Margaret Loesch Joins Genius Brands International’s Board of Directors
Former Hub exec joins fellow GBI Board of Directors industry vet Anthony Thomopoulos, former Governor of California Gray Davis, Hollywood Reporter publisher and senior VP Lynne Segall, ROAR co-founder Bernard Cahill, and former JP Morgan Entertainment Group managing director Clark Hallren.
Signe Baumane, Mental Health and her Brutally Frank ‘Rocks in my Pockets’
The New York indie animator riffs on her struggles with depression, film financing, gender bias and the challenges of making her first feature film.
Woodblock Creates Fresh IDs for Nickelodeon
New Nickelodeon bumpers come in a range of animation techniques, including stop-motion and traditional 2D.
Henson Teams with France’s Cyber Group Studios
The Jim Henson Company enters first co-production collaboration with two series, ‘Jim Henson’s Enchanted Sisters’ and Cyber Group Studios’ ‘Boubouh!’ set for production.
Sony Dates New ‘Smurfs’ Feature for March 31, 2017
Directed by Kelly Asbury, Sony Pictures Animation’s forthcoming untitled ‘Smurfs’ feature is produced by Jordan Kerner and co-produced by Mary Ellen Bauder.
SVA Launches 26th Dusty Film & Animation Festival
Director Daniel Minahan and animator Alex Kupershmidt to be honored with Dusty Outstanding Alumni Awards at the School of Visual Arts’ 26th Annual Dusty Film & Animation Festival.
Jason Segel, Drew Pearce to Co-Direct New 'LEGO Movie' Spinoff
Titled 'Billion Brick Race,' spinoff joins three 'LEGO' movies already on Warner Bros.' release schedule.
Plympton’s ‘Cheatin’ Begins U.S. Theatrical Run
Indie King Bill Plympton’s award-winning hand-drawn feature, ‘Cheatin’, prepares for a national theatrical rollout with screenings in New York and other cities beginning April 3.
WatchNext Media Launches in Paris
Former Marathon and Zodiak Media executive Philippe Alessandri launches WatchNext Media, aimed at creating appealing characters, engaging brands and aspirational stories.
Sony to Host 2015 World Animation Celebration
Sony Pictures Animation is hosting the 2015 World Animation Celebration international short film festival on October 24 & 25.
TML Studios Wins BIG Pitch! Competition at 2015 Kidscreen Summit
TML Studios pitches animated series ‘Bimey’ at the 2015 Kidcreen Summit’s BIG Pitch! event.
Sai Selvarajan’s ‘Sugarless Tea’ Travels to Festivals
Animated watercolors bring story of two brothers, voiced by political comic Hari Kondabolu, to life in a tale of separated brothers, chance meetings and identity.
World Famous Adds David Kleinman & Kelly Green
David Kleinman named Executive Producer; Kelly Green to serve as Head of Production.
Brothers McLeod Join the Purity Brewing Family
BAFTA-winning animation directors bring Purity’s much-beloved characters to life.
Elliot Lim Joins Not To Scale Directorial Roster
New York-based production and animation company adds veteran director and animator Elliot Lim to the roster of multi-disciplined filmmakers.
My Little Pony’ Season 5 Premieres April 4
Discovery Family and Hasbro Studios kick off fifth season of beloved series, ‘My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic’ with special two-part premiere.
DHX Commissions Radical Sheep’s ‘Fangbone’
Animated comedy action series pilot received the 2015 Kidscreen Award for Best One-Off, Special or TV Movie.
MamaBear App Acquires KidNotice
KidNotice allows parents to privately and securely share vital emergency and personal information about their children with other parents and trusted care givers.
‘Johnny Express’ Wins Short Film Award at NYCFF 2015
South Korea’s ‘Johnny Express,’ directed by James Woo, also wins an Audience Award and Jury Award at the 2015 New York International Children’s Film Festival.
GKIDS Announces U.S. Release Date for ‘Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet’
Salma Hayek’s animated passion project based on the 100 million-selling masterpiece by Lebanese poet Kahlil Gibran opens August 7 In NYC & LA followed by national expansion.
Aardman Art Exhibit Launches in Paris
New Aardman Art exhibit running through August 30 at the Art Ludique-Le Musée in Paris stars 'Wallace and Gromit,' the fowl of 'Chicken Run,' 'Pirates,' and 'Shaun the Sheep.'
Irish Animation Stamps Go High-Tech
QR code-enabled stamp set features four internationally acclaimed animated properties from Ireland: Jam Media’s ‘Roy,’ Brown Bag Films’ ‘Give Up Yer Aul Sins,’ Cartoon Saloon’s ‘The Secret of Kells’ and Geronimo Productions’ ‘Nelly & Nora.’
‘Maya the Bee’ Movie Buzzing to U.S. Theaters
CG-animated film is a co-production of Germany’s Studio 100 Media and Buzz Studios in association with Australia’s Flying Bark Productions.
Where Will ‘Angry Birds’ Movie Finally Roost?
Will Rovio’s long awaited animated feature rejuvenate once soaring game and entertainment brand?
FATface Standardizes Production Management with Shotgun
Shotgun review and asset management software enables efficient production management for Hong Kong-based VFX and animation studio.
