9 Story’s ‘Wild Kratts’ Sees Major Expansion in China
New agreements span broadcast, digital and licensing representation.
Category: Home Entertainment
m4e’s ‘Wissper’ and ‘Tip the Mouse’ Heading into China
WeKids Asia signs content agreement for distribution rights in Greater China to m4e’s co-productions Wissper’ and ‘Tip the Mouse.’
In 3D, Books, Business, Cartoons, CG, Home Entertainment, Illustration, Licensing, Places, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, Europe
‘Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders’ in Theaters One Night Only
Following record-breaking ‘Batman: The Killing Joke’ event, ‘Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders’ featuring Adam West, Burt Ward and Julie Newmar set for exclusive one-time cinematic event October 10.
eOne Appoints Katie Rollings Head of U.K. Licensing
Former Fremantle Media brand manager to oversee licensing, brand strategy, retail sales and retail marketing in the U.K. for Entertainment One’s licensed properties, including ‘Peppa Pig’ and ‘PJ Masks.’
In Cartoons, Home Entertainment, Licensing, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
‘Super Wings’ Debuts on Amazon
CG-animated television series co-produced by FunnyFlux, QianQi, Little Airplane Productions, EBS and KiKA flies to U.S. audiences via Amazon Prime Video.
In 3D, Business, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Home Entertainment, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Pixar’s ‘Finding Dory’ Swims to Blu-ray November 15
Summer blockbuster hit from Pixar Animation Studios swims home on Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere on October 25, and on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, DVD and On-Demand on November 15.
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‘Sydney Sailboat’ To Set Sail on Hulu
Streaming service acquires exclusive U.S. SVOD rights to the animated preschool series in a new deal with Bejuba! Entertainment.
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25th Anniversary Edition of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Available on Blu-ray September 25
For the first time ever, all 11 Disney Princess films in The Walt Disney Signature Collection are being made available at the same time.
‘The Venture Bros. Season 6’ Arrives on Blu-ray October 4
Highly-anticipated home entertainment release from Adult Swim features all eight episodes from Season Six and bonus material including the ‘All This and Gargantua-2’ special.
‘Ratchet & Clank’ Now Available on Blu-ray
Home entertainment release of Rainmaker Entertainment’s adaptation of the iconic video game franchise includes interviews with cast and crew, including veteran director Kevin Munroe.
In 3D, CG, Films, Games, Home Entertainment, Interactive, Mobile and Wireless, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Flaunt’s ‘Welcome to Monster High’ Lands in Theaters
Originally slated for a DVD release, 70-minute feature directed by Stephen Donnelly and Olly Reid is a reboot of Mattel’s ‘Monster High’ franchise.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Films, Home Entertainment, Licensing | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
‘We Bare Bears’ Lands on DVD October 4
‘We Bare Bears: Viral Video’ features all 12 episodes from the first season of Cartoon Network’s hit animated series created by Daniel Chong.
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‘SuperMansion: Season 1’ Arrives on DVD October 11
From the makers of ‘Robot Chicken,’ season one of Crackle’s stop-motion animated super hero series debuts on digital October 10 and DVD October 11.
‘Adventure Time: The Complete Sixth Season’ Lands on Blu-ray October 11
Oh my Glob! New release includes all 43 episodes from the sixth season of Cartoon Network’s award-winning series along with animatics, a ‘Food Chain’ featurette, galleries and song demos.
‘Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders’ to Premiere at New York Comic Con
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment to debut full-length animated feature film on October 6 on the main stage of the Javits Center; post-screening panel headlined by Adam West to follow.
In 2D, Event, Films, Home Entertainment, Places | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Comic-Con | Geographic Region: North America
‘Brainwashing of My Dad’ Doc Now on Blu-ray
Documentary feature chronicling the right-wing media phenomenon that helped create GOP Presidential nominee Donald Trump features animated sequences created by Bill Plympton.
In 2D, Films, Home Entertainment, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
‘Shaun the Sheep: We Wish Ewe a Merry Christmas’ Arrives on DVD Nov. 1
Everyone’s favorite Aardman characters are back for the ‘baaa-lidays’ in a new seven-episode holiday special from the creators of the 2015 Academy Award-nominated film, ‘Shaun the Sheep Movie.’
Review: Disney’s ‘Zootopia’ Lands on Blu-ray
Blu-ray release of what may be Walt Disney Animation Studios’ best all-animal animated feature ever is packed with extras, including roundtable chats with the character design, environments and animation teams.
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Ameba TV Launches on Amazon Prime
Canadian-based TV streaming platform for kids expands North American reach with launch on Amazon Prime.
Amazon Debuting ‘The Stinky & Dirty Show’ September 2
Original preschool show animated by Brown Bag Films is based on the ‘I Stink!’ book series featuring original music from Dan Bern and celebrity voice talent including Whoopi Goldberg, Jane Lynch, Andy Richter, Joan Cusack and Wallace Shawn.
Disney’s ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’ Journeys Home October 18
Discover how filmmakers created this riveting return to the whimsical world of ‘Underland’ in interviews, behind-the-scenes videos, and side-by-side comparisons of raw production footage and final scenes.
‘Star Wars Rebels’ Season 3 Premieres September 24
Critically-acclaimed animated series introduces new characters Grand Admiral Thrawn and Bendu during the season three one-hour premiere event, ‘Steps into Shadow.’
In 3D, Cartoons, CG, Home Entertainment, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of The Shadows’ Arrives on Blu-ray September 20
Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD includes two reversible turtle masks in all four colors.
VIZ Media Announces Blu-ray Release of ‘Bleach’
Complete uncut first set of first-ever Blu-ray release of acclaimed paranormal action-adventure anime series debuts this summer.
In 2D, Anime, Cartoons, Home Entertainment, Licensing, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Shout! Announces Blu-ray Release of New ‘MLP Equestria Girls’ Feature
Shout! Factory and Hasbro Studios enter home entertainment distribution alliance for highly anticipated new movie adventure, ‘My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Legend of Everfree.
