Assemblage Entertainment Expands with ‘Mikros India’ Leadership Team
Following the recent closure of Technicolor Creative Services’ Indian operations, the core set of executives have joined the Cinesite group partner studio.
Following the recent closure of Technicolor Creative Services’ Indian operations, the core set of executives have joined the Cinesite group partner studio...
Inspired by the nightlife in Thailand, Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko has set policy goals to attract more tourists, with outdoor displays of anime playing a...
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Inspired by the nightlife in Thailand, Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko has set policy goals to attract more tourists, with outdoor displays of anime playing a pivotal role in enhancing night-time...
Sunrise Studio show is about five young aspiring witches brought to a magical flower shop where they sing, dance and make people’s dreams come true; theme song is performed by the Maebashi Witches, a...
Fans were offered a look at new content for multiple anime series, including ‘Harmony of Mille-Feuille,’ ‘Solo Camping for Two,’ and ‘Turkey!Time to Strike-,’ as well as the sequel to ‘Tokyo...
Tokyo Lights up the Night with Anime Projection Mapping
Inspired by the nightlife in Thailand, Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko has set policy goals to attract more tourists, with outdoor displays of anime playing a pivotal role in enhancing night-time activities.
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‘Maebashi Witches’ Anime Debuts April 6, Opening Theme Now Streaming
Sunrise Studio show is about five young aspiring witches brought to a magical flower shop where they sing, dance and make people’s dreams come true; theme song is performed by the Maebashi Witches, a five-member voice actor idol group portraying the anime’s main characters; lyrics are by Tsunku♂, with composition by TORIENA, and arrangement by Yuki Kishida
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AnimeJapan 2025 Pony Canyon Recap - Trailers, Teasers, Visuals, Oh My!
Fans were offered a look at new content for multiple anime series, including ‘Harmony of Mille-Feuille,’ ‘Solo Camping for Two,’ and ‘Turkey!Time to Strike-,’ as well as the sequel to ‘Tokyo Revengers.’
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TV Asahi Announces ‘Shin chan’ Indian Theatrical Releases
‘Shin chan Our Dinosaur Diary’ will release in May, while ‘Shin chan the Spicy Kasukabe Dancers in India’ is scheduled to release during Diwali season in October.
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‘Lucky Dog’ Tackles Frustrating Immigration Issues with Humor and Song
Ujwal Nair and his wife Indou Theagrajan discuss their first musical, a self-funded 2D animated short about a loyal dog dreaming of reuniting with his owner, who left him behind when she moved from India to Canada with her cat.
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Ánima Kitchent, Mocca Studio to Co-Produce New ‘Tippi T-Rex’ Episodes
The European and Indonesian companies will partner on production of 26 five-minute episodes of the 2D animated preschool comedy series.
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Megalis VFX: Bringing Western Tech Innovation to Japanese Productions
How two former ILM and Square Enix artists, Jeffery Dillinger and Christophe Rodo, navigated cultural and technological challenges, while enlisting new creative tools, to build a successful, cutting-edge, independent visual effects studio in Japan.
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Brompton Technology Powers FINAS ICVFX Virtual Production Studio
Now fully operational, the Malaysian studio includes a curved LED wall, side panels, and ceiling displays, powered by three 4K Tessera SX40 LED video processors; INFiLED p2.5, p3.91, and p5.9 LED panels deliver HDR-ready visuals to meet the growing demands of the country’s filmmakers and content creators.
HKIFF Industry Project Market Adds Animation, Indonesian Showcases
Completing its lineup with 8 additional titles, the event will present 48 featured projects from March 17-19 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, alongside the 29th Hong Kong International Film & TV Market.
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Base FX Powers Triumphant Return of NeZha in ‘NeZha 2’
Studio delivers more than 230 shots on 2019 hit film's sequel that just broke Chinese animated film box office records with a haul of $US 800 million in first 9 days of release; hits U.S. cinemas February 14.
