‘Ready Jet Go!’ Scores New International Broadcast Deals
International distributor CAKE signs a number of new deals with broadcasters in key territories for hit animated space-themed PBS KIDS series from Wind Dancer Films.
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Syndrome Shifts into Motion Graphics
Award-winning live-action creative studio specializing in commercials and music videos returns to its roots creating high-quality motion graphics and broadcast design.
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Alpha Animation Launches in Los Angeles
China’s Alpha Group appoints former Disney and Paramount Animation exec Bob Bacon as CEO; new division to release its first animated feature in 2020.
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Gaumont Teams with Kristen Bell to Produce ‘Do, Re & Mi’
Whimsical animated musical adventure series marks the first project under Nicolas Atlan, Gaumont’s new president of animation.
Click 3X Expands X3 Films Directorial Roster
Click 3X bolsters live-action talent with the addition of award-winning directors Justin Dickel, Lindsay Daniels and Yannakis Jones.
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Justin Roiland Launches Squanchtendo VR Game Studio
Co-creator and voice talent behind Adult Swim’s hit series ‘Rick & Morty’ teams with Epic Games executive producer Tanya Watson to create a new Virtual Reality game studio.
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STATE Design Celebrates Three Years, Secures New Space
Animated statement video celebrates boutique multi-disciplinary production studio’s new direction and renewed spirit.
The Sequence Group Celebrates 10 Years
Vancouver and Melbourne-based creative studio specializing in design, animation and visual effects achieves a decade of artistic creativity
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CN Appoints New Retail Partners for ‘Rick and Morty’ Merch
‘Rick and Morty’ hosiery from Hyp will be available this fall at specialty stores. Because Rick Sanchez cares.
Jam Filled Entertainment to Acquire Arc Productions
Newly-acquired subsidiary of Boat Rocker Media enters an agreement to acquire the production assets of the troubled Toronto-based studio.
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Women in Animation Hosting Professional Development Panel August 24
Professional development panel, ‘Contracts, Copyrights and Trademarks,’ to be held Wednesday, August 24th at The Animation Guild in Burbank.
Ameba TV Launches on Amazon Prime
Canadian-based TV streaming platform for kids expands North American reach with launch on Amazon Prime.
Ruffian Launches Animation Division with Award-Winning Artist Roster
Partnership with London-based Blinkink brings raft of commercial animation talent stateside including Greg Barth, the Layzell Bros., Elliot Dear, Joseph Mann, Chris Bristow, Nicos Livesey and Becky & Joe.
Click 3X Appoints Bill Hewes Executive Producer, X3 Films
Former Th1ng managing director brings an impressive roster of global animation talent, including London-based Hush, directorial duo David & Boris, animation and mixed media director Alon Ziv, and stop-motion director Anthony Farquhar Smith.
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.
Cinesite Launching Toronto Talent Roadshow
Cinesite recruitment team will be visiting Toronto August 8 & 9 to meet with talented individuals interested in roles at its Montreal studio.
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‘The Nut Job’ Headed to Live Stage Show
Redrover goes nuts with Cirque du Soleil creators Monlove on live production of independent animated feature; ‘The Nut Job 2’ set for release in the U.S. on May 19, 2017.
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Boat Rocker Media Acquires Jam Filled Entertainment
Ottawa-based animation studio behind hit series including Radical Sheep’s ‘The Bagel and Becky Show’ and Nickelodeon’s ‘The Loud House’ to strengthen Boat Rocker’s animation & family content capabilities.
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Toronto Animation Studio Arc Productions Locks Out Staff in Receivership Crisis
Roughly 500 employees are locked out at the Toronto-based animation studio behind ‘Thomas and Friends,’ Disney Channel’s ‘Elena of Avalor,’ and the upcoming Netflix series ‘Tarzan and Jane.’
Illuminated Films’ ‘Caiman’ Headed to Cartoon Forum
Seven-minute pilot episode featuring a friendly young alligator living in a semi-tropical paradise was funded by Creative Europe with sponsorship from Adam Selly’s Union Media.
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FuseFX Expands New York Facility
New quarters can accommodate more than 50 artists; VFX facility currently creating effects for television projects including ‘Mr. Robot,’ ‘The Get Down’ and ‘Luke Cage.’
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BRB to Distribute New Season of ‘Lilly the Witch’
2D-animated kids series produced by German animation studio Trixter to be distributed by BRB in select European countries including Spain and Portugal, as well as Canada, Latin America, Australia and Asia.
FuseFX Expands Vancouver Operations with New Hires
Growing Vancouver facility adds ILM alum Shawn Hillier as Senior VFX Supervisor and former DNeg staffer Maya Roza as Compositing Supervisor.
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DreamWorks Channel Headed to MENA
Arabic-language DreamWorks Channel available on beIN in the Middle East and North Africa will feature exclusive around-the-clock content from DreamWorks Animation.
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Shout! Announces Blu-ray Release of New ‘MLP Equestria Girls’ Feature
Shout! Factory and Hasbro Studios enter home entertainment distribution alliance for highly anticipated new movie adventure, ‘My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Legend of Everfree.
