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NBC Orders Murray Christmas Special

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NBC greenlights the animated holiday musical special How Murray Saved Christmas, from Simpsons’ writer and executive producer Mike Reiss.

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.

Peter Curtis and Nick Barrington Launch Nurture Rights

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Peter Curtis and Nick Barrington announce the creation of kids' entertainment company Nurture Rights, along with the company’s acquisition of best-selling literary property Dinosaur Roar!

Peter Ramsay to Executive Produce Tailchaser’s Song

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Animetropolis and IDA announce the production team and unveil a teaser poster for the animated feature film adaptation of Tad Williams' “Tailchaser’s Song.”

Mirada Teams with Cornelia Funke for MirrorWorld App

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New York Times bestselling author Cornelia Funke teams with Mirada Studios to create groundbreaking literary iPad App for MirrorWorld book series.

Comixology Picks Up Franck’s Silver

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Dark Planet Comics digitally releases Silver #1, the comic debut from animation veteran Stephan Franck.

Psyop Helps Launch Interactive Experience for Fanta

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Psyop helps to launch Play Fanta’s interactive graphic novel, “Saving the Source.”

Mirada Studios Delves into Cornelia Funke’s MirrorWorld

Mirada Studios gives bestselling author Cornelia Funke’s dark, lush worlds a new dimension with an interactive app.

Me Books Launches Children's Book Contest

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Me Books and Show Me the Animation partner to launch a children’s book contest to unearth one of the UK’s best budding author/illustrators.

Babar Debuts Men's Fashion Line

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Babar’s 80th anniversary celebration continues in high style with the debut of a menswear collection based on the character, made in collaboration with Soulland.