DHX Media Kids Series Headed to Amazon in the U.K. and Germany
Deal underscores SVOD appetite for DHX Media’s library content including ‘Teletubbies,’ ‘Messy Goes to Okido’ and ‘Looped.’
Category: Mobile and Wireless
Classic ‘Thunderbirds’ Series Launching on Shout! Factory TV
Company’s first foray into streaming to showcase cult and classic movies and TV shows, including ‘Thunderbirds,’ ‘Home Movies’ and ‘Mystery Science Theater 3000.’
Foothill Entertainment Joins ‘Mother Goose Club’
Santa Barbara, CA-based distribution company bringing all-new GGI-animated series from Sockeye Media to MIPJunior and MIPCOM.
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Cartoon Network Unveils First Retail Partners for ‘The Powerpuff Girls’
Strong Line-Up of Over 30 Partners signed across Apparel, Accessories, Homewares, Personal Care, Stationery, FMCG and Events.
Through the Looking Glass
A day in the life in the not too distant future.
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‘The BFG’ Comes to Digital HD, Blu-ray and Disney Movies Anywhere on December 6th
Roald Dahl’s fantasy adventure comes home for the holidays.
Watch the New Clip and Featurette for ‘Star Wars Rebels: Steps into the Shadow: Parts I and II’ Premiering Saturday, September 24
‘Star Wars Rebels’ season three premiers on Disney XD on Saturday, September 24 with a one hour special, ‘Steps into the Shadow: Parts I and II.’
Frima Studio and the NFB Launch Free ‘Where’s Monsieur Pug?’ Mobile Game
Available for iOS and Android, game based on Janet Perlman’s ‘Monsieur Pug’ 2014 animated short takes users on a crazy adventure with a paranoid dog that loves origami and ice cream.
‘Adventure Time Run: The Ooo Expedition’ Game Launches in Korea
Turner Asia Pacific and Korean game developer Tangent launch first completely Cartoon Network IP-based Korean-produced game.
Cartoon Network Launches ‘Powerpuff Girls’ Docu-Series
The Powerpuff Girls ask ‘what’s your special ingredient?’ with Powfactor; Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls contributes to launch of global campaign.
‘Counterfeit Cat’ Goes Global on Disney XD and Disney Channel
U.K./Canada co-production between Tricon and Wildseed Kids was originally commissioned by Disney XD EMEA and Canada’s Teletoon.
Disney Interactive & Consumer Products to Cut 250 Jobs
Five percent of the division’s total staff of 5,000 workers are laid off as Disney shifts to licensing characters to video-game producers rather than making games itself.
GBI Launches Nancy Drew Branded Channel on Kid Genius Network
Genius Brands International’s Kid Genius Network, available on Comcast, launches first branded channel, ‘Nancy Drew: Codes & Clues,’ in partnership with game developer HeR Interactive; new channel premieres October 1st.
Finnish Broadcaster YLE on Board for ‘Dog Loves Books’
Animated series currently in pre-production is due to go into production at Komixx Media Group’s Manchester-based Mackinnon & Saunders Digital Studios.
Canadian TV Series ‘Cracké’ Attracts French Broadcaster CANAL+
Québec-based animation studio Squeeze inks agreement for its new short form property with French broadcaster CANAL+ in 50 territories including Monaco, Andorra, Switzerland, Mauritius and Africa.
‘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
Cartoon Network Expands the World of ‘Mighty Magiswords’
Linear series debuts Thursday, September 29; 400 pieces of original content to be connected by a forthcoming mobile app for a fully engaged fan experience.
‘Ready Jet Go!’ Scores New International Broadcast Deals
International distributor CAKE signs a number of new deals with broadcasters in key territories for hit animated space-themed PBS KIDS series from Wind Dancer Films.
Gaumont Teams with Kristen Bell to Produce ‘Do, Re & Mi’
Whimsical animated musical adventure series marks the first project under Nicolas Atlan, Gaumont’s new president of animation.
Aardman Unveils ‘Shaun the Sheep’ Sticker Pack
Iconic animation studio teams with Augmented Reality studio Mardles to release stickers for kids featuring the popular characters that “come alive” when using a smartphone or tablet.
eOne’s ‘Peppa Pig’ Gains Momentum in China
With more than 5.4 billion views in just nine months on iQiYi, Youku and Tudou, Entertainment One secures new VOD deals; Peppa products now available from major Chinese retailers.
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Patrick Osborne’s ‘Pearl’ in the Spotlight at Animaze 2016
Oscar-winning director’s 360-degree short film for Google Spotlight Stories is included in two screening blocks and will also be presented at a specially installed 360-degree Dome theater.
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Hopster Jumps into the U.S.
U.K.’s favorite kids app lands one million users; is now available in the U.S. with a lineup of hit local shows including ‘Reading Rainbow’ with LeVar Burton and DHX Media’s ‘Monster Math Squad’ and ‘Franny’s Feet.’
In Business, Cartoons, Games, Mobile and Wireless | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
Bent Image Lab Unveils New Augmented Reality Project
New youAR augmented reality platform allows multi-user, real-time, markerless AR content to be viewed with a single-lens smartphone.
Ameba TV Launches on Amazon Prime
Canadian-based TV streaming platform for kids expands North American reach with launch on Amazon Prime.
