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South Park Now On Zoomby.Ru

Posted In | News Categories: Cartoons, Internet and Interactive, Television | Geographic Region: Europe | Site Categories: Cartoons, Internet and Interactive, Television
MTV Networks International (MTVNI), a division of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), and OJSC WebTV, which is a part of WebMediaGroup internet-holding, one of the largest players on the market of user services and electronic commerce, are pleased to announce a deal to distribute 14 seasons of South Park on-line, on one of Russia’s largest entertainment video portals - Zoomby.ru.

Novel Entertainment’s Horrid Henry Launches On iPhone

Novel Entertainment is launching an iPhone App based on the hit CITV-commissioned animated series Horrid Henry.

Kidscreen Summit 2011 To Present Brand-New Sessions

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KidScreen Summit 2011 is offering delegates a comprehensive conference program featuring unparalleled access to some of the world’s leading kids entertainment executives and networking opportunities designed to inform, inspire and invigorate new business.

Small Potatoes On The Menu In France & Finland

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The appetite for Little Airplane Productions’ new short-form, animated series “Small Potatoes” continues to grow with new programme deals agreed with Canal + and Piwi in France and Finland’s YLE.

Hasbro, Turner Seal Deal For Transformers Prime & More

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Hasbro Studios, the Los Angeles-based production and distribution division of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS), and Turner Broadcasting, EMEA, have agreed to a programming deal covering four key properties including Transformers Prime, The Adventures of Chuck and Friends, Pound Puppies and My Little Pony.

DreamWorks' Me and My Shadow To Combine CG & 2D

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DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (Nasdaq: DWA) today announced that it will bring Me and My Shadow, an original project, to the big screen in March of 2013.

TELETOON and UBISOFT Toy with Time for New Raving Rabbids Promotion

Launching today, TELETOON is hosting a fully integrated on-air and online campaign for UBISOFT.

Spearmark International Picks Up Sonic

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Spearmark International, leading UK manufacturers of child safe lighting and housewares, have announced that they are set to produce two brand new lunchware products featuring top brand Sonic the Hedgehog.

Nickelodeon Presents Series Premiere of T.U.F.F. Puppy and Planet Sheen

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Corus Entertainment’s Nickelodeon (Canada) is giving kids two new reasons to tune into Nick as the network welcomes T.U.F.F. Puppy, a new 2D animated comedy from hit-maker Butch Hartman (The Fairly OddParents) and the new CGI animated comedy series Planet Sheen this January.

NAMA Explained in a Nutshell by Igloo Animations

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Dublin based animation company, Igloo Animations, launched their latest product GimmeTheShortVersion.com. The award winning animators have created a website to explain seemingly complex issues relating to the Government, Finance and the Environment.

Simpsons, Futurama, Barnyard Get WGA Nods

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The Writers Guild of America has releases its list of nominees for outstanding achievement in television, news, radio, promotional writing, and graphic animation.

Dr. Toon: Make Mine Music Critique Revisited

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Site Categories: Cartoons, Films
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With the Blu-ray release of Fantasia, Dr. Toon reassesses his critical thinking about the Make Mine Music follow-up.

Fish Hooks Renewed, Gravity Falls Picked Up

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Disney Channel has renewed freshman series FISH HOOKS for a second season, reports Deadline.com.

Family Guy Exec Producer To Run Allen Gregory

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David Goodman, an exec producer on FAMILY GUY, has become the exec producer and showrunner for FOX's upcoming animated series ALLEN GREGORY, reports Deadline.com.

Boomerang Celebrates The Season With A Month-Long Christmas Party

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Boomerang, Turner Broadcasting System’s commercial-free classic cartoon network, will present holiday specials of yesteryear throughout December as part of a month-long CHRISTMAS PARTY.

SpongeBob SquarePants: Season 6, Volume 2 Hits Dry Land

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Dive into hours of absorbing adventures with the release of SpongeBob SquarePants: Season 6, Volume 2.

Yogi Bear’s All-Star Comedy Christmas Caper Now on DVD

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Hide your “pic-a-nic” baskets because that “smarter than the average bear” Yogi Bear is making a break from Jellystone Park this holiday season to star in Warner Home Video’s (WHV) release of Yogi Bear’s All-Star Comedy Christmas Caper.

2010 Annual Annie Award Nods Announced

The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, announces nominations today for the 38th Annual Annie Awards recognizing the year’s best in the field of animation including best animated feature, television production, commercials, short subjects, video games and outstanding individual achievements.

Amit Desai To Manage DC Franchises

Warner Bros. has promoted Amit Desai to the role of svp franchise management for DC Entertainment, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Eden of the East

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Arguably one of the best anime of the 21st century thus far, Eden of the East spirals like a good William Gibson novel.