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FutureWorks shares the VFX breakdown for ‘Darlings’ movie’s pivotal climax scene

Jasmeet K. Reen’s directorial debut film Darlings stars Alia Bhatt as a young woman Badru, who…

Women’s Day Special: What is the future like for female gamers in India?

The number of female gamers in India is on the rise but yet not equal to…

Women’s Day Special: Renowned poker players Muskan Sethi, Maria Kirloskar, Pratibha Arya talk about their journey and Indian poker community

Poker has become incredibly popular in India in recent years. More and more people are playing…

Government’s recognition will create opportunities and revenue streams in fantasy esports: FanClash co-founder and CEO Richa Singh

Recently, the Government of India recognised esports as a part of multisports events. It will come…

Cinesite CEO Antony Hunt gets candid about their expansion plans in East during his India visit

UK-headquartered award-winning digital entertainment studio Cinesite with 30 years of experience and some amazing works like…

Here’s what gaming, esports and tech experts have to say about Union Budget 2023

The Union Budget for 2023–2024 was presented to the Lok Sabha today by finance minister Nirmala…

Union Budget 2023: Here’s what gaming industry experts expect from it

Gaming industry’s prolific growth has stunned the government as well as aficionados. Finally after years of…

Real money gaming stakeholders hope for financial regulations and transparency to come in place in 2023 to further boost the sector

Along with the esports and gaming industry, the real money gaming space has also grown in…

With more domestic IPs, paid users, and government support, Indian gaming industry is anticipated to propel even further in 2023

For many Indians, gaming has evolved into a significant aspect of enjoyment, as well as a…

Resumption of esports LAN events and diversified gaming content set the year 2022

Esports industry has grown tremendously over the past few years. From virtual tournaments to the commencement…

Year Ender: Scope, challenges, and implications of Metaverse, Blockchain Gaming, and NFTs

The Metaverse is the beginning of a new era in which blockchain technology and the NFT…

Esports to be recognised as ‘multisports events’ under Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports: GOI

Achhe din (It’s a great time) for esports! Indian government made an official announcement that esports…

What makes a good esports game?

Esports, of course, has taken the world by storm in recent years, with astonishing audience figures.…

MGEN Summit and GEM Awards 2022 wrapped up intriguing sessions, 1000 plus attendees, 45 plus winners and amazing Cosplay competition 

Metaverse, Gaming, Esports, & NFT (MGEN) Summit and Games, Esports & Meta (GEM) Awards organised by…

Here are the winners of the first edition of GEM Awards

The Metaverse, Games, Esports, and NFT (MGEN) Summit, organised by Animation Xpress to honour the achievements…

“Bring truth to the characters”: says ‘He-Man and the Master of the Universe’ voice actor David Kaye

Voice acting is more than just giving a voice to a character, in a broader sense…

Music adds a whole layer of imagination and creativity in animated films: Music composer Joy Ngiaw

Music has always played a critical role in our lives and there’s no film or series…

From Toonz to Walt Disney, an insight about Chatrasal Singh’s inspiring journey in animation field

Everyone wishes to live their dream life and Chatrasal Singh is one of those lucky few…

Halloween special: YouTube channel The Khooni Monday’s animated series ‘The Clown’ brings the creepiest adaptation of ‘Twinkle Twinkle Little Star’

An animated show can become creepy, creepier and the creepiest if an innocent childhood memory becomes…

Inspired by Bollywood, makers of the vibrant Netflix animated series ‘Deepa & Anoop’ traces its 15 years plus journey

Conceptualised more than a decade ago, Netflix’s recent CG-animated series Deepa & Anoop is a celebration…

KAM Summit 2022: Panelists opine that animation IP creation is all about a strong monetisation ecosystem and distributing the rights based on one’s strengths 

Animation Xpress’ Kids Animation & More (KAM) Summit and ANN Awards 2022 had an amazing lineup…

Exclusive: Gubbare’s Brian D’Costa reveals details about their upcoming original mythological series ‘Akul Nakul – The Asuras’

After the success of its original home-grown IPs Akki Jaanbaaz and Roro Aur Hero, IN10 Media’s…

Bagging 6 Ann Awards, Paperboat Design Studios ushers in its 12th year; studio’s top creative minds share their strategies and future plans

This year, the Mumbai headquartered animation studio, Paperboat Design Studios completed 11 years in the animation…

Kolkata-based animation studio Ssoftoons launches its App and OTT Platform, SSOFTOONS PLUS at Animation Xpress’ Kids, Animation & More (KAM) Summit 2022

After amassing more than 16 million subscribers on YouTube alone apart from clocking thousands of minutes…

Kids Animation & More (KAM) Summit and Ann Awards 2022 wrapped up with 1,200 plus attendees & 60 plus award winners

With 1,200 plus attendees, Animation Xpress’ Kids Animation & More (KAM) Summit and Ann Awards 2022…

