Roblox teams up for ‘Star Wars’ with Disney
Roblox is teaming up with The Walt Disney Studios to inspire fans to create their own online experiences with a new Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Creator Challenge ahead of the highly-anticipated movie’s release. Roblox players can design and build their very own driftspeeder to race...
Big Break for ‘Rainbow Six: Siege’ India
NODWIN Gaming, India along with ESL, announced the Rainbow Six: Seige India Series 2019. The finals for the tournament will be held in Hyderabad at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC) in Kondapur, Hyderabad starting on the 22 November 2019. “The ESL Play R6 Community Cups were started by...
Telangana Govt. supports the Animation industry
Riding on the thrust being given by the Telangana government, animation, visual effects, gaming and allied fields are likely to attract investments worth $ 100 million (about Rs 720 crore) in the next three to five years, according to Telangana VFX, Animation and Gaming Association (TVAGA) President...
Zee5 joins hands with Tata Sky
ZEE5, an OTT platform from Zee Networks, has partnered with Tata Sky, India’s leading content distribution platform to showcase its premium content through a new service called Tata Sky Binge. All the ZEE5 premium content will be available to the subscribers with no additional cost on Tata...
UFEG launches Writer’s programme
Global talent development department of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group (UFEG) announced the launch of Universal Animation Writer’s Programme on Wednesday 13th November 2019. The one-year paid programme is first-of-its kind writing programme for both television and feature content. This programme will partner with business units and production...
IT Minister to Flagoff IndiaJoy Festival
IndiaJoy Festival has become one of the most important platforms in the world for Digital, Media and Entertainment Corporations to collaborate and to innovate. With more than 10,000 visitors, the four-day conclave Indiajoy 2019, being held at HICC from 20-23rd November, is expected to serve as a...
Epic Games acquires Quinxel
Kicking off Unreal Academy London, Epic Games announced the acquisition of Quixel, creator of the world’s largest photogrammetry asset library and bundled toolset, with all Quixel Megascans becoming free for all use with Unreal Engine. Besides, Epic announced significant Unreal Engine developments that streamline functionality to offer...
Redwired to promote Esports in India
Rewired.GG, the $55.16m esports venture fund that invests in the global growth of esports, announced that it has invested a further $15.45 million into Team Vitality, taking its total investment to date to $37.51 million. The funds will be used to support the continued growth of Team...
Creativity at its peak at SIGGRAPH Asia 2019
The CGI, Special Effects and Animation industries are currently experiencing a renaissance, brought about by creative and technical enhancements made possible through applied interdisciplinary thinking and experimentation. SIGGRAPH Asia 2019, a showcase at the forefront of what fosters imagination and contributes to the development of new knowledge...
Walt Disney releases its new VR Shortfilm
Walt Disney Animation Studios debut its groundbreaking new VR short, Myth: A Frozen Tale, at the World Premiere of Frozen 2 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on 7th November. Directed by Jeff Gipson (Disney Animation’s Cycles), Myth: A Frozen Tale explores the world of Frozen 2 in an immersive way using the latest advances...