Cartoon Network UK Launches ‘Powerpuff Girls’ Story Maker App
Users can create unique animated stories set in the ‘Powerpuff Girls’ universe with new free mobile app now available for iOS and Android.
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The Rookies Announces 7th Annual Call For Entries for Young Creators
Deadline for submissions to Autodesk-sponsored global competition is May 29th.
‘Angry Birds Movie’ EP Takes Flight with Kaiken Entertainment
Newly-formed entertainment company led by former Rovio CEO Mikael Hed buys Rovio's book publishing business, Vancouver TV animation studio, and a selection of non-Angry Birds properties.
Turner, Warner Bros. Announce New U.S. Streaming Platform Boomerang
New initiative marks the first time the two companies have offered the massive Hanna-Barbera, Looney Tunes and MGM animation library of more than 5,000 titles on a streaming platform.
Polygon Pictures Launches Official ‘Airtone’ Site
PPI’s Yuki Moriyama provided character design for main character, Neon.
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Framestore VR Studio Expands with New Montréal Office
Expansion of the Virtual Reality Studio headed by global head of VR Amy Small marks the proliferation of creative tech exploration.
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Kabillion, Metamedia Launch K-GO
New SVOD platform will feature traditional and social content in new and existing formats, including AR, VR, 360° video and gaming.
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‘Ben 10’ Continues Global Rollout with New Mobile Game
New mobile game, ‘Ben 10: Up to Speed,’ tells the origin story of the 10 year-old hero.
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Animation Production Day 2017 Issues Call for Entries
Deadline for submissions to co-production, financing and distribution forum running alongside the 24th Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film and FMX 2017 is February 27th.
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Kidscreen Awards Reveals Shortlist Nominees
Animation’s ‘Home: Adventures With Tip & Oh’ nominated for best new animated series.
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DHX Media Unveils Results of First Global Parent Survey
2,700 parents in the United States, Canada, and the U.K. were surveyed to understand how children ages 0-12 consume entertainment content and brands.
Titmouse and Viacom NEXT Unveil ‘Smash Party’ VR Experience
Virtual-reality destruction experience from the Emmy Award-winning animation studio behind ‘Metalocalypse,’ ‘Superjail!,’ ‘Venture Bros.,’ ‘Son of Zorn’ and ‘Motorcity’ is coming soon to HTC Vive.
Silvergate Launches First ‘Octonauts’ App
Silvergate partners with Night & Day Studios to release the first-ever mobile app based on the popular 3D-animated preschool series.
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Baobab Studios Launches ‘INVASION!’ on Google Daydream
Short film version of the Virtual Reality experience directed by Eric Darnell has screened at Cannes, Tribeca, Annecy, VIEW, and the SIGGRAPH 2016 Computer Animation Festival.
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Boomerang Arrives in Taiwan
All-animation network featuring both Mandarin audio and traditional Chinese subtitles will air new episodes, series and movies.
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Call for Entries: New Educational Collaborations Announced for iAniMagic2016
Prizes for sixth annual animation competition hosted on mobile devices include the iPad Pro, Wacom Intuos Pro and Apple TV; deadline for submissions is November 15.
Sony Television Acquires Hopster Stake
Sony Pictures Television Networks acquires stake in global kids SVOD platform Hopster.
Mondo Expands Digital Footprint
Mondo library of hit animated series including ‘Happy Tree Friends’ and ‘Deep Space 69’ added to LeEco’s streaming service.
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Nelvana Signs New Partners for ‘Shopkins’ Brand
Nelvana unveils full “menu” of new 2017 programs for the popular Shopkins brand.
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GBI Launches Nancy Drew Branded Channel on Kid Genius Network
Genius Brands International’s Kid Genius Network, available on Comcast, launches first branded channel, ‘Nancy Drew: Codes & Clues,’ in partnership with game developer HeR Interactive; new channel premieres October 1st.
‘Ratchet & Clank’ Now Available on Blu-ray
Home entertainment release of Rainmaker Entertainment’s adaptation of the iconic video game franchise includes interviews with cast and crew, including veteran director Kevin Munroe.
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Cartoon Network Expands the World of ‘Mighty Magiswords’
Linear series debuts Thursday, September 29; 400 pieces of original content to be connected by a forthcoming mobile app for a fully engaged fan experience.
‘Pink Panther’ Episodes Now Available on YouTube
Marking the first time the show is available for digital streaming, MGM brings episodes from 2010 animated series ‘Pink Panther & Pals’ to YouTube and the YouTube Kids App.
Aardman Unveils ‘Shaun the Sheep’ Sticker Pack
Iconic animation studio teams with Augmented Reality studio Mardles to release stickers for kids featuring the popular characters that “come alive” when using a smartphone or tablet.
Hopster Jumps into the U.S.
U.K.’s favorite kids app lands one million users; is now available in the U.S. with a lineup of hit local shows including ‘Reading Rainbow’ with LeVar Burton and DHX Media’s ‘Monster Math Squad’ and ‘Franny’s Feet.’
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