Softbank-owned chipmaker Graphcore will invest $1.3 billion in India over 10 years: CEO Nigel ToonGraphcore, a UK chip firm, will invest $1.3 billion in India over the next decade. The company is opening its first office in Bengaluru, hi...
Pocket Entertainment launches AI-led comics platform, earmarks $15 million investmentPocket Entertainment's new AI-supported platform, Pocket Toons, enhances comic creation, enabling the release of three episodes daily. The ...
Japan's SoftBank acquires British AI chipmaker GraphcoreOnce touted as a rival to Nvidia, which has seen its own valuation skyrocket thanks to soaring demand for AI computer chips, Britain's Grap...
Author David Sedaris's first children's book 'Pretty Ugly' to hit the stands next FebruaryDavid Sedaris has collaborated with Ian Falconer to release his first children's book, "Pretty Ugly", to be published by Toon Books on Febr...
Bollywood meets 'Chacha Choudhary'! Katrina's 'Phone Bhoot' set to feature in popular comic seriesThree key characters from 'Phone Bhoot' will be part of the 'Chacha Chaudhary' series.
How desi cartoon characters are being used to drive brand messagingAccording to Dream Theatre, one of India’s largest licensing companies, India booked $1.86 billion worth of licensing revenues in 2019; of ...
An AI chip uses fuzzy math for human-like intuitionUnlike the number-crunching alternatives, British startup Graphcore has developed a brain for computers that excels at guesswork.
Parents, take note! This app combines listening to rhymes with motor skill developmentKinToons is meant for ages 4+ and adds a fun DJ interactive element to keep your child interested.
No kidding, it’s loony to imitate toonsIf common calamitous cartoon memes are sought to be replicated by, it will not be long before there are appeals to concerned authorities to...
RBI allows LLPs to carry out financial commitment abroadRBI has allowed LLP firms to carry out financial commitment to/on behalf of joint ventures or wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Indian compa...
- Green Gold Animation in talks to license Chhota Bheem laddoos
After Ben 10 stationery, Spiderman T-shirts, Barbie school bags and Doraemon watches, it could be the turn of Chhota Bheem laddoos to woo c...
- Won’t respect Ambedkar any less, say students
Taking toons away from textbooks is a move akin to banishing discussion from classrooms, schoolteachers and students say as visuals stimula...
- Kids Media to tap new categories for toon-based merchandise
Kids Media India, a licensing agent for toon characters, plans to tap market for merchandise in footwear, innerwear and eyewear segments as...
- Disney to stop direct-to-DVD animated sequels
Walt Disney Co says it will stop making lucrative direct-to-DVD sequels of such classic animated films as Cinderella.
- Disney to whip up Cream Bell
What if Goofy, Mickey Mouse, Mini Mouse, Donald Duck and Daisy Duck joined the fun? Delhi-based ice-cream maker.
- Tooning in moolah
Spurred by the early successes, indian film makers look to woo audiences with blockbuster animation films.
- Color Chips to raise Rs 46 cr via FCCBs
Hyderabad-based animation company Color Chips India Ltd has said it will raise over Rs 46 crore ($10 million) through the issue of Foreign ...