Russia’s Animated ‘Kikoriki’ Sequel Debuts in South Korea
Theatrical launch for Russian adventure comedy ‘Kikoriki. Legend of the Golden Dragon’ coincides with the Korean national holiday Seollal.
Tagged With: Business
Bonnie Rosen Joins Troika
Branding agency specializing in broadcast design hires former media and technology consultant and Viacom Media Networks exec as Account Director.
In Broadcast Design, Business, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Preschool Channel Hopster Launches on Roku
Global, ad-free preschool entertainment platform now available on Roku streaming players and televisions across the U.S., Canada, France, the U.K., and Ireland.
In Business, Cartoons, Places, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
Margaret Loesch Named Executive Chairman of Kid Genius Cartoon Channel
Children’s entertainment veteran to provide counsel to newly elevated channel president Deb Pierson as she spearheads aggressive growth plans for the rapidly expanding platform.
ATF, ScreenSingapore Wrap 2016 Edition with Record Attendance
2016 edition of Asia TV Forum & Market and ScreenSingapore end on a high note with record-breaking showing by 5,383 attendees; more than $244 million worth of deals and partnerships estimated to have been facilitated during the three-day market.
In Awards, Business, Event, People, Places | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Asia
Republic Editorial Partners Launch Sister Studio Infinite Fiction
Led by executive producer Joey Cade, Infinite Fiction will focus on high-end motion design and visual effects for all platforms.
Global Visual Entertainment Leaders To Gather in Beijing For ICEVE 2016
Two-day event to include Digital Domain co-founder and Virtuosity VR CEO Scott Ross, The Third Floor founder Chris Edwards, former Disney exec Kevin Geiger, PDI co-founder Richard Chuang, and more.
Warner Bros. Entertainment to Acquire Machinima
Programming service focused on fandom and gamer culture to become part of recently-formed Warner Bros. Digital Networks.
In Business, Digital Media, Games, Interactive, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Maura Regan Joins LIMA as Executive Vice President
Licensing veteran joins the International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association following a 17-year career with Sesame Workshop.
In Business, Licensing, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
The Alpha Group Opens New Los Angeles Office
Los Angeles global design and marketing hub to be led by newly-appointed president Jean-Christophe Pean, joined by marketing VP Brehan Maul, head of product design Darren Lee Phillipson, and VP of global business development Adrian Roche.
In Business, Films, Licensing, People, Places, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Nelvana Expands Broadcast Partnership with SUPER RTL
Nelvana announces the expansion of its broadcast partnership with SUPER RTL to bring ‘Hotel Transylvania: The Series,’ ‘Ranger Rob,’ and ‘Stanley Dynamic’ to Germany.
In Business, Cartoons, CG, Places, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Thinkbox Store Helps Straightface Studios Streamline Production
Straightface Studios employs Thinkbox Software’s Deadline coupled with on-demand licensing for The Foundry’s NUKE to manage the facility’s compute resources.
In 3D, Business, CG, Motion Graphics, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Studio 100 Signs New Deal with Ceska Televize
New broadcasting deal includes approximately 200 half hours of children’s programming, including ‘Vic the Viking’ and ‘Maya the Bee.’
In 3D, Business, Cartoons, CG, Places, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
Image Engine Bolsters Artistic Leadership with Key Senior Hires
Vancouver-based VFX house bolsters artistic leadership with visual effects supervisor Thomas Schelesny, visual effects producer Tara Conley, and digital environment supervisor Damien Thaller.
In Business, CG, Films, People, Places, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
‘Little Princess’ Celebrates 10th Anniversary with New SVOD Deals
Set for launch in Autumn 2018, the U.K.’s Channel 5 commissions fourth season of the hit animated series based on the picture books by Tony Ross.
Framestore Welcomes Stephen Goalby
DesignWeek Awards-nominated design director previously contributed beautifully crafted animation work for Royal Albert China.
In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Commercials, People, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Blackmagic Adds ACES Color Support to DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve 12.5.3 update adds support for the new version of Final Cut Pro X, as well as improvements to Media Composer interoperability, ACES color science, and more.
Matthew Berkowitz Joins Atomic Cartoons
Former Arc Productions and Film Roman staffer joins Vancouver animation studio as head of development.
Asia TV Forum & Market Unveils New Direction for 2016 Event
Retooled business symposium to be held December 6-9 alongside the Singapore Media Festival includes a C-Level Summit centered around the digital space and a new focus on Virtual Reality.
In Business, Digital Media, Event, Places, Television, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia
Third Annual UCFTI Expo to Address Global Collaboration
Third annual UCFTI Expo to host senior executives from 20th Century Fox, Huayi Brothers, IMAX, Lionsgate, Wanda, LeVision, iQIYI, Warner Bros. China and STX Entertainment.
In Business, Event, Films, People, Places, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Season 2 of ‘Thunderbirds Are Go’ Blasts off on Amazon November 2
Reinvention of the classic stop-motion animated ‘Thunderbirds’ is produced by ITV Studios and Pukeko Pictures in collaboration with world-famous Weta Workshop.
August Media Adapting ‘Sherlock Sam’ for TV & Film
The popular children’s series is written by Singaporean husband-wife couple Adam Jimenez and Felicia Low-Jimenez under the pseudonym A. J. Low.
In Books, Business, Films, People, Places, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia
‘Fireman Sam’ Special Going Global
New feature-length CG-animated 2017 special ‘Fireman Sam: Alien Alert,’ featuring the voice of David Tennant as villain Buck Douglas, is produced by Mattel and distributed by DHX Media.
In Business, Cartoons, CG, Event, Licensing, People, Places, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: MIPCOM | Geographic Region: North America
Razer Acquires THX
Audio technology company originally founded by George Lucas to operate as an independent startup, retaining all management and employees.
In Business, Films, Games, Music and Sound, People, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
New Broadcast Agreements Announced for ‘Nate is Late’
With pre-sales for Australia’s Channel 9 already in place for preschool series co-produced by Three’s A Company, WATCH NEXT MEDIA signs agreements with France Télévisions and SUPER RTL.
In Business, Cartoons, Licensing, People, Places, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
