Arena Newsletter May 2018 by Creosouls

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Posted on June 15, 2018 - 12:19 pm



Arena Newsletter May 2018

Industry Insights
Marvel’s “Avengers: Infinity War” Released
The biggest film of the year, “Avengers: Infinity War”, is here. This movie becomes a mind-boggling nineteenth entry in its sprawling film universe, which kicked off with Tony Stark stuck in Afghanistan, and now spans planets, galaxies, and realms. Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo – who previously helmed “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” and “Captain America: Civil War”.
As the “Avengers” and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos, whose goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones and lead the world.
YouTube Link: Marvel Studios' “Avengers: Infinity War” - Official Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUkn-enk2RU
Source: Marvel
Courtesy: www.awn.com
StudioCanal UK has released an international trailer for Paddington 2
Marvel’s Trailer for “Ant-Man and the Wasp” Release
Director Peyton Reed and stars Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly return for the sequel to the 2015 hit. With moviegoers still recovering from the finale to “Avengers: Infinity War”, Marvel Studios has released a poster and trailer for “Ant-Man and the Wasp”, coming July 6 to theaters.
Scott Lang grapples with the consequences of his choices as both a super hero and a father. As he struggles to rebalance his home life with his responsibilities as Ant-Man, he is confronted by Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym with an urgent new mission. Scott must once again put on the suit and learn to fight alongside The Wasp as the team works together to uncover secrets from the past.
YouTube Link:
Marvel Studios' “Ant-Man and the Wasp” - Official Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUkn-enk2RU
Source: Marvel
Courtesy: www.awn.com
Sony Pictures Animation has released the first image from its upcoming animated feature Hotel Transylvania 3
“Deadpool 2” Movie Released
Directed by David Leitch, “Deadpool 2” is the sequel to Deadpool and the second film in the Deadpool trilogy, as well as the eleventh installment in the X-Men film series.
After surviving a near fatal bovine attack, a disfigured cafeteria chef (Wade Wilson) struggles to fulfill his dream of becoming Mayberry’s hottest bartender while also learning to cope with his lost sense of taste. Searching to regain his spice for life, as well as a flux capacitor, Wade must battle ninjas, the yakuza, and a pack of sexually aggressive canines, as he journeys around the world to discover the importance of family, friendship, and flavor – finding a new taste for adventure and earning the coveted coffee mug title of World’s Best Lover. Movie was released worldwide on May 18, 2018.
YouTube Link:
Deadpool 2: The Final Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20bpjtCbCz0
Source: 20th Century Fox
Courtesy: www.foxmovies.com
Lucasfilm has released a second trailer and the theatrical poster for the upcoming feature Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
Activities and Academics
STUDY TOUR
Arena Animation students had their dream come true through the recently organised visits to some of the most renowned studios, inlcuding: MPC Films, Mega Media, Green Gold, Xentrix Studios and Prime Focus World. More than 102 students attended the studio visits. In these visits, students got an opportunity to get their work evaluated by industry experts, understand the work process in such studios, see the on-going projects, and interact about the scope of the Media & Entertainment Industry. Moreover, one of the studios also selected few students who would be interviewed for job opportunities in that studio.
MPC FILMS
INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION DAY
MEGA MEDIA
INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION DAY
GREEN GOLD
INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION DAY
GREEN GOLD
INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION DAY
PRIME FOCUS WORLD
INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION DAY
XENTRIX STUDIOS
INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION DAY
INDIA SKILLS - STUDENTS COMPETITION
Saharsh Arora, a student from Arena Animation, was a Runner-up in Graphic Design category in “India Skills”, a competition by the government.
INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION DAY
INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION DAY
STUDIO VISIT
Authorities from Arena Animation got an opportunity to meet and interact with Pete Draper, Founder of Makuta Studios, which held the primary responsibility for the VFX of “Baahubali” Part 1 & Part 2 and recently released Rajnikanth starrer “Kaala”. The authorities also met the Founder & CEO of Green Gold, the studio behind the popular “Chota Bheem”.
INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION DAY
INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION DAY
SEMINAR & STUDENTS’ WORK DISPLAY
In the month of May, a seminar on VFX Animation was conducted, followed by display of student projects. This session was attended by 120 students and their parents. It was a good opportunity for the parents to understand the scope of Media & Entertainment Industry.
INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION DAY
INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION DAY
CAREER ORIENTED SEMINAR
On 18th May 2018, a career oriented seminar was organized, which was attended by more than 100 students. Experts from the industry spoke about presence of Animation and VFX in the current scenario, scope of Media & Entertainment Industry, and various career and placement opportunities in the market. It was a great session for students to understand various aspects of the Animation and VFX Industry.
INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION DAY
INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION DAY