Jurgen Kantenwein Joins Codex
With over twenty years of experience in digital film workflows, Kantenwein oversaw the deployment of some of the world’s first DI grading systems on Peter Jackson’s ‘Lord Of The Rings’ trilogy.
Category: Business
Studio 100 Renews Distribution Partnership with Comarex
Studio 100 Media signs a three year extension to its existing distribution deal with Comarex.
In Business, Cartoons, CG, Places, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: MIPCOM | Geographic Region: Europe
TELETOON Commissions Third Season of Breakthrough’s ‘Rocket Monkeys’
With season two of ‘Rocket Monkeys’ kicking off November 5, TELETOON commissions a third season of the hit show.
In Business, Cartoons, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: MIPCOM | Geographic Region: Europe
‘Shaun the Sheep’ Gets First Half-Hour Special
Family favorite Shaun the Sheep is given the green light for a brand-new half hour special, due to premiere on BBC One Christmas 2015.
MondoTV Signs Middle East Distribution Agreement with Studio 100
Mondo TV announces a new representation agreement with Studio 100 to distribute selected content in the Middle East.
Turner Announces Global Rebrand for Boomerang
The network for kids and families will begin its rollout Fall 2014; refreshed network content to include iconic, beloved cartoons plus acquired regional/local animated favorites.
In Business, Cartoons, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, North America
Stoopid Buddy Stoodios to Make First Appearance at MIPCOM
Stoopid Buddy Stoodios, the company behind the animated hit ‘Robot Chicken,’ will introduce its properties and projects to MIPCOM for the first time.
In Business, Cartoons, Event, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: MIPCOM | Geographic Region: All
AJA Io 4K Supports 4K Playback for ‘Gone Girl’ VFX Review
AJA Video Systems' Io 4K supported 4K playback for VFX review on director David Fincher’s ‘Gone Girl.’
humble Uses Projection Mapping to Create Immersive TV Ad for Pacific Life
humble and Sorrel Bae use 3D project mapping to create the graceful choreography of a pod of humpback whales in “Projections,” a new spot for Pacific Life.
PGS Secures New Licensing Deal with Brazil’s Globosat
PGS Entertainment announces new licensing deals for Bagdasarian Productions’ ‘ALVINNN!!! and The Chipmunks.’
In Business, Cartoons, Event, Licensing, People, Places, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: MIPCOM | Geographic Region: Europe
Corus Partners with Bento Box on Primetime Slate
Producers behind ‘Bob's Burgers’ to co-develop and produce a slate of primetime animated series for TELETOON at Night.
In Business, Cartoons, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Toei Animation Brings ‘Word Trigger’ to MIPCOM
Launched on TV Asahi in Japan on October 5, Toei Animation’s newest animated sci-fi adventure is based on the hit manga created by Daisuke Ashihara.
In 2D, Anime, Business, Event | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: MIPCOM | Geographic Region: Asia, Europe
Toonz Entertainment Acquires ‘Lucky Fred’ Producer Imira
Deal announced at MIPCOM to see Indian content company acquire 100 percent of Spain’s leading production and distribution company specializing in youth programming.
In Business, Cartoons, Places, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: MIPCOM | Geographic Region: Asia, Europe
Box Office Report: 'Gone Girl' Trumps ‘Dracula Untold’
David Fincher's Gone Girl easily remains at number one in its second weekend at the North American box office, trumping new entries with $26.8 million; Universal and Legendary Pictures' Dracula Untold comes in second place with $23.5 million.
In Business, Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, North America
Trixter Film Expands to Toronto, Launches Trixter Inc.
New entity will operate as a hybrid company, offering high-caliber animation and visual effects services in addition to developing, producing and co-producing original content with partners worldwide.
In Business, CG, Films, People, Places, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
Steambot Crowdfunding ‘Urbance’
Written and directed by Joel Dos Reis Viegas and Sébastien Larroudé, ‘Urbance’ is animated by Japanese Studio Ghibli legend Hiroshi Shimizu.
In 2D, Business, Cartoons, Interactive, Transmedia | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
‘Masha and The Bear’ Goes Global
Ink Global represented‘Masha and the Bear’ heads to MIPJunior with an impressive list of global broadcasters.
In Business, Cartoons, Event, Licensing, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: MIPCOM | Geographic Region: All
Stoopid Buddy Teams with Vimeo on Online Stop Motion Course
Aspiring animators will have opportunity to learn from the award-winning team behind ‘Robot Chicken’ with "Stoopid Buddy Stoodios Animation Class."
Adobe After Effects CC Now Includes Cinema 4D Lite R16
Available in the Fall release of After Effects CC 2014, upgrade delivers improved integration and performance between MAXON’s powerful 3D application, Cinema 4D, and Adobe’s industry-leading software.
eOne’s ‘Zak Storm’ Greenlit for Production
‘Zak Storm,’ a new animated series coproduced by ZAGTOON, Method Animation and eOne Family, is greenlit for production.
MPC Creative London Appoints Sophie Gunn as Executive Producer
Appointment comes alongside the recent hire of Zak Thornborough as Executive Producer of MPC Creative in the U.S.
Little Airplane Appoints Resident Producer in China
Based in Beijing, Stephanie Zhang will offer on-the-ground support to U.S. kids producer’s current clients and partners and work with the company to build new relationships in the Chinese market.
9 Story Entertainment Rebrands as 9 Story Media Group
9 Story Entertainment announces that it has rebranded as 9 Story Media Group.
axisVFX Announces Expansion with New Senior Talent
FX Lead Joe Thornley Heard and Executive Producer Laetitia Beaujard Ramoo join Bristol and Glasgow-based visual effects studio.
In Business, Films, People, Places, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe
Sony Pictures Animation Announces ‘Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs: The Series’
DHX Media signs a deal with Sony Pictures Animation to expand the blockbuster film franchise into television with a brand-new adaptation.
