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India has second largest number of anime fans after China: Brady McCollum

We have updated prices, launched numerous Hindi dubs (dubbed shows), and are in the process of adding Tamil and Telugu, said McCollum

I&B Secretary Apurva mulls hosting an animation film festival in India

Information and Broadcasting Secretary Apurva Chandra on Thursday met Annecy Festival Director Michael Marin to explore the possibility of hosting an animation film festival in India. Chandra led the Indian delegation at the Annecy International Animation Festival in France to showcase India's prowess in creating animation and VFX (visual effects) content for global audiences. "The Animation, Gaming, Visual Effects and Comics (AVGC) Sector in India is making progress with the adoption of world-class techniques and innovative technologies, coupled with a pool of immensely talented professionals," Chandra said. He said India was among the few countries that provided cash incentives to foreign companies for making AVGC content in the country. "The incentives are the same as for shooting films in India. This is a huge opportunity for companies to benefit from this. As a country, we are committed to providing incentives to the industry, as well as supporting pre and post-production ...

Breaking free from the Pixar look

A rebellion is brewing among the world's top studios, as the dominance of the Pixar style is seen to be limiting creativity and diversity in animation

AVGC task force calls for a national mission with budgetary outlay

Quantum of budget unknown; task force also recommends 'Create in India' campaign with exclusive focus on content 'For India and For the World'

Google ChromeOS may allow converting screen recordings into animated GIFs

It will enable the ability to record the screen into an animated GIF image from the native screen capture tool

Covid-19 behind, M&E sector navigates the future at Ficci Frames 2022

Back after a two-year hiatus, the summit deliberated on key issues plaguing the sector

Govt creates task force to boost capacity in Animation and Gaming sector

The task force will be headed by I&B Secy, will submit first action plan within 90 days

I&B Ministry forms task force to promote animation, VFX sector in India

In a bid to promote the animation, visual effects, gaming and comic (AVGC) sector in India, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Friday constituted a task force

In a first, animation and gaming segment finds place in Budget 2022

FM Sitharaman announces setting up of promotion task force in this space, industry hails move

Centre of excellence in the works for gaming, visual effects: Javadekar

IIT Bombay to collaborate with govt on the project, I&B ministry has identified animation, visual effects, gaming and comics (AVGC) sector as sunrise industry

Sony to buy AT&T's animation business Crunchyroll for $1.18 billion

TOKYO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sony Corp will buy AT&T Inc's animation business Crunchyroll for $1.175 billion, the two companies said on Thursday, as the Japanese electronics conglomerate aims to beef up its entertainment content and distribution businesses.

Why are animation studios rushing to Bollywood films for characters?

The demand for more relatable local characters that can get into the top shows is immense, and Indian animation studios are happily fulfilling it.

India's animation industry still hasn't grown beyond the start-up phase

India-born animation for Indian audiences has for long been marked by shallow pockets and subpar content