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Zinkia has closed a deal with Digital TV Group, a multinational company specialised in content production, distribution, and marketing, with the objective of achieving a global repositioning of the Pocoyo brand and to increase growth with the rest of the company’s titles.

Digital TV Group, company with an outstanding presence in Latin America, Europe, United States and Canada, will take over the commercialisation of the company’s brands both in traditional and digital audiovisual platforms, consumer products exploitation (licensing and merchandising), plus the development of interactive and edutainment products.

This activity is part of a strategic plan designed by Zinkia in partnership with Digital TV Group that entails the implementation of commercial and marketing actions in the territories in which the Spanish company is currently present (over 150 countries), as well as new markets and platforms, over the coming years.

Digital TV Group trusts the initiative to three media executives with solid background in the entertainment business. Non Stop founder and current vendor of leading media companies in the kids segment, Patricio Rabuffetti will be part of the team along with Sebastian Vibes (with professional background in Telefe, RGB Entertainment, Cris Morena Group and Televisa Internacional), and Rodrigo Piza, who has been in charge of positioning and management of recognised properties from Nelvana, Locomotion, Hit Entertainment and Cookie Jar. Rabuffetti and Vibes will be based in Madrid, whereas Piza will contribute from Mexico City and Toronto.

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Drishyam VFX, part of Drishyam Films, and one of India’s premiere and most trusted VFX company, is expanding its business roots. Currently, the studio has its headquarters in Mumbai and has expanded its presence in Hyderabad to open doors for new and better business avenues.

Drishyam Studios, COO, Rajeev Kumar say, “Drishyam VFX, in the last one year, has grown in leaps and bounds. As part of our expansion plans, we will soon set up a full-fledged business centre in Hyderabad. After Bollywood, we aim to strengthen roots down south as well.”

Rajeev Kumar

With the number of south Indian filmmakers integrating VFX in their movie and the success of Baahubali, there’s a definite fillip in terms of business opportunities down south.

Drishyam Films, CFO and director, Rakesh Totla adds, “Movies made in south now has a pan India appeal. Market share and viewership of movies like Baahubali has increased manifold. Hyderabad is a key strategic point catering to two states, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.”

Total further mentions that the south Indian movie industry holds a lion’s share pertaining to film business and the business potential of VFX in global market is undoubtedly huge.

“India already works on major Hollywood projects and with passing time our global impact will increase bringing more business,” ends Totla.

Akula Venkata Raju, commonly known as Sunil who has joined as VFX producer will be heading the VFX team at Hyderabad and will be overlooked by Rajeev Kumar.

The studio recently celebrated its one year anniversary and have worked on movies like Mohenjodaro, Te3n, Kahaani 2, Maatr. Drishyam VFX’s official website will soon be up and running.

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In this Motionographer exclusive we chat with Tom Judd of Animade on the beginnings of Boords, their new commenting feature, and the balance they strive for at Animade between animation and interactive work.

Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed the first soft robot that is capable of walking on rough surfaces, such as sand and pebbles. The 3D-printed, four-legged robot can climb over obstacles and walk on different terrains.
Researchers led by Michael Tolley, a mechanical engineering professor at the University of California San Diego, will present the robot at the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation from May 29 to June 3 in Singapore. The robot could be used to capture sensor readings in dangerous environments or for search and rescue.
More: http://jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/news/news_releases/release.sfe?id=2211

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