Category: Business
Zoic Splashes Into the Future for ‘Hot Tub Time Machine 2’
CAKE, Cheeky Little & Mighty Nice Launch ‘Bottersnikes & Gumbles’
‘Community’s Rob Schrab to Direct ‘LEGO Movie’ Sequel
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller sign on to write the script for the sequel, as well as produce alongside Dan Lin and Roy Lee.
Tom Rothman Replaces Amy Pascal at Sony
Sony names Tom Rothman chairman of the Motion Picture Group; extends contract of SPE chair Michael Lynton.
Disney Junior Picks up ‘Goldie & Bear’
Fairytale-inspired animated series for preschoolers created by children's book author Jorge Aguirre is slated to debut in Fall 2015.
Jesse Kurnit Joins MPC NY
New head of production with over 10 years of production experience joins MPC NY from Transistor Studios.
Hopster Inks Content Deal with DreamWorks Classics
Kids TV & learning platform for preschoolers signs multi-territory content deal with DreamWorks Classics for seven new properties; confirms forthcoming Android launch.
Portfolio Entertainment Launches ‘Freaktown’
Original animated comedy series from creators Peter Ricq and Philippe Ivanusic follows the oddball adventures of skeleton Ben Bones and his friends.
Technicolor Acquires Paris-Based Ouido Productions
Leveraging OuiDo’s development expertise, acquisition strengthens Technicolor’s role as animation production partner.
Stargate Studios Names Thayer Jester VP, Business Development
Sales and marketing specialist Thayer Jester joins award-winning production company specializing in virtual production and visual effects.
‘Super Wings’ Takes Flight to the Americas
Seoul-based content company CJ E&M sells animated show to Sprout in the U.S. and Discovery Kids in Latin America.
Google Launches YouTube Kids App
New mobile app aimed at providing kids with a broad selection of age-appropriate, family-focused videos and channels launches at 2015 Kidscreen Summit in Miami.
Nomad Launches VFX Division Led by Executive Producer David Ziek
Industry veteran has worked on feature films including ‘Tron’ and ‘X-Men: First Class,’ and commercials for high-profile brands such as Nike, Microsoft, and Mercedes-Benz.
Amazon Greenlights Second Seasons of ‘Tumble Leaf,’ ‘Creative Galaxy’
Growing original kids programming slate also includes ‘Wishenpoof!’ and recently greenlit series ‘Just Add Magic’ and ‘The Stinky & Dirty Show.’
Box Office Report: Holdovers Score Big on Oscar Weekend
Holdover films ‘Fifty Shades,’ ‘Kingsman: The Secret Service’ and ‘The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water’ fend off a trio of new offerings at the domestic box office.
Gaumont Announces New ‘Laurel & Hardy’ Series
Gaumont Animation set to finance, produce and distribute all-new 2D animated series based on classic characters Laurel & Hardy.
Genius Brands Int’l Partnering with Penguin on ‘Llama Llama’
Award-winning author Anna Dewdney to create original multimedia animated content based on New York Times bestselling children’s book series.
Rodeo FX Recreates War-Torn Pacific for ‘Unbroken’
Kabillion Launches SVOD Mobile App, Kabillion Jr.
Created specifically for preschoolers, Kabillion Jr. app for Android and iOS is now available in the U.S.
‘Peppa Pig’ Adds Licensees, Retail Partners
Entertainment One’s preschool sensation ‘Peppa Pig’ expands into the mass market, adds licensees and retail partners Amscan and Palamon.
Henson’s ‘Dinosaur Train’ Signs New Global Licenses
Award-winning preschool television series licensed to France TV, Spain's RTVE, Portugal's Dreamia, and Ireland's TG4, plus Netflix, Movile and Videotron.