Production Begins on Season Two of ‘Tip the Mouse’
m4e AG and Studio Bozzetto set to deliver 26 new episodes of the CGI-animated preschool series by the end of 2017.
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Australia’s SLR Greenlights Two New ‘Guess How Much I Love You’ Holiday Specials
The Adventures of Little Nutbrown Hare continue with two new Easter and Christmas-themed specials from co-production partners SLR Productions and KIKA-Der Kinderkanal; 9 Story Media Group to handle international distribution.
Technicolor Diving into Season Two of ‘The Deep’
Technicolor, DHX Media and A Stark Production announce production on new season of CG-animated series based on award-winning graphic novel series.
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‘Peter Rabbit’ Wins at Cynopsis Kids !magination Awards
Emmy-winning series animated by Ireland’s Brown Bag Films recognized for “remarkable transformation” from children’s literary work to TV.
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eOne Suits Up with More U.S. Partners for TeamTO’s ‘PJ Masks’
Expansive new range of consumer products across multiple categories set to debut in the U.S. beginning Fall 2016.
‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ Animated Special Coming to Canal+ and Piwi+
Leading French broadcaster and its pre-school channel purchase rights to hand-drawn animated film, which has its TV premier on Channel 4 later in 2016.
SLR Productions Options ‘Andy Roid’
Animated series in development for Penguin Books Australia’s bionic boy spy series by bestselling author Felice Arena.
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m4e’s ‘Wissper’ and ‘Tip the Mouse’ Heading into China
WeKids Asia signs content agreement for distribution rights in Greater China to m4e’s co-productions Wissper’ and ‘Tip the Mouse.’
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GBI Launches Nancy Drew Branded Channel on Kid Genius Network
Genius Brands International’s Kid Genius Network, available on Comcast, launches first branded channel, ‘Nancy Drew: Codes & Clues,’ in partnership with game developer HeR Interactive; new channel premieres October 1st.
VIZ Media Announces New Hardcover Release of ‘The Art of Castle in the Sky’
Coinciding with the film’s 30th anniversary, new hardcover release joins the Studio Ghibli art book collection and features a stunning array of illustrations, character artwork and insights from the pioneering creator.
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Finnish Broadcaster YLE on Board for ‘Dog Loves Books’
Animated series currently in pre-production is due to go into production at Komixx Media Group’s Manchester-based Mackinnon & Saunders Digital Studios.
‘Arthur and the Minimoys’ Joins Studio 100 Portfolio
Studio 100 celebrates its 20th birthday with major announcements at BLE, including the addition the new CG-animated series produced by EuropaCorp and directed by Luc Besson.
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Pre-sales Announced for Cottonwood Media’s ‘The Ollie & Moon Show’
Federation Kids & Family announces pre-sales of animated preschool series to Discovery Kids Latin America and TVO Canada.
New Trailer Arrives for ‘Ethel and Ernest’ Feature
Produced by Lupus Films, hand-drawn, feature-length adaptation of the award-winning graphic novel by writer and illustrator Raymond Briggs is due in U.K. cinemas on October 28th.
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‘Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs’ Nabs Broadcast Deal
Animated pirate-dinosaur comedy adventure series from Australia’s SLR Productions and international partners Telegael, Super RTL, Network Nine, Top Draw Animation and ZDF Enterprises has been confirmed for broadcast on the U.K.’s POP channel.
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eOne’s ‘Peppa Pig’ Gains Momentum in China
With more than 5.4 billion views in just nine months on iQiYi, Youku and Tudou, Entertainment One secures new VOD deals; Peppa products now available from major Chinese retailers.
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Amazon Debuting ‘The Stinky & Dirty Show’ September 2
Original preschool show animated by Brown Bag Films is based on the ‘I Stink!’ book series featuring original music from Dan Bern and celebrity voice talent including Whoopi Goldberg, Jane Lynch, Andy Richter, Joan Cusack and Wallace Shawn.
Aardman Celebrating 40 Years of Craft, Comedy and Characters
Anniversary events to include a commemorative Isle of Man Post Office stamp collection, ‘The Art of Aardman’ book from Simon & Schuster U.K. and an exhibition at The Illustration Cupboard gallery in London.
New Book Celebrating the Art of Yoshitaka Amano Available August 19
VIZ Media’s ‘Yoshitaka Amano: Illustrations’ features artworks from legendary properties including ‘Gatchaman’ (‘Battle of the Planets’), ‘Final Fantasy,’ ‘Vampire Hunter D’ and more.
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Andreas Deja ‘Nine Old Men’ Book Signing to be Held July 28
Disney legend known for animating some of the studio’s greatest villains to sign copies of his book, ‘The Nine Old Men: Lessons, Techniques, and Inspiration from Disney's Great Animators,’ at Barnes & Noble at The Grove shopping center in Los Angeles on Thursday, July 28.
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‘Bottersnikes & Gumbles’ Headed to Netflix
Award-winning animated kids series from Cheeky Little Media available to stream on Netflix outside of Australia and the U.K. beginning August 19.
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‘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.
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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