Category: Business
Industry Vets Join Forces on Social Media Series ‘Friend Us!’
Created by industry veterans from King of the Hill, The Simpsons, Futurama, Cleveland Show, Beavis & ButtHead, Friend Us! aims to be the world’s first social media integrated animated series.
Jon Robertson Joins VFX House Mokko
Jon Robertson joins visual effects house Mokko Studio as head of business development for Los Angeles.
'Rick and Morty' Premieres December 2
Adult Swim’s new half-hour animated series, created by Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland, premieres December 2nd at 10:30 p.m. (ET/PT).
Fox Orders New Seth MacFarlane Series, 'Bordertown'
‘Bordertown’ joins ‘Family Guy’ at the network as ‘American Dad’ prepares to move to TBS next season.
Deluxe Opens New York Mix Stage
Deluxe Entertainment Services opens major new mixing stage in New York; offers full-service audio post to meet city's rapidly growing demand.
Now Who’s King of the World? Digital’s Rise to Global Powerhouse
Massive changes in entertainment programming and distribution leave no doubt the Digital Revolution is sweeping the globe.
‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood’ All-New Special Premieres on PBS Kids November 25
The all-new Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood special, “Snowflake Day,” will premiere on PBS Kids November 25.
Studio 100 Media’s Movie ‘Maya The Bee’ Finds A Home In Germany
Studio 100 Media announces a deal with Universum Film GmbH to distribute the feature length animated features, Maya The Bee, Vic The Viking, Heidi and Blinky Bill in Germany.
Qube Cinema True 4K 3D System to Power Laser Light Engines’ Laser Projection Demos
Qube Cinema’s True 4K 3D will help power the laser projection demonstrations being shown by Laser Light Engines (LLE) taking place the week of November 11 in Burbank, California.
BFI Picks 16 Animation Projects to Benefit from Tax Credits
BFI Certification Unit has so far issued certificates to 16 UK animation programs, including Coolabi’s highly anticipated reboot of children’s classic ‘The Clangers.’
'Maya the Bee' Buzzes to American Film Market 2013
Studio 100 Film makes its debut at the American Film Market with its flagship film project Maya The Bee.
Calabash Creates 'Rainbow Music' for Lucky Charms
Calabash Animation partners with Saatchi & Saatchi, New York to create, Rainbow Music, for Lucky Charms.
Proof Inc. Bolsters International Presence
SVA Students Tame Deadlines with PipelineFX’s Qube!
With PipelineFX's innovative Education Burst License program for Qube!, New York’s School of Visual Arts students can easily tackle project deadlines.
Marvel & Netflix Join Forces
Disney’s Marvel and Netflix join forces to develop historic four-series epic, plus a miniseries event based on renowned Marvel characters; landmark deal brings Marvel’s flawed heroes of Hell’s Kitchen, led by ‘Daredevil,’ to the world’s leading internet TV network in 2015.
RGH Entertainment Announces Film Slate for 2013 AFM
RGH Entertainment announces its three animated feature films for the 2013 American Film Market, including Postman Pat: The Movie.
CMG Heads to AFM with the 3D Animated Feature ‘The Santa Story’
Cinema Management Group heads to AFM to being international sales of RGH Entertainment’s 3D Animated Feature, The Santa Story.
Rainbow Signs New Broadcasting Deal with Nickelodeon UK for ‘Mia and me’
Rainbow signs a new broadcasting deal with Nickelodeon UK to bring Mia and me to the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.
Blue Ant & Mondo Media Launch $3 Million Animated Comedy Program
Blue Ant Media and Mondo Media team with YouTube to announce ‘Bite on Mondo,’ an animated comedy shorts pitch for content targeted at teens and young adults.
‘Steven Universe’ Bows to Big Ratings
From first-time series creator Rebecca Sugar, ‘Steven Universe,’ Cartoon Network’s newest original animated comedy series, becomes the network’s most-watched series premiere to date in 2013 among kids 6-11 and boys 6-11.