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Thursday, 15 October 2026

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Astra Studios launches AstraLabs AI pipeline in partnership with VerSe

Animation World Network reports that Astra Studios, backed by Hombale Group and led by Biren Ghose, has launched AstraLabs in partnership with VerSe, the Dailyhunt parent company headed by Umang Bedi. The collaboration will co-develop and market an AI-native production pipeline built on SparkStation, which automates workflows from script to distribution while maintaining consistency of faces, wardrobe, and locations across shots.

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Animation and VFX jobs posted across global studios including Hyderabad roles

Animation World Network reports fresh LinkedIn job openings from Netflix Animation Studios, Eyeline, Stellar Creative Lab and LMN VFX. Positions span lighting, compositing, FX and lead roles across multiple locations including Hyderabad, alongside opportunities in Jakarta, Sydney and Vancouver. The roundup reflects ongoing hiring demand across major animation and visual effects studios.

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New intellectual properties debut at Anime India Mumbai convention

AnimationXpress reports that Anime India Mumbai, a three-day convention, showcased new intellectual properties alongside established franchises. The event went beyond celebrating existing anime properties, instead focusing on launching and developing new IP creations. The convention drew cosplay participants and industry attendees to Mumbai, positioning itself as a platform for emerging creative works in India's anime and animation sector.

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Wednesday, 14 October 2026

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IndiaJoy 2026 launches at MIPCOM Cannes, opens doors for global entertainment businesses

AnimationXpress reports that the ninth edition of IndiaJoy will be held in Hyderabad from December 7 to 13, 2026. The event will bring together international studios, content buyers, creators and investors alongside the Invest Telangana Global Summit. IndiaJoy is designed to create opportunities for global entertainment businesses to engage with India's AVGC sector and investment landscape.

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AWN Jobs Roundup: 90 Animation and VFX Openings Including India Listings

Animation World Network's October jobs roundup features 90 animation and VFX positions worldwide, including new openings in India alongside listings from North America, UK, Australia and New Zealand. Leading employers in the roundup include Activision, Blizzard, Stellar Creative Lab, Eidos-Montréal and CD Projekt Red. The compilation aggregates current Indeed listings across major animation and games production hubs.

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Prayan Animation Studio showcases three kids' IPs at Mipcom 2026

AnimationXpress reports that Prayan Animation Studio is presenting three children's intellectual properties at Mipcom 2026: Ria Rabbit, Stealing Monkeys, and Kemet. The studio is expanding its international catalogue with preschool entertainment and a historical adventure series. The initiative reflects the studio's effort to build a stronger global presence for its animated content offerings in the kids' entertainment segment.

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Tuesday, 13 October 2026

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Astra Studios and VerSe Innovation launch Astra-Spark Alliance for AI-driven production consistency

AnimationXpress reports that Astra Studios and VerSe Innovation have announced the Astra-Spark Alliance to address consistency challenges in AI-generated film production. While AI can generate striking imagery, maintaining character, costume, and location consistency across entire films remains difficult. The alliance was unveiled at Mipcom, aiming to bridge this technical gap and accelerate AI-powered production workflows for animation and visual effects creators.

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Sutra Digital presents four Indian IP projects at Cannes

AnimationXpress reports that Sutra Digital is showcasing four Indian intellectual properties at Cannes. The studio is blending Indian cultural narratives with anime-inspired visual styles, featuring imagery such as a Maratha warrior on horseback rendered with Tokyo anime aesthetics. The initiative demonstrates Indian studios' efforts to position homegrown IP on the global stage, combining regional storytelling with contemporary animation techniques.

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Animation World Network lists 16 VFX and animation roles across Netflix, ILM and DreamWorks

Animation World Network reports on fresh LinkedIn job openings from major studios including Netflix, Industrial Light & Magic, and DreamWorks. Positions span surfacing, FX, facial animation and production roles across multiple countries including India, Canada, Australia and Belgium. The roundup highlights current hiring across the animation and visual effects sectors globally.

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Five Indian animated epics in development with mythological themes

AnimationXpress reports that Indian animation is preparing several mythological projects for screen adaptation. The slate includes animated features centred on Hindu epics, featuring gods, demons and legendary warriors. The report references projects drawing on Vishnu's avatars and the character Hanuman, among others. Details on production timelines, studios involved, and specific release dates were not provided in the available summary.

