Television

Bavaria Film Taps ASSIMILATE Scratch

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Bavaria Film purchases a company-wide site license for ASSIMILATE’s SCRATCH and SCRATCH Lab, its advanced production dailies and VFX tool.

Disney Jr Launches Doc McStuffins App

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Disney Junior launches “Doc McStuffins: Time For Your Check Up!” app for iOS systems.

Syfy’s Haven Begins Production on Season 4

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yfy begins production on the fourth season of “Haven,” which is set to premiere in October 2013.

Content Markets and Venues: Going, Going, Where?

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Site Categories: Business, Events, Films, Internet and Interactive, Licensing, Television
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Catherine Morrissey reports how economic uncertainty has forced content professionals to reassess which events they attend.

Dr. Toon: From Whence We Came

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Dr. Toon | Site Categories: Cartoons, People, Television
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Dr. Toon takes a look at how kiddie show hosts spread the animation meme in the analog days.

Netflix and Disney Sign New Deal

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Netflix and DisneyABC Television Group announce a new multi-year licensing agreement for five popular Disney Junior and Disney XD Shows.

Henson Launches Paid YouTube Channel

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The Jim Henson Company launches Jim Henson Family TV, a new paid channel on YouTube. Ad-free family-friendly destination features full episodes of Henson’s top kid and preschool titles.

Syfy Renews Hit Series Defiance

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Syfy renews hit series “Defiance,” promising more action and intrigue in season two.

Adult Swim Announces New Series

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Adult Swim serves up eight new series/specials, nine pilots and 16 returning series.

Seth MacFarlane Guest Voices The Simpsons

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Seth MacFarlane will guest-voice on the season finale of “The Simpsons,” airing May 19.