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Henson to Develop 'Imaginocean' Animated Series
The Jim Henson Company is in development on a new animated children’s series, IMAGINOCEAN, based on the critically acclaimed Off-Broadway musical, “John Tartaglia’sImaginOcean.”
Trollbäck Expands into Europe
New York-based design and branding studio Trollbäck + Company announced its expansion into Europe with the opening of Trollbäck + Company Zurich, led by Creative Director Christina Rüegg.
Henson Signs Trio of Int'l License Deals
The Jim Henson Company heads to MIP-TV this year with multiple broadcast and home entertainment licensing agreements finalized for its trio of popular pre-school series.
Henson Signs Int’l Broadcast Licensing Deals
The Jim Henson Company has announced a slate of international broadcast license agreements for the company’s masterful, live-action fantasy feature films LABYRINTH and THE DARK CRYSTAL, and its ingenious science-fiction series, FARSCAPE. All three titles will be offered to international buyers at this year’s MIP-TV.
Blades Round 3: Kenny Powers is Back
Season three of "Eastbound & Down" has Kenny Powers back on the mound in Myrtle Beach. Now he’s back as K-Swiss CEO.
ShootersNYC Gets Permanent Home
Production and post production company ShootersNYC has officially moved into its permanent offices in New York’s Flatiron district at 156 Fifth Avenue.
th2ng Directs BMW Ergonomics
Live-action production company th2ng has been commissioned by BMW and WCRS to direct and produce an inspirational short film, “Man and Machine,” to celebrate the sporting achievements of the BMW London 2012 Performance Team.
The Jim Henson Company Promotes Creative Execs
The Jim Henson Company has promoted two members of its creative team to serve as directors in feature and television development: Meghan Sheridan has been named Director of Children’s Entertainment, and Blanca Lista is now Director of Feature Development.
The Jim Henson Company Inks Licensing Deals for Pajanimals
The Jim Henson Company has finalized a multitude of licensing deals for its preschool brand, PAJANIMALS, in key categories including home entertainment and apparel.
HIT Entertainment’s Top Management to Exit
HIT Entertainment, one of the world's leading independent children's entertainment producers and rights-owners, today announced that the company’s President & CEO, Jeffrey Dunn, and Chief Operating Officer, Sangeeta Desai, will be leaving the company after the closing of HIT’s acquisition by Mattel.
THQ Exiting the Kids’ Licensed Category
THQ announced its updated business strategy as the company exits traditional kids’ licensed video games and focuses on its core video game franchises and digital initiatives for the future.
Live Q&A Chat with The Artist Star & Director
The Weinstein Company announced a live Q&A session today with director Michel Hazanavicius, and star Bérénice Bejo live online, beginning at approximately 1:30PM PT/4:30PM ET.
DC Entertainment Reveals New Identity
Warner Bros.’ entertainment company, DC Entertainment—home to iconic comic brands DC Comics, Vertigo and MAD—revealed a new brand identity.
Kodak Files for Bankruptcy Protection
Kodak, the maker of digital cameras and film for the photo, movie and TV industries will continue to operate its businesses and hopes to emerge from bankruptcy next year after cutting costs and selling some of its patents.
Weinstein Company Merges Acquisitions & Production Divisions
The Weinstein Company announced that it is combining its acquisitions and production departments into a single division to be overseen by Dylan Sellers, formerly of Unique Pictures.
Lionsgate & Summit Enter Merger Talks
Summit Ent., the house that TWILIGHT built, and Lionsgate Ent., which is wrapping production on what is hoped to be the next TWILIGHT-like franchise THE HUNGER GAMES, have resumed merger discussions, writes The Hollywood Reporter.
Company 3, Method Studios Join Forces For Tower Heist Postproduction
The New York facilities of Company 3 and Method Studios, both subsidiaries of Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc. and part of Deluxe Creative Services Group, made efficient use of their close and collaborative relationship for the post work on Universal Pictures’ new action-comedy Tower Heist, it was announced today.
3D Production Company Gener8 Secures $1.5M in Private Financing
Gener8 Digital Media Corp., a rapidly growing 3D production company, has raised $1.5M in private financing with investors Macquarie Private Wealth Inc., Haywood Securities Inc., Raymond James Ltd., and Leede Financial Markets.
Trollbäck + Company Designs DirecTV's Audience Network
Creative Studio Trollbäck + Company was most recently an integral part of the brand design for DirecTV's latest initiative, the Audience Network.
The Jim Henson Co. & Chick-Fil-A Team On Pajanimals Campaign
World-renowned family entertainment producer and distributor The Jim Henson Company has partnered with Chick-fil-A, the national restaurant chain specializing in chicken dishes, for a nationwide promotion in support of the preschool series, PAJANIMALS, debut on 24-hour preschool television channel Sprout in the U.S. this October.
Richard Goldsmith Joins Jim Henson Company As EVP Of Global Distribution
The Jim Henson Company has appointed Richard Goldsmith to the newly created position of Executive Vice President, Global Distribution.
Kerner Optical Shuts Down
Following a failed Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorg, Kerner Optical has been forced to shut down, reports Variety.
Singapore’s Tiny Island to Work On Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens
Tiny Island Productions, Singapore’s leading Stereoscopic 3D CG animation production company, today announced that they are working with renowned American director Victor Cook and Silas Hickey, Creative Director for Animation, Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc., on the production of both non-stereoscopic and stereoscopic-3D versions of Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens, a 66 minute television movie written by Marty Isenberg, slated for premiere in 2012 on Cartoon Network globally.
Voice Cast Lined Up For Weinstein/Rainmaker's Escape From Planet Earth
The Weinstein Company (TWC) and Rainmaker Entertainment announced today the all-star voice cast for ESCAPE FROM PLANET EARTH which includes Brendan Fraser, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Alba, Rob Corddry, James Gandolfini and Craig Robinson.