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Jayakumar Prabhakaran Nair launches Kynzo with India-to-world animation strategy

AnimationXpress reports that Jayakumar Prabhakaran Nair, former CEO of Toonz Media Group, has launched Kynzo to pursue an international animation strategy. Nair spent over two decades at Toonz Media Group, where he led the studio into international co-productions, partnerships, and markets. The move signals continued ambition among Indian animation leaders to expand the sector's global footprint and capabilities.

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Monday, 12 October 2026

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One Life Studios marks 10 years with global launches of Raaya and Rocket Boys

AnimationXpress reports that One Life Studios is celebrating its tenth anniversary with two major announcements at Mipcom: the launch of kids' animation IP Raaya: The Great Indian Tales and expansion of Rocket Boys to global audiences. The studio is taking Indian stories to the international stage through these initiatives, reinforcing its position in the global animation marketplace.

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Toonz Media Group presents diverse animation slate at Mipcom

AnimationXpress reports that Toonz Media Group is bringing a slate of stories to Mipcom, spanning multiple genres, borders and technologies. The company's offerings include creator-led adventures, family features, and anime content. Toonz, an Indian animation studio, regularly participates in major international markets to showcase its portfolio and expand distribution opportunities globally.

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Canada's cartoon incubator targets India at Cannes market

AnimationXpress reports that Canada's Cartoon Incubator is heading to the Cannes market in October with a specific focus on India. Nathalie Bourdon, involved with the incubator, will be among the buyers and industry professionals at the event on the French Riviera. The move signals growing interest from Canadian animation producers in the Indian market and partnership opportunities within the country's animation sector.

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Temple stories adapted for cinema screen

AnimationXpress reports on how stories embedded in temple culture for centuries—painted on walls and sung at festivals—are being adapted for cinema. The piece explores the creative leap required to transition these cultural narratives into visual storytelling formats, examining how traditional religious and cultural art forms inspire contemporary film and animation projects.

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Baahubali animated series in development, art director discusses adapting iconic franchise

AnimationXpress reports on an animated adaptation of the Baahubali franchise. Ajey Lele, art director on Baahubali: The Eternal, discussed the creative challenge of adapting the passionate fanbase's expectations into animation. Lele noted the constant awareness of not wanting to disappoint fans who deeply connected with the original live-action films. The project represents a significant expansion of the Baahubali universe into the animation space.

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Indian animation studios turn YouTube into their launch pad

AnimationXpress reports that Indian animation studios are leveraging YouTube as a distribution platform for their content. The outlet illustrates the shift with an example of a toddler in Jakarta discovering animated content through the platform's algorithm-driven recommendations, bypassing traditional television network scheduling. The strategy reflects how digital platforms are reshaping how Indian animation reaches global audiences without conventional broadcast gatekeepers.

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Friday, 9 October 2026

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Sakshi Verma on character dynamics in 'Forgotten Island'

AnimationXpress reports on Sakshi Verma's insights into the characters Raissa and Jo in 'Forgotten Island'. Verma describes Raissa as relatable and Jo as irresistible, discussing how friendship develops as a rollercoaster journey rather than a linear path, full of surprises and emotional leaps that define the characters' arc in the project.

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Josh Selig partners with Fantawild on 'Murphy's Manor' animated series

Animation World Network reports that Josh Selig, creator of 'The Wonder Pets!', has partnered with Chinese animation studio Fantawild on a new CG comedy series. 'Murphy's Manor' is a 52 × 13-minute show centred on a boy whose new tenants are folklore spirits in disguise. Selig and Fantawild, known for the 'Boonie Bears' franchise, are collaborating on the project, which represents a significant international partnership in children's animation production.

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Thursday, 8 October 2026

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Xilam promotes three executives in leadership restructure

Animation World Network reports that Xilam has undergone a leadership overhaul. Caterina Gonnelli-Linden, who has run the studio's content division since 2023, now shares executive duties with Marc du Pontavice. Camille Wiplier and Safaa Benazzouz have been promoted to deputy CEOs. The 'Oggy and the Cockroaches' studio is restructuring its top tier amid the promotions.

