North America

Evolution Named Agent for This One ‘N That One

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Evolution is appointed global licensing agent for animated series This One ‘N That One, created by actress, artist, author and designer Jane Seymour and actor, writer, director and producer James Keach.

SIGGRAPH 2013 Unveils Final Production Session Lineup

Posted In | News Categories: CG, Events, Films, People, Places, Short Films, Technology, Visual Effects | Geographic Region: North America | Event: SIGGRAPH | Site Categories: CG, Events, Films, People, Places, Short Films, Technology, Visual Effects
SIGGRAPH 2013 releases the final lineup of 15 Production Sessions to be featured at this year’s conference.

Netflix to Premiere DreamWorks Animation's Original TV Series

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Largest deal for original content in Netflix history will give members in the U.S., Canada, Latin America and Europe exclusive access to new original television series based on the studio's beloved franchises and characters.

Nelvana Celebrates Creative Arts Emmy

Posted In | News Categories: Awards, Cartoons, Television | Geographic Region: North America | Event: Emmy Awards | Site Categories: Awards, Cartoons, Television
Hit Nickelodeon series Bubble Guppies takes top honor for Outstanding Preschool Animated Program.

Box Office Report: Man of Steel Top June Opening

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Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures’ Man of Steel, directed by Zack Snyder and produced by Christopher Nolan, debuts to $113.1 million over Father's Day weekend in North America and to $71.6 million overseas for a worldwide opening of $196.7 million.

Jim Henson Co. Debuts Chatter Zoo

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The Jim Henson Company announces the upcoming debut of its latest property, Jim Henson's Chatter Zoo, at Licensing Expo 2013.

Loyalkaspar Expands in NY & LA

Entertainment branding agency loyalkaspar announces a bi-coastal expansion with the addition of Chief Development Officer Robert Blatchford (Los Angeles) and Creative Director Anna Minkkinen (New York).

Jordan Geary Joins NY’s FlickerLab

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FlickerLab appoints Jordan Geary its new Head of Production and Development.

Melissa McCarthy Joins DWA's B.O.O.

Posted In | News Categories: Business, Cartoons, CG, Films, People, Voice Acting | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: Business, Cartoons, CG, Films, People, Voice Acting
Melissa McCarthy signs on to voice star opposite Seth Rogen in DreamWorks Animation’s B.O.O. (Bureau of Otherworldly Operations).

Andrew Z. Davis Joins Columbia

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Andrew Z. Davis is named President of Production Administration for Columbia Pictures, where he will supervise all aspects of physical production including post production and visual effects for all Columbia Pictures films as well as live-action portions of films from Sony Pictures Animation.