Anime Network Selects iN Demand to Handle VOD Transport
Anime Network has concluded a deal with iN DEMAND to handle all transport of its popular service to its subscriber universe beginning on May 24.
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HUSH Signs Powerful Visual Force in Yang
Following an extended run freelancing with the company, Erik Yang has joined HUSH's roster.
Bandai Licenses Tamagotchi to Sync Beatz
Bandai has named Los Angeles-based Sync Beatz Entertainment as the exclusive United States Licensing Agent and Brand Manager for its hugely popular Tamagotchi brand.
In Business, Licensing, Business, Licensing | Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, North America
'Moshi Monsters' Partners with GREE
Mind Candy partners with gaming giant GREE to bring Moshi Monsters to mobile.
In Business, Games, Mobile and Wireless, Business, Games, Mobile and Wireless | Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Science Channel Makes 'Fringe' Syndication Deal
The Discovery Communications-owned Science Channel will air the sci-fi cult drama “Fringe.”
Developing With Construct 2
We recently talked to Ashley Gullen, a director at Scirra, who provided a few tips on working with Construct 2.
Exim Licensing Launches 'Everything's Rosie' in Latin America
V&S Entertainment and Exim Licensing Group announced their partnership in the “Everything's Rosie” licensing program for the Latin America region.
Universal to Develop Lego 'Hero Factory' Feature
Universal is in negotiations to acquire the screen rights to Lego’s line of robotic toys called Hero Factory.
In Business, CG, Films, People, Visual Effects, Business, CG, Films, People, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
BabyFirst Launches Spanish Language Network
Over the next week, BabyFirst Americas will launch on Comcast’s Xfinity TV in various US markets.
Zinkia Renews 'Pocoyo' DVD Deal
Zinkia Entertainment has renewed its home entertainment agreement with NCircle Entertainment to release additional “Pocoyo” DVD titles for another five years.
In Business, Cartoons, Home Entertainment, Television, Business, Cartoons, Home Entertainment, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
'Wild Kratts' Arrives in Germany
9 Story Entertainment announced the sale of season one of animated children’s series “Wild Kratts” to Germany’s Super RTL.
In Business, Cartoons, Television, Business, Cartoons, Television, 2D | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
Voice Cast Set for 'Dark Knight' Animated Feature
Peter Weller, Ariel Winter and David Selby are among the actors lending their voices to the Jay Oliva-directed “Dark Knight” animated film.
In Books, Business, Films, People, Voice Acting, Writing, Books, Business, Films, People, Voice Acting, Writing | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Toon Goggles Partners with Everloop
Online kids channel Toon Goggles and Everloop.com have announced a partnership making the entire library of Toon Goggles’ safe, age-appropriate kids’ programming available to Everloop members.
In Business, Cartoons, Interactive, Business, Cartoons, Interactive | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Laika Taps The Foundry’s Katana
Visual effects software developer The Foundry announced that animation studio LAIKA has purchased a site license of KATANA and plans to fully implement the software on its next feature film production.
In Business, Films, Stop-Motion, Technology, Visual Effects, Business, Films, Stop-Motion, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Know It Now: Five Great Questions to Ask a Recruiter
If you have not changed your job interview repertoire in awhile, try a new approach and ask some tough questions that may put you in the lead to become the perfect candidate.
Rod Perth to Head NATPE
Rod Perth, co-founder and former president of ReelzChannel, has been named the new president and CEO of NATPE.
In Business, People, Television, Business, People, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Absolute Throws a House Party for Britvic
Absolute, BBH and Pretty Bird joined forces to deliver “A Bottle of Togetherness,” creating a world where dogs and cats can resolve their differences over a bottle of Britvic J2O.
In Business, CG, Commercials, Visual Effects, Business, CG, Commercials, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
Digital Domain to Launch Abu Dhabi VFX/Animation Facility
Digital Domain Media Group announced that it will establish a new animation/VFX Studio and Digital Domain Institute at Abu Dhabi’s twofour54.
Box Office Report: 'Avengers' Sinks 'Battleship'
Led by the debut of big-budget board game adaptation “Battleship,” three new nationwide releases tried and failed to unseat “The Avengers” this weekend.
Box Office Report: 'Avengers' Crosses $1 Billion
Disney and Marvel Studios' “The Avengers” became the sixth-biggest film of all time Thursday as it upped its worldwide total to $1.07 billion.
In Business, CG, Films, Visual Effects, Business, CG, Films, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: All
'Blade Runner' Writer to Join Sequel
Alcon Entertainment announced that Hampton Fancher, the original writer of “Blade Runner,” is working on a follow-up to Ridley Scott's landmark 1982 sci-fi film.
In Business, Films, People, Visual Effects, Writing, Business, Films, People, Visual Effects, Writing | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Season 3 of 'Pocoyo' Heads to Latin America
Zinkia Entertainment, brand creator and producer of the hit global multiplatform brand, “Pocoyo,” has licensed the third season of the multi-award-winning animated television series, titled “Let’s Go Pocoyo,” to Discovery Kids Latin America for its pan-regional cable platform.
In Business, Cartoons, Licensing, Television, Business, Cartoons, Licensing, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe, South America
Trollbäck Reunites with TV Land for Rebrand
Branding and design Trollbäck + Company teamed up with TV Land for its fourth branding project and first logo reinvention in the network's 16-year history.
Turner Invests In Funny or Die
Turner Broadcasting System has taken a minority stake in Will Ferrell’s comedy web portal Funny or Die.
In Business, Interactive, Television, Business, Interactive, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
JimJam Acquires Two New Series
Global pre-school channel JimJam, part of Chello Zone’s portfolio of channels, has acquired two playful animation series, “Monkey See, Monkey Do” and “MuMuHug.”
In Business, Cartoons, CG, Television, Business, Cartoons, CG, Television, 2D | Headline News | Geographic Region: Africa, Asia, Europe
