Creative Focus :: Cartoons

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.

40th Annual Annie Award Winners Announced

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Disney’s “Wreck-It Ralph” wins Best Animated Feature at the 40th annual Annie Awards.

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LEGO Batman: The Movie Premiere Set for February 11

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Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and The Paley Center for Media present the world premiere of “Lego Batman: The Movie – DC Superheroes Unite” on Monday, February 11 in New York.

9 Story Makes Super Deal with Super RTL

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9 Story announces the sale of two animated children’s series to Super RTL.

Viacom Reports Financial Results

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Viacom reports that net income rose sharply in its fiscal first quarter compared with results a year ago. Revenue and adjusted earnings fell because of a decline at its Paramount studio business and lower advertising revenue at its Nickelodeon television channels.

Vic the Viking Conquers Australia

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“Vic the Viking,” the 78 x 11 minute Australian/French animated co-production between ASE Studios Pty Limited and Studio 100 Animation in association with Flying Bark Productions, has been commissioned by ABC TV in Australia.

Amazon Studios Greenlights Five Animated Pilots

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New pilots include “Creative Galaxy” from Angela Santomero, the creator of “Blue’s Clues.”

Doc McStuffins Celebrates Black History Month

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Disney Junior celebrates Black History Month with new "We Are Doc McStuffins" interstitials beginning Friday, February 1.

Teletoon to Co-Develop Atomic Puppet

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Mercury Filmworks and Technicolor finalize development deal with Teletoon Canada for new animated television series, “Atomic Puppet.”

Dude That’s My Ghost! Heads to Disney XD

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European distributor Alphanim finalizes deals with Disney XD Latin America and Disney Southeast Asia for its highly successful animated series “Dude, That’s My Ghost!”

Mattel's Multi-Platform Max Steel to See Global Rollout

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New multi-platform venture will feature animated superhero TV series broadcast in more than 100 global markets, turbo-charged online content hub, and robust toy and consumer products line.

Henson's HIP to Distribute Driftwood Bay

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Sixteen South names HIP the exclusive worldwide distributor for its new preschool series, “Driftwood Bay.”