ESL India becomes the country’s first esports championship to hit TV screens

As we have mentioned quite a few times already, Indian esports has taken its leap of faith this year. From multiple big-scale tournaments to the foreign player influx, the scene has definitely polished itself from what it was a few years back.

Ronnie Screwvala’s UCypher looked promising as the first esports event in the country to be broadcasted on TV (MTV channel). However, it seems to have changed. ESL India Premiership Fall Season will be broadcast live over the television screens in the country through DSPORT today at 2:30 PM.


The phenomenon is not something new overseas as countries like South Korea and U.S.A. have already passed this milestone but it was a first for the Indian scene.

ESL India Premiership recently concluded its Summer season with its grand finale in Mumbai which boasted a prize pool of a whopping $100,000* on popular titles that included CS:GO, DOTA 2, Clash Royale and Just Dance.

Three major indigenous esports events of the year are yet to begin. UCypher has been steadily introducing their teams and captains while Nazara Games’ upcoming esports championship still lacks operational details.

Looking forward, it does look like a good start for the Indian esports to boom.

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Fenil Comics launch new series ‘The Enlightened’ at MICA University

India’s leading indigenous comic publishers, Fenil comics have launched their latest creation ‘The Enlightened’ at the MICA University in Ahmedabad.An unconventional blend of mythology and real events, the comic revolves around a certain Siddharth, who embodies the very DNA of lord Gautam Buddha. However, he hails from a family who run a weaponry business.

The Enlightened was launched at the marketing and communication management institution MICA in Ahmedabad. Fenil Sherdiwala himself explains the reason for choosing this place. He said, “There is a graphic novel course happening in the university so we thought it could be the most apt platform for us. Their library is replete with photo novels. Also, it is considered to be the ‘comic book university’.The initial response to the comics have been positive. He says, “So far so good. The fans have liked the ingenuity of the concept whereas the ones gathered at MICA University during the launch were also excited about it.”

Fenil comics have published 3000 copies of The Enlightened initially and will be released all over India. The front cover has a different feel to it with a half sketch of Buddha and half sketch of the protagonist Siddharth.It was also announced that the comic book is being turned into a feature film soon with writer and actor Kiriti Rambhatla in the lead role. Kiriti has already penned a graphic novel titled Taskara and acted in a film of the same name.Enlightening about the same he says, “The movie is still in pre-production stage and the work on virtual reality and 3D aspects of the movie is going on.”“It will be a complete adaptation of the book, so the story will be exactly like the one given in comics.” he adds. The movie is slated for a December 2018 release.

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Hotstar Premium Mumbai Screening of the ‘Game of Thrones’ S7: Winter is finally here while fight for the iron throne begins

Hotstar Premium had a special screening of the much anticipated  season 7 of the Game Of Thrones in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore simultaneously. It was an uncensored screening of the first episode at the Summer House Cafe, Lower Parel, Mumbai on 17 July 2017 at 7:30 pm. The episode lasted for 56 minutes and was screened specially for the Game of Thrones lovers on a big screen. Exclusive Game of Thrones journals, merchandise etc were distributed to the audience.

Speaking about the story, it is looking like a promising start to the much awaited seventh season.White Walkers are marching towards the wall and nothing can kill them except Dragonglass. Samwell finds out that there is a mountain of Dragon classes under the castle of Dragonstone. It starts with Walder Frey inviting all his family members for a second feast. Then he gives them poison in their wine and it turns out to be Arya Stark who wears the face of Walder Frey who had died in the previous episode that is the tenth episode of season 6.

And in the north, Jon Snow readies his defence and Cersei is seen discussing all the problems they are facing with Jamie.  Snow holds a meeting at the Winterfell with all the Stark bannermen where he makes a decision regarding House Umber and House Karstark, leading to little Ned Umber and Alys Karstark pledging their loyalty to the Starks and in exchange getting to keep their families’ estates, something about which his sister Sansa makes her objections known.

 

And Daenerys Stormborn has finally reached her birthplace. She looks like all ready to take back the Iron Throne and she has a large army. Overall, it is a decent start to season 7. It does not have any hardcore action but the plot is set in the right ways for a great season ahead. The most capturing part of the series is the sweet guest appearance of Ed Sheeran in the Lannister army while humming a song. The audience cheered and hooted on his appearance at the premiere. And the visual effects are on point as usual with the snow covered mountains, birds and castle. So, looking forward for the upcoming episodes to come it has only 7 episodes this time . It looks like we have a great season in store and the winter is finally here.