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Stars Collective, El Pajaro Pictures Partner for ‘The Little Prince’ Animated Film
The adaptation will focus on French author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s life from 1940-1944 and blend 2D ‘expressive’ watercolor styles with 3D ‘realistic’ oil painting aesthetics.
Animotion, CMNIX Team to Bring ‘Beardy Bodo’ to South Korea
The first 10 episodes of the animated series, which follows the adventures of a quirky character who teaches kids problem-solving and social skills, are now streaming on multiple South Korean platforms.
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Anime Tokyo Station Announces ‘Oshi No Ko’ Anime Series Exhibition
The free program runs from February 8 - May 6, and will include key scenes from the anime, life-sized panels of characters, photo spots, and a ‘live’ B-KOMACHI performance experience.
‘The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei: He Just Solves All the Mysteries’ Anime Coming in April
The prequel series to Natsuhiko Kyogoku’s renowned ‘Hyakki Yako’ novels, based on an original spin-off manga illustrated by Aki Shimizu, follows a student, her new literature teacher, and much supernatural drama.
Xilam, Sony Pictures Networks India Renew ‘Oggy and the Cockroaches’ Partnership
Covering 423 episodes from the legacy IP, the extension also includes a L&M deal with Navneet, an extensive marketing campaign, and a mobile app.
‘The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim’: A Tokyo Take
Japan catches up with the Middle-Earth anime that most of the world has already written off as a flop – AWN’s anime columnist Andrew Osmond was there to see it.
AVAF, SAIK, Toonz Team for International AniMela-AMS Fest
The event, which features a strategic partnership with the Annecy Festival, is scheduled for March 6–9, 2025, and will offer knowledge centers, experiential zones, film screenings, and professional networking opportunities for India's creative sector.
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Hiroaki Kitano to Deliver SIGGRAPH Asia 2024 Keynote
The Sony Group CTO will present his talk, ‘Co-Creating Worlds with Game Designers, Animators, and Filmmakers’ on December 5, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. JST; SIGGRAPH Asia will be held in Chiyoda, Tokyo, December 3 - 6.
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Sony Pictures Sues Wanda Over Failed Purchase Option
The suit, which seeks $49 million (plus interest), was filed earlier this year, alleging Wanda Hong Kong failed to ‘properly engage’ in a 2017 purchase option agreement for Vampire Squid Productions, the ‘Octonauts’ holding company.
Animated Comedy ‘The Jennie Show’ Returns for Season 2
In the new season, Jennie continues her exploration of identity and belonging, and encounters quirky cultural nuances that define the essence of being a true local; new weekly episodes air on TaiwanPlus.
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WAVES Animation & Filmmaking Competition – Empowering India’s Creative Economy
With the demand for animation and VFX services rising, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and Dancing Atoms Animation Studios’ groundbreaking new animation filmmaker competition, designed to nurture homegrown talent and showcase their work globally, is calling for anyone of Indian origin to submit a project idea for a chance at masterclasses, mentorships, prizes and to pitch to industry leaders at WAVES 2025.
Anime Tokyo Station Celebrates First Anniversary
Celebrating over 100,000 visitors in its first year, the anime hub established in Ikebukuro, Toshima Ward, will host the ‘TV Anime Pokémon Special Exhibition’ from October 26 - February 2 and a ‘1st Anniversary Event’ on October 20, featuring the popular voice actors Miina Tominaga and Ryūsei Nakao.
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TV Asahi, Sony Pictures Networks India Team on ‘Obocchama-Kun’ Sequel Series
The 2D comedy, which follows the hilarious adventures of Chama, a “crazy rich” boy with his outrageous school and family life, premieres at MIPCOM 2024 on October 21.
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SIGGRAPH Asia 2024 Announces 3 Keynote Speakers
Miyake Design Studio’s Yoshiyuki Miyamae, Sony Group’s Hiraoki Kitano, and WIA VP, Oscar-nominated producer Jinko Gotoh will each offer their unique insights into ground-breaking areas in computer graphics and interactive techniques; conference runs December 3-6 in Tokyo, Japan.
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