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Business Headline News

Genius Brands Creating Stan Lee Universe with POW! Entertainment

New joint venture will assume perpetual, worldwide rights to over 100 original, previously unexploited, Stan Lee post-Marvel properties.

markets Headline News

Annecy 2020 Announces Online Mifa Program

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 9:25am

Running June 15-30, the digital market and business conference will feature an extensive mix of pitch sessions, meetings, press conferences, and access to the latest animated projects. 

Business Headline News

Starlight Media and Lion Forge Animation Sign Co-Production Deal

Companies enter into multi-year/multi-project joint venture to bring both existing and new IP projects to the Chinese market.

Business Headline News

Headstart Int’l Inks Deal with YouKu to Bring ‘Best Furry Friends’ to China

Popular preschool CGI animated series is now available for streaming and downloadable viewing on leading Chinese digital platform.

Adult Animation ANIMATIONWorld

What Future Lies in Store for Non-Comedy Adult Animation?

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 1:56pm

According to a just released industry white paper from producer John Evershed, TV animation finally seems poised to capture sizable new audiences outside its traditional comedy fan base.

TV Animation Headline News

Toonz Media Group Signs Exclusive ‘Zoonicorn’ Distribution and Development Deal

Company will develop, co-produce and distribute 52 original episodes, launching in 2021. 

Animated Feature Films Headline News

Locksmith Animation and Richard Curtis Developing Christmas Feature, ‘The Empty Stocking’

Bonnie Arnold joins Sarah Smith and Julie Lockhart to oversee film based on series of children’s books by writer / director known for ‘Yesterday,’ ‘Four Weddings and A Funeral’ and ‘Love Actually.’

feature film animation Headline News

Shout! Studios and Sola Media Partner for Distribution of ‘SWIFT’

Kate Winslet and Willem Defoe lead impressive voice cast on LUXX Film’s CG animated feature, aka ‘Manou the Swift,’ coming to the U.S. in 2020.

SVOD Headline News

HBO Max Snags Exclusive ‘South Park’ Streaming Rights for $500 Million

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 4:43pm

All 23 Seasons of Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s revered animated comedy, plus three upcoming new seasons, will begin streaming on the new platform in June 2020.

Star Wars: Lucasfilm Headline News

Lucasfilm Teams with Iconic Brands to Promote ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’

Campaigns with Porsche, Bose, United Airlines, General Electric, McDonald’s, Samsung Mobile, General Mills, and Dannon will add to anticipation of the final chapter, coming December 20.

Animated TV Series Headline News

IoM and Keith Chapman Ink Deal for New Preschool Series, ‘Farmer Mars’

Creator of ‘Paw Patrol’ and ‘Bob the Builder’ to co-develop animated property with Halifax-based studio.

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