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
‘Hedwig’ Animator Emily Hubley Calls Back the Dogs for Kate Vargas
The daughter of pioneering animators Faith and John Hubley creates a new music video for ‘Call Back the Dogs,’ the new single from New York-based “dark-folk” musical artist Kate Vargas.
‘Mack & Moxy’ Specials Headed to PBS
Produced by Socially Dynamic Entertainment in association with Vancouver-based animation studio Bardel Entertainment, multiplatform program premieres on PBS stations in April.
WATCH: New ‘Zootopia’ Clips Reveal Dazzling Production Design
New clips display a dazzling anthropomorphic world as a backdrop for the forthcoming film from Walt Disney Animation Studios.
Academy Announces Oscar Week 2016 Events
‘Kung Fu Panda’ 2 & 3 director Jennifer Yuh Nelson to host shorts program; ‘Big Hero 6’ producer Roy Conli and directors Don Hall and Chris Williams to host feature animation program.
Jim Gaffigan, Carl Reiner Join ‘Duck Duck Goose’ Feature
Academy Award-nominated composer Mark Isham to create the score for Original Force Animation’s 2017 family comedy directed by Christopher Jenkins.
Hiroshima Int’l Animation Fest Opens 2016 Submissions
To be held August 18-22, the deadline for submissions to HIROSHIMA 2016 is April 1.
Matthew Bristowe Joins One of Us
Visual Effects veteran joins Soho-based studio from Prime Focus World, where he managed both the VFX and stereo 3D output for features including ‘Hercules’ and ‘Kingsman: The Secret Service.’
Ankama Inks New Deals for ‘Kit & Kate’
Animated preschool series produced by Toonbox Animation Studio and distributed by Ankama Animations finds several new broadcasters across the world.
DHX Brands Grows Global Presence with Key Hires
New team members cover North America, EMEA, and Global Live Events & Attractions.
Superights Picks Up ‘The Horn Quartet’
Pitched by French studio Vivement Lundi! at Cartoon Forum 2015, new half-hour animated preschool series adapted from the books by Yves Cotten is directed by Benjamin Botella.
Rai YoYo Snaps Up ‘Masha’s Tales’
Ink Global signs a new broadcast deal in Italy for ‘Masha and the Bear’ spinoff.
Brazil’s PlayArte Pictures Renews ‘Saint Seiya’ Home Entertainment Deal
Toei Animation has entered into an agreement with Brazilian home video distributor PlayArte Pictures Entretenimento for ‘Saint Seiya’ series and films.
‘My Dad’ Wins Slamdance Animation Prize
Director Marcus Armitage wins the jury award for short animation for ‘My Dad’; Josh Shaffner receives an honorable mention for his short film ‘Flaws.’
U.K. Short ‘Edmond’ Wins Top Animation Award at Sundance 2016
Short Film Jury Award in Animation goes to the U.K.’s ‘Edmond’ from director Nina Gantz; U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award for Editing is given to Penny Lane and Thom Stylinski for animated documentary ‘NUTS!’
Winners Announced for the 66th Annual ACE Eddie Awards
‘Mad Max: Fury Road,’ ‘The Big Short’ and ‘Inside Out’ win big at the 66th annual ACE Eddie Awards; Nancy Meyers, Carol Littleton, ACE, and Ted Rich, ACE receive special honors.
NFB Announces Hothouse 11 Participants
For the first time, Hothouse animators will be able to work with NFB’s Oscar-winning Animation Studio via their closest NFB production center.
Toon Boom Signs Collaboration Agreement with Guru Studio
Toon Boom Animation and Guru Studios to work together to develop and incorporate innovative software features into Toon Boom Harmony.
Amazon Signs Production Deal for American Girl Specials & Series
Four live-action specials from the Mattel-owned American Girl doll brand to join Amazon’s award-winning original kids programming slate.
Box Office Report: ‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ On Top with $41 Million
DreamWorks Animation’s threequel scores the biggest animated opening of all time in China with $58.3 million; ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ nears $2 billion worldwide.
‘Thomas Edison’s Secret Lab’ Set for Live Musical Show
Genius Brands International partners with Mills Entertainment to create and produce live show based on the new multi-platform children’s entertainment property; national tour showcases original music from industry legend Ron Fair.
Interstate Welcomes Directorial Duo TOMAT
Award-winning Brazilian team brings their comedy and VFX chops to directors’ group.