Undoubtedly the long wait for the winter gets over after six seasons. Now the pricking questions in all minds is who will be getting the iron throne? Whether it will be Daenerys, mother of dragons or Cersei Lannister. There are even speculations of Jon Snow being the winner in the fight. At the show premiere, there were people specially dressed up with characters like Cersie Lannister, Jaime Lannister, Jon Snow. The audience clicked pictures with them and had a gala time.Stay updated  with us for more news on the Game of Thrones season 7.

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Greyscalegorilla Podcast Ep. 70: “Heavy Metal and Sweaty VR”

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In this episode, the gang talks about the much-anticipated GSG Product “Pro Studios Metal”, a pack of 45 HDRIs built for metallic surfaces. They also chat about the upcoming Siggraph event, VR, and sweaty heads.

*Shiny Face Model by Patrick Goski

Show Notes

Pro Metals HDRI Collection

Siggraph Event

Siggraph White Paper

Two-minute white papers

AskGSG Season 3

Ivan Mathy – VR Expert

Nick is sweaty.

Bill Clinton’s North Korea Negotiator Has Advice for Trump

Via mixed.parts, hat tip to Dave Glanz

The Future


This short is a comically cynical vision of a future where the water is gone, all that’s left is dust and desperation. The Future is currently being screened at festivals locally and internationally. You can also see The Future as part of Cartoon Brew Fest online from 16th July. Written, Directed & Animated by Greg Sharp Music & Sound Design by Skillbard (skillbard.com) Voices by Vincent Oliver Produced by Nina Knežević

MASTER BLASTER


Girls regarding the desire to hide in the rectum of the person you like. In other words, wanting to be together forever. Animation : Sawako Kabuki Music : Shinsuke Sugahara

Feist – Century (Official Video)


Made with the assistance of MuchFACT. featuring Maria Doyle Kennedy & Jarvis Cocker directed and edited by Scott Cudmore produced by Nicole Powell & Katy Maravala executive producer: Richard Cureton executive producer: Luc Frappier photography by Peter Hadfield camera operator: Alan Kelly 1st AC: Rico Moran 2nd AC/DMT: Nick Petrie choreography by Noemie Lafrance assist to choreographer: Ayelen Liberona casting by Addy Chan styling by Sarah Millman wardrobe set supervisor: Amanda Wood assist wardrobe: Aneesa S assist wardrobe: Sarah May colour by Clinton Homuth at Alter Ego key hair & make up by Claudine Baltazar hair & make up: Allison Sharpe 1st assistant director: Jason Bourke 2nd assistant director: Scott Weatherall 3rd assistant director: Edward Hernandez key grip: Cait Lusk best boy grip: Vicky Low grip: Mike Rodrigues gaffer: Mike Armstrong best boy electric: Benjamin Kelly key production assistant: Kelly Steinhoff pa: Blake Prendergast pa: Shady Hanna pa: David Williamson pa: Nicholas Kleban pa: Serena Hiro pa: Jennifer Tam pa: Nicole Castle pa: Chelsea Morgan pa: Haykey Keenan pa: Jonathan Matta pa: Alex Tse catering: Blazing Kitchens lighting & grip: William F. White trailers & RVs: Cine Support production support: LES trucking: Budget DANCERS Senyo Akakpo Kaelin Isserlin Christy Stoeten Sammy Vassell Claudi P Evan Webb Alayna Molotkow Amanda Eves Cesar Ginocchio Beatrice Kwan Jennifer Pullon Laura Katherine Hayes Martin Huss Matthew Morales Kennedy Elder Roderic Chan Linda Wong Sydney Levitt Judy Luo Zahara Mair Cassie White Liana Bellissimo Daniella Zappala Paige Foskett Zach Parsons Axel-Roman Allioux Jacob Brien Adrian Tam Lauren Runions Miriam Franz Tanya Pavlenko Matt Mailandt Jaden Hong Chris Tsrantoulas Lou Beckett David Young Production Company: Revolver Films Management: Robbie Lackritz Commissioner: Jannie McInnes

FIXXI Sebastian Baptista

Yellow – CNN Colorscope


YELLOW is part of the Colorscope series by CNN. “They call it mellow yellow”. The short documentaries about different colours shows us on this episode how the colour yellow makes us happy, is on the most visibles hues and it’s relation with science and religion. Created by Sebastián Baptista Producer: Sarah-Grace Mankarious Writer and Narrator: Dr. James Fox Music: Giacomo Smith Sound Design: Bryan Stone Special thanks to: Andy, Pini & Javi