Creative Focus :: Cartoons

2013 Kids’ Choice Award Nominees Announced

Nickelodeon announces the nominees for the 2013 Kid’s Choice Awards which will be hosted by Josh Duhamel on March 23.

New Futurama Episodes Previewed Online

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Comedy Central releases a new trailer as it gears up for a fresh season of “Futurama,” set to air this summer with all-new episodes.

Nickelodeon Launches Lalaloopsy Series

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Nickelodeon and MGA partner to launch an animated preschool series based on the “Lalaloopsy” line.

Netflix & DreamWorks Launch New Original Series

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Netflix and DreamWorks Animation launch first ever Netflix original series for kids; DreamWorks Animation's summer 2013 film “Turbo” speeds onto the streaming service.

Small Potatoes Premieres Feb. 15

Little Airplane Production’s musical animated movie, “Meet the Small Potatoes,” is set to premiere on Disney Channel and Disney Junior February 15, prior to its Universal Home Entertainment release later this spring.

Dr. Toon: Turning Points

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Dr. Toon analyzes a critical period when American animation underwent a spirited revival.

Universal, Illumination to Reboot The Grinch

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Illumination Entertainment is developing Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! with Pete Candeland set to direct and Universal to handle worldwide distribution.

INDAC to Host Max Howard Masterclass

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Germany’s INDAC hosts a Masterclass, “Producing Independent Animated Film,” with animation producer Max Howard February 14 & 15 at the Games Academy in Berlin.

Squids Game Headed to Series

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Frima Studio and Moonscoop announce a partnership to produce a show based on the mobile game “Squids.”

Dinosaur Train Heads for Third Season

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The Jim Henson Company begins production on the third season of their hit preschool television series “Dinosaur Train” for PBS Kids.

Slugterra Ramps Up Global Rollout

Slugterra ramps up its global rollout with new toys, DVDs, episodes, and licensing deals.

David Silverman Talks Maggie Simpson in “The Longest Daycare”

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The veteran producer/director discusses his nominated short and all things Simpsons.

Saban’s Julius Jr. Lands on Nick Jr.

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Saban’s new animated preschool series inspired by the Paul Frank family of characters will air on Nick Jr. in the U.S., Australia and New Zealand in 2013.

Digimon Fusion Heads to Nickelodeon

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Saban Brands announces Nickelodeon as the U.S. broadcast partner for brand-new “Digimon Fusion” series.

2013 Kidscreen Winners Announced

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The year’s best work in children’s television is singled out and celebrated by the global kids’ entertainment industry at Kidscreen Summit in New York.

Dr. Seuss Collection Heads to Disc

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Warner Bros. Home Entertainment announces the release of “Hats Off to Dr. Seuss Collector’s Edition” on February 19.

Strange Hill High Gets Second Term

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CBBC orders a second season of the television series, “Strange Hill High” to air in 2014.

Bardel Teams with Surprise Bag

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Bardel Entertainment forms a strategic alliance with Frank Saperstein’s Surprise Bag Inc. to produce and distribute animated content for the global market.

IFC’s Out There Premieres Feb. 22

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Created by Ryan Quincy, two-time Emmy award-winning animation director and producer of “South Park.”

ITV and Pukeko Reinvent Thunderbirds

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ITV Studios and Pukeko Pictures to re-invent the classic “Thunderbirds” series.