Fresh from the Festivals: November 2008's Reviews
Andrew Farago reviews four short films: Drux Flux by Theodore Ushev, The Old, Old, Very Old Man by Elizabeth Hobbs, Sandbox by Avi Ofer and The Waif of Persephone by Nick Cross.
Tagged With: Canada
TELETOON Set To Become Home Of Marvel In Canada
TELETOON Canada Inc. and Marvel Animation have entered into a multi-year output deal that sees TELETOON become the home of Marvel Animation in Canada. Beginning in spring 2009, a broad spectrum of Marvel animated series will air on TELETOON networks in both English and French. The agreement sees Marvel deliver a minimum of 182 episodes of first-run animation for broadcast and includes rights for additional platforms including broadband, video-on-demand, mobile and other online opportunities.
Ottawa Animation Awards Announced
The Ottawa International Animation Festival came to an end with the highly anticipated closing ceremonies held Sunday night at the Museum of Civilization in Gatineau. Organizers announced the winners of the official competition during the ceremonies.
EA Scrabble On Facebook Launches
Last week EA and Hasbro announced SCRABBLE on the Facebook Platform was in an invite-only Beta... today SCRABBLE launches into an open Beta available to all Facebook users in the U.S. and Canada. It is the first EA Hasbro-licensed property to go live on a social networking site, with many more Hasbro game properties in development and slated to launch on social networking sites later this year.
Call For Entries: Canada International Film Festival
The Canada International Film Festival brings the best of world cinema to Canada and plays an important role in maintaining and further enriching its film culture. The Canada International Film Festival has quickly carved out a name for itself among the top film festivals in Canada. It accepts films of any type, in any genre, from over 90 countries around the world. The festival, in Vancouver, is dedicated to the creation of opportunities for the artistic interaction and exchange among independent filmmakers and the film-going community.
Studio B Inks Deal With Jetix For Kid vs. Cat
Studio B Productions, a production subsidiary for DHX Media, has closed a U.S. broadcast deal for KID VS. KAT. Jetix has acquired all (52x11 or 26x22) episodes of the series. Created by Rob Boutilier, the series is an original production, in association YTV Canada and Jetix Europe.
Fifi and the Flowertots Takes Root in Canada
Leading preschool entertainment producer HIT Ent., on behalf of Chapman Ent., has made arrangements with major Canadian television, toy and apparel companies to bring the international hit series FIFI AND THE FLOWERTOTS to Canada for the first time.
Starting Feb. 25th, FIFI will air on Canada's Treehouse Monday through Friday and will be featured prominently on Treehouse's website (treehousetv.com) with games and activities.
International Screenwriters Unite in Support of WGA
Writers from around the world -- including Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, English and French Canada, United Kingdom, Mexico and France -- will take part in an International Day of Solidarity on November 28 in support of their striking WGA counterparts. The action was announced at the annual International Affiliation of Writers Guilds' meeting in Montreal, Canada.
Nelvana To Produce New Episodes of Grossology, Di-Gata
Nelvana Enterprises has announced that it is producing 26 new episodes each of the animated series GROSSOLOGY and DI-GATA DEFENDERS. Both shows have developed a growing international fan base, which has helped to fuel the demand for additional episodes.
In Television, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Australia, Europe, North America
Franz Kafka's A Country Doctor, Persepolis Win Ottawa
The Ottawa International Animation Festival comes to an end with the closing ceremonies held Sunday, Sept. 23, at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. Organizers announced the winners of the official competition during the ceremonies. The festival attracted 1,500 industry pass holders from across Canada and around the world with a total attendance of more than 23,000. Although the final numbers are not officially in, there are strong indications that this year's Festival reached the highest attendance to date.
The winners are:
Eyetronics Expands to Canada
Eyetronics will expand its high resolution scanning services to Canada. The first satellite office will open in Montreal in September, with plans to roll out further expansion to Toronto and Vancouver in 2008.
In Business, Visual Effects, Business, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: All, North America
HIT to Rep Aardman Licensing & DVDs in U.S. & Canada
Aardman Animations has hired HIT Ent. to handle licensing and DVD sales in the U.S. and Canada. With immediate effect, HIT will manage the rights of three properties, WALLACE & GROMIT, SHAUN THE SHEEP and AARDMAN CLASSICS.
Stephen Moore, COO, Aardman Animations said, "We are delighted at the prospect of partnering with HIT in the U.S. and Canada on these, our two most precious properties --their talent in managing top international brands will give SHAUN and WALLACE & GROMIT a great springboard for tremendous success."
