 12 part series.

(At the recently held animation/graphics expo CgA World, Ranjit Singh presented a white paper
Industry based Training in Animation' the series is an adaptation (by Ranjit himself) of the same.)

 
From the Animation Express newsdesk
56th Annual Primetime Emmy nominees announced
List of nominees in the Animation and SFX categories
This list has been especially compiled for awards enthusiasts and aspirants amongst Animation Express readers. Informative bits like Emmy track record, plot summary and stills (sourced from across the internet) have been added with each nominee. Click Here
 
Asifa India to present 'First ever Award of excellence' on International Animation Day
On October 28, a winner adjudged by an international jury comprising of a select gathering from ASIFA San Fransisco will recieve what an ASIFA India release claims to be 'The first ever Award for Excellence in anmation' ...Read
 
Guest Column
The Origins of Image
Pondering over the origins of image,OOH Inc Director/Animator Tom Gasek comes up with this article which analyses activities and patterns that usually precede visual thinking...More
 
In Brief
Prime Focus gets into production with Gayab
Is an Indian Matrix around the corner???

The studio which is fast expanding recently imported Milo a motion control camera which is the latest addition to its wide array of cutting edge technology based equipment.

Prime Focus MD, Namit Malhotra.
Commenting on its recent co production with Ram Gopal Varma,Gayab, Prime Focus MD Namit Malhotra says that "We have been involved with the creative aspects in Gayab right from its conceptualisation. Ramu and I met and we discussed possibilities of such a movie, wherein Ramu was willing to make the movie only if Prime Focus was going to be responsible for the FX in terms of quality and costs".

ADAC taking the franchise route to growth
The Academy Of Digital Arts and Communications (ADAC) has opened up four new centers at Vasai (W), Vasai Gaon , Nalasopara and Virar in addition to its centers in Mumbai.


ANTS looks to set up centers across India
Bangalore based ANTS (Animation Training School) has completed 8 months of training students. A company release states that "With a strength of 125 students, ANTS aims at now setting up more centres across India to enable interested students to pursue a career in Animation.
Press Releases
Pixar Announces Release Date for Second Quarter 2004 Earnings
Pixar Animation Studios (Nasdaq: PIXR) recently announced that the management will report second quarter 2004 earnings results Thursday, August 5, 2004 following the market close.d.
Read the release
 
Allegorithmic announce distribution and publishing agreement with turbo squid
Allegorithmic, has announced a worldwide non-exclusive distribution and publishing agreement with Turbo Squid.
Read the release
News from Indiantelevision.com
Cartoon Network, Pogo aim at all DTH platforms
Cartoon Network & Pogo are not likely to restrict themselves to the Zee & ASC Ent-promoted Dish TV DTH platform...More

Nick online launches Dot Kids domain web sites
The online division of kids brand Nickelodeon has launched two new web sites as part of the Dot Kids Act. The act was established a couple of years ago to ensure safe spaces on the net for children under 13..More

Video game industry grows at 35 per cent: report
The global video game industry had a 35 per cent aggregate revenue growth for the past fiscal year. It also had an aggregate operating income in 2002 of 11.5 per cent of revenue compared with an aggregate loss in 2001...More
Amit Malhotra appointed India sales head for Buena Vista
Buena Vista International Television - Asia Pacific (BVITV-AP), the distribution arm of Walt Disney Television International, has appointed Amit Malhotra as head of sales, India...More
 
The Animation Express STUDENTS GALLERY
is open !!!
Click here to see the latest entry.
Past Issues
14 July 04
Paradox Studios launches Battledust
 
07 July 04
Animax launches in India.
 
30 June 04
Anigraph goes house full on final day
 
21 June 04
Up close with 2nz CEO
Kireet Khurana
 
14 June 04
Color Chips India abuzz with activity
 
31 May 04
Wireless downloads galore for 'The Day After Tomorrow'
 
24 May 04
CgA World : Special Coverage
 
17 May 04
Interview with Toonz Animation CEO P Jayakumar
 
10 May 04
Interview with PTL Executive Director G V Narsimha Rao
 
03 May 04
Tenali Raman to speak five languages for ETV
 
26 April 04
Imperfection in Animation
- Guest Column penned by Animation Veteran Tom Gasek.
 
 

 


News from Elsewhere - National & International

Cartoon Network plans Toon games event in four cities More
Turner to focus on merchandising to up revenue More
Prime Focus to have strategic investor — May go in for IPO later More
The making of an animated movie More
This scene's full of life More
  Business Line
   
Tabu, Milind as cartoon characters More
  Sify
   
Brands try to swing with Spider-Man 2 More
  Business Standard
   
China : Animation center ready for launch More
  East Day
   
Ramu's Gayab gamble pays off - More
Beuna Vista appoints new sales head - More
  The Economic Times
   
Cartoon Network goes mobile in Italy More
  Advanced Television
   
Producing a 'Superman' Sequel Is Like Leaping Tall Buildings - More
  New York Times
   
Electronic Arts game to design new markets - More
  The Vancouver Sun
   
Soviet Cartoon Character Becomes Russian Olympic Mascot More
  MOSNEWS, Russia
DreamWorks' IPO, Disney's Nightmare - More
  Business Week
   
Bipartisan Animated Jab May Be Biggest Online Short Film Ever More
  Media Post
   
Fridays and Adult Swim Programming: Ratings Still Soaring More
Mainframe Entertainment Gets Spooky More
  Animation Insider
   
New Japanese Video Games Promote Dance, Physical Activity More
  VOA News
   
Anime Expo 2004: Bigger But Not Necessarily Better - More
  Animation World Network
   
Reasearchers Study 'Pokemon' Seizures More
  Newsday
   
Activision Nearly Triples 1Q Earnings More
  Forbes
   
Comcast Starts Disney Delivery Via Internet - More
  TechNewsWorld
   
Advergames newly viable after all these years - More
  StreamingMediaIQ, MA
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