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Chhota Bheem, India’s iconic and popular animation character has undergone a transformation and will be seen in a new 3D avatar enabled by Autodesk tech – Maya and Arnold. Chhota Bheem would be seen in this new avatar in the latest movie Kung Fu Dhamaka produced by Green Gold Animation. The studio has partnered with Yash Raj Films for the release of the movie across the country on 10 May 2019. In the movie, Chhota Bheem fights against the evil demon Zuhu to rescue the daughter of the emperor of China.
Since its inception in 2008 as a 2D animation character, Chhota Bheem has gained massive popularity and become a phenomenon in India, especially among kids. This new movie, Kung Fu Dhamaka, is the first Native 3D stereoscopic theatrical feature of Chhota Bheem that is filled with instances of the rich Indian culture and moral values. The entire 3D animation, look and feel for the movie as well as final coloured CGI output has been generated using Autodesk Maya. The various shots representing different geographies and landscapes has taken the finesse of storytelling to the next level.
Autodesk’s flagship software Maya and Arnold along with Green Gold Animation’s expertise have helped in adding adventure in the movie providing a base for the various action scenes. The exclusive features (Mash and Bifrost) of Autodesk’s flagship software Maya, has helped Green Gold Animation to match global standards of animation in the new Chhota Bheem movie. With the Maya Stereo Camera, the directors were able to achieve the required effects of depth even at a greyscale animation level. Autodesk has also played a major role in enabling Green Gold Animation to accelerate the post-production phase of the much-awaited animation movie.
Further, Green Gold Animation is planning a musical and a live action film on Chhota Bheem in the coming years. By enabling VFX studios like Green Gold Animation, Autodesk is fueling the evolution of the media and entertainment industry in India with world class technology for CGI, VFX and special effects.
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May
09
HEAR360 has announced the release of Audio Royale, the PC-sound driver specially tuned for Fortnite.
Audio Royale, a downloadable software app, offers gamers multiple audio personalisation options, and a free trial is available for a limited time.
During the development of Audio Royale, a team of audio engineers observed many different play styles, then leveraged their proprietary Sonami audio engine to build features to give gamers an edge.
But don’t worry, it’s not a cheat or a hack. Audio Royale simply unlocks the native sound of the game, and a deeply immersive surround sound experience for $3.99 per month, or $29.99 per year.
Fortnite was designed to output 5.1 surround sound, but using regular headphones actually flattens Fortnite’s 5.1 soundtrack to basic stereo. Gamers no longer have to splurge on expensive surround sound cards or pricey headphones to hear the game as it was intended. Audio Royale unlocks Fortnite’s 5.1 surround sound on any headphones by using proprietary HRTFs to route the 5.1 signal to virtualised speakers, delivering an unparalleled immersive audio experience.
Though Fortnite is free-to-play, the game offers hundreds of personalisation options if the player is willing to shell out some V-bucks. However, despite the big ticket prices for customisation, none of these purchases offers any competitive advantage.
Audio Royale, on the other hand, offers advantages and customisation to novice and seasoned players alike. According to the website, Audio Royale delivers:
- Increased situational awareness
- Ability to hear through walls and locate footsteps
- Capability to pinpoint the source of gunshots
Audio Royale comes complete with:
- Visualiser: Enables gamers to see sound sources, 360° around the character.
- Metering: Displays the levels of each surround sound channel in real-time.
- Equaliser: Allows gamers to customise their game’s sound to tap into their natural instincts.
Don’t do default audio. Personalise the game, and get a split-second advantage with Audio Royale.
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May
09
Roal Dahl’s novels have regaled, spooked and entertained readers with a strange mix of thrill and outlandishness. So much so that filmmakers have often taken interest in basing their movies on the stories. Anne Hathaway is set to be featured in Robert Zemeckis’ upcoming live-action adaptation of Roald Dahl’s beloved 1983 novel.
Anne Hathaway
In an interview with Variety, Hathaway was asked what would be familiar between the two films and she was direct: just the story.
“I think the stories will be the only thing that is familiar,” Hathaway said. “I think everything else is totally from the mind of Robert Zemeckis and I’m really excited.”
