‘Despicable Me’ Co-Creator Sergio Pablos to Produce ‘Household Pests’ Feature
United Media Capital, Pigmental Studios and United Independents Group sign co-production deal for upcoming slate of animated and live-action features.
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Miffy Headed to Germany
Miffy owner Mercis appoints German brand management and media company m4e to establish the internationally renowned brand in German‐speaking markets.
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Warner Bros., DC Announce Licensing Program for ‘DC Super Hero Girls’
Mattel named Master Toy Partner, other key licensees include Random House Children’s Books, The LEGO Group and Rubie’s Costumes.
Acamar Teams with Aardman on New App for ‘Bing’
Co-developed with the digital team at Aardman, Acamar Films launches its first-ever mobile app based on the award-winning preschool television series ‘Bing.’
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Disney Announces Second Season of ‘Descendants’ Short-Form Series
Animated short-form series, ‘Descendants: Wicked World,’ reaches more than 30 million total viewers in the U.S., delivering upwards of 100 million consumer engagements on the Disney Channel app, VOD and YouTube.
Komixx Secures Worldwide Rights to ‘Stanley’
Popular children’s book series by iconic creator William Bee to be developed into an animated series for preschoolers at Komixx Media Group’s Manchester-based animation studio M&S Digital Studios.
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Cinesite Awarded Visual Effects for ‘American Gods’
Based on the book by Neil Gaiman, Starz miniseries is written by showrunners Bryan Fuller and Michael Green with David Slade set to direct the pilot and additional episodes.
Preschool Series ‘Lili’ Scoops Cristal Award at Annecy 2016
Award for producer Marie Bro and director Siri Melchior boosts plans for an extended television series based on the books by Danish author Kim Fupz Aakeson.
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Disney Expanding ‘Frozen’ Universe with ‘Frozen Northern Lights’
New series of animated shorts from the LEGO Group to air on Disney Channel and digital platforms this fall; new story to launch with books in July along with Website and ‘Frozen’-inspired Instagram account.
Voice Cast Announced for Channel 4’s ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’
Olivia Colman, Pam Ferris, Mark Williams and Michael Rosen set for a roaring adventure in new half-hour TV special set for this holiday season.
DreamWorks Animation’s ‘Noddy Toyland Detective’ Headed to Sprout
DreamWorks Animation’s first original preschool series premiere in the U.S. on Sprout this fall.
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eOne Announces Second Series of ‘PJ Masks’
First season of hit preschool series from Entertainment One continues to roll out across Disney Junior channels worldwide.
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Silvergate’s ‘Hilda’ Headed to Neflix
Silvergate Media secures commission with Netflix for its original children’s series based on the Eisner-Award nominated graphic novels by Luke Pearson.
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Mercis Commissions Third Season of ‘Miffy’
CG-animated series ‘Miffy’s Adventures Big and Small’ produced by London-based animation studio Blue-Zoo launches in Spain.
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Acamar Films Teams Up with El Ocho on ‘Bing’
New licensing agent appointed for Spain and Portugal for International Emmy Award-winning preschool phenomenon produced in partnership with Ireland’s Brown Bag Films.
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GKIDS Joins Production of ‘The Breadwinner’
GKIDS’ Eric Beckman & David Jesteadt to executive produce third feature from two-time Oscar-nominated Cartoon Saloon with fall 2017 theatrical release planned.
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Guru Studio Joins Production on ‘The Breadwinner’
Toronto-based animation studio joins international co-production partners Aircraft Pictures, Ireland's Cartoon Saloon and Luxembourg's Melusine Productions in association with Angelina Jolie Pitt’s Jolie Pas Productions.
Lindsay Watson Joins Kindle Entertainment
Animation producer and consultant joins BAFTA Award-winning British production company as Head of Animation for upcoming slate of kids projects.
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‘Star vs. The Forces of Evil’ Launching Second Season on Disney XD
Annie Award-nominated series created and executive-produced by Daron Nefcy debuts its second season Monday, July 11, with guest voices ‘Weird’ Al Yankovic, Mayim Bialik, Melissa Rauch, Zosia Mamet, Nick Lachey, Patrick Stump and Carl Weathers.
Gallery Nucleus Hosting Claire Keane Exhibition & Book Signing May 28
Former Disney artist who made significant contributions to recent animated hits ‘Tangled’ and ‘Frozen’ will be signing her new book, ‘A Fairy Friend,’ alongside an exhibition featuring original art work tied to the project.
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Nelvana Appoints New Licensing Agents for ‘Trucktown’
Global children’s entertainment company shifts into high gear with 14 new licensing agents for CG-animated preschool series spanning South America, the Middle East, Asia, Europe and beyond.
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Animated Feature Film ‘The Breadwinner’ Now in Production
Canada’s Aircraft Pictures, Ireland’s Cartoon Saloon and Luxembourg’s Melusine Productions begin key animation on the 2D-animated feature based on the internationally acclaimed young adult novel by Deborah Ellis.
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Disney Junior EMEA Picks Up Sixteen South’s ‘Claude’
New 2D animated preschool series based on the books of Alex T. Smith is produced with a distinctive hand-drawn style by BAFTA-winning Belfast-based studio Sixteen South.
Children’s Media Conference Sets Chris Riddell for 2016 Keynote
British children’s laureate to deliver creative keynote address at leading U.K. children’s media event to be held July 5-7 in Sheffield, England.
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CAKE, Cheeky Little Media & Mighty Nice Sign U.K. Publishing Deal for ‘Bottersnikes & Gumbles’
Australian production outfits sign a U.K. publishing deal with Hodder Children’s Books for their new CGI children’s comedy series ‘Bottersnikes & Gumbles.’
