News :: Europe

Mind Candy Launches Poppet

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One of the most popular characters from global kids’ phenomenon “Moshi Monsters” steps into the limelight as Mind Candy launches “Poppet” as a stand-alone brand.

Studio 100 Brokers Distribution Deal with Kiddinx

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Studio 100 Media has brokered a distribution deal with Kiddinx Media GmbH for several animation shows from its internationally renowned kids programs.

Monstrou Partners with Sweatbox

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Monstrou Studio announced that it has signed a deal with Spanish production company Sweatbox and Catalan TV network Televisió de Catalunya.

Patrick Schult Launches Media-Stable

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Veteran television executive and former FremantleMedia Asia CEO, Patrick Schult, announced the launch of his next business venture, Media-Stable Pte Ltd.

New Annoying Orange Licensing Deals Announced

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YouTube sensation “Annoying Orange” will be making a splash in the UK and Ireland with several juicy new licensing deals.

Teleclub Acquires Rights for JUNIOR

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German speaking JUNIOR Channel is set to broadcast over the premium pay-TV channel Teleclub in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

Friends and Heroes Now Available in Italian

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The adventures of Macky and Portia, first shown on Italian TV in 2009, are now for the first time available for Italian viewers to purchase on DVD in their native tongue.

RHCP Signs Toby’s Travelling Circus Publishing Deal

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Komixx Entertainment Ltd announces an exclusive multi-book publishing deal with Random House Children’s Publishers UK for the pre-school TV animation series, “Toby’s Travelling Circus.”

Mass Market Delivers for Hyundai

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MassMarket completes work on three new spots for Hyundai for Piccadilly Circus in London.

Peter Rabbit Hops Over to CBeebies

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CBeebies will be the UK broadcast partner for “Peter Rabbit,” a brand new CGI animated series from Penguin, Silvergate Media and Nickelodeon US.

Aardman Brings Science Fiction to MIP Junior

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Aardman Rights partners with Kite Entertainment as the international distributor for animated kids series, “Science Fiction.”

Studio 100 Signs Deal with Imavision

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Studio 100 Media signs a distribution agreement Montreal-based DVD distributor Imavision for the French-Canadian rights to the company’s new re-mastered classics.

FremantleMedia Announces New Deals for Grojband

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FME announces a series of international TV deals for the kids’ comedy series about a wannabe rock band, “Grojband.”

City of Friends Lands in Russia

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Sky Vision inks a new television distribution deal with leading digital Russian broadcaster Carousel TV for the hit pre-school show “City of Friends.”

Ninja Turtles Head to UK’s ITV

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UK broadcaster ITV secures season one and season two broadcast rights for Nickelodeon’s hotly anticipated new animation s eries, “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.”

Planet Nemo Secures Broadcast Partners for What’s the Big Idea?

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Planet Nemo joins forces with several major broadcasters to produce a brand new pre-school series, “What’s the Big Idea?”

Toei Animation Appoints New Licensing Manager

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Toei Animation Europe appoints Helene Virenque as Senior Licensing Manager.

DHX Media Scores at MIPCOM

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German broadcaster KiKA snaps up “How to Be Indie” and “dirtgirlworld.”

Andy Hayes Returns to Framestore

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Award-winning VFX artist Andy Hayes returns to Framestore’s film division as Head of Effects.

Saddington Delivers Integrated Campaign for Chase

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Saddington Baynes completed a series of works for Chase Bank’s latest print and digital campaign.