The general story of The Witches focuses on a seven-year-old boy who ends up into the world of witches, unravelling their secrets and hoping to expose them to the rest of the world before being caught. Zemeckis has previously stated that the film aims to be a more accurate portrayal of the source material than the 1990 loose adaptation.
The 1990 film hadn’t performed particularly well at the box office and even Dahl himself wasn’t exactly keen on the film, but in the years since its release, it has gained something of a cult following.
While Hathaway essays the Grand High Witch, Octavia Spencer is set to play the grandmother in the story and the boy will be played by newcomer Jahzir Bruno. Barge into the theatres on 16 October 2020.
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May
09
After she zoomed into the MCU and became a huge success at the at the box office, Captain Marvel is now going to be available on Blu-Ray as Marvel Studios have dropped a promo trailer teasing the home video release.
Set for a digital debut on 28 May with physical formats following a week later on 11 June, the home seems to be coming with an impressive amount of special features, with the promo teasing extensive extended and deleted scenes, a blooper reel and an “Origin of Nick Fury” feature.
Though Carol Danvers (played by Brie Larson) might not have featured enough in Avengers: Endgame that much, but her brief but badass one-on-one fight with Thanos was one of THE moments of the movie. Now Marvel fans can relive the experience of Captain Marvel taking on the Skrulls in her debut movie.
It also seems that at least some of the physical releases (specifically, the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray) will come with a 40-page book outlining the making of the movie, which should be packed with concept art, production photos and interviews with the creative minds behind it. In addition to that, Best Buy are offering a very nice looking Steelbook edition, which will surely please hardcore fans.
With Endgame having wrapped up a decade of stories, possibilities are that we’ll see a complete MCU box set starting from Iron Man (2008) to the upcoming Spider-Man: Far From Home. That’d be quite a feast for the fans, though it’s sure to come with a hefty price tag.
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May
09
Zotac technology, a global manufacturer of innovation, is excited to announce that streamers and influencers worldwide will compete in the Zotac Cup Fight For Charity League of Legends (LOL) Tournament at Computex, one of the largest computer trade show in Asia, for an amazing cause to support charitable organizations around the world!
The Grand Finals of Zotac Cup Fight For Charity LOL Tournament marks the first charity event Zotac cup has hosted, as well as the very first charity esports happening in Computex. With full support by partners NVIDIA, HUYA, Intel, Logitech Gaming, ViewSonic, Cougar, and Battlefy, the final showdown is set to take place on 28 May to 1 June. All the prize money and online donations will go directly towards charities including esports Foundation US, Gaming-Aid, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Mercy Malaysia, and Oaktree Foundation.
“It is a great honour to return to Computex with our first Zotac Cup charity event. Zotac Cup has built up a strong reputation after 12 years serving free online tournaments for gamers worldwide. As an industry leader, we hope to give towards a good cause through esports. We are excited to have some of the most popular LOL streamers and talents taking part in the event and making it possible for us to make a difference,” said Zotac Technology CEO Tony Wong,
“Our wish children are requesting gaming-related wishes more frequently, and they are also participating in Esports as a way to cope with their medical treatment. With the rise of esports we are excited to see philanthropy continue to develop in this new way where gamers are giving back and are grateful for the opportunity promote our mission – granting life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses. Good luck to all those who are taking part at the Zotac Cup charity event,” said Make-A-Wish International president and CEO Michel Rudolphie .
Tournament Schedule
28 to 29 May Qualifying Rounds 30 May to 1June grand finals
Opening Press (30May 11am) Closing Ceremony (1June 2:30pm)
In the qualifying rounds, the 9 Zotac Cup online qualifiers will face off with six local influencers to determine which five will advance to the grand finals stage, where five popular international influencers including CooLifeGame from Spain, Guan Zong and Hao Kai from China, Voyboy from North America and Kaypea will be waiting to fight for charity. Each finalist will compete with each other to earn the lion’s share of a $100,000 USD charity prize pool towards charity.
The grand finals feature amazing talents and casters including Jake ‘Spawn’ Tiberi, Matthew ‘Fish’ Stewart and Rikki ‘Riku’ Quiapon. All matches in the grand finals will be played out in front of a live audience and live streamed on the Zotac Cup Twitch channel. Live streaming will also be available in multiple languages on the Official Microsite.
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May
09
Little Singham becomes the first animated character to perform at Wagah border!
