Virtual reality is perhaps living through its golden era. Computer graphics and animation have flourished during the last decade. Today, the animation industry and film industry work in collaboration, together creating wonders in the entertainment domain. Computer Facial Animation is currently the main focus and is being increasingly applied in computer games and feature films. Creating...
Stunning beauties bring in the glamour quotient to the daily soaps we watch. We think of daytime soap operas, and what come to mind are the glitz, scandals and the gorgeous women. When cinema hasn’t worked for a lot of starlets, they’ve turned to television as their savior; and it hasn’t disappointed most. Many top-notch actresses are a contribution of daytime...
Production houses are by themselves a unique selling proposition to the movie. Warner Brother, Columbia Pictures and Century Fox are production houses that have produced some of the best movies of the century. In the present day movie scenario, there are a number of production companies that have been started by movie stars themselves. These production houses act as a platform for...
The practice of benevolent giving can be dated back to the start of civilization. In today’s modern world where more than a half of the population lies below the poverty line, any kind of charity is welcome. Whether it comes from a faith based organization or from celebrities, the primary aim is to serve the homeless and suffering people around the world. American Red Cross,...
If you’ve loved Simba- the lion cub, the credit goes not just to the caricature artists, and the animation specialists; due acclaim should also go to the voice behind the adorable feline. Voice-over artists are so important for any animation that the right voice could make or break the appeal of the production. Many cartoon characters are associated with the voices that have...
There’s something to do with being blonde and famous. Hollywood has been very benevolent to blonde beauties, ever since we remember. It’s an impression, that the golden haired gal always has the most fun. A good example of this is Reese Witherspoon’s ‘Legally Blonde’. It is a good-humored jab at all those who typecast blondes as bimbos. No sir, now blondes...
When books are brought alive on screen, they become much more appealing: unless of course, you’re a booklover who prefers imagination to take its own course. Loads of cartoon books have been turned into animation programs with great success. This section is devoted to one such absolutely delectable cartoon series called ‘Clifford’s Puppy Days’. It traces back the...
The problems of African Americans, in a white dominated society are subtle and unseen. A majority would probably be unaware of the internal unrest, that’s deep seated in America’s eclectic multiracial population. Many sensitive filmmakers have taken up these issues to spread awareness among the ignorant. Lorraine Hansberry made one such effort way back in 1959, in a play...
The subject of child prodigies has always been fascinating for most. When children excel in fields that adults struggle to cope, you definitely sit up and more than just notice. One field where children have always astounded us with their talent since ages is acting. Hollywood has had the cream of child actors since it started as an industry. The presence of kids has made movies much more...
When it was established that American Idol was met with stupendous success, the makers thought of creating a spin-off with children and teenagers. American Juniors was yet another reality show for musical talents; this time with the young ones. The show had 19 juniors making it through the auditioning round to win the title. Simon Fuller was bang on target yet again with this...
