News :: Europe

Peppa Pig, Gumball Win BAFTA Honors

Posted In | News Categories: Awards, Cartoons, Films, Places, Television | Geographic Region: Europe | Event: BAFTAs | Site Categories: Awards, Cartoons, Films, Places, Television
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts announces the winners of Sunday’s British Academy Children’s Awards, celebrating the very best in children’s film, television, games and online media of the past year, and the talent behind their successes.

Bolts & Blip Lands New EU Broadcast Partners

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Coming off of MIPCOM, “Bolts & Blip” has secured two new broadcast partners for the Benelux and Polish territories.

Dracco’s Filly Conquers More Territories

Posted In | News Categories: Business, Cartoons, Licensing, Places | Geographic Region: Europe | Site Categories: Business, Cartoons, Licensing, Places
Dracco announces a major TV deal with BRB Internacional and Screen 21 to produce and distribute the “Filly” animated series.

Ludorum Promotes UK Executives

Posted In | News Categories: Business, Cartoons, People, Television | Geographic Region: Europe | Site Categories: Business, Cartoons, People, Television
Ludorum announces promotions for Natalie Setton, Dawn Bushnell and Laura Bond.

Komixx Opens Los Angeles Office

Posted In | News Categories: Business, Cartoons, Places, Television | Geographic Region: Europe, North America | Site Categories: Business, Cartoons, Places, Television
As part of its expansion into the U.S. market, Komixx opens its first international office in Los Angeles.

Spain's Imira Extends Reach in Asia

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Imira Entertainment heads to next month’s Asia Television Forum with a raft of new sales signed in the region.

Aardman Creates Something Special for CBeebies

Aardman Digital announces the launch of a fun and engaging mobile-browser game created for the BAFTA award winning CBeebies’ show “Something Special.”

Studio 100’s Heidi Lands in Austria

Posted In | News Categories: Business, Cartoons, CG, Places, Television | Geographic Region: Europe | Site Categories: Business, Cartoons, CG, Places, Television
Studio 100 Media signs a license agreement with Austrian public broadcaster ORF for the new animation series “Heidi.”

Swedish VFX Studio Haymaker Launches

Posted In | News Categories: Business, Commercials, People, Places, Visual Effects | Geographic Region: Europe | Site Categories: Business, Commercials, People, Places, Visual Effects
Sweden continues to deliver world-class creativity with newly-established independent post production studio Haymaker.

Digimania Releases German-Language Muvizu Update

Posted In | News Categories: Technology | Geographic Region: Europe | Site Categories: 3D, Technology
Glasgow-based 3D animation application Muvizu is released with a German-language version of the user interface, plus some great new content.

Cinesite Creates CG Komodo Dragon for Skyfall

Posted In | News Categories: CG, Films, Visual Effects | Geographic Region: Europe | Site Categories: CG, Films, Visual Effects
Cinesite completes visual effects for the 23rd installment in the Bond franchise, “Skyfall,” using its digital environment expertise to enhance physical stunts and effects.

CVMP to Explore Advances in Post Production

Posted In | News Categories: Business, Events, People, Places, Technology | Geographic Region: Europe | Site Categories: Business, Events, People, Places, Technology
This December the 9th annual CVMP Conference returns to London.

Aardman Creates New Gumball Game

Posted In | News Categories: Business, Games, Internet and Interactive, Television | Geographic Region: Europe | Site Categories: Business, Games, Internet and Interactive, Television
Cartoon Network’s “The Amazing World of Gumball” comes to life in an exciting new online game produced by Aardman Digital.

Annecy 2013 Issues Call for Entries

Posted In | News Categories: Call for Entries, Short Films | Geographic Region: Europe | Event: Annecy | Site Categories: Call for Entries, Short Films
The Annecy International Animation Film Festival issues a call for submissions for the 2013 competition.

The Foundry’s KATANA Takes Off

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KATANA, the look development and lighting tool from The Foundry, is being adopted by a growing number of studios of all sizes around the globe

Acamar Debuts Bing Bunny

Posted In | News Categories: Books, Business, People, Television | Geographic Region: Europe | Site Categories: Books, Business, People, Television
Acamar Films has acquired the rights to award-winning author and illustrator Ted Dewan’s hugely popular pre-school book property “Bing Bunny.”

UK’s Show Me the Animation Issues Call for Entries

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Connecting the Animation Community with the public through a 30-minute program of the best short animated films to be produced in the UK over the past year.

Framestore Creates Main Title Sequence for Skyfall

Posted In | News Categories: CG, Films, Visual Effects | Geographic Region: Europe | Site Categories: CG, Films, Visual Effects
Framestore teams with Daniel Kleinman to deliver a spectacular opening title sequence for “Skyfall.”

Penguin Partnership Launches Puffin Rock

Posted In | News Categories: Books, Business, Cartoons, Games, Mobile and Wireless, Television | Geographic Region: Europe | Site Categories: Books, Business, Cartoons, Games, Mobile and Wireless, Television
The UK’s Penguin Children’s Puffin imprint, Irish animation production company Cartoon Saloon and Irish media company Dog Ears join forces to co-produce new multi-platform kids property Puffin Rock.

Almost Naked Animals Renewed for Third Season

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CiTV UK has renewed the hit animated children’s comedy series “Almost Naked Animals,” from 9 Story Entertainment, for a third season.