Cartoons

Nick Programming Block Debuts in Hungary

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MTV Networks International's Emerging Markets group is launching a Nickelodeon branded program block on leading commercial broadcaster TV2 in Hungary.

Warner’s New Division: DC Entertainment

With the DC Comics sale firmly in place, WB has created a new company known as DC Entertainment, notes the Hollywood Reporter.

Princess and the Frog Event Goes Bicoastal

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In celebration of Disney’s newest animated musical THE PRICESS AND THE FROG, Walt Disney Studios is opening its Burbank gates to the public for a once-in-a-lifetime advance special engagement, welcoming Disney fans to experience its newest animated musical comedy Nov. 25- Dec. 13, 2009.

Cartoon Network nabs Jury Emmys

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Variety announced Cartoon Network has already picked-up 5 juried awards in the Primetime Emmy race.

The TV Academy announced winners in two categories -- costumes for a variety/music program or special and individual achievement in animation -- both of which will be handed out during the Creative Arts Awards Ceremony Sept. 12.

In both juried categories, there are no nominations; anyone Emmy-worthy is recognized.

More Clone Wars for Cartoon Network

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Press Release by Cartoon Network

Lucasfilm’s Breakthrough Animated Series STAR WARS: The Clone Wars – Rise of the Bounty Hunters premieres Friday, October 2, at 8pm ET/PT.

Hannah Montana, The Simpsons Season 12 and more on DVD/Blu-ray

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HANNAH MONTANA: The Movie (DVD/Blu-ray)
Disney/Buena Vista/2009/102 min/Rated G/SRP: $44.99
Director: Peter Chelsom
Cast: Miley Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus, Emily Osment
Vfx: CIS Hollywood

Video codec MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution 1080p
Aspect ratio 1.85:1

English: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
French: Dolby Digital 5.1
Spanish: Dolby Digital 5.1

Subtitles:
English SDH, French, Spanish

Discs:
BD/DVD Combo
Three-disc set
Digital copy

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Post Logic NY announces New Hires

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Press Release by Post Logic

New York, NY (August 17, 2009) -- Leading post-production facility Post Logic Studios, a division of Prime Focus Group, announced today two new hires, Kevin Wilson as audio engineer and Mick O'Connor as manager, new business. Both will be based out of Post Logic Studios' New York facility.

CN Greenlights 2 Toons, Orders More Adventure Time, Flapjack

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Press Release from Cartoon Network

Cartoon Network announced greenlights for two new original comedy animated series, REGULAR SHOW and HORRORBOTS, in addition to a picking up more episodes of THE MARVELOUS MISADVENTURES OF FLAPJACK and additional writing for ADVENTURE TIME.

Ex-Banker Turns Producer for Top Cat Movie

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Producer Alex Garcia plans to bring the Hanna-Barbara TV cartoon, TOP CAT, to new life reports Variety.

Garcia will pair with Anima Studios for the animated feature as WB preps for a summer 2011 or 2012 release across Latin America. The former finance exec. has also partnered with Santa Barbara-based Nala Films, the Rovzar Bros.' Lemon Films in Mexico and Argentina's Costa Films.

Garcia’s grandfather, Arturo de Cordova, was a screen icon from Mexico’s Golden Age.