Creative Focus :: Cartoons

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.”

Cartoon Network Takes Upfronts on the Road

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Cartoon Network is jumping ahead of the customary Kids Upfront season and taking its show on the road with the Cartoon Network Road Tour.

9 Story Expands Int'l Distribution

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9 Story expands its international distribution beginning with the new animated series “Nerds and Monsters.”

Turtles Returns to Nick January 25

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“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” returns to Nickelodeon on January 25.

Guru Launches Interactive, 2D Divisions

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Canada's Guru Studio announces the expansion of two key business areas, Interactive Content and 2D Animation.

FME Signs New Tree Fu Tom Licensing Deals

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FremantleMedia signs new licensing deals for “Tree Fu Tom,” following the shows debut at the London Toy Fair and ahead of its toy launch.

IFC to Premiere Out There Feb 22

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IFC is set to premiere a new animated series, “Out There,” from former “South Park” director and producer Ryan Quincy.

Neil Patrick Harris & Donald Glover Head to Adventure Time

Neil Patrick Harris and Donald Glover guest star in the new “Adventure Time” episode, “Bad Little Boy,” on Monday, Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. (ET, PT).

Book Review - Mel Blanc: The Man of a Thousand Voices

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Fred Patten reviews Ben Ohmart’s fascinating new book about the legendary voice actor.