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Animation and VFX jobs roundup: 24 openings across studios including roles in India

Animation World Network reports fresh LinkedIn job openings from major studios including Activision, Brown Bag Films, Framestore, Blizzard, Bardel and Crafty Apes. Positions span lead FX, lookdev, compositing, lighting and production supervisor roles across Canada, Spain, Australia and India. The roundup highlights global hiring activity in animation and visual effects sectors.

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Mondo TV and Magiclume partner on global distribution for 'Zury & Friends'

AnimationXpress reports that Mondo TV Group, an Italian production and television distribution company, has partnered with Magiclume, an Indian 3D animation and VFX studio, to expand global distribution of the animated series 'Zury & Friends'. The collaboration aims to bring the show to international audiences, leveraging Mondo TV's distribution network and Magiclume's production capabilities.

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Cartoon Network acquires PowerKids Entertainment's The Jungle Book for Saarc region

AnimationXpress reports that Cartoon Network has acquired PowerKids Entertainment's The Jungle Book animated series for the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation region. The distribution deal marks a significant milestone for Indian animation, expanding the reach of the series across South Asia. PowerKids Entertainment's property gains access to the major broadcaster's platform and audience across the Saarc region.

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Wednesday, 7 October 2026

Tuesday, 6 October 2026

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AWN Jobs Roundup: 33 Animation and VFX Roles Worldwide, Including DreamWorks Internships

Animation World Network's jobs roundup for October 6 highlights 33 open positions across animation and VFX studios globally. Nine paid Spring 2027 internships at DreamWorks lead the week's opportunities, which span compositing, FX, layout, storyboarding, rigging and machine learning roles. Positions are available in Vancouver, Madrid, Brussels, Mumbai and other locations, offering entry and mid-level roles across major production hubs.

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Monday, 5 October 2026

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Living Pixels Entertainment begins production on Grisù season two

AnimationXpress reports that Hyderabad-based animation and post-production studio Living Pixels Entertainment has begun production on the second season of Grisù, the animated series about a young dragon. The studio has joined the project as production fires are already burning on the new season. Living Pixels Entertainment continues to expand its portfolio with international animation work.

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Sunday, 4 October 2026

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Wednesday, 30 September 2026

Tuesday, 29 September 2026

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Indian folklore fantasy thriller 'Vvaan: Force of the Forest' in development

AnimationXpress reports on 'Vvaan: Force of the Forest', a fantasy thriller blending action and Indian mythology. The project draws on Indian folklore, positioning it within the fantasy genre. Details on production timeline, creative team, and distribution remain limited in the available summary, though the work reflects growing interest in adapting indigenous narrative traditions for animated and visual-effects-driven storytelling in the Indian AVGC sector.

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Canvas launches Project Maya, India's first short-form anime series with 30 animators

AnimationXpress reports that Canvas, a microdrama and vertical entertainment app founded in 2025, is launching Project Maya, described as India's first original short-form anime series. The project brings together 30 Indian animators. The series represents Canvas's entry into anime production and aims to deliver anime content in a short-form format tailored to vertical viewing on mobile platforms.

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Saturday, 26 September 2026

Friday, 25 September 2026

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One Life Studios expands global footprint with German and Indian distribution deals

AnimationXpress reports that One Life Studios, an Indian content production, distribution, and media company, is expanding its global reach through distribution agreements in Germany and Gujarat. The independent Indian studio is taking its Indian epics to new markets, strengthening its footprint across both international and domestic territories. The deals mark the company's continued growth in the AVGC sector.

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Thursday, 24 September 2026

Wednesday, 23 September 2026

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Netflix acquires ChuChu TV preschool content for global streaming

AnimationXpress reports that Netflix has acquired four collections of preschool content from Indian edutainment brand ChuChu TV for its global platform. The deal is facilitated through US-based distributor Cookbook Media. The content will be available in Indian languages, marking a significant distribution milestone for the Indian creator in the streaming space.

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88 Pictures to animate new Darkwing Duck series

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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AWN Jobs Roundup: 33 Animation and VFX Openings Worldwide

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.

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Tuesday, 22 September 2026

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Anu Sikka exits JioStar after 21 years in kids entertainment

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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Monday, 21 September 2026

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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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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

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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