Action speaks loudly: as the region prepares for two animation focused events in December, some players in the industry speak up on Asia's animation business--the state of play, building the business, and how it all boils down to having the power and vision to create magic. (animation review: opinion).

"With infrastructure and labour costs at home a fraction of what they are in Europe, Asian studios can offer to do the same production at a significant fraction ... It is pretty much the same for North America, the world's largest consumer of animation ... I think the model is great but in the long run it may not be the best path to pursue."

Jyotrimoy Saha, general manager--business development (animation), UTV Toons, India

A few quarters back when I roamed the corridors of media trade shows at exotic locations in France, I used to find myself constantly fighting my ...

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