First day of CII Summit FX 2022 witnesses enriching discussions on AVGC Promotion Task Force recommendations, skilling, gaming legacy and making of VFX projects

The third edition of CII SummitFX 2022 that raised it’s curtains on 29 August 2022 at…

Here are the winners of the third edition of ANN Awards

On 26 August, Animation Xpress successfully concluded the third edition of  Kids, Animation & More (KAM)…

Suresh Eriyat decodes the creative process of Studio Eeksaurus’ JSW and ‘Har Haath Toofan’ advertisements

The studio behind animated short films like Kandittund, Fisherwoman and Tuk-Tuk, Tokri, Studio Eeksaurus, has been…

Animation Xpress’ Ann Awards 2022 brings ‘Ram Mohan Award For Excellence in animation’ for the first time

To honour the names behind the amazing animated content that is being produced, and from the…

Third edition of KAM Summit 2022 all set to bring together global animation stalwarts on 26 August in Mumbai 

Kids, Animation & More (KAM) Summit and Ann Awards are back again with yet another insightful…

The idea of depth and parallax brings a sense of altered realism and immersion while learning: BYJU’S senior art & media director Soumya Choudhury

The EdTech platforms have revamped the traditional way of classroom learning with their meticulousness in designing…

After expanding in the MENA region, Gamerji intends to expand in South East Asia

Gamerji has expanded in the MENA Region, and they aim for a sharp uptick as the…

Ghost Animation’s ‘Spirit of the Forest’ short film to take you into the sacred groves of forest with its unique storyline and visual style

Kolkata based Ghost Animation, which has garnered huge appreciation globally with its climatic dystopia animated film…

Indian kids’ broadcasters all set to celebrate the festive month of August with exciting programs and campaigns

As the festive season is about to begin, the kids’ broadcasters are all set to celebrate…

88 Pictures strengthens its HR leadership with addition of Saharsh Shah as VP – human resources and talent acquisition

Strengthening its HR leadership, Mumbai-based animation studio 88 Pictures has got on board Saharsh Shah as…

Assemblage reveals detailed artworks, CG and VFX breakdowns of R Madhavan’s ‘Rocketry: The Nambi Effect’

Having been known in the animation industry for delivering excellent quality work, Assemblage Entertainment recently ventured…

Here’s how Twitterati and gaming experts react on ‘BGMI’ being vanished from Google Play Store and Apple App Store

Krafton’s Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) has been removed from Play Store and App store and the…

5G Spectrum: Gaming and esports experts weigh-in on how 5G will bring paradigm shift

With the bidding for India’s first auction of 5G airwaves already in motion, the four companies,…

Holocraft studio of ‘Radhe Shyam’ fame to bring a large-scale real-time animation film in 2023: founder Praveen R. Jayachandran

When the world was grappling with a sudden disruption due the covid outbreak, Chennai-based virtual production…

Digital de-aging and Technodolly Motion Control system helps RCVFX bring the horror comedy ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’ to life

The horror comedy Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 has turned out to be a great one in terms…

‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Review: A high-octane action film full of wit, flawless VFX and CG sci-fi fantasy world

Chris Hemsworth is back as the ‘God of Thunder’ in the latest instalment of the Thor…

‘Smashing Simmba’ wins Best 2D animation series at Asifa India Award of Excellence 2020-21

The Bollywood-inspired original IP, Smashing Simmba wins the prestigious Asifa India Award of Excellence 2020-2021 under…

Anime has gripping narratives, and our focus is to expand our anime library in regional languages: Cartoon Network and POGO South Asia network head Abhishek Dutta 

In the last couple of years, the love for anime has been growing enormously and coupled…

If esports is sport, it has to be on TV: NODWIN Gaming CMO Vishal Parekh on BGMI Master Series tournament being aired on Star Sports

Being one of the spearheader of esports in India, NODWIN Gaming has trendset the sector with…

Cosmic space-inspired VFX, ‘Brahmāstra’ to have 3000+ VFX shots reveals DNEG VFX supervisor Jaykar Arudra; 3D trailer to come out soon

Garnering millions of views since its trailer launch, there is a brouhaha amongst the viewers regarding…

Makers of Disney Pixar’s ‘Lightyear’ delves into the journey of Buzz’s infinity and beyond

The popular space ranger Buzz, from the iconic film franchise Toy Story, finally got its own…

Rodeo FX founder and CEO Sébastien Moreau talks about his journey and new Canadian studio

Rodeo FX opens its third Canadian studio in Toronto’s Liberty Village starting with an on-site team…

Lurkit raises $2.7 million to empower gaming influencer marketing globally

The Swedish gaming influencer marketing platform Lurkit has raised $2.7 million in a seed round from industry…

Advertising in the casino industry: What really works

Marketing in today’s world is an essential thing that every business needs to spend time and…

‘Jurassic World Dominion’ creature FX supervisor John Nolan delves into the creation of dinosaurs for the final chapter 

