Some research papers

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1. Global Animation Industry: Strategies, Trends and Opportunities

http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/dv72206-animation-ind.html

Abstract
The rapid advancement of technology has made computer animation available to the masses and the animation industry is one of the fastest growing industries. The demand for animated entertainment has expanded with the increase in broadcasting hours by cable and satellite TV along with the growing popularity of the Internet. In the past, animation series were aimed at children aged nine and below. In recent years however, TV stations have been producing animation series for teenagers, adults and the whole family. Animation series like The Simpsons and King of the Hill have been successfully aired on primetime TV. The major markets include the United States, Canada, Japan, France, Britain and Germany. Licensing operations for T-shirts, caps and other items have also been a major source of revenue for animation companies. In Japan, several successful computer games have crossed over and have become animated series like Pokemon, Monster Farm, Power Stone and Detective Conan. More broadly speaking, animation is increasingly used in video games, and movies are also increasingly reliant on animation and computer graphic special effects.
Another key trend we are witnessing is the outsourcing of animation content to Asia. This market is increasingly being tapped by North American film and television program producers. The major factor behind this shift of computer animation production to the Asia/Pacific region continues to be the availability of low cost, powerful computer animation platforms and much lower labour rates in the Asian and Pacific Rim countries compared to North America and Europe. The bulk of the outsourcing happens for 2D animation content with some amount of 3D content.

2. Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2008-2012

http://www.the-infoshop.com/study/pwc69111-entertai-media.html


Abstract
A leading entertainment and media industry forecast. Covering the US, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Canada. In-depth global analyses and five-year growth projections for 15 industry segments.
Outlook covers these industry segments:
Internet access spending: wired and mobile
Internet advertising: wired and mobile
TV subscriptions and license fees
Television advertising
Recorded music
Filmed entertainment
Video games
Consumer magazine publishing
Newspaper publishing
Radio and out-of-home advertising
Theme parks and amusement parks
Casino and other regulated gaming
Consumer and educational book publishing
Business-to-business publishing Sports

Territory-specific editions:
Australia
Germany
India
Middle East
Netherlands