The 10 Best Cartoon Villains – Part Two: The Evil Villains
See if you agree with Joe Strike’s selection of the all-time 10 Best Evil Cartoon Villains.
Category: Cartoons
Imira Signs Latin America Deals
Imira Entertainment, Spain’s leading production and distribution company specializing in youth programming, has increased the presence of its shows in Latin America and on Hispanic US networks, signing a rash of deals from its extensive library of third-party content.
In Cartoons, Licensing, Television, Cartoons, Licensing, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe, North America, South America
Game Pill to Develop 'Almost Naked Animals' Supergame
Game developer Game Pill is creating a new side-scrolling adventure Supergame based on the international hit children’s animated comedy series “Almost Naked Animals,” produced and distributed by 9 Story Entertainment.
In Cartoons, Games, Interactive, Television, Cartoons, Games, Interactive, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
'Driver Dan' Headed for UK & US Licensing Deals
Two leading names in the licensing industry, Rocket Licensing in the UK and Licensing Street in the US, have been appointed to take the popular pre-school entertainment brand “Driver Dan’s Story Train” into a wide range of categories across the two territories.
In Cartoons, Licensing, Television, Cartoons, Licensing, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
Millimages Licenses 'Louie' to Nickelodeon
Leading European production and distribution company Millimages has secured a far-reaching multi-territory deal with Nickelodeon for its highly successful pre-school show “Louie.”
In Business, Cartoons, Licensing, Television, Business, Cartoons, Licensing, Television, 2D | Headline News | Geographic Region: Africa, Asia, Europe, South America
Animator Zhang Songlin Dies at 80
Famous Chinese animator Zhang Songlin, 80, died Tuesday afternoon due to a sudden brain infarction.
HIT Appoints Shari Donnenfeld Head of Global Brands
HIT Entertainment announced that Shari Donnenfeld has been appointed to the newly created position of Head of HIT Global Brands.
In Business, Cartoons, People, Television, Business, Cartoons, People, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Hasbro Earns Eight Daytime Emmy Nominations
Hasbro Studios has collected eight Daytime Emmy Award nominations from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for “Transformers Prime,” “My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic” and “Family Game Night.”
In Awards, Cartoons, Television, Awards, Cartoons, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced
Six animated series were nominated for Daytime Emmy awards this year, including PBS’s “Curious George,” “Peep & The Big Wide World” and “Sid the Science Kid,” and Nickelodeon’s “Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness,” “Penguins of Madagascar” and “SpongeBob SquarePants.”
In Awards, Cartoons, Television, Awards, Cartoons, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Vision Globale Launches Animation Division
Vision Globale announced the launch of its animation division, in a move that will further expand the company's operations.
In Business, Cartoons, People, Places, Television, Business, Cartoons, People, Places, Television, 3D | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
'My Little Pony: Royal Pony Wedding' Available August 7
My Little Pony – Friendship Is Magic: Royal Pony Wedding is coming to DVD on August 7, 2012 from Shout! Factory in collaboration with Hasbro Studios.
'Total Drama Revenge of the Island' Coming to Cartoon Network
The contention, the rivalries, the tension, the money and…Chef are all coming back to Cartoon Network on Tuesday, June 5, at 7:30 p.m. for the animated reality competition series Total Drama Revenge.
Toei Closes Programming Deals in Latin America
Toei Animation has made deals across Latin America for its classic brands, "Dragon Ball" and "Saint Seiya."
In Business, Cartoons, Licensing, Television, Business, Cartoons, Licensing, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America, South America
'PAC-MAN' Gets U.S. Licensing Agents
NAMCO BANDAI Games, 41 Entertainment (41e) and Arad Productions announced that they have appointed several new agents in relations to the U.S. licensing and promotional efforts for the upcoming PAC-MAN TV series (26 x 22’) property slated to begin broadcast on Disney XD in fall 2013.
In Business, Cartoons, CG, Licensing, Television, Business, Cartoons, CG, Licensing, Television, 3D | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Evolution Expands Exec Licensing Team
Evolution has joined forces with Stanley Lerman and Ryan Broomberg to expand the capabilities of the firm, which is focused on identifying and monetizing all forms of intellectual property on a global basis.
In Business, Cartoons, Licensing, Television, Business, Cartoons, Licensing, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
'New Eden' Sci-Fi Web Series Set for Launch
“New Eden,” a hilarious new animated sci-fi web series pilot launches online this month.
In Cartoons, Interactive, People, Cartoons, Interactive, People, 2D | Headline News | Geographic Region: All
'Amazing World of Gumball' Arrives on DVD July 31
This summer, Cartoon Network brings to DVD “The Amazing World of Gumball The DVD.”
In Cartoons, Home Entertainment, Cartoons, Home Entertainment, 2D, 3D | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Disney XD to Premiere 'Tron: Uprising' on May 18
Disney XD delves inside the computer world of The Grid and the people who live there with "TRON: Uprising," a visually striking new animated television series that follows the heroic journey of a new character, a young program named Beck, who becomes the unlikely leader of a revolution.
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Cartoon Network Arrives in Canada July 4
TELETOON Canada announced that the Canadian launch date for Cartoon Network and Adult Swim has been set for July 4, 2012.
In Business, Cartoons, Places, Television, Business, Cartoons, Places, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Amazon Moves into Animation
Amazon.com announced that Amazon Studios is expanding its development efforts into comedy and children’s series.
In Business, Call for Entries, Cartoons, Interactive, Business, Call for Entries, Cartoons, Interactive | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Plush Partner Added To 'Roobarb and Custard' Program
Bulldog Licensing has announced details of an agreement for classic animation property "Roobarb and Custard" that will see the development of a brand new plush line featuring the cartoon icons.
New 'Everything’s Rosie' License in the Cards
V&S Entertainment’s popular pre-school animation Everything’s Rosie is entering the Greeting Cards & Paper Products market.
Distribution360 Signs Three TV Deals
Distribution 360 announced that it has closed sales for three of its television programs.
In Business, Cartoons, Television, Business, Cartoons, Television | Headline News | Special Events: MIP-TV | Geographic Region: North America
Chapman Sells 'Little Charley Bear' to Russia
HIT Entertainment announced, as distribution agent for Chapman Entertainment, that it has secured another significant international broadcast deal for ‘Little Charley Bear’.
In Business, Cartoons, Television, Business, Cartoons, Television, 3D | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
'Scooby-Doo! Laff-A-Lympics: Spooky Games' on DVD July 17
This summer, consumers will have a chance to partake in one of the wackiest sporting events in animation when Warner Home Video releases Scooby-Doo! Laff-A-Lympics: Spooky Games on July 17.
