Kathputlee Animation working on 3D stereoscopic feature ‘BOO‘

Delhi based Kathputlee Animation Studios is working on its IP titled ‘BOO’ – the spirit of Dolls, a television series and a 3D stereoscopy feature. It plans to do a 52X11 min TV episode and a 100 min 3D stereoscopy feature targeting children between 6-10 years of age, early teen and families as well.The project is in its initial stage of script development while the pitch is ready. While they are open for further development and associations for co–production and co–financing they would start the work on the project by the end of 2010 and complete by early 2012.

Speaking to Animationxpress.com Kathputlee Animation Studios CEO Sharad Mittal said “The content is connected to the deep roots of traditional culture of India, which is spread in locales of the country. We would see a local and regional touch in the characters and storyline. I personally feel that this can be the Indian content that the Animation Industry worldwide is looking for. In brief an adventure, mystery tale like this should not be told in less than 3d stereoscopy

DQE & Method Animation to animate Peter Pan in 3D/HD avatar

DQ Entertainment has announced ‘The New Adventures of Peter Pan‘ in a 3D animated CGI format. The TV series will consist of 26 episodes of half hour each, as an enchanting fantasy-adventure genre of storytelling. Entertainment Ireland Limited is co-producing this high-end television series with Method Animation, France and Story Board Animation, France at a global budget of Euro 9.91 million (INR 60 Crore). This high end 3D TV series will be a feature quality visual delight with some stereoscopic effects.Method Animation, France and Story Board Animation, France have entered into a development deal with France Television, France and a high quality design and pilot team is already working in France in due editorial consultation with DQE Ireland for Scripting also.Peter Pan - 26 x 22‘ 3D HD has generated tremendous interest world wide including Europe for broadcasting and home entertainment including Licensing which DQE is working in collaboration with co producers Method Animation and Story Board Animation, France.Said Julien Borde, Head of Children and Youth Programs, France Televisions - "We are delighted to join Method Animation and DQ Entertainment in the development of Peter Pan. France Televisions 1st commissioner of animation in Europe is working on adaptation of international IP‘s for more than 20 years and has produced some of the most exciting international franchises (Garfield, Gaston Lagafffe, Tintin,Lucky Luke, Marsupilami...). It is a great honor for us to be part of such a challenging and motivating project. With the passion of Method and DQ artists, we are sure the first animated series version of Peter Pan will be consistent with the original universe and bring emotions and fun to a all new generation of kids

Peter Pan, his friends and foes, all new and old, in a fantasy-action-adventure, set in a timeless and magical world of Neverland and 21st century London. Neverland is defined by imaginations running wild, and the place for big adventures, ruled by a boy who never grew up. New generation Wendy, her brothers and their loving dog Newfie join forces with Peter Pan and Tinkerbell to face their long time foe Captain Hook and his pirates in a never-ending battle to save Neverland from unimaginable evils.

3D digital animation film Bal Hanuman 2 to release on 14 May

Astute Media Vision’s Bal Hanuman-2, India’s first 3D digital animation film, will be released on 14 May.Bal Hanuman-2 is the story of Hanuman’s childhood, exploring his adventurous antics for one hour and 15 minutes.

The major difference, while watching the film, is instead of red or blue glass its specs will have special polarized glass that enhances the 3D viewing experience. The film will be released in select theatres that are equipped with 3D projectors. Many theatres had recently equipped their theatres with 3D projectors because they wanted to screen James Cameron’s Avataar.

“In order to give depth to the film, every scene is made with two cameras from right and left angle. Then both are mixed and converted into digital print or transferred to a hard disc. The whole process makes the budget double in comparison to a normal 2D film. But when you watch the result, you will appreciate the money spent,” avers the film’s director Pankaj Sharma.Earlier Sharma directed Panga gang, Bal Hanuman and Bal Ganesh and Bal Ganesh-2 in association with Shemaroo.

Gears of War 3 Ashes to Ashes Announcement Trailer

Has gears of war 3 got a release date and will there be a gears of war 2 pc port? Epic Games has recently comfirmed an april 2011 release date for GOW 3 but a designer for epic games responds. the april 2011 release date is to get natal and halo reach out of the way.

Nokia Announces Three New Handsets

Nokia has announced three new handsets - the Nokia C3, Nokia C6 and Nokia E5 - designed to put better messaging and social networking tools in the hands of more people around the world, at affordable prices. These new handsets feature full QWERTY keyboards, and enable access to a range of different email accounts, IM communities and social networks.The Nokia C3 has a full QWERTY keyboard - the first for a Series 40 phone - and is the first in the range to enable access to social networks directly on the homescreen. People can view, comment, update their status and share pictures to their favorite social networks such as Facebook and Twitter. The Nokia C3 also comes with Ovi Mail and Ovi Chat, meaning first time users can set up email and chat accounts straight from the device, without the need for a PC. Other notable features are the Wi-Fi connectivity, a two megapixel camera, rich color 2.4 inch screen and support for up to an 8GB memory card. The Nokia C3 is expected to be available in the second quarter of 2010 in a variety of colors, including golden white, slate grey and hot pink.The Nokia C6 is a Symbian-based smartphone combining a 3.2 inch touch screen with a full slide out keyboard. The phone offers access to Facebook feeds directly on the homescreen and features a full suite of email and social networking capabilities.The Nokia C6 also features a five megapixel camera with autofocus and flash, and Ovi Maps with free walk and drive navigation. In addition apps from games and videos to news aggregators and web services are available in the Ovi Store.Rounding off the trio is the latest addition to the Nokia Eseries range, the Nokia E5. The Symbian-based Nokia E5 follows the blueprint of devices such as the Nokia E72 and Nokia E63. The Nokia E5 combines business features with personal networking and entertainment capabilities.With direct access to over 90 percent of the world's corporate email through Mail for Exchange and IBM Lotus Notes Traveler, it's easy to keep in contact from anywhere with theNokia E5.

Rabbit Teams With All-Star Cast on First Live-Action 3D Spot

Rabbit directing duo Twin – working with an all-star cast that included DP Mauro Fiore (Avatar), Editor Jim Haygood (Torn), and FX house Digital Domain (2012, Transformers, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) – just released the studio’s first live action 3D commercial to promote Samsung’s state-of-the art 3D LED TV. The spot represents an important step in the evolution of production as 3D is downsized, made more accessible, and reconfigured for a mass audience. that. Dubbed “Wonder-full”, the spot is the first of Samsung’s 2010 “Dedicated to Wonder” campaign that features a family of three who, on a visit to an aquarium, conduct the improbable feat of slicing out a large cube of water, fish intact, lashing it to the roof of their car and driving it home, where the father sets the square on the living room entertainment center and compresses it into the new ultra slim Samsung 3D LED TV. As the family relaxes on the couch, Samsung 3D active glasses on, a stream of sea creatures pours from the screen and appears to hover over them in the living room, giving the sensation of 3D action even to viewers watching in 2D.

The Last Airbender Bound for Nintendo Wii, DS

THQ Brings M. Night Shyamalans The Last Airbender to NintendoTHQ today announced plans to bring The Last Airbender Video games exclusively to the Wii system and Nintendo DS/Nintendo DSi systems in June 2010