Thomson/Technicolor to set up worldclass animation studio

January 15th, 2008

Thomson/Technicolor has inked an alliance with DreamWorks Animation to set-up an animation studio, the first of its kind in Asia, at Paprikaas, a leading animation and game content provider based in Bangalore.

Thomson recently invested in Paprikaas through their Technicolor business, and now with the assistance of DreamWorks Animation, will build on the potential of existing creative and technical talent base in India to develop this worldclass animation studio, Nandish Domlur, CEO Paprikaas told the media on Monday.

Paprikaas would recruit over 300 people in the next 12-18 months, part of which will be dedicated for DreamWorks projects. The rest would be inducted into Paprikaas, he said.

With this alliance Paprikaas & Technicolour will focus on four areas - Paprikaas Animation, DreamWorks Animation Dedicated unit, Paprikaas interactive working on video games and Paprikaas VFRX for Moving Picture Company, London-Technicolor’s Visual Effects arm that handles work on live action firms and commercials.

DreamWorks, a leading animation company known for blockbusters like Shrek, Madagascar, Over the Hedge & The Bee Movie will work closely with Parikaas & Technicolor to create an animation center of excellence.

DreamWorks will also help to induct, train, develop and nurture top-tier animation talent and implement superior pipeline tools as well as technology in the dedicated unit, Joe Agular, representing DreamWorks said. Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com