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Fox to Develop Limited Series from M. Night Shyamalan

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Fox announces plans to develop a new large-scale limited series called “Wayward Pines” from FX Productions and M. Night Shyamalan.

Troika Helps Univision Launch UniMás

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Creative agency delivers new logo, marketing strategy, and identity for network relaunch targeting Hispanic Millennials.

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Production Begins on Eva Longoria's Mother Up!

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City announces the start of production on “Mother Up!” a 13 episode, half-hour adult animated comedy starring and executive produced by Eva Longoria.

Dora Rocks! Primetime Special Premieres Jan. 14

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Nickelodeon presents an all new “Dora the Explorer” special, “Dora Rocks!” premiering January 14.

Aardman Signs New Global Agents for Shaun the Sheep

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Aardman Rights announces new partnerships across the world for the hit show “Shaun the Sheep.”

Cartoon Network Orders New Seasons of Regular Show, Gumball

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“Regular Show” earns a fifth season, “Amazing World of Gumball” will continue with a third season, while web adaptation “Annoying Orange” earns additional episodes.

Sofia the First Gets Modern with Guest Star Eric Stonestreet

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Eric Stonestreet guest stars alongside His "Modern Family" co-star Ariel Winter in premiere episode of animated series "Sofia the First."

Bent Image Lab Creates VFX for NBC’s Grimm

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Bent Image Lab produces a behind-the scenes video featuring the company’s VFX work on the NBC hit series “Grimm.”

FOX Announces ADHD Premiere Date and Lineup

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New series include “Axe Cop” and “High School USA” with Vincent Kartheiser, Mandy Moore, Ken Marino, Peter Serafinowicz, Megan Mullally, Patton Oswalt and Britta Phillips among featured voice talent.

Syfy's Defiance to Premiere April 15

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Syfy’s new series “Defiance,” which unites scripted television and online gaming, will premiere Monday, April 15, 2013.

Netflix Inks Warner Bros. Distribution Deal

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New licensing deal covers eight shows, including J.J. Abram's “Revolution.”

Doc Mcstuffins Reaps High UK Ratings

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Following its phenomenal US launch, “Doc McStuffins” becomes Disney Junior UK’s most successful series premiere.

Rocket Monkeys Premieres January 10

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Teletoon goes bananas with new original series, “Rocket Monkeys,” featuring the voice talents of Mark McKinney and Seán Cullen.

Art Directors Guild Unveils Production Design Nominees

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The Art Directors Guild announces nominations in nine categories of Production Design for theatrical motion pictures, television, commercials and music videos competing in the ADG's 17th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards for 2012.

PGA Announces 2013 Nominees

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Producers Guild of America announces Theatrical Motion Picture, Animated Theatrical Motion Picture and Long-Form Television nominations for the 2013 Producers Guild Awards.

Clone Wars Celebrates 100 Episodes

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“Star Wars: The Clone Wars” marks its milestone 100th episode with the world premiere of this very special episode, Friday, January 4 on TELETOON.

AFI Announces 2012 Award Selections

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The American Film Institute announces the official selections of AFI AWARDS 2012.

Disney Seals Distribution Deal with Charter

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Multi-year distribution deal provides sports, news and entertainment to Charter customers in and out of the home.

Book Review - The Art and Making of Peanuts Animation: Celebrating Fifty Years of Television Specials

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Charles Solomon’s new book provides an extensive history of the beloved Peanuts franchise’s 46 year history of TV specials and theatrical features.