Creative Focus :: Digital Media

Trunk Animation Helps Land Rover USA Say ‘Thanks’

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Trunk Animation’s Alasdair + Jock help Land Rover USA to make a 'thank you’ film, celebrating their 1 million fans on Facebook.

Teen Choice Nominations Announced

Fox announces "wave one" nominees and categories for Teen Choice 2013.

Aardman Teams with Sony to Launch Bin Weevils Animation Competition

Aardman partners with Sony Music and BinWeevils.com to find the best pop video animator in the UK.

Nickelodeon Offers Sneak Peek at Sanjay & Craig

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Nickelodeon releases a nine-minute “Sanjay and Craig” featurette, available now on iTunes.

Disney XD Rolls Out Marvel's Avengers Assemble

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Disney XD’s new animated series, “Marvel's Avengers Assemble,” will premiere July 17 with a special one-hour preview on May 26.

What’s Even Better Than a Dick Figures Episode? A Dick Figures Movie!

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Creators Ed Skudder and Zack Keller talk about their highly anticipated new feature, Dick Figures: The Movie.

Simpsons Writer Jon Vitti to Tackle Angry Birds Feature

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Rovio announces veteran comedy writer, John Vitti is set to write the “Angry Birds” screenplay, which is slated for a July 2016 release.

Simpsons Writer Jon Vitti to Tackle Angry Birds Feature

Posted In | News Categories: Films, Internet and Interactive, Mobile and Wireless, People, Writing | Geographic Region: Europe | Site Categories: Films, Internet and Interactive, Mobile and Wireless, People, Writing
Rovio announces veteran comedy writer, John Vitti is set to write the “Angry Birds” screenplay, which is slated for a July 2016 release.

eOne Acquires Simon’s Cat

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eOne acquires the global distribution rights for “Simon’s Cat.”

D'Works Launches $1M Turbo Contest

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DreamWorks Animation launches the action-packed “Turbo Racing League” app and $1,000,000 Shell-Out contest.

Aardman Digital Designs New Fansite for The 99

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Aardman creates new look for kids fansite “The 99,” which launches this week on 2.4 billion screens around the world.

Disney Junior Announces Pirate and Princess Summer

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“Sofia the First” season premiere June 10 kicks off Disney Junior’s multi-platform summer event, Pirate and Princess Programming.

DHX Launches Paid YouTube Channels

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DHX Media announces the launch of three dedicated paid YouTube family entertainment channels.

Disney Jr Launches Doc McStuffins App

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Disney Junior launches “Doc McStuffins: Time For Your Check Up!” app for iOS systems.

Content Markets and Venues: Going, Going, Where?

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Catherine Morrissey reports how economic uncertainty has forced content professionals to reassess which events they attend.

Vandervoort Joins Captain Canuck

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Laura Vandervoort, “Smallville’s” Supergirl, joins the voice cast of “Captain Canuck” as Blue Fox.

Netflix and Disney Sign New Deal

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Netflix and DisneyABC Television Group announce a new multi-year licensing agreement for five popular Disney Junior and Disney XD Shows.

Henson Launches Paid YouTube Channel

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The Jim Henson Company launches Jim Henson Family TV, a new paid channel on YouTube. Ad-free family-friendly destination features full episodes of Henson’s top kid and preschool titles.

Psyop Creates Wolfenstein Trailer

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Psyop creates a trailer for Bethesda Softworks new game title, “Wolfenstein: The New Order.”

Google Doodle Celebrates Saul Bass

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Designer of famed title sequences for Alfred Hitchcock and Martin Scorsese gets elaborate animated tribute.