Posted in: AnimationIndia’s youngest super cop Little Singham has another feather to its cap!
In a special interaction with Little Singham, select Border Security Force (BSF) troopers posted on JCP Attari border, offered life lessons to children across the country. This has made the popular animated character to become the first of its kind to perform at Wagah border and give special musical tribute to the bravehearts.
Led by television actress Aalisha Panwar, a troupe of young dancers and the mascot of Little Singham struck an emotional chord with the audience with their adrenaline pumping performance on patriotic songs on 5 May.
Little Singham gives a musical tribute to Indian soldiers at JCP ATTARI
BSF is a paramilitary force charged with guarding India’s land ‘border’ during peacetime and preventing transnational crime. It is a Union Government Agency under the administrative control of Ministry of Home Affairs. The troopers asked children to explore and learn more about our motherland and insisted that children should focus on eating healthy food; play all sports as well as study hard. They also requested the children to be social in real life, and not focus on ‘social media’ on mobile in the initial years of their life.
Discovery Kids head Uttam Pal Singh mentioned, “The life lessons shared by BSF Jawans are invaluable and we attempt is to take these messages to millions of children through their favourite character Little Singham. This special performance by Little Singham and his troupe was a dedication to Indian Armed Forces whose commitment and valour inspire him to be a better cop and an even better citizen.”
Inspired by one of Bollywood’s biggest blockbuster franchise Singham, and mentored by ace director Rohit Shetty, Little Singham was launched by Discovery Kids in collaboration with Reliance Animation and Rohit Shetty Picturez. Since then he has been creating history across dimensions and has become one of the favorite characters in a very short span of time. Discovery Kids recently launched new season Little Singham 3.0 with crazy new villains, adventures, locations topped up with special feature films filled with boundless entertainment, pulsating action and unlimited dose of laughter.
Reliance Animation COO Tejonidhi Bhandare added, “Little Singham has always tried to inspire children with his brave deeds. The aim of this activity is to make children understand the lessons of life through the voice of real bravehearts – the Indian soldiers.”
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May
09
In this Motionographer Guest Post, we get some insight into the world of alternative education from Michael Jones as he shares his views on the industry and reflects on some of his recent initiatives.
May
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Sony Pictures Animation (SPA) has appointed Alison Mann as the VP of creative/strategy, a newly created role at the studio. Mann joins from her former position at Illumination Entertainment as VP in talent, where she was responsible for industry outreach, artistic talent acquisition, and development. She will report directly to SPA president Kristine Belson.
Alison Mann
In her new role, Mann will help in expanding SPA’s efforts to foster international talent and will also advise on a variety of films and series-based projects in development across the SPA brand, among other duties.
Commenting on this hiring, Belson said, “This is a new position at our studio that will collaborate with our creative executives to continue to expand and elevate animation boundaries. Alison shares SPA’s passion for telling meaningful stories and working with inspiring artists and creators from around the world.”
With experience of 17 years in the industry, Mann is a veteran, who has worked across TV, film and gaming at Nickelodeon/MTV, Paramount Pictures Animation, Zynga, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Disney Interactive and Illumination.In a Facebook post yesterday, she shared excitement for this new chapter in her professional life.
She mentioned in the post, “…I start at Sony Pictures Animation as their VP Creative/Strategy in Development. I can not be more excited to have the opportunity to work with such an amazing creative group.”
Besides Mann, the studio has also announced that it is promoting Katie Baron and Eric Tovell to the position of vice president. “Both Katie and Eric have been integral to the development of recent and upcoming projects at SPA and we are proud to have them as part of our leadership team,” Belson wrote in an internal memo.
Last month, director Rich Moore joined the ranks of SPA after spending the last decade at Walt Disney Animation Studios. Moore, who co-directed the Wreck-It Ralph franchise and Zootopia for Disney, cited the freedom Sony Animation gives its artists as a key factor in his decision.
Sony Animation won its first Academy Award for best animated feature this year with Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. The studio’s upcoming projects include The Angry Birds Movie 2, scheduled for release in the U.S. on 16 August; Wish Dragon directed by Chris Appelhans, which will debut in China on 26 July; and two 2020 releases: The Mitchells Vs. The Machines directed by Mike Rianda and Vivo by Kirk DeMicco.
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