AnimationXpress reports that 88 Pictures, an Indian animation studio, has joined the production of a new Darkwing Duck series. The classic character returns after 35 years, with 88 Pictures contributing animation services to the project. The studio's involvement marks a significant international collaboration for Indian animation talent in a major entertainment franchise revival.
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The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies enrolled 136 students across 18 courses in its first year, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting told the Lok Sabha on 11 March 2026 [4]. A government note of November 2025 had set the inaugural batch at about 300 students [5].
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PIB reports that a CIC Winner will showcase Made in India XR innovations at Amusement Expo 2026 in Mumbai.
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Animation World Network reports 33 new LinkedIn job postings across animation and VFX studios globally, including positions in Hyderabad, Mumbai and Noida. Roles span matchmove, lighting, environment modelling and VFX supervision. The roundup covers openings in Toronto, Vancouver, London and Paris alongside Indian locations, reflecting ongoing hiring across the international animation and visual effects sector.
AnimationXpress reports that GamingCon Bharat 2026 is spotlighting 20 Indian indie games through Indieverse, a dedicated platform for homegrown developers. The event provides Indian gaming studios with a dedicated stage to showcase their titles. The initiative underscores India's growing indie gaming ecosystem and efforts to raise the profile of independent game developers in the country's gaming sector.
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AnimationXpress reports that veteran media executive Anu Sikka has stepped down as executive vice president and business head of kids' content at JioStar. Sikka's departure marks the end of a 21-year career in children's entertainment. The move signals a leadership transition at JioStar's kids division, a significant player in India's animation and children's content sector.
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Animation World Network reports on a global jobs roundup featuring 73 animation and VFX postings across Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia and India. The listings include opportunities at major studios such as Framestore, ILM Sydney, Crafty Apes, and Rebellion, alongside motion design roles. The roundup aggregates positions from Indeed International, highlighting current hiring activity in the animation and visual effects sectors.
AnimationXpress reports that Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID) at Karnavati University and Zebu Animation Studios have partnered to integrate studio practices into classroom education. The collaboration brings professional animation production methodology and experience into academic curricula. Zebu Animation Studios, an Indian animation studio working across animation production and original intellectual property, aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry-standard practices, preparing students for professional roles in the animation sector.
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AnimationXpress reports on the role of artificial intelligence in creative workflows at Whistling Woods International in Mumbai. While AI can expedite technical aspects of animation and VFX production, human creativity remains crucial for narrative development and conceptual storytelling. The institute explores how AI tools augment rather than replace human artists in the AVGC sector, balancing automation with artistic vision in contemporary production pipelines.
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Cartoon Brew reports that Disney has appointed Karandeep Anand, chief executive of Character.AI, as its inaugural Chief Technology Officer. Anand will oversee the entertainment giant's infrastructure, data and AI platforms, and engineering teams. The appointment signals Disney's strategic focus on artificial intelligence and technology infrastructure across its operations. Anand's background in AI positions him to lead the company's digital transformation initiatives.
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PIB reports that the creative economy is emerging as India's next growth frontier, offering new opportunities for young Indians, according to Dr. L. Murugan.
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The Press Information Bureau reports that the Government supports Indian filmmakers through financial assistance, international partnerships, and global promotion.
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AnimationXpress reports that Swambhu Media Network, an Indian media production and storytelling company, has signed a multi-year worldwide partnership with nCore Games, an Indian mobile games and interactive entertainment company, to develop three gaming titles based on the Hanuman Ansh intellectual property. The partnership marks an expansion of the IP into interactive entertainment and gaming sectors.
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Kashmir Convener reports that IICT and Netflix have announced scholarships for 100 students across six AVGC-XR programmes.
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The Press Information Bureau reports that the Government has reconstituted the Central Board of Film Certification, comprising 18 members.
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TheWire.in reports that Arena Animation hosted an alumni meet in Gurugram celebrating three decades of impact in the AVGC-XR and creative sectors.
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AnimationXpress reports that NH Studioz, a Mumbai-based Indian film distribution and copyright management company, is livestreaming coverage of the city's iconic Ganpatis during Ganeshotsav. The broadcasts will air on Fast TV and YouTube, bringing the festival's darshan to a global audience. The initiative extends Mumbai's celebrated Ganesha festival beyond traditional local viewership.
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AnimationXpress reports that Pogo and Cartoon Network are launching an initiative to reach one million schoolchildren across India with their characters and messaging. The programme brings cartoon characters into classrooms to promote kindness and creativity among young viewers. Warner Bros. operates both channels in the Indian market, extending the brands' educational and entertainment reach beyond broadcast television into direct school engagement.
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Xilam has secured multiple presale deals ahead of MIPCOM, Animation World Network reports. The French studio has inked agreements with Warner Bros. Discovery EMEA and APAC for the ninth season of Oggy, plus two new seasons of Zig & Sharko with JioStar India and WBD Italy. The studio also landed a deal for its Where's Chicky? spin-off Chickies with Radio-Canada and SVT. JioStar's involvement marks a significant Indian distribution partnership.
AnimationXpress reports that JioStar's Kids Family portfolio is set to premiere Jungle Tales with Mowgli on JioHotstar and Disney Channel. The animated series brings a comedic twist to the classic Jungle Book tale, with the character Mowgli introducing chaos and adventure in the jungle setting. The programme expands JioStar's children's content offerings across its streaming and linear television platforms.
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AnimationXpress reports that independent, artist-led post-production studio Disauthority has promoted Zain Haris to managing director. The promotion reshapes the studio's leadership structure, elevating Haris from within the company. Disauthority is known for its work in visual effects and animation across film and television projects.
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AnimationXpress reports that Crossword bookstores is launching Manga Mania, a nationwide campaign featuring thousands of original manga titles across 133 stores. The initiative reflects growing mainstream acceptance of manga readership in India, moving beyond niche fandom status. Crossword's expansion into manga retail signals rising commercial confidence in the segment's domestic market potential.
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AnimationXpress reports that Yard VFX, an independent studio specialising in visual effects for feature films and episodic content, has expanded its senior creative team with Alban Orlhiac joining in a VFX role. The announcement underscores the studio's commitment to strengthening its capabilities in the competitive VFX production landscape. Orlhiac's appointment brings additional expertise to the team's project portfolio.
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Cartoon Brew reports that Warner Bros. Pictures Animation has released the main trailer for *The Cat In The Hat*, animated by DNEG. The film, which was a standout at Annecy, marks WBPA's first full-length feature and is scheduled for theatrical and IMAX release on November 6. DNEG, a major visual effects and animation studio with significant operations in India, brings its expertise to this adaptation.
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AnimationXpress reports that Krafton India is bringing back Ocean Odyssey, the underwater theme mode for BGMI, as part of the game's latest update. The mode, which previously took players beneath Erangel's surface, is returning to the battle royale title. Ocean Odyssey was a fan-favourite feature among the player base.
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AnimationXpress reports that Pogo has unveiled Rise of Anshaks: Heroes of Destiny, featuring two Indian superheroes in a shared cosmic universe. The series promises action-driven storytelling centred on a battle narrative. Details about production studios, creative teams, air dates, and episode count remain limited in available announcements, but the launch represents a significant investment in original superhero content for Indian audiences through the children's entertainment platform.
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Analytics Insight reports on PUBG's impact on India's gaming sector. The publication examines how the title altered the country's gaming landscape, though specific details are not available in the headline alone.
Digital Studio India reports that MAAC Thane Centre is expanding AVGC-XR training in the Mumbai region.
AnimationXpress reports that Arena Animation is celebrating three decades of training creative professionals for India's animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and XR sectors. The institute has transitioned students from classrooms into roles across global studios, positioning itself as a contributor to India's expanding AVGC-XR economy. The milestone reflects the institution's three-decade track record in talent development for the country's creative industries.
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The President of India will present the 72nd National Film Awards at Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat on 22 September, according to a PIB announcement.
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Nebula Esports have claimed their largest prize to date by winning the BGMI Masters Series S5, according to AnimationXpress. The team powered through 18 grand finals matches to lift the trophy and finished top of the standings. BGMI (Battlegrounds Mobile India) is a significant competitive gaming title in India's esports ecosystem.
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AnimationXpress reports that MAAC, a training institute and brand of Aptech Limited, has opened a new centre in Thane. The academy specialises in high-end 3D animation, visual effects, gaming, multimedia, and digital content creation training. The expansion marks MAAC's continued growth in India's AVGC-XR education sector.
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Whistling Woods International's School of Creative Arts is bringing back its annual Design Conclave, according to AnimationXpress. The event puts design in the spotlight, highlighting the discipline's pervasive role across creative industries. The conclave represents the institute's commitment to fostering design education and practice among students and professionals in India's AVGC sector.
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AnimationXpress reports that Krafton chairman Byung Gyu Chang met India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to reaffirm the company's long-term investment plans in the country. The South Korean gaming giant's commitment underscores growing confidence in India's gaming sector as a strategic market for international players seeking to expand operations and tap into the region's growing gaming community and talent pool.
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AnimationXpress reports that Make, a creative studio focused on original animation and storytelling, has opened applications for its 2026 Animation Thesis Grant. The grant aims to support emerging animators working on thesis projects. The initiative seeks to reduce barriers for animation students at the conceptual stage of their work, offering financial and creative backing for promising new talent in the animation industry.
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AnimationXpress reports that Cybeart is betting on India's gaming boom, targeting Rs 100 crore in offline retail revenue over the next three years through a nationwide distribution partnership with KBC Computech. The deal marks a significant push into India's gaming market, leveraging retail channels to reach consumers across the country.
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AnimationXpress reports that Mahaprabhu Jagannath, an animated feature from Ele Animations, is finally receiving a theatrical release on 4 September. The film marks a significant milestone for the Indian animation studio after an extended development journey. The feature is rooted in Indian cultural and religious themes, representing the domestic animation sector's output for family audiences.
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Revenant XSpark, a Mumbai-based multi-game esports company, is competing in the international Brawl Stars Challengers Finals in Guangzhou, AnimationXpress reports. The Indian organisation is back in the international Brawl Stars arena with high stakes. The event represents a significant opportunity for the Indian gaming company to demonstrate its competitive capabilities on the global stage.
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Nasscom has published analysis on the post-Astra era and what being AI-ready actually means for India's animation, VFX, gaming, comics, and XR industry.
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AnimationXpress reports that at Animation More Summit 2026, Carmond Infinity demonstrated how the original IP Maayan can transition from comic-book format to animation. The presentation explored the process of adapting validated comic content into animated productions, illustrating how successful intellectual property can expand across multiple creative mediums within India's AVGC ecosystem.
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AnimationXpress reports that Caizon has unveiled the official trailer for Noko: Guardians of The Earth, introducing characters from its original IP project. The company is building character intellectual property originating from India for global audiences, beginning with the character Noko and expanding into multiple independent characters and stories.
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