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Mind Your Business: Where Artists Fail

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Mark discusses how laziness and over-reliance on communication technology can lead to serious project failures.

Syfy Acquires Doctor Who Spinoff K9

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Syfy acquires the U.S. rights for the "Doctor Who" spinoff, “K9”, to premiere on Christmas Day.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-Inspired Collection Heads to Retail

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Nickelodeon and FLüD team up to release limited-edition “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”-inspired apparel and accessories featuring designs by artist Ron English.

ITV Secures Licensing Deals for Thunderbirds

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ITV STUDIOS Global Entertainment awards two major new licenses for the Classic Thunderbirds brand.

Cartoon Network Announces Saturday Lineup

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Cartoon Network invites action fans to wake up with the heroes and ring in the New Year with a rousing Saturday morning lineup starting January 5.

Strange Hill High Heads to CBBC

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Fremantle Media announces the new animated comedy series “Strange Hill High,” which launches next spring on CBBC.

Celebrity Deathmatch: Those Nagging Questions Finally Answered! (Part 3)

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Question: What are some of the positive responses from celebrities who got skewered on the Celebrity Deathmatch?

Disney and Cox Sign Distribution Deal

The Walt Disney Company and Cox Communications announce comprehensive distribution agreement.

Hasbro Strikes Malaysian Production Deal for Rescue Bots

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Hasbro Studios strikes production deal for second season of “Rescue Bots” with Malaysia’s Vision Animation and Australia’s Moody Street Kids.

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

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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

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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.