Funimation Acquires UK Anime Distributor Manga Entertainment
Acquisition sets the stage for Sony Pictures Television subsidiary’s anime distribution dominance in the UK and Ireland.
Category: Licensing
Rainbow’s ’44 Cats’ to Premiere on Nickelodeon June 10
Viacom’s deal with Italian studio brings new hit kids’ show to the U.S.
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Toonz Media Group Acquires Majority Stake in Telegael
Strategic venture will allow India-based Toonz to increase in-house IP development as well as European production for global distribution.
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Nickelodeon Releases Sneak Peek of ‘Blue’s Clues & You!’ Music Video
Remake of beloved kids’ show, debuting this coming November, will introduce groundbreaking interactive series to a new generation of preschoolers.
NATPE Miami Marketplace and Conference January 21-23, 2020
Begins: January 21, 2020
The National Association of Television Program Executives invites you to join thousands of industry leaders and content professionals in Miami.
In 2D, 3D, Broadcast Design, Business, Cartoons, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Event, Home Entertainment, Jobs & Recruiting, Licensing, People, Places, Television | Event Types: Conferences, Licensing, Screenings, Seminars / Workshops, Television, Trade Shows
MIP Junior is Back October 12 – 13
Begins: October 12, 2019
Cannes, France hosts the world’s leading kids’ entertainment industry event.
Ameba TV and Nelvana Sign SVOD Licensing Deal
Favorite shows like ‘Class Of Titans,’ ‘Di-Gata Defenders’ and ‘Redwall’ part of 59-title library that will begin streaming immediately on kids’ subscription-based platform.
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Epic Story Media Lands New Talent in Bid to Expand Global Licensing Reach
Former eOne exec Jessica Labi and Nickelodeon VP David Sztoser join company to head distribution, brand strategy, licensing and merchandising efforts.
FMX 2019 Conference on Animation, Effects, Games and Immersive Media April 30 - May 3
Begins: April 30, 2019
'Bridging the Gap' between people and projects from around the world is the theme of this year’s conference at the Haus der Wirtschaft in Stuttgart, Germany.
In 2D, 3D, Anime, Art, Business, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Games, Interactive, Jobs & Recruiting, Licensing, People, Places, Short Films, Technology, Television, Visual Effects | Event Types: Animation, Business / Management, Conferences, Exhibits, Interactive, New Media, Screenings, Seminars / Workshops, Short Films, Special Effects, Television, Trade Shows, Visual Effects
43rd Annecy International Animation Film Festival June 10th – 15th
Begins: June 10, 2019
The Festival invites you to attend screening events, including sneak previews of shorts and features.
In 2D, 3D, Anime, Art, Awards, Business, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Interactive, Jobs & Recruiting, Licensing, Mobile and Wireless, Music and Sound, People, Places, Production, Short Films, Technology, Visual Effects | Event Types: Animation, Business / Management, Competitive Festivals, Conferences, Features, Interactive, Screenings, Seminars / Workshops, Short Films, Television, Trade Shows, Visual Effects, Visualization
‘Scooby-Doo’ Headed for Live Stage Spectacular
‘Scooby-Doo and The Lost City Of Gold’ theatrical experience from Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Montreal-based Monlove to combine puppetry, aerial arts, magic, original music, dance, cutting-edge animation video and a brand-new story.
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ZAG’s ‘Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir’ Makes Disney Channel Debut
Seasons One and Two of the animated international phenomenon airing on the Disney Channel in the U.S. starting April 8.
TRAILER: India’s ‘Chhota Bheem’ Feature Gives Iconic Character an Upgrade
Produced by Green Gold Animation, ‘Chhota Bheem: Kung Fu Dhamaka 3D’ releases theatrically in India on May 10.
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9 Story Boosts Distribution Library with New Scholastic Deal
Bringing its distribution library to more than 4,000 half hours, 9 Story Distribution International to distribute over 460 half hours of classic children’s series from Scholastic Entertainment, including ‘Clifford The Big Red Dog’ and ‘The Magic School Bus.’
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Warner Bros. CEO Kevin Tsujihara Exits Company Amid Sexual Misconduct Investigation
Toby Emmerich, Peter Roth and Kim Williams appointed as the company’s interim leadership team.
‘Hello Kitty’ Feature in Development at New Line Cinema
Marking the only time Sanrio has granted film rights to the iconic character, feature film project to be produced by FlynnPictureCo. and distributed by Warner Bros.
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Warner Bros. CEO Kevin Tsujihara to Oversee New Global Kids & YA Division
New WarnerMedia organizational and management structure combines its family, kids and animation businesses -- including Cartoon Network, Adult Swim and Boomerang -- into a single Global Kids & Young Adults division.
Mattel Announces Multi-Platform Slate of 22 Series
New television programs in development based on Mattel’s beloved portfolio of franchises and characters as well as new IP across a range of genres.
GUND Appointed First Licensing Partner for Netflix Series ‘Hilda’
Award-winning 2D animated series co-produced by Silvergate Media and Mercury Films signs top plush toy manufacturer as first licensing partner.
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Netflix Announces New ‘Transformers’ Series
Produced by Rooster Teeth and animated at Polygon Pictures, ‘War For Cybertron’ launches on the streaming service in 2020.
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Boat Rocker, BBC Enter Co-Production Deal for ‘Love Monster’ with China’s UYoung
Based on the ‘Love Monster’ series of books by British author and illustrator Rachel Bright, new 2D-animated preschool series will premiere on CBeebies and on major Chinese broadcasters and digital platforms.
Guru Studio Names Playmates Toys Master Toy Partner For ‘Pikwik’
Playmates Toys to develop a range of preschool toys based on the new series coming to Disney Junior.
China’s Alibaba to Partner with STX Entertainment on UglyDolls Franchise
New deal includes previously announced ‘UglyDolls’ animated feature film directed by Kelly Asbury along with an animated TV series, digital and print publishing, mobile and educational games, soundtrack and music, and merchandising and licensing programs.
Hulu, Funimation Expand Anime Partnership in New Multi-Year Deal
In Hulu’s largest deal for anime programming to date, Funimation to become a primary supplier for Hulu’s subtitled and dubbed content for popular series including ‘Tokyo Ghoul,’ ‘Attack on Titan’ and ‘My Hero Academia.’
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Netflix Announces Slate of Roald Dahl Adaptations
Streaming giant to reimagine and extend some of the world’s most beloved stories including ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,’ ‘Matilda,’ ‘The BFG,’ ‘The Twits,’ and more.
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