Press Release from Cyber Group Studios and Timoon Animation

Annecy, June 10, 2009. At MIFA, Cyber Group Studios and Timoon Animation, subsidiary of Lagardere Entertainment, have inked two agreements: one relates to the coproduction of two TV animated series targeted to children aged 6 to 10, the second one refers to the international distribution and licensing of these series.

written by Johannes Wolters for the Animated Travels blog

Press Release from Planet Nemo Animation and Scrawl Studios

9th June 2009, Annecy -- Singapore's Scrawl Studios and France's Planet Nemo are joining forces once again to co-develop PARANORMALIA, a 52 x 11-minutes 2D-animated adventure comedy for kids 8 to 12. After SILLY BITTY BUNNY, their most recent project together, comes the tale of another furry creature but with an altogether different temperament.

written by Johannes Wolters for the Animated Travels blog

Press Release from Hibbert Ralph Animation

ANNECY, FRANCE -- 8 June 2009 -- Hibbert Ralph Animation (HRA) today unveiled Redboard, a software-based system that enhances existing CG workflows by adding and integrating the skills of the traditional storyboard artist. Redboard improves communication and efficiency and increases confidence for directors and producers, while significantly reducing costs by minimising errors that might otherwise occur in later stages of the production.

In celebration of the graduation season, AWNtv has put together a collection highlighting some of its best student shorts. Watch multi-award winning SEBASTIAN'S VOODOO. Open up CROCODILE JOURNALS. Visit AUSCHWITZ. Undress NAKEDYOUTH. Cuddle up with JUSTAPOSER. Have a RITE OF PASSAGE. Mark the TIME TO HARVEST. End with DOLL FACE.

http://www.awntv.com/playlist/graduation-nation

Also don't miss the cool vids of the week --Tammy Dubinsky's HOLD THE MUSTARD, Mark Crawford's SEVEN DEADLY SINS, and Brandon Shakley's SCENIC VIEW.

Press Release from The MoonScoop Group

LOS ANGELES, CA -- May 27, 2009 -- The MoonScoop Group, a leading worldwide distribution, brand management and entertainment company representing brands from some of the largest animation producers across the globe, announces today that the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has selected DIVE OLLY DIVE!, the popular animated preschool series, to be part of the organization's new educational campaign to teach students about the richness of the world's underwater cultural heritage.

Press Release from The National Film Board of Canada

Press Release from Aardman Rights

Bristol, 20 May 2009. Leading independent distributor Aardman Rights has concluded a number of new licensing deals for its brand new preschool series TIMMY TIME, which has made a hugely successful debut on CBeebies in the UK.

In Central and Eastern Europe, Regio is on board as toy partner for TIMMY TIME in Hungary where Minimax has the broadcast rights. Also One 2 Play is managing all rights to the property in ex-Yugoslavia.

Paris, 15th May 2009. Inspired by the worldwide success of animation giant Haim Saban (creator and producer of the mega-successful series POWER RANGERS amongst many others), passionate French entrepreneur Jeremy Zag announced today the creation of his media production company Univergroup and its subsidiary ZAGTOON. The holding company will oversee film and TV production and ZAGTOON will be dedicated to the production of animation programs for the international market.