'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.
Category: Cartoons
Millimages and BBC Worldwide Head to '64 Zoo Lane'
Millimages has signed a licensing and merchandising deal with BBC Worldwide for its hit preschool show 64 Zoo Lane.
In Business, Cartoons, Licensing, Television, Business, Cartoons, Licensing, Television, 2D | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
'Thomas & Friends' Heads to Japan
HIT Entertainment announced a major deal that will see the new CGI series of "Thomas & Friends" air on Japanese public broadcaster NHK for the very first time.
In Business, Cartoons, CG, Television, Business, Cartoons, CG, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, Europe
Jason DeMarco Promoted at Cartoon Network/Adult Swim
Jason DeMarco has been promoted to vice president of strategic marketing and promotions for Cartoon Network and Adult Swim, it was announced by Brenda Piper, chief marketing officer for Turner Broadcasting System’s Animation, Young Adults and Kids Media (AYAKM) group.
In Business, Cartoons, People, Places, Television, Business, Cartoons, People, Places, Television, 2D | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Neptuno Films Signs Raft of Post-MIPtv Deals
Neptuno Films has signed a host of deals for its animated series as well as a co-production deal with Evergreen Entertainment.
In Business, Cartoons, Television, Business, Cartoons, Television | Headline News | Special Events: MIP-TV | Geographic Region: Europe
Animation Domination Acquires 'Axe Cop'
Animation Domination HD has acquired the rights to the hit comic phenomenon AXE COP.
In Business, Cartoons, Interactive, Television, Business, Cartoons, Interactive, Television, 2D | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
'Pocoyo' Heads to the UK
Leading kids’ and family entertainment content distributor CAKE announced it has licensed all three seasons of Zinkia’s “Pocoyo” to Nick Jr. in the UK.
In Business, Cartoons, Licensing, Places, Television, Business, Cartoons, Licensing, Places, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
Cartoon Network HD Launches in Indonesia
Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific expanded its channel footprint in Indonesia with the debut of Cartoon Network HD on leading national cable platform, First Media.
In Business, Cartoons, Places, Television, Business, Cartoons, Places, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia
Stoopid Monkey Releases Mobile App
Stoopid Monkey, founded by Emmy-winning Robot Chicken creators Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, and Bare Tree Media have teamed up to create the first branded mobile app for internet sensation Stoopid Monkey.
'SLASH://' to Air on Al Jazeera Children’s Channel
Gruppo Alcuni announced that the hit series "SLASH://" has just been picked up by Al Jazeera Children’s Channel for the MENA region.
In Business, Cartoons, Television, Business, Cartoons, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: Africa, Asia
Cartoon Network Releases New 'Beware the Batman' Teaser
Cartoon Network released a new teaser for “Beware the Batman,” based on characters from DC Comics.
In Cartoons, CG, Interactive, People, Television, Cartoons, CG, Interactive, People, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Calabash to Create New 'Dora the Explorer' Show Open
Dora The Explorer, Nickelodeon’s popular children’s show, has a bit more to explore thanks to Calabash Animation who partnered with the network to create the new minute-long show open.
In Business, Cartoons, Television, Business, Cartoons, Television, 3D | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
'Shut Up! Cartoons' Launches April 30
SMOSH announced that its "Shut Up! Cartoons" will launch April 30 as part of YouTube’s original channel offering.
In Business, Cartoons, Interactive, People, Business, Cartoons, Interactive, People, 2D | Headline News | Geographic Region: All, North America
Cookie Jar Serves Up More 'Johnny Test'
Cookie Jar Entertainment completed multi-territory sales bringing 26 more half-hour episodes of comedy series "Johnny Test" to Cartoon Network channels around the world and Teletoon in Canada.
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HOW TO WRITE FOR ANIMATION available again at Amazon.com
My book, How To Write For Animation, has just been released for the Kindle and other eBook formats. Read what Jeffrey Katzenberg, Stan Lee and others have to say about it.
In 2D, 3D, Acting, Anime, Awards, Books, Business, Cartoons, CG, Education and Training, Films, Flash, Interactive, Stop-Motion, Technology, Television, Visual Effects, Voice Acting, Writing | Blogs: FADE IN: on Screenwriting, by Jeffrey Scott
Nicktoons Debuts New Animated Series 'Wild Grinders'
Professional skateboarder and entrepreneur Rob Dyrdek brings a cartoon comedy, set against the exciting backdrop of the sport of skateboarding, to Nicktoons with the new series, Wild Grinders.
In Cartoons, People, Television, Cartoons, People, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Monster Entertainment Inks Discovery Deals at MIP
Discovery Networks International has just acquired Monster Entertainment’s second in-house production at MIP, pre-school series "I’m a Creepy Crawly" for its Central/ South Asian, India and Pacific Rim territories.
In Business, Cartoons, Television, Business, Cartoons, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia
Studio 100 Media Signs License Deal with Minika
Studio 100 Media GmbH has sealed a license deal with Turkey’s leading kids network Minika.
In Business, Cartoons, Licensing, Television, Business, Cartoons, Licensing, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
Book Review: 'Tashlinesque: The Hollywood Comedies of Frank Tashlin'
Fred Patten reviews the first American book devoted to the work of a master of comedy in both animated shorts and live-action features.
Teletoon Signs 'Chop Chop Ninja' Development Deal
Montreal-based Sardine Productions in co-production with Gamerizon Studio, have signed a development deal with TELETOON Canada to bring the CHOP CHOP NINJA universe to television screens and beyond.
In Business, Cartoons, Games, Places, Television, Business, Cartoons, Games, Places, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Snaptoons Finalists Announced
Cartoon Network Asia’s SNAPTOONS, a program designed to identify the next generation of cartoon heroes, announced three finalists from Singapore and the completion of two animated shorts from Malaysia.
Hasbro Signs Multi-Year Deal with Netflix
Hasbro Studios announced a multi-year deal with Netflix, which brings 10 highly popular franchises, including new and catalog seasons of famed Hasbro content, available to instantly watch on Netflix.
Levinson Bros’ 'Noah’s Ark' Featured on Funny or Die
The Levinson Brothers’ animated web series, “Noah’s Ark,” was featured this week on Funny Or Die.
In Cartoons, Interactive, People, Voice Acting, Cartoons, Interactive, People, Voice Acting, 2D | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Disney HD to Premiere 'Motorcity' April 30
Disney XD is set to premiere "Motorcity," a turbo-charged animated series set in a futuristic Detroit controlled by an evil billionaire who bans personal freedoms, including automobiles.
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Alphanim’s 'Green Squad' Goes to Germany
Alphanim’s adventure series THE GREEN SQUAD was acquired by German broadcaster KIKA.
In Business, Cartoons, Places, Television, Business, Cartoons, Places, Television | Headline News | Special Events: MIP-TV | Geographic Region: Europe
