DQE to Produce 3D Animated Stereoscopic Feature Film "The Prodigies" With Onyx Films and Fidelite Films, France

HYDERABAD, India, May 24, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DQE, the animation, gaming, live action entertainment production and distribution company, is pleased to announce the starting of a production of 3D Stereoscopic feature film "The Prodigies". with Onyx Films and Fidelite Films, France.

The 3-D animated motion capture theatrical "Prodigies" is being produced at a global budget of $ 28 Million (Rs126 Crore Approx)) as a full stereoscopic animated Feature Film - similar in technology to Avtaar - by Onyx Films and Fidelite Films at DQE. and set to be released in March 2011.

Warner Bros Pictures, Studio37 from Orange group and Kinology are responsible for Distribution and Sales.

The project is fully funded and in Fast track production in DQE to complete all the Animation processes & VFX for realease in March 2011.

The Prodigies, is an adaptation by Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de la Patelliere from the novel written by Bernard Lenteric in 1982. Directed by Antoine Charreyon the film uses the motion capture and 3D Stereoscopic technologies. Artistic director is Victor Antonov, who created the visuals for the famous video game "Half-Life 2." Character design is from Humberto Ramos and Francesco Herreira, Marvel Comics designers.

About The Prodigies: Five young teenagers are violently assaulted. But they're not your average teenagers... they're prodigies. The trauma of the assault incites them to lash out against the world in a cold and calculating way. The five chillingly brilliant minds come together to concoct a perfect revenge. The only person aware of the impending doom is Jimbo Farrar, a sixth prodigy, who has gathered them. As long as he fights against his five counterparts with all his might, there's hope for the world. But should he turn over to their side, it's only a matter of time before a disaster of apocalyptic proportions ensues...

Aton Soumache, Chairman & CEO of ONYX Films said: "After Renaissance, we wanted to bring a new form of visual entertainment to teenagers and young adults. The 3D stereoscopic technology offers an immersive experience combined with the ambitious and visually challenging graphic designs and a compelling storyline. The skilled team at DQE is doing great justice to this challenging theatrical production."

Marc Missonnier, President of Fidelite Films said: "This film is our first experience in animation, and we are very excited at the prospect of bringing our experience and expertise in live action films to this project. The combined skills of Onyx and DQE are a key element of the success of "The Prodigies."

Tapaas Chakravarti, Chairman and CEO of DQE said: "We are excited to be part of this high quality feature film and to be pushing boundaries to deliver this stereoscopic epic feature film that will captivate audiences worldwide. The creativity and graphic story telling ability of Onyx Films is well known within the industry. Today by commencing the production of "The Prodigies" as a full stereoscopic 3D movie, Onyx is using DQE's immense technical and creative capability and floor capacity to complete this production on record time. We aim for the production to be premiered and distributed worldwide by Warner Brothers and Orange Studio 37 by the beginning of second quarter of 2011.

This DQE production of "The Prodigies," being a full stereoscopic feature film of such high quality represents a quantum leap into the magical world of 3D cinema, and a definitive addition to DQE's immense capabilities. I believe that 3D cinema will open up scope for large future revenue streams for DQE."

About Fidelite Films France, Studio 37 Orange Group, Luxanimation, Scope Pictures , all partners to this Epic Theatrical please refer to:

    http://en.unifrance.org/directories/company/220025/fidelite-films
    http://en.unifrance.org/directories/company/346519/studio-37 ,
    http://en.unifrance.org/directories/company/339110/luxanimation ,
    http://en.unifrance.org/directories/company/339882/scope-pictures
    About DQE

DQE is one of the leading producers of animation, visual effects, game art and live action entertainment content for the global media and entertainment industry. With a workforce of approx 3500 permanent employees and a global client - partner base of over 90 producers, distributors, broadcasters and licensors including Walt Disney Group,Universal Pictures, Nickelodeon Animation Studios Inc., Electronic Arts, Marvel Comics, American Greetings, , BBC Group, M6/ France TV Group / TF-1 - leading broadcasting and Distribution groups from France, ZDF TV and ZDF Enterprises - leading Distributors/ broadcaster and global distributor from Germany, ABC Australia, Al Jazeera - Arabic nations, Disney Channels - Asia, Cartoon Network Group and many more world-wide.

DQE has produced/co-produced and distributed iconic brands such as Iron Man - the first 3D animated TV series, Twisted Whiskers, Mikido, Casper, Pinky & Perky, second season of Large Family, third season of Mickey Mouse Club House, First and Second Season of Madagascar TV Series and now in Second Season and Fanboy for Nickelodeon, USA and is now co-producing properties like Little Prince and Little Nick with major international broadcasters and producers. DQE has a library of over 400 hours of international programs for distribution and licensing globally for TV, home entertainment, merchandising and publishing is on fast track.

DQE's 100% home grown production in Hi-end 3D, 'The Jungle Book' is in production as a 52 episode animated series and a 60 minute TV feature in co-production with international majors including TF1 and Moonscoop , France, ZDF Group, Germany and is to be released world-wide in 2010. Toomai-The Elephant Boy which is a live action TV series is in development in co-operation with international broadcasters, while several Indian IPs like Mysteries & Feluda, Omkar, Balkand I, II and III with International Broadcasters have had a successful run.

DQE has also announced the development of a series of animated short films for television in collaboration with French production companies Method Animation and MK2. DQE, Method Animation and MK2 announced the production and worldwide distribution and exploitation of an animated version of 104 six-minute episodes inspired by the legendary film icon Charlie Chaplin's Hollywood films. The first series will be developed in colour creating a timeless atmosphere and a unique look, blending early 20th century with present time, allowing for younger generations to identify with the Charlie Chaplin character.

DQE has received over 35 awards including EMMY ,at several national and international forums fostering creativity and excellence. E & Y Entrepreneur of the Year - 2009 India Awards, The UK Broadcast Awards 2010, Sichuan TV Festival International "Gold Panda" Awards, 11 Emmy nominations and 1 The Emmy Award, administered by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences , USA for Tutenstein Animated production.

About Onyx Flms:

Created by Aton Soumache in 1996, Onyx Films has been producing groundbreaking films as much in their content as in their form. Onyx films strength lies in identifying new concepts for feature films and giving initial shape to the idea. This approach has given birth to projects that have literally reinvented our relation to images with the creation of completely new graphic worlds that lie between fiction and animation. Onyx Films has produced up to now 10 feature films both in animation and live fiction, amongst them: Renaissance, The Jungle, Nordeste, Upside Down etc. Onyx Films keeps on producing several short films a year. Amongst the numerous awards they have won are: the Cannes Film Festival Prix du Jury, a Cesar (French Oscars), The Cristal for best feature at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, The Teddy Award at the Berlin Film Festival etc.

    Enquiries:

    DQ Entertainment International      Tel: +91-40-2355-3726/27
    Sumedha Saraogi
    [email protected]

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