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Frames 2003 kicks off with technology seminar
| MUMBAI: FRAMES 2003, the biggest global convention in Asia on the business of entertainment organised by the apex business organisation of India FICCI, kicks off tomorrow. The highlight of the first day is a seminar on technology for the various constituents of the information, media and the entertainment Industry! |
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This year, for the first time, the convention which has been rapidly growing every year, is spread over four days from 13-16 March 2003. FRAMES 2003 will be held at The Reniassance Hotel and Convention Centre, Powai, in Mumbai. The technology seminar – under the aegis of e-Entertainment Alliance, FICCI, NASSCOM and TIE – focusses on the usage of new technologies in developing the business of media and entertainment and will cover various issues including the digitisation of cable systems and animation, amongst others. The key speakers at the technology seminar include bigwigs Reliance Entertainment chairman Amit Khanna, NASSCOM president Kiran Karnik, E-Entertainment co-chairman Harish Mehta and TIE president Vijay Mukhi.  The highlights of the day are the presence of international speakers CASBAA CEO Simon Twiston Davies, IBM Global Services principal leader, media and entertainment Timothy O Brien, Discreet regional manager Peter Moxom and UK animation major Framestore CFC’s chief executive William Sargent. FRAMES opens at 10 am with the opening remarks by the mayor of Dunedin, New Zealand, Sushi Turner. The technology seminar will be followed by a session on Venture Capital Financing and Mentoring. The panel will be shared by the US-based Larta CEO Rohit Shukla and Passion Fund.com CEO Mahesh Murthy. Over 1200 national and international delegates representing the biggest entertainment companies in India and globally are expected to participate at FRAMES 2003. Stay logged on to indiantelevision.com for up to date coverage on FRAMES 2003. |
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Anime India announces Amazon MX Player as co-presenting partner for Anime India Kolkata 2026
MUMBAI: Riding high on the success of its blockbuster Mumbai debut, Anime India is accelerating its nationwide expansion with the announcement of Amazon MX Player as the co-presenting partner for Anime India Kolkata. The partnership marks a significant step forward in the festival’s mission to deliver large-scale, accessible, and fan-first anime experiences across the country.
Scheduled for 14 and 15 February 2026 at the iconic Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, Anime India Kolkata will launch the first regional chapter of what is set to be a year-long, multi-city tour. As the curtain-raiser for the 2026 circuit, the Kolkata edition aims to fuse the energy of global Japanese pop culture with India’s fast-growing community of anime, manga, and pop-culture fans.
A household name in digital entertainment, Amazon MX Player brings unmatched reach and cultural relevance to the Anime India platform. With its expanding focus on anime and youth-driven content, Amazon MX Player’s involvement as co-presenting partner reinforces Anime India’s vision of making anime culture more inclusive breaking barriers of language, geography, and accessibility to connect with fans nationwide.
Anime India Kolkata 2026 will showcase cosplay competitions, interactive zones led by the Indian Gunpla Community, India-39 Vocaloid Community, The Japan Curry, and Adda-o-Otaku by The Otaku Guild. Fans can join tournaments across fighting games, Pokémon VGC, and more. Acclaimed Japanese director Susumu Mitsunaka (Haikyu!!) will attend as guest of honour, appearing in panels and live sessions. Positioned as an immersive celebration of fan culture and industry collaboration, the Kolkata edition marks the beginning of Anime India’s nationwide expansion.
Sharing their perspective on the partnership, Amazon MX Player director Aruna Daryanani expressed, “Anime in India has evolved from a niche interest into a mainstream cultural movement, driven by an increasingly engaged and passionate fanbase. At Amazon MX Player, our focus is on expanding access by bringing anime to audiences across the country for free and in multiple local languages. Our association with Anime India reflects our commitment to supporting the growth of anime in India and deepening connections with fans, while continuing to build Amazon MX Player as a trusted destination for free, high-quality entertainment.”
“Anime India Kolkata is a celebration of how anime has grown beyond entertainment into a powerful cultural and creative force. By bringing fans, creators, and industry leaders onto one shared platform, the festival is helping define the future of pop culture in India,” said Anime India co-founder and director Neha Mehta.
The debut edition of Anime India 2025 in Mumbai attracted over 29,000 fans, quickly cementing its status as a landmark celebration of anime and Japanese pop culture. Riding on this overwhelming response, the Kolkata chapter is projected to draw more than 40,000 visitors across two days, positioning it as one of the biggest anime conventions ever held in eastern India.
Anime India is focused on bringing together fans from across the country to create a truly pan-India celebration of anime, manga, cosplay, gaming, and Japanese culture. With plans to expand into four key metropolitan hubs in 2026—east (Kolkata), north (Delhi), west (Mumbai), and south (Hyderabad)—the festival seeks to deliver globally benchmarked experiences while supporting and uplifting creators, artists, and fan communities throughout India.
