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Category: Licensing
Toonz Media and SMF Studio to Co-Produce ‘Aliens in My Backpack’
Studios enter strategic partnership to produce, distribute, and license a new CGI series that follows a family of aliens who share their ecological secrets to help make earth a greener planet.
In 3D, Business, CG, Licensing, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Battat Taps Fonda Snyder to Head New Entertainment Division
Industry veteran will help develop and promote parent company’s IP, while expanding strategic global partnerships with family entertainment companies, animation studios, broadcasters, and streamers.
In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Games, Licensing, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Unanico Group Names Leanne Preston CEO and Producer
LA-based industry veteran will lead production, global partnership strategies and IP development as company expands in US market.
In 2D, 3D, Books, Business, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Films, Games, Interactive, Licensing, Motion Graphics, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Pixar Limited-Edition Crates Available to Order Now
Loot Crate opens the door to adventure with gear and collectibles from popular films including Disney and Pixar’s ‘Up,’ ‘Wall-E,’ ‘Monsters, Inc.,’ and ‘The Incredibles.’
Rooster Teeth Shares Sneaks of 4 Upcoming Animated Series
Comic-Con panel reveals details on popular shows including ‘Red vs. Blue: Zero,’ ‘Recorded by Arizal,’ ‘Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy,’ and ‘RWBY Volume 8.’
Moonbug Acquires YouTube’s ‘Blippi’ and ‘CoComelon’
Entertainment company boosts subscriptions to over 235M across 100+ digital platforms, harnessing the increasing call for widely accessible kids’ content.
In 2D, 3D, Cartoons, Digital Media, Films, Games, Home Entertainment, Interactive, Licensing, Mobile and Wireless, Motion Graphics, Music and Sound, Short Films, Television, Transmedia | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Crunchyroll Reaches 3 Million Paid Global Subscribers
Platform hits new milestone as it expands brands to include Anime Digital Network, Anime on Demand, KAZÉ and Eye See Movies while extending reach with HBO MAX, Adult Swim, and TNT Germany distribution deals.
In 2D, 3D, Anime, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Films, Games, Home Entertainment, Licensing, Music and Sound, Short Films, Television, Transmedia | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
MIPCOM Morphs into MIPCOM RENDEZVOUS CANNES: October 12-14
MIPCOM ONLINE+ will enable the international community to connect and share the MIPCOM experience, in Cannes or anywhere worldwide.
In 2D, 3D, Art, Awards, Broadcast Design, Business, Commercials, Digital Media, Event, Films, Games, Home Entertainment, Interactive, Jobs & Recruiting, Licensing, Mobile and Wireless, Motion Graphics, People, Production, Short Films, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
One Animation Launches Free ‘Oddbods’ Books on Google’s Rivet
Studio uses popular preschool brand to promote literacy while helping kids and families adjust to life changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cartoons on the Bay: December 3-5 in Pescara, Italy
Begins: December 3, 2020
International Cross-media Animation and Children’s Television Festival rescheduled due to COVID-19 postponement; The Pulicinella Awards remains unchanged.
Kid’s Media Execs Launch Epic Storyworlds
Québec-based creative media company secures first commission from Radio Canada for original 2D animated series, ‘Dex and the Humanimals.’
In 2D, 3D, Business, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Films, Games, Licensing, Mobile and Wireless, Motion Graphics, People, Short Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
WildBrain Spark to Manage ‘Shimajiro’ Brand in English Speaking Markets
Company’s digital media division will help grow hybrid live-action and animated edu-tainment preschool brand and learning buddy globally, including the UK and US.
MIPCOM 2020 is Happening in Cannes
Begins: October 12, 2020
The world’s largest entertainment content market is coming October 12 – 15; MIPCOM Online+ gives access to those who can’t attend.
‘Mighty Mike’ Launches on CITV and Boomerang
TeamTO taps licensing company, This is Iris, to spearhead marketing of the sophisticated and refined pug, Mike, in the UK.
In 3D, Business, CG, Licensing, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
bRAND-WARD Taking Guru’s ‘True and the Rainbow Kingdom’ to the UK and Ireland
Licensing deal provides representing across all consumer products including toys, games, apparel and publishing.
Genius Brands Creating Stan Lee Universe with POW! Entertainment
New joint venture will assume perpetual, worldwide rights to over 100 original, previously unexploited, Stan Lee post-Marvel properties.
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’44 Cats’ Grows with Licensed Product and U.S. Streaming Options
The Rainbow Group inks new licensing deal with Forever Clever, increasing branded games and novelty toys in the U.S. and Canada.
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New ‘The Smurfs’ CG Series Coming to Nickelodeon as Part of Global Licensing Deal
Network partners with iconic property’s licensors LAFIG Belgium and IMPS on original series, to debut in 2021.
AOC Kids and RTVE Ink Deal Bringing ‘KID-E-CATS’ to Spain
Popular animated series, currently airing in 170 territories on Nick Jr, now showing on RTVE’s TV Clan.
Kinsane Entertainment Acquires Adaptation Rights for ‘Young Captain Nemo’
Jason Henderson’s fiction trilogy to be developed for TV, mobile games, and consumer products.
Annecy 2020 Announces Online Mifa Program
Running June 15-30, the digital market and business conference will feature an extensive mix of pitch sessions, meetings, press conferences, and access to the latest animated projects.
In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, Licensing, People, Short Films, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Reality | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: All, Europe
Mondo TV Iberoamerica and Enanimation to Co-Produce ‘Nina & Olga’
New animated series, based on popular preschool property, to launch in spring 2021.
Starlight Media and Lion Forge Animation Sign Co-Production Deal
Companies enter into multi-year/multi-project joint venture to bring both existing and new IP projects to the Chinese market.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, Business, CG, Films, Licensing, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: All, Asia
Headstart Int’l Inks Deal with YouKu to Bring ‘Best Furry Friends’ to China
Popular preschool CGI animated series is now available for streaming and downloadable viewing on leading Chinese digital platform.