Ben 10 to Get Expanded Canadian Marketing
Cartoon Network Enterprises has enlisted Canadian agent Segal Licensing to beef up its BEN 10 marketing activities in Canada, reports KIDSCREEN. Segal will pursue licensing and promotional partnerships in a variety of categories to increase the brand's visibility and availability in the region.
BEN 10 products have been available in Canada since the spring, when Bandai America launched its line. Over the spring and summer, the initial offerings were augmented by D3 Publishers of America (interactive), SG Footwear, Pressman (games and puzzles) and Bell Sports.
Cookie Jar Ent. Signs TVN VOD & VVEC Home Vid Deals
Cookie Jar Ent. has signed a multi-year Video-On-Demand licensing deal with TVN Ent., the largest television on-demand company in the U.S., to distribute shows from Cookie Jar's extensive television catalog. Cookie Jar has signed a multi-year, multi-show home video distribution deal with Vivendi Visual Ent. Canada (VVEC).
Ryan Larkin Resurfaces For MTV IDs
Celebrated Canadian animator Ryan Larkin has created his first original material in almost 30 years exclusively for MTV. Nine months after MTV in Canada launched with a series of branding IDs inspired by Larkin's work, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker has created three, original, animated IDs for MTV. As a Christmas present to the elusive genius, Larkin's five-second bumpers will be the only channel IDs to air on MTV on Dec. 25-26, 2006.
Canada Hockey Icon Bob Cole Cast in Studio B Short
One of Canadas most beloved sports personalities, Bob Cole, was in Studio B Prods. Inc. recently doing voice-over work for a new animated four-minute short the Vancouver studio is producing called, CLANCY WITH THE PUCK. Cole has been working on Canadas longest running hockey telecast since 1969, HOCKEY NIGHT IN CANADA, and is known and loved by millions.
Rainmaker Receives BC's Top Exporter Award in New Media & Ent.
Rainmaker received the top award in the New Media & Ent. category at the 2006 BC Export Awards ceremony held Nov. 10 at the annual Awards Gala held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.
Rainmaker was recognized among 24 finalists who exemplify the value of B.C.'s export economy. The award, accepted by Rainmaker ceo Warren Franklin, was presented by Blair Reekie, president, The Eyes Multimedia Prods.
McLaren Works On Tour in Support of New DVD Set
As part of its year-long celebration of 65 years of producing award-winning animation films, the National Film Board of Canada is releasing the box set of the complete works of Norman McLaren, the founder of its famed NFB animation studio and a world-renowned animator in his own right. In conjunction with the DVD release, there will also be retrospectives of McLarens films in major U.S., Canadian and European cities.
In Home Entertainment, Home Entertainment | Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Europe, North America
FanExpo Canada 2006
Begins: September 1, 2006
FanExpo Canada is Canada
Ottawa Animation Fest to Spotlight Singapore
The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) focus on Singapore at the 2nd annual Television Animation Conference (TAC), which takes place Sept. 21-22, 2005. Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) is sending production and policy executives from Singapore's animation industry to the conference and meet with Canadian counterparts at a roundtable to establish business contacts explore co-production possibilities.
e-Gov Forum & Expo
Begins: June 9, 2005
e-Gov Forum & Expo, June 9 & 10, 2005 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Ottawa, Canada
Description/Content:The 2005 e-Gov Forum & Expo, organized by WowGao, is the most anticipated learning and networking event for IT professionals from all levels of government in Canada, including federal and MASH (municipalities, academic institutions, schools and hospitals) sectors. This event will attract leading innovative vendors, expert speakers, 1,500 IT professionals and government officials as attendees.
IN VIVO: A WINDOW ON DIVERSITY
Begins: March 4, 2005
The National Film Board of Canada invites filmmakers between the ages of 16 and 30 from throughout Canada to showcase their talent and creativity in the Web animation competition IN VIVO: A WINDOW ON DIVERSITY. Five finalists will benefit from the NFB's unique animation expertise to complete their short films, which will then be shown at the Canada Pavilion at Expo 2005 in Aichi, Japan. The grand winner will receive a week for two at Expo 2005. The competition is an initiative of the National Film Board of Canada with the support of Canadian Heritage.
digifest 2005: digifest goes wild!
Begins: February 28, 2005
digifest is Canada
NFB Hosts Web Animation Competition
IN VIVO: A WINDOW ON DIVERSITYAichi, JapanMarch 4, 2005Deadline: March 4, 2005
NFB Calls For Web Animation To Showcase In Japan
NFB Web animation competition IN VIVO: A WINDOW ON DIVERSