Global Tinker Introduces S.T.E.A.M Entertainment with ‘The Paper Girls Show’
YouTube series encourages problem solving and innovative solutions for girls ages 6-8.
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Crunchyroll Appoints Julian Lai-Hung to Head Japan and Asia-Pacific Business Development
String of new executive hires comes on the heels of recent partnership with HBO Max and acquisition of VIZ Media Group.
Rai Ragazzi Greenlights ‘Dragonero’ Animated Series
Kids’ series, based on popular Bonelli comic, will use cel-shaded 3D/CG and 2D animation to create diverse fantasy worlds.
‘FLCL: Progressive’ and ‘FLCL: Alternative’ Available on Blu-ray February 4
Combo pack includes all 12 episodes and features an in-depth behind the scenes look at the making of the series, including interviews with the cast and crew.
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‘The Simpsons’ Seasons 1-20 Special Box Set Coming December 3
Only 1,000 copies of ‘The Simpsons: The Complete Seasons 1-20 Limited Edition’ collection, containing every episode of iconic series’ first 20 seasons, to be produced; now available for pre-order.
FuseFX is Hiring: Compositing Supervisor, CG Supervisor and Contract Animator
Studio’s flagship Los Angeles office has a number of job openings and is currently looking for talent to work on a high-profile episodic TV show and other projects.
‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ Wins Best Animated Feature at 46th Annie Awards
Studio Chizu’s ‘Mirai’ takes Best Independent Animated Feature; Past Lives Productions’ ‘Weekends’ wins Best Animated Short.
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Netflix Announces 5 New Original Anime Projects
Slate of animated shows includes ‘Pacific Rim’ series adaptation and ‘Altered Carbon’ feature.
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Industrial Light & Magic Takes on New VFX Markets with ILM TV
Studio launches division to provide visual effects and animation services for TV and streaming content producers.
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Mattel Signs Multiple Deals for ‘Thomas & Friends: Big World! Big Adventures!’
Revamped show features a more multicultural and gender-balanced “Steam Team” character lineup that now travels around the world.
‘Blue’s Clues’ Revival Gets New Host and Name
Production begins this month on 20 episodes of new series, ‘Blue’s Clues & You.’
Guillermo del Toro Bringing ‘DreamWorks Tales of Arcadia: 3Below’ to NYCC
Oscar-winning director to screen first look at highly-anticipated second chapter of ‘Tales of Arcadia’ trilogy.
Nelvana’s ‘Mysticons’ Premieres August 28th
Nickelodeon's new half-hour action series produced by Corus Entertainment-owned animation studio Nelvana follows four girls who transform into legendary warriors and band together to save their realm from evil.
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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.
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Smiles and Styles Save the Day in Nickelodeon’s ‘Sunny Day’
New animated preschool series produced by Silvergate Media premieres on Nickelodeon Monday, August 21.
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9 Story to Illuminate Social Studies for PBS Kids
New series, ‘Luna Around the World,’ is created by Emmy Award-winning animator, writer and artist Joe Murray (‘Rocko’s Modern Life,’ ‘Camp Lazlo’).
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Andrew Rannells Joins ‘Welcome to the Wayne’
The all-new comedy mystery series airs every day this week at 5:30 p.m. (ET/PT) and will feature guest stars Alfred Molina and Annie Potts this season.
‘LEGO Star Wars’ Leaps into Hyperspace on Disney XD
The highly-rated series developed for television by Bill Motz and Bob Roth will return for a second season on Monday, July 31 at 7:00 am ET and debut new episodes Monday through Thursday until Wednesday, August 16th.
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‘Ranger Rob’ Grows with Sprout
Partnership between Nelvana and Universal Kids’ Sprout channel brings seasons one and two of the adventurous animated Series to viewers Across the U.S..
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‘Puffin Rock’ Migrates to Milkshake!
The award-winning animated pre-school series co-produced by Cartoon Saloon, Penguin Random House and Dog Ears, licensed by Hoho Rights and narrated by actor Chris O’Dowd, will launch this month on Channel 5’s Milkshake! as part of the refresh of the popular pre-school block.
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DHX Serves Up Kids Titles to Virgin TV
The deal includes seasons and specials of Bob the ‘Builder’ ‘Fireman Sam,’ ‘In the Night Garden,’ seven Air Bud movies and the DHX Media original, ‘Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.’
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Genius Brands Promotes Two Executives
Deb Pierson, credited with the rapid growth of the video-on-demand Kid Genius Cartoon Channel into nearly 50 million U.S. households, has been upped to SVP, global content distribution and marketing & president of Kid Genius Cartoon Channel, while 25-year licensing, merchandising and business development veteran Lloyd Mintz was promoted to SVP, head of worldwide consumer products.
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Nelvana Launches ‘Mysticons’ Digital Media
Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana has rolled out digital media for the fun new world of animated action series Mysticons, including the launch of a YouTube channel and social media pages.
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‘Insectibles’ Tops Kids TV Ratings in Germany
Despite serious competition from shows on rival networks Nickelodeon, Super RTL and Disney, the Award-winning, 3D-animated Insectibles, a co-production between One Animation, KiKA, Discovery and ZDF-Enterprises, has topped the ratings charts for kids TV in Germany.
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Nexus Brings ‘Mr Benn’ to Life
Nexus Studios’ Felix Massie brings to life beloved children’s television character Mr. Benn for a series of hand-crafted advertisements for The Insurance Emporium.
