Magic Light Pictures Brings the Fantasy World of Roald Dahl to Life with ‘Revolting Rhymes’
Award-winning Roald Dahl adaptation is directed by Oscar-nominated team Jakob Schuh and Jan Lachauer.
Geographical Region: Africa
CN Casts New ‘Powerpuff Girls’ Voice for Middle East, U.K.
Popular Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram, ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ judge Alesha Dixon will voice Bliss, the action series’ new star character.
In 2D, Business, CG, People, Places, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Middle East
‘Angelo Rules’ Season Four Coming to Cartoon Network
CAKE sets deal for more episodes of the award-winning comedy series, which it co-produces with TeamTO.
In 3D, Business, CG, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Middle East
CAKE, Triggerfish Team on Action Comedy ‘Mama K’s Super 4’
U.K.-South Africa co-production, created by Zambian writer Malenga Mulendema, is aimed at ages 6-11.
In 2D, Business, Cartoons, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Africa, Europe
South Africa’s Toya Delazy Makes ‘The Powerpuff Girls’ a Quartet
A five-part event titled ‘The Power of Four’ premiering Sept. 17 will reveal the character’s name and appearance.
In 2D, Cartoons, People, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Africa
DHX Dives into New Deals for ‘The Deep’
Newly-signed deals for season two of the DHX Media and A Stark Production co-production include Universal Kids in the U.S., along with broadcasters throughout Greece, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Switzerland, Italy, Portugal, Belgium, the Middle East, the Baltics, Russia, Angola & Mozambique, and French Canada.
In 3D, Business, Cartoons, CG, Licensing, Places, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Africa, Europe, Middle East, North America
Magic Light Pictures Celebrates Success at Annecy
Roald Dahl fairy tale adaptation ‘Revolting Rhymes’ wins Cristal For Best TV Production.
In 3D, Awards, Books, CG, Festival, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: Africa, Europe
Rhythm and Hues Co-Founder John Hughes Launches PHD
With offices in India, Malaysia and South Africa, new full-service production and postproduction collective led by VFX industry veterans John Hughes and Helena Packer and film/TV/commercial director Kevin Donovan forms in Los Angeles.
In 3D, Business, CG, Commercials, Films, People, Places, Post-production, Production, Television | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Africa, Asia, North America
Toon Goggles Takes on ‘The Mojicons’
Ink global announces that the quirky animated series starring the emoji that grace our email and text messages will stream on global platform Toon Goggles.
In 3D, Business, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Home Entertainment, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, North America, South America
‘Masha and the Bear’s TV Expansion Continues in Spain
Spain’s leading Clan TV will broadcast hit 3D family animated television series ‘Masha and the Bear’ from Moscow-based Animaccord.
In 3D, Business, Cartoons, CG, Places, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East
Xilam Secures Three New Agents for 'Oggy & the Cockroaches'
The award-winning French animation production company Xilam has appointed IMC Licensing to represent the brand across Latin America (excluding Mexico), Active Merchandising in Germany and brand4rent will take on the property in Russia.
In 2D, Business, Cartoons, Licensing | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Africa, Asia, Europe, South America
New Season of One Animation's 'Oddbods' Goes into Production
Turner picks up in-production third season of 'Oddbods' for Cartoon Network and Boomerang (Latin America) and Boomerang (EMEA).
In 3D, Cartoons, CG, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, North America
Pictures From the Brainbox: A Weekly Dose of Indie Animation - An Ordinary Blue Monday Morning
In the first of a weekly focus on contemporary independent animation, Chris Robinson puts the spotlight on a powerful sand animation short from South Africa that depicts everyday neighbourhood violence through the eyes of a young girl.
The Animation School Enters Three-Year Partnership with France's École Émile Cohl
South Africa's leading tertiary school launches a teacher exchange program to boost The Animation School’s 2D curriculum and Émile Cohl's 3D offerings.
Disney XD Kicks Off Epic Summer of Soccer with New Football Cartoons
Ten independent animation creators look to score on the biggest stage with Disney XD FC.
Turner Ups Cecilia Persson to VP Programming & Content Strategy Kids EMEA
Retaining her previous role of acquisitions and co-production international, Persson will now also manage and lead programming strategy across EMEA for all Turner’s kids linear and digital platforms.
Monster Entertainment Sells ‘Jabu’s Jungle’ to Gulli Africa
Dublin company negotiates a broadcast deal for South African township-produced animated series.
In Business, Cartoons, Licensing, Places, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Africa, Europe
Triggerfish Story Lab Announces Top Stories from Continent-Wide Search
Selected storytellers include Lucy Heavens, one of the writers on the breakout South African animation hit ‘Supa Strikas,’ which is broadcast in 120 countries around the world.
Triggerfish Story Lab Announces Shortlisted Projects
Out of a whopping 1,378 entries, Triggerfish Animation Studios shortlists 23 features and 12 TV series for the inaugural Triggerfish Story Lab.
Triggerfish Launches Triggerfish Story Lab
Triggerfish Animation Studios opens continent-wide storytelling talent search in Africa with the launch of the Triggerfish Story Lab; studio to invest US$3.5 million over three years.
In Call for Entries, Films, Television, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Africa
‘Annedroids’ Sells to Disney and YLE Finland
The Walt Disney Company picks up first two seasons of award-winning CGI/live action hybrid series ‘Annedroids ‘for Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, South and Sub-Saharan Africa.
In CG, Licensing, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Africa, Europe, Middle East
Hopster Goes Global with 100 Territories
Following a raft of multi-territory content deals with Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana, Millimages, CAKE, and EarthTree Media, kids TV & learning platform arrives in countries across Australia, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe.
In Business, Digital Media, Mobile and Wireless | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Middle East
The Mill+ Brings LEGOLAND to Life for ‘Awesome Awaits’
The Mill+ creates a host of colorful characters, including dancing camels, pirates, pharaohs and parrots, all led by a LEGO dragon which sweeps through the city, mimicking the iconic LEGOLAND rollercoaster ride.
In 3D, CG, Commercials, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Africa, Europe
m4e Appoints Master Toy Partner for ‘Wissper’
European toy manufacturer Simba Dickie Group signs comprehensive master toy contract for kids’ CGI series ‘Wissper.’
In 3D, Business, Cartoons, CG, Licensing, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Africa, Europe, Middle East
Triggerfish Hooks Aardman’s Arthur Sheriff
Cape Town-based studio is currently in production with Magic Light Pictures on the animated adaptation of U.K. author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler’s best-selling children’s book, ‘Stick Man.’
In Business, CG, Films, People, Places | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Africa, Europe
