Technicolor Announces New CG-Animated Series ‘Monchhichi’
Technicolor Animation Productions and France’s TF1 to co-produce new CG-animated children’s series ‘Monchhichi’ in collaboration with Japan’s Sekiguchi.
‘Justice League vs. Teen Titans’ Feature Set to Premiere at WonderCon
Latest DC Universe original movie to have its world premiere at WonderCon during the March 25-27 weekend at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Zuckerberg’s ‘Dot’ Lands on Sprout
Tech-savvy animated original series from Industrial Brothers and The Jim Henson Company is based on the book by author and executive producer Randi Zuckerberg.
‘Winnie & Wilbur’ Headed to Discovery Kids Latin America
Winduna Enterprises secures co-production agreement with Discovery Kids Latin America for new 2D animated children’s series based on the ‘Winnie the Witch’ books by Valerie Thomas and Korky Paul.
Kabillion Launches on Roku
Further expanding its audience, independently owned VOD network Kabillion forms strategic partnership with video technology and distribution company Future Today.
Grid, Hoho Sign Co-Production Agreement for ‘Mimi and Bibi’
Belgium’s Grid Animation to co-produce animated vlogs for multimedia girls fashion brand from ‘Whissper’ and ‘Waybuloo’ creator Dan Good.
Voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck Joe Alaskey Dies at 63
One of the most celebrated successors of legendary voice actor Mel Blanc, Alaskey was one of Blanc’s only successors to work alongside the veteran voice performer prior to his death in 1989.
HAFFTube Opens 2016 Call for Submissions
The deadline to submit animated shorts with a maximum length of five minutes to the HAFFTube web competition is Friday, March 4.
‘Floyd Norman: An Animated Life’ to Premiere at Santa Barbara Film Fest
Feature documentary by Michael Fiore and Erik Sharkey following the life and career of legendary animator and story artist Floyd Norman to have its world premiere at the 2016 Santa Barbara International Film Festival on February 5.
‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Joins Disney Series ‘Milo Murphy’s Law’
Disney Television Animation comedy series from ‘Phineas and Ferb’ creators Dan Povenmire and Jeff ‘Swampy’ Marsh features star-studded voice cast including Christian Slater, Vanessa Williams and Sarah Chalke.
Watch Two New TV Ads for Rainmaker’s ‘Ratchet & Clank’
Produced by Vancouver-based animation studio Rainmaker Entertainment and production company Blockade Entertainment,’ Ratchet & Clank’ releases nationwide on April 29, 2016.
1stAveMachine & Anomaly Tackle Road Safety for Budweiser
New York-based mixed media production company and storytelling outfit blends live-action and stop-motion animation for new road safety initiative.
Animated Storyboards Launches ASB Games
New video game art division to be led by Max Philips and Omer Qayyum.
Mercer Mayer’s ‘Little Critter’ to be Developed into Global Entertainment Property
All global rights to the ‘Little Critter’ IP acquired by the newly-established Little Critter LLC formed by John R. Sansevere-headed investment group.
Wind Dancer Films Appoints U.S. Agent for ‘Ready Jet Go!’
Licensing Street to handle licensing in the U.S. for new space-themed animated PBS KIDS series created by Craig Bartlett.
Open The Portal Announces New Studio Space and Website
Los Angeles-based stop-motion animation studio launches new audiovisual production facility and website showcasing their newest work.
‘Thomas & Friends’ Making Tracks to China for Theatrical Debut
Mattel-owned brand to release theatrically in China for the first time with ‘Sodor’s Legend of the Lost Treasure’ to screen in 5,000 theatres nationwide.
Nickelodeon Opens Submissions for 2016 Global Animated Shorts Program
Twenty-two pitches selected from 2015 program to be developed into animated shorts.
Autodesk Announces Plans to Cut 925 Staffers
Autodesk to reduce near-term staffing levels by 10 percent, or approximately 925 positions, amid restructuring plan to accelerate transition to cloud and subscription business.
Paul Frank Joins Saban Brands as Director of Creative Development
Iconic artist and creator of Julius the Monkey reunited with Paul Frank Industries brand.
Bejuba and Koko Rose Partner on ‘Deer Little Forest’
Leading Canadian kids specialist acquires global distribution rights for preschool series.
Jetpack Distribution Enters Production on ‘The Sisters’
French commissioning broadcasters secured for animated kids series based on the comic book series by Cazenove and William; Samka Productions and Bamboo Productions to serve as co-production partners.
Curious World Launches First-Ever Original Video Series
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt-owned SVOD app Curious World launches three animated original short-form learning series: ‘A Rhino Named Paul,’ ‘Jingle Bilingual’ and ‘Moonlight Storytime.’
‘Winx Club’ Series 7 Flies into Russia
Rainbow property to start screening across Russia beginning in February thanks to a new deal with Karusel.
Tricon Announces ‘Me, Myself & My Selfie’ Short-Form Series
CG-animated digital short-form series created by Francois Elie Roulin to be co-produced by Paris-based Savoir-Fer and REAZ
