Now in its second year, Nickelodeon expands its Animated Shorts Program to include international pitches, and announces the program’s 2013 finalists.

Breakthrough heads to Korea, bringing its diverse libraries to international broadcasters.

Nickelodeon debuts a “SpongeBob SquarePants” Hot Wheels collection that features six character inspired vehicles.

DHX strikes a new deal for “Johnny Test” with Viacom and Nickelodeon Germany.

Spin VFX wins BAFTA award for best visual effects in the Television Craft category for its work in the TV mini-series “Titanic.”

Little Airplane Productions signs Jada Toys as the new Global Master Toy Partner for “Small Potatoes,” further extending the hit preschool series’ licensing reach.

Imaginary Forces tackles the MTV Movie Awards with iconic and exhilarating blockbuster homages in 13 category animations.

Imira signs new global sales deals in the wake of MIPTV in Cannes.

Nickelodeon leads the pack in the Children’s Animated Program race, with four out of five nominated series -- “Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness,” “Penguins of Madagascar,” “Robot and Monster,” and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” -- up against PBS’ “Wordgirl.”

The One Club announces the addition of Parisfx to the Creative Week 2013 program in order to showcase the most creative and innovative French companies in digital arts and VFX.

Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg to develop animated “Bigfoot” series at FX; "American Dad" writer Matt McKenna is on board to develop the project, which is based on the faux autobiography books by Graham Roumieu.

The animated project centers on a handsome yet moronic undercover detective who does everything in his power to avoid solving crimes.

MGA Entertainment and Corus Entertainment join forces to launch a new animated series based on the award-winning, best selling Lalaloopsy line.

Coolabi appoints Naomi Dare to Head of Digital.

The ninth season of animated series “The Fairly OddParents” premieres May 9 on Nickelodeon.

Disney updates their iOS app “Fish Hooks” with new characters, game mechanics, and play levels.

Aniplex of America launches a new online channel powered by HULU.

Alpha provides post services for the feature length documentary, “Bronies: The Extremely Unexpected Adult Fans Of My Little Pony,” which follows the cultural phenomenon of “Bronies” around the world.

Guillermo del Toro temas with HBO on the development of a new series, “Monster,” based on the manga comic by Naoki Urasawa.

The debut of Warner Bros. Animation’s new animated comedy-action series “Teen Titans Go!” packs a ratings punch, ranking as the number one kids program of the day on basic cable among boys 2-11, 6-11, 9-14 and male teens.