Jurassic World Dominion, the sixth chapter of the blockbuster franchise, will be the conclusion to the…

Jonas Poher Rasmussen’s ‘Flee’ Review: A poignant tale of a young Afghan refugee accepting his past

Coming to terms with oneself, constant search for home and relieving oneself from the burden of…

GAFX 2022: ‘The Ramayana’ pitted to be India’s most expensive project is not just a film but a purpose for producer Madhu Mantena

Renowned Indian film producer Madhu Mantena who is one of the producers of the upcoming trilogy…

Exclusive: 88 Pictures expands its footprints in Kolkata and Hyderabad 

“Growth cannot be measured by just how many seats you are adding, but how many artists…

Cinemax’s new avatar MovieMax aims to bring premium entertainment experience: Chairman Rasesh Kanakia

Cinemax, which started its journey in 2002, was recently relaunched in its new avatar, MovieMax. The…

Exclusive: Srinivas Mohan shares in-depth insights about how previs and virtual production aided in delivering the on-screen marvel ‘RRR’

Crossing the Rs 1,000 crore-mark at the box office worldwide is no new feat for filmmaker…

I&B ministry establishes the AVGC promotion task force 

Finally, the wait is over. The ministry of information and broadcasting (I&B) has constituted the animation,…

Indian VFX sector grew by 103 per cent to reach Rs 38.2 billion: FICCI EY Report 2022

The Indian VFX industry has been gradually climbing up the ladder with adaptation of world-class techniques…

Animation industry grew by 24 per cent in 2021 and reached Rs 30.5 billion: FICCI EY Report 2022

The Indian animation industry is growing fast and with an increasing number of animated series and…

Charuvi Agrawal sheds light on the making of the anthology feature ‘Dastaan-e-Shahadat’ featuring the life of Guru Gobind Singh

Delhi-based Charuvi Design Labs (CDL) recently created an anthology of three animated films Dastaan-e-Shahadat which depicts…

Vikram Bhatt talks about his visionary virtual production studio coming up in Mumbai

Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt who simultaneously dons the hat of director, producer, screenwriter and actor, has in…

Scanning elements, environments helped during the making of ‘Pushpa: The Rise’

The VAM summit observed the session on the Making of Pushpa and Makuta division head and…

The makers of ‘Minnal Murali’ reveal how they went into creating the Indian superhero with simple practical effects

The second edition of the VFX and More (VAM) Summit organised by Animation Xpress India, witnessed…

Budget 2022: Government to set up task force to promote AVGC sector

After years of efforts by various organisations and studios, the animation, visual effects, comics and gaming…

Digital Domain releases VFX breakdown of ‘Loki’

Loki, an american television series created by Michael Waldron for the streaming service Disney+, based on Marvel Comics featuring the character of…

Third season of eISL hosts offline qualifiers

The third season of the football esports league eISL is almost in the final stage of…

Fifth edition of Black Women Animate bootcamp to focus on community building

Black Women Animate (BWA) announced the return of its bootcamp “Making Our Mark,” scheduled for 13-14…

Denmark’s Mint Copenhagen expands footprint with new office in UK

Denmark’s creative company Mint Copenhagen is expanding its footprint in Europe, opening a London office to…

Elf Labs to bring re-imagined versions of characters like Sleeping Beauty & Peter Pan

Newly launched transmedia company Elf Labs will develop modern storylines for iconic characters like Snow White,…

Guest Column ‘HTWFA’ | #4 The secret to developing your story

It may seem like a daunting task to turn a thin premise into a tightly paced,…

Big and indie gaming studios to exhibit at GDC 2024’s India Pavilion

For the first time, India Game Developer Conference (IGDC) will mark its presence with an India…

Sweden’s Goodbye Kansas secures SEK 36.8 million financing for strategic partnership with India’s NY VFXWAALA

Goodbye Kansas Group AB (publ) has partnered with Indian VFX studio NY VFXWAALA through the latter’s…

Hong Kong’s Vplus Studio charting the future of virtual production with practicality and innovation

In the bustling landscape of virtual production, where innovation meets practicality, Vplus Studio is crafting its…

7,500 participants from 50 countries and regions witnessed at FILMART and EntertainmentPulse

The recently concluded Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART) and EntertainmentPulse, organised by the…

Elvish Yadav joins ‘Playground’ season 3 as a mentor

Internet sensation and winner of Bigg Boss OTT 2, Elvish Yadav, is set to mentor the…

Zynga India marked Women’s Day with Gaming Carnival for women 

Take-Two Interactive’s publishing label Zynga had organised Gaming Carnival: Inspiring Inclusion, an event to inspire women…

DeAPlaneta Entertainment acquires animated series ‘Ghosts of Ruin’

DeAPlaneta Entertainment has acquired the young adult animated series Ghosts of Ruin and will manage its…

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