News for 'visual-effects'

Prime Focus to buy US studio

Prime Focus to buy US studio

Rediff.com17 Nov 2007

Prime Focus, a post-production and visual effects service company is close to acquiring a special effects studio situated on the west coast of United States. The deal size is reportedly pegged at around $100 million or under Rs 400 crore. Prime Focus is a leading integrated post production and visual effects services company.

From the Exorcist to Dasavathaaram

From the Exorcist to Dasavathaaram

Rediff.com10 Jun 2008

In conversation with special effects specialist Brian Jennings, the man entrusted with the task of transforming Kamal Haasan's Tamil film, Dasavathaaram in to an out of this world experience.

Oscars 2008: The Mumbai connection

Oscars 2008: The Mumbai connection

Rediff.com25 Feb 2008

Mumbai based company The Rhythm & Hues Studio that did 25 per cent of visual effects work for The Golden Compass won the Oscar for best visual effects.

Oscars 2020: Joaquin, Renee, Brad win top awards

Oscars 2020: Joaquin, Renee, Brad win top awards

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

The 92nd Annual Academy Awards hardly had any surprises up its sleeves. Here's a quick look at the winners.

The BEST and WORST of 2021

The BEST and WORST of 2021

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

A year marked by more lows than highs for Hindi cinema, here's a recap of the best and worst in 2021.

Making dragons fly!

Making dragons fly!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

Visual Effects Supervisor Samir Hoon talks about his new film, Eragon.

2021 Oscar nominations: The Complete List

2021 Oscar nominations: The Complete List

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas announced the Academy Awards nominations.

FrameFlow India bags four Hollywood orders

FrameFlow India bags four Hollywood orders

Rediff.com17 Aug 2006

FrameFlow India Pvt Ltd, which provides visual effects and animation for films and advertising projects, said on Thursday it has bagged four orders for equal number of films from four Hollywood studios.

Bahut Hua Samman review

Bahut Hua Samman review

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

A glossy presentation of a confounding narrative, notes Moumita Bhattacharjee.

Bored? Solve the I puzzle, right here!

Bored? Solve the I puzzle, right here!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Here's a super fun way to while away your time!

Govt proposes more FDI in media, aviation, insurance

Govt proposes more FDI in media, aviation, insurance

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in his Budget speech said that India's FDI inflows in 2018-19 grew by 6 per cent to $64.37 billion.

Quiz Time: Where did Rana Daggubati spend his initial childhood?

Quiz Time: Where did Rana Daggubati spend his initial childhood?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

What India Inc says about Budget 2022

What India Inc says about Budget 2022

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday unveiled a Rs 39.45 lakh crore Budget with a view to fire up the key engines of the economy to sustain a world-beating recovery from the pandemic. This was Sitharaman's fourth Budget. While the taxpayers were left in the lurch, once again, was she able to cheer Corporate India?

'Working with Ang Lee on Life of Pi was an amazing experience'

'Working with Ang Lee on Life of Pi was an amazing experience'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Cinematographer Siddhartha Nuni talks about his expereince of working in Lucia, an indpendent Kannada film funded by common people.

Review: Eega is brilliant cinema

Review: Eega is brilliant cinema

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

The computer graphics are top-notch. Sudeep is excellent in his portrayal of the antagonist.

Review: Damarukam is a one-time watch

Review: Damarukam is a one-time watch

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

Damarukam is one-of-its-kind socio-fantasy in today's times and can be watched once for its stunning visuals.

BIG Cinemas, Cinepolis in talks for alliance

BIG Cinemas, Cinepolis in talks for alliance

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

Anil Ambani-promoted multiplex chain may sell stake to the Mexico-headquartered global giant

IMAGES: An AMAZING fairytale of light and colour!

IMAGES: An AMAZING fairytale of light and colour!

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Don't miss this remarkable fashion show by French designer Franck Sorbier, who used just two designs and stunning visual effects to narrate a medieval French fairytale on the ramp in Paris last week.

'Charu Khandal is paralysed indefinitely'

'Charu Khandal is paralysed indefinitely'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

A long ordeal awaits the Khandals, as they have to watch and wait for young Charu to recover.

'SRK said he will help Charu but money hasn't come yet'

'SRK said he will help Charu but money hasn't come yet'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

Mauli Singh gives us a peek in her friend Charu Khandal's life.

Review: Limitless doesn't explore its potential

Review: Limitless doesn't explore its potential

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

Limitless is a usual fare until it reaches the twist-in-the-end finale.

Bharat review: A film gone badly astray

Bharat review: A film gone badly astray

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Bharat is nothing more than a reflection of the times we are living in: where we expect our heroes to be flawless, virtuous fellas -- it is our current national disease.

Indian company to convert Star Wars into 3D

Indian company to convert Star Wars into 3D

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

"Star Wars films are the very fabric of film-making. Lucas film-tested our creative sensibilities and our pipeline before choosing us," said Namit Malhotra, founder and global CEO, Prime Focus.

Seen Kolkata, Mumbai streets like this?

Seen Kolkata, Mumbai streets like this?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Suhasini Kejriwal's art is born of the streets of working class Kolkata and Mumbai.

Special: An animation guru and his Indian gurukul

Special: An animation guru and his Indian gurukul

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

Jerzy Kular is a veteran in the European animation film industry, with more than 30 years of experience. The Polish-French Kular was educated in Canada and Germany, and has collaborated on several films, including working on visual effects with world-renowned directors like Roman Polanski, Constantin Costa-Gavras and Francois Truffaut. His works also include innovative projects in motion rides, 3D shows for theme parks, films for science centers and live shows.

FDI norms may be eased to attract bidders for Air India

FDI norms may be eased to attract bidders for Air India

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

In the aviation sector, 100 per cent FDI is allowed under automatic route for MRO (maintenance, repair, overhaul), ground handling, and aircraft purchase.

BIG Cinemas re-opens Movie City in NJ

BIG Cinemas re-opens Movie City in NJ

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

BIG Cinemas made major renovations and re-opened Movie City in Edison, New Jersey.

Want a career in animation? Read this!

Want a career in animation? Read this!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

'I can snap my fingers and get 1,000 people overnight, but I can't guarantee that they will develop because there has been zero change in education in the country in the last nine years.'

Joker sweeps Oscar nominations

Joker sweeps Oscar nominations

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The 92nd Academy Awards nominations have been announced at the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles.

Gaming: Pushing the limits in Need for Speed: Shift

Gaming: Pushing the limits in Need for Speed: Shift

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

Sameer Desai reviews the latest of the Need for Speed franchise, Shift.

Want to study animation?

Want to study animation?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

Scholarship schemes to support and encourage meritorious students with a keen interest in the field of animation.

DreamWorks in India studio deal

DreamWorks in India studio deal

Rediff.com26 Dec 2007

DreamWorks Animation has struck a deal with Technicolor to develop an animation facility in India in a further sign of Hollywood's willingness to use talent in international markets.

'Really cool stuff in Pirates 3!'

'Really cool stuff in Pirates 3!'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2006

Visual effects supervisor John Knoll talks about creating Dead Man's Chest.

Want to be an animator?

Want to be an animator?

Rediff.com23 May 2016

If you have the skills, the sky is the limit.

2.0 collects Rs 600 mn on day one

2.0 collects Rs 600 mn on day one

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

Trade estimates pegged the Hindi version collection at Rs 210 million -- a commendable performance for a dubbed film.

On the Red Carpet: Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry at the VMAs

On the Red Carpet: Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry at the VMAs

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

The 34th MTV Video Music Awards may have been boring but it saw a lot of interesting fashion on the red carpet.

FrameFlow studio to bag Hollywood deals

FrameFlow studio to bag Hollywood deals

Rediff.com8 Apr 2005

FrameFlow India Pvt Ltd, visual effects and animation services company, has clinched a deal from a Malaysian firm for developing an architectural walk through.

Andhra Pradesh to set up animation, gaming cities

Andhra Pradesh to set up animation, gaming cities

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

The Andhra Pradesh government plans to set up an animation and gaming city in Hyderabad to promote the industry.