Internet and Interactive

Netflix, Hasbro Expand Multi-Year Programming Deal

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Netflix and Hasbro expand their multi-year programming deal making “Littlest Pet Shop” and “Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters” available to Netflix members in the U.S.

Sandro Corsaro Named Fandango New Head of Content

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Fandango names Sandro Corsaro Vice President of Content and Creative.

Disney to Begin Layoffs

Cuts are expected across divisions following a company-wide review of operations.

Defiance Launches Worldwide

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Massive online shooter opens the world of “Defiance” ahead of the Syfy network TV show premiere on April 15.

DHX Media Signs Deal with Kidoodle

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DHX Media signs major SVOD deal with Kidoodle.TV for their popular shows such as “Inspector Gadget,” “Rastamouse,” and “Strawberry Shortcake.”

Psyop Creates New Open for TED Talks

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Psyop creates a new pre-roll for TED Talks, which conceptualizes and brings to life the animation of the TED logo.

MPC Animator Blaine Toderian to Lead Life of Pi Webinar

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The Vancouver Animation School announces a free webinar with MPC animator Blaine Toderian going behind-the-scenes of the Academy Award-winning film, “Life of Pi,” on Saturday, April 13.

Guru Makes Netflix Deal for Justin Time

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

Disney Announces Lone Ranger Event

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Disney announces that AMC Theaters will present a global live Q&A on Yahoo! Movies following a special screening of 20 minutes of exclusive footage from “The Lone Ranger” on April 17.

NFB Releases Flawed Short Online

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Canada’s National Film Board releases a sneak preview at “Flawed,” an animated short by Andrea Dorfman about tolerance and self-acceptance.

New Eden Launches on HuHa! Channel

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"New Eden,” an indie web comedy, launches on the adult cartoon channel HuHa!

BRB Named YouTube's Newest Global Animation Aggregator

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BRB announces that it has become the newest global animation aggregator on YouTube.

Henson’s HIP to License I Love Egg

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Henson Independent Properties, The Jim Henson Company’s third party media distribution and consumer products banner, acquires YouTube sensation “I Love Egg” from Korea’s D&H Inc.

CGSociety Launches Training-on-Demand

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CGSociety launches the new generation of CG learning with CGTOD (Training-on-Demand).

FMX 2013 Program Now Online

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Less than five weeks before Europe's most influential conference on digital entertainment opens, FMX 2013 reveals a first preview of its daily program including illustrious names, high-quality presentations and workshops.

Cornelia Funke Keynote Announced for FMX 2013

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Cornelia Funke, Germany's most successful and popular author of children's and young adult fiction, is to give the keynote presentation opening the "Transmedia Experiences" track at FMX 2013.

Trunk & Peepshow Animate Cyber Safety for Kaspersky

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Creative partners Trunk Animation and Peepshow collaborate on a new approach to cyber war infomercials for IT Security giant Kaspersky Lab.

Psyop Creates Interactive Experience for The Defector

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Psyop collaborates with Fathom Films and Jam3 to create a first person interactive documentary experience in Ann Shin’s “The Defector: Escape from North Korea.”

Captain Canuck Lands Animated Web Series

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“Captain Canuck” is back in action for an all new exciting 5-episode animated web series from Captain Canuck INC and Smiley Guy Studios.

Rovio Unveils TV Rollout for Angry Birds Series

Rovio Entertainment brings its weekly “Angry Birds Toons” animated series to fans around the world.