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Pixologic, Inc., maker of the Award-Winning ZBrush have announced the latest release of GoZ Update 1 for ZBrush 4

GoZ ZBrush of PixologicZBrush is the leading 2D/3D digital sculpting application, integrating and expanding all processes of artistic imagination and digital creation without the usual technological restraints.

ZBrush's instant feedback and real-time response makes working within ZBrush feel like real-world sculpting and painting, allowing the artist complete freedom of expression. This is exemplified by a plethora of groundbreaking creations and images in blockbuster movies, games and many other industries.

Royal Caribbean International proudly introduced their recently established strategic alliance with the renowned film studio DreamWorks Animation by having one of their most beloved characters welcome visitors to the Royal Caribbean stand at Arabian Travel Market.

Royal Carribbean International Royal Caribbean International, a global cruise brand with 22 ships currently in service offering unique cruise tour land packages in Alaska, Canada, Dubai, Europe, and Australia and New Zealand announced their collaboration with DreamWorks Animation to create an unforgettable adventure onboard.

IT@SchoolThe state-owned IT@School Project in Kerala is all set to empower at least 3,000 schoolchildren with animation movie-making skills.

Students in Class 8 and 9 will get preference in getting animation training, based on Free and Open Source Software.

K. Anvar Sadath, executive director, IT@School Project and ViCTERS educational channel, said the first phase of the training would be imparted to more than 700 selected students in the state next month.

New York Indian Film FestivalWith its mission to help foster a new generation of filmmakers, the 11th annual New York Indian Film Festival has announced three partnerships with prestigious film schools in New York and India that will allow directors to have their stories reach a wider platform. The oldest festival for Indian cinema in the United States will partner with award-winning filmmaker Subhash Ghai's Whistling Woods International, The Department of Cinema Studies at Tisch, NYU, and the New York Film Academy. Organized by the Indo-American Arts Council (IAAC), the festival will run from May 4 to May 8 in Manhattan.

The festival includes some of the best award winning films that are very rare and can be seen only during this festival.

Ishanya PuneIn its endeavor to promote art and culture and to provide the finest entertainment to Puneities, ISHANYA has organized a short film festival that will held last Thursday of every month. The festival includes some of the best award winning films that are very rare and can be seen only during this festival. The passes for the event are kept free and will be provided on first come first serve basis.