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Henson to Develop Frog and Toad Animated Feature

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The Jim Henson Company becomes licensing agent for FROG AND TOAD in the U.S. and Canada through a deal with HarperCollins Children’s Books.

Babar Series to Hit Retail

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Nelvana Enterprises and The Clifford Ross Company announced a partnership agreement with New York-based toy design company YOTTOY Productions to develop soft toys inspired by the Babar literary character.

Ray Bradbury Dies at 91

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Ray Bradbury, the writer whose expansive flights of fantasy and vividly rendered spacescapes have provided the world with one of the most enduring speculative blueprints for the future, has died.

Monstroids Animated Series in Development

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Global brand management firm Evolution and Rollman Entertainment have partnered with creator Kevin Grevioux on the rights to “Monstroids,” Grevioux’s fresh twist on classic monsters from the upcoming Astounding Comics & Darkstorm Studios comic book series.

Berenstain Bears Celebrate 50th Anniversary

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This year marks the 50th anniversary of the beloved “Berenstain Bears.”

Odyssey Unveils Sneak Peek at Hank the Cowdog

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Odyssey Pictures has put out a sneak peek at some of the artwork for the forthcoming animated feature, “Hank the Cowdog,” based on the beloved children’s literary franchise by John R. Erickson.

Voice Cast Set for Dark Knight Animated Feature

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Peter Weller, Ariel Winter and David Selby are among the actors lending their voices to the Jay Oliva-directed “Dark Knight” animated film.

James Bond Unmasked Rounds up All Six Bond Actors

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Former AWN/VFXWorld senior editor Bill Desowitz chronicles the 50-year evolution of 007 on the big screen in "James Bond Unmasked," featuring interviews with all six Bond actors.

Book Review: The Art of Madagascar 3

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This “making of” book takes an in-depth look at the concept and production art of DreamWorks’ upcoming animated feature, Madagascar 3.

David Heyman to Produce Paddington Bear Feature

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"Harry Potter" producer David Heyman is partnering with France's StudioCanal to produce a CG/live-action adaptation of "Paddington Bear," bringing the iconic brown bear from Peru to the big screen.