9 Story to Produce ‘Magic School Bus’ Reboot for Netflix
9 Story Media Group partners with Netflix and Scholastic to produce a new version of the Emmy Award-winning 1990s animated children’s series set to launch in fall 2017.
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Awesome Media to Develop ‘Princess Ponies’ for Television
With plans to develop the franchise for the small screen, London-based Awesome Media & Entertainment secures a deal with Bloomsbury Children’s Books to publish four new titles in the best-selling series by Jeff Norton.
Zuckerberg’s ‘Dot’ Lands on Sprout
Tech-savvy animated original series from Industrial Brothers and The Jim Henson Company is based on the book by author and executive producer Randi Zuckerberg.
In Books, Business, Cartoons, Interactive, Licensing, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
‘Winnie & Wilbur’ Headed to Discovery Kids Latin America
Winduna Enterprises secures co-production agreement with Discovery Kids Latin America for new 2D animated children’s series based on the ‘Winnie the Witch’ books by Valerie Thomas and Korky Paul.
In 2D, Books, Business, Cartoons, Interactive, Licensing, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
Mercer Mayer’s ‘Little Critter’ to be Developed into Global Entertainment Property
All global rights to the ‘Little Critter’ IP acquired by the newly-established Little Critter LLC formed by John R. Sansevere-headed investment group.
Bejuba and Koko Rose Partner on ‘Deer Little Forest’
Leading Canadian kids specialist acquires global distribution rights for preschool series.
In Books, Business, Cartoons, Illustration, Licensing, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
‘Mack & Moxy’ Specials Headed to PBS
Produced by Socially Dynamic Entertainment in association with Vancouver-based animation studio Bardel Entertainment, multiplatform program premieres on PBS stations in April.
In 3D, Business, Cartoons, CG, Home Entertainment, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Superights Picks Up ‘The Horn Quartet’
Pitched by French studio Vivement Lundi! at Cartoon Forum 2015, new half-hour animated preschool series adapted from the books by Yves Cotten is directed by Benjamin Botella.
In Books, Business, Cartoons, Production, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
King Rollo Enters Development Deal for ‘McDoogle’s Monster Farm’
Iconic U.K. producer joins talents with children’s author James McKnight and brand manager Clare Stead for a new animated series based on the popular preschool books.
Nurture Rights Signs Exclusive Deal with Mothercare for ‘Dinosaur Roar!’
Apparel and toy range in conjunction with the Natural History Museum to launch in 100 stores and online.
‘Elena’s Serenade’ Launches Crowdfunding Campaign
Sarah Wayne Callies partners with Paris and Los Angeles-based production company FullDawa Films to bring animated feature film project to life.
Union Media Appointed Worldwide Distributor for ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’
Lupus Films and Walker Productions appoint Union Media as the worldwide distributor for animated television special based on the children’s book written by Michael Rosen, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury and published by Walker Books.
GBI to Debut ‘Spacepop’ in Summer 2016
Genius Brands International to develop 100+ animated shorts featuring original music created by A&R veteran Ron Fair; Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group signed as worldwide publisher for new tween brand.
In Business, Cartoons, Digital Media, Licensing, Music and Sound, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Macmillan Acquires Worldwide Publishing Rights to ‘Dinosaur Roar!’
Acquisition deal with Nurture Rights includes exclusive rights to develop and expand classic preschool literary property into new formats and series.
m4e Announces Co-Production Deal with Thomas Brezina
German brand management and media company teams with Austrian children’s and youth book author for the development of a new live-action/CG hybrid adventure series.
Holiday Gifts for Your Animator
Finding the perfect holiday gift for the animator in your life.
MY CHRISTMAS WISH LIST: ANIMATION – A WORLD HISTORY (3 volumes) , by Giannalberto Bendazzi
Esteemed animation historian Giannalberto Bendazzi has just completed a 3 volume set of books titled Animation – A World History.
This comprehensive animation history took Giannalberto 9 years to write and is a greatly expanded and more detailed addition to his 1994 book Cartoons. The three volumes treat animation as the serious art form that it is, deserving of its own place in film history.
Canada’s Kids’ CBC Greenlights ‘Dot’
New animated series based on the picture book by Randi Zuckerberg to be produced by Industrial Brothers in association with The Jim Henson Company.
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Cartoon Art Museum Hosting ‘Night of a Thousand Sketches’ Benefit Sept. 10
The Cartoon Art Museum celebrates its final days at the Museum’s current location with a party, artists, libations, giveaways, raffle prizes and other surprises.
Angeline Jolie Pitt Joins Animated Feature ‘The Breadwinner’
Angelina Jolie Pitt joins the filmmaking team of the animated feature film The Breadwinner, based on the internationally acclaimed young adult novel of the same name by Canadian author Deborah Ellis.
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Voice Cast Announced for ‘Ethel & Ernest’ Feature
Production is underway on Lupus Films’ animated film from Cloth Cat Animation based on Raymond Briggs’ classic graphic novel, ‘Ethel & Ernest.’
Book Review: Chinese Animation; A History and Filmography
Fred Patten talks about the definitive reference book on the history of Chinese animation.
In 2D, Books, Cartoons, CG, Education and Training, Films, Reviews, Short Films, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld | Columns: Fred Patten's Book Reviews | Geographic Region: Asia
Book Review: The Indie Game Developer Handbook
Spencer Fawcett takes a look at Richard Hill-Whittall’s new book about the risks and rewards of independent game development.
Book Review: The Art of Home
Fred Patten reviews Ramin Zahed’s new coffee-table book detailing the art of DreamWorks Animation’s surprise hit film.
In Art, Books, CG, Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Columns: Fred Patten's Book Reviews | Geographic Region: All
Book Review: The Art of Penguins of Madagascar
Fred Patten looks at Barbara Robertson’s coffee-table book showcasing the art of DreamWorks Animation’s latest penguin adventure film
