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written by: Aaron H. Bynum published: August 13th, 2010

A new children's TV animation, 'Keymon Ache,' is entering production soon at DQ Entertainment (India). Nickelodeon India promises to find the new program a home on its international networks in the distant future, but until then DQE adds another important, co-financed title to its burgeoning schedule of projects in production.

written by: Aaron H. Bynum published: September 15th, 2008

India's DQ Entertainment has agreed to co-produce an interesting television animation with M6 (France); recently opened a new animation unit in West Bengal; and has pulled in nearly sixty percent revenue increase over last year. DQE, listed on the London Stock Exchange, has seen positive results after its first year of listing.

written by: Aaron H. Bynum published: February 1st, 2008

Canada-India animation group Kahani World, Inc. develops India-themed intellectual properties and prepares them for production as well as an anticipated international release. Taking advantage of a perceived, burgeoning landscape for India cartoons, Kahani World is co-producing several interesting titles. Their most unique and ambitious of these is 'The Secrets of the Seven Sounds,' an epic adventure tale based on Indian mythos, co-produced with Virgin Comics, LLC.

written by: Aaron H. Bynum published: May 12th, 2008

The animated movie 'Ghatothkach' is about a child prince of the forest who encounters countless adventures, some fun while others a little more dangerous. A co-production of India's Shemaroo Ent. and Sun Animatics, the cartoon film 'Ghatothkach' was produced with very high expectations. The film is scheduled for release, in India, toward the end of May 2008. Video inside.

written by: Aaron H. Bynum published: June 8th, 2009

From Pune, India-based BIG Animation, 'Little Krishna' has spent quite a few years in production, and has finally hit regional airwaves (Nick India). The computer animated television series is a colorful piece that seeks to blend cultural legend into an adventure/humor narrative contemporary youths can rightfully enjoy. Series video is available inside.

written by: Aaron H. Bynum published: September 26th, 2008

Based on the legendary story, 'Ramayana - The Epic' offers one man's boundless adventure to audiences eager for a tale of virtue and bravery of superhuman proportions. Directed by Chetan Desai, the computer animated feature film may be another mythology-in-animation from India, but it boasts an impressive investment, though aiming for the same global success as past releases. Video teaser inside.

written by: Aaron H. Bynum published: May 24th, 2010

Representatives from India's animation sector have renewed their interest in seeking regulated airtime for domestic animation serials and film. Animation studios fear being "drowned out" by western content on-air, resulting in lost contact with local viewers, among other concerns. Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni hears the arguments.

written by: Aaron H. Bynum published: November 5th, 2008

DQ Entertainment ('Skyland,' 'Tutenstein') is planning another international co-production effort with France-based organizations: home entertainment group France Télévisions, and Method Animation. Their next project is a computer animated television series based on Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's widely circulated story, "The Little Prince".

written by: Aaron H. Bynum published: March 3rd, 2008

For all of the expansion and limited success of a remote few, animation production by Indian animators is projected to grow phenomenally, but not without first hurdling a good array of challenges. This feature news article details issues concerning industry infrastructure, investment in technology and human resources; are of which all prominent, and must be solved if India is to capitalize on its projected growth in domestically produced television and feature animation.

written by: Aaron H. Bynum published: April 28th, 2008

India's Crest Animation's first of a multiple-title agreement with Lionsgate for computer animation co-finance and co-production efforts, 'Alpha and Omega,' is scheduled for release in 2010. The theatrical presentation is a family movie about two mix-matched wolves separated from the pack. Crest Animation has extremely high expectations for this feature film.