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Golden Globe Nominations Announced

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Nominees for the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards are announced.

Slap Happy Cartoons Starts Production on Nerds & Monsters

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Vancouver-based animation studio Slap Happy Cartoons secures a commission from Corus Entertainment’s YTV for the production of animated series “Nerds and Monsters.”

It's a SpongeBob Christmas! Ranks Top Ratings

Posted In | News Categories: Cartoons, Stop-Motion, Television | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: Cartoons, Stop-Motion, Television
Nickelodeon rings in the holiday cheer with the original “It’s a SpongeBob Christmas!” special, which drew 4.8 million total viewers.

Genius Brands to Develop Animated TV Series

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Genius Brands announces it has started development on an animated television series for 6-9 year olds based on the Company’s well-known Genius brand of intellectual properties

Rastamouse Jams into the New Year

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“Rastamouse” is going from strength to strength this festive season with momentum continuing into 2013.

Ben 10 Sweeps Competition in Asia

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“Ben 10 – Destroy All Aliens” sweeps at two prestigious award ceremonies in Singapore.

eOne Family Finds a New Home for Peppa Pig

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eOne Family announces that it has secured a Canadian broadcaster, Corus Entertainment, for its hit pre-school TV show “Peppa Pig.”

I’ve Been Workin’ on the Railroad

Posted In | Magazines: VFXWorld | Site Categories: CG, People, Technology, Television, Visual Effects
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FuseFX Co-Founder Jason Fotter explains why visual effects work can be Hell on Wheels.

Gruffalo’s Child to Premiere on Sprout

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Sprout announces the special holiday line-up that includes the academy award nominated children’s film, “The Gruffalo,” and the U.S. television premiere of “The Gruffalo’s Child.”

Nerd Corps Launches Slug it Out!

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Nerd Corps announces the availability of Slug it Out! in the App Store, starting December 13.

Titmouse and Six Point Harness Launch Rug Burn YouTube Animation Channel

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Six Point Harness and Titmouse team up to launch animation YouTube channel Rug Burn.

Oishii Creates A-List Show Open

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Creative agency Oishii Creative designs the new show open for E! Entertainment’s “A-list Listings.”

Malaysian/European Co-Production Launches Pumpkin Reports

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Malaysia’s Young Jump Animation announces the company’s first children’s animated co-production venture, “Pumpkin Reports.”

WGA Announces TV Nominations

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Nominations for television, news, radio, promotional writing, and graphic animation are announced for the 2013 Writers Guild Awards.

eOne Signs Deal with Paula Hart

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“Sabrina, the Teenage Witch” Executive Producer signs on for exclusive television deal with indie studio.

Henson and Disney Strike New Deal for Pajaminals

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Henson Awards New Licenses for critically-acclaimed preschool series “Pajanimals” to Disney Junior for EMEA and Latin American territories.

Dr. Toon: Across the Pond

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: Dr. Toon | Site Categories: 2D, Cartoons, Films, People, Television
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Dr. Toon examines why so few European animated series hit it big in the States.

Percy3D Acquires Digital Rights to Caillou

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Percy3D announces it has acquired world-wide digital party product rights to the Caillou brand in a three-year deal with DHX Media.

A Stop-Motion SpongeBob Special Means Christmas Comes Early This Year

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Site Categories: 2D, Cartoons, People, Stop-Motion, Television
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Co-directors Seamus Walsh and Mark Caballero discuss the making of the Rankin/Bass styled stop-motion TV special, It’s a SpongeBob Christmas!

Captain Cornelius Now Available on DVD

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Cartoon Lagoon Studios announce the release of “Captain Cornelius’ Cartoon Lagoon.”