Monday, 21 September 2026

AnimationVFX

AWN Jobs Roundup: 73 animation and VFX positions across multiple regions

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.

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AnimationGujarat

UID and Zebu Animation Studios bring studio thinking into the classroom

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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AI accelerates production, but human storytelling remains essential

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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Friday, 18 September 2026

AnimationVFX

Disney Appoints Karandeep Anand as First Chief Technology Officer

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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Thursday, 17 September 2026

GamingComics

Hanuman Ansh expands into gaming with three titles from nCore Games

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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Wednesday, 16 September 2026

AnimationMaharashtra

NH Studioz brings live coverage of Mumbai's Ganeshotsav to Fast TV and YouTube

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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Pogo and Cartoon Network take kindness and creativity to one million schoolchildren

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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Monday, 14 September 2026

Animation

Xilam secures presales for Oggy, Zig & Sharko and Chickies ahead of MIPCOM

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.

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Saturday, 12 September 2026

Animation

Jungle Tales with Mowgli premieres on JioHotstar and Disney Channel

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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VFXAnimation

Disauthority promotes Zain Haris to managing director

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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Friday, 11 September 2026

Comics

Crossword launches Manga Mania campaign across 133 stores in India

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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VFX

Yard VFX expands creative team with Alban Orlhiac

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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Thursday, 10 September 2026

Animation

Warner Bros. Pictures Animation releases trailer for DNEG-animated 'The Cat In The Hat'

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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Gaming

Ocean Odyssey theme returns to BGMI in latest update

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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Pogo unveils Rise of Anshaks: Heroes of Destiny animated series

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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Wednesday, 9 September 2026

Tuesday, 8 September 2026

Arena Animation marks 30 years of shaping India's creative talent

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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Monday, 7 September 2026

Gaming

Nebula Esports wins BGMI Masters Series S5 trophy

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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Whistling Woods International hosts annual Design Conclave

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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Friday, 4 September 2026

Gaming

Krafton chairman meets PM Modi, affirms long-term India investment

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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Animation

Creative studio Make opens 2026 animation thesis grant for emerging animators

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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Thursday, 3 September 2026

AnimationOdisha

Animated feature 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath' gets theatrical release

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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GamingMaharashtra

Revenant XSpark heads to Guangzhou for Brawl Stars Challengers Finals

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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Wednesday, 2 September 2026

Maayan moves from comics to animation ambition at AM Summit 2026

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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Animation

Bullet Microdrama unveils trailer of AI-led Indian anime feature The Dwarka Project

AnimationXpress reports that Bullet Microdrama has unveiled a trailer for The Dwarka Project, an AI-led Indian anime feature blending ancient Indian mythology with a 22nd-century dystopia. The project represents an experimental approach to animation production, leveraging artificial intelligence throughout the filmmaking process. The studio's venture combines traditional mythological storytelling with speculative science fiction and modern production technology.

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Gaming

CyberPowerPC India expands gaming-grade PC offerings into educational institutions

AnimationXpress reports that CyberPowerPC India is expanding its presence in the education sector, pushing gaming-grade PCs into schools, colleges, universities, and specialised institutes. The company argues that appropriate classroom setups should incorporate high-performance computing hardware. The initiative targets educational institutions seeking to enhance technical infrastructure for students engaged in gaming, design, and related disciplines requiring powerful computing resources.

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JioHotstar expands internationally to UK, Canada and Singapore

AnimationXpress reports that JioHotstar has announced its international launch across the UK, Canada and Singapore, marking the next chapter in its vision of becoming a global entertainment platform. The expansion represents a significant step in JioHotstar's growth strategy as it seeks to establish itself beyond India's borders. The platform aims to deliver entertainment experiences to audiences in these key markets.

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Tuesday, 1 September 2026

AnimationComicsXRMaharashtra

Anime India Mumbai 2026 concludes at NESCO, celebrates cosplay culture

AnimationXpress reports that Anime India Mumbai 2026 concluded on 30 August at NESCO Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, marking a significant moment in the initiative's nationwide journey. The event brought cosplay and anime culture back to Mumbai, engaging the community through creative celebrations. This edition underscores India's growing engagement with anime and fan culture within the broader animation and entertainment ecosystem.

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