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21 June 2004
Volume - 1
Issue -25
From the Animation 'xpress newsdesk
Up close with 2nz CEO & Climb Media Creative Director
Kireet Khurana
Bhimsain & Kireet Khurana: The prolific father son duo have to their credit most of the firsts in Indian animation. In a freewheeling interview, Kireet speaks about his quest for creating an animated IP that finds mass appeal. More
 
Report : Jadooworks' gaming initiative
Even as video games are emerging as the fastest growing form of entertainment in the United States, Indian animation studios are fast looking towards game development as an alternative revenue source to keep their engines chugging.
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Announcement
 
Things to look out for at Anigraph 2004
The countdown to the mega animation event which opens on 24 June at Mumbai's Rang Sharda auditorium has begun. Check out the next issue of Animation 'xpress for a blanket coverage on Anigraph 2004.
Meanwhile here are a few things that you could expect from the show ..
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Briefly
Paradox game launch on 12 July

The Reliance owned Paradox Studios has completed work on a game it has been developing for the PC platform.

Entitled 'Battledust - The Championship' the game is to be officialy relased on July 12.
 
Press Releases
Acquisition of Alias Completed
There will be no changes to the management team, organization, services, support or product availability as a result of the sale of the business.
Read the release
Thomson Course Technology Named Official Publisher for Softimage
Leading Technology Book Publisher to Provide Guides to Industry-leading Animation Software.
Read the release
News from Indiantelevision.com

Simpoo dressed in a lettuce-leaf sarong, was unveiled by the original lettuce lady Aditi Govitrikar

[V] mascot Simpoo joins the Peta brigade

Outlining Simpoo's plans, Channel [V] head honcho Amar K Deb offered, "Simpoo's on a mission... to ensure that animals across the world are treated with love and respect. As a mascot, who is loved by Channel [V] viewers across the country, Simpoo is confident of spreading the message of the ethical treatment of animals. Simpoo's equity with our viewers is very high. It's cool, hip and very healthy to be a vegetarian, and Simpoo will deliver this message in true Channel [V] style." ...More

Burger King, Nick in intl promotional deal for two films
Kids broadcaster Nickelodeon and fast food major Burger King have announced plans to extend their existing US promotional partnership for The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie to more than 30 countries around the world...More
 
Q&A
Bill Dennis
The animation veteran who needs no introduction, breezes through a short Q&A session with Animation 'xpress ; rates Indian Animation at 6.5 on a scale of 10. More

 

Past Issues
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.
 
 

 

 
Interview
An interview with Mike Chambers on The Day After Tomorrow Read
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News Elsewhere - National
Can India Be The Movie Digitiser Of The World?More
If IT Drives BPO, Human Ware Holds The Key To Animation More
Artificial Intelligence: Animation Finally Gets NextGen Technology More
  Financial Express
   
Garfield arrives in Hollywood More
  The Indian Express
   
`Buffy, the Vampire Slayer' is getting animated!
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3-D films on television now More
  www.newkerala.com
   
News Elsewhere - International
Boomerang Goes to Hollywood More
'RahXephon: The Motion Picture' Anime Coming Soon More
  Animation Insider
   
Cosby’s Primetime Animated Gift to Fathers More
Lazarus Named President of Turner Broadcasting Animation Division More
Pixar & ILM Animators Launch Online Toon School More
Genesis Orlando to Animate Jeep Film More
  Animation World Network
   
Intel's 3D divorce rate More
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Melbourne International Animation Festival More
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Cell Phone Games Take Leap Into 3D More
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