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Disney Announces Finding Dory Feature

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Disney/Pixar’s “Finding Dory” to dive into theaters November 25, 2015; Ellen DeGeneres, the voice of the beloved Blue Tang Fish in 2003’s “Finding Nemo,” shares plans for the all-new big-screen adventure.

Liquid Dream Launches ButterflyNetRender 4.58

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Liquid Dream launches the latest version of their network rendering controller, ButterflyNetRender 4.58.

Guru Makes Netflix Deal for Justin Time

Guru Studios signs a multi-territory deal with Netflix for their hit preschool show, "Justin Time."

RGH Appoints Jeff Nuzzi Head of Digital Media

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RGH announces the appointment of Jeff Nuzzi as Director of Digital Media.

Sardine Teams with TVO for Mammoth

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Sardine Productions and TVO team up to create a television series from the book series "The Mammoth Academy."

Pixomondo Shuts Shanghai Office, Exits Feature VFX

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Visual-effects company Pixomondo to abandon feature film work after shutting its Shanghai office in the wake of closures in London and Detroit.

JCC launches Multiplatform JeemTV

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Al Jazeera's children's channel JCC unveils JeemTV, a lifestyle entertainment media platform for Arab children of the 21st century.

John Kahrs, Scott Ross Join COLLIDER Conference Lineup

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Stash Media announces that John Kahrs and Scott Ross have joined the COLLIDER Conference lineup.

BRB Brings Filly to MIPtv

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BRB announce they will show the trailer and first images of the animated series “Filly,” at MIPtv.

Geronimo Secures Pre-MIPtv Sales

Posted In | News Categories: Business, Cartoons, Licensing, Television | Geographic Region: Europe | Event: MIP-TV | Site Categories: Business, Cartoons, Licensing, Television
Atlantyca Entertainment and Moonscoop secure pre-MIPtv broadcast sales for animated series “Geronimo Stilton.”

Nelvana Greenlights More Mike

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HIT Entertainment and Nelvana greenlight a second season of the preschool show, “Mike the Knight.”

STUDIO AKA Brings Front Row to Life

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STUDIO AKA and BBC team up to create a new campaign for BBC Radio 4.

th2ng Creates VFX for Everything

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th2ng’s Justin Dickel returns to music videos with the directing of Misha B’s, “Here’s to Everything.”

Deluxe Delivers for The Sapphires

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Deluxe delivers as a one-stop shop for the hit Australian film “The Sapphires.”

Box Office Report: The Croods Passes $200M Worldwide

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3D action feature “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” beats DreamWorks Animation’s “The Croods” at the domestic box office with a $51.7 million domestic opening, while “The Croods” passes the $200 million mark with a worldwide total of $229.1 million.

Animation Supervisor Bruce Timm Exits Warner Bros.

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Warner Bros. Animation Supervisor Bruce Timm teps down and is replaced by James Tucker.

UPDATED: Tippett Studio Announces Layoffs

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Berkeley, California-based VFX company Tippett Studios lays off 40 percent of its workforce.

Approval of Rhythm & Hues Sale Delayed

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A decision on whether or not a California bankruptcy court will approve a sale of Rhythm & Hues is delayed Friday after bidders and a creditor object to a potential deal.

Brickyard Provides Seamless VFX for New Carl's Jr. Ad

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Brickyard teams up with Carl’s Jr. to provide VFX for the new ad, “Mrs. Robinson,” featuring Heidi Klum.

Technicolor Appoints Magic Ruby for The Deep

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Technicolor appoints Magic Ruby to create a second screen experience for their all new CGI action adventure series, “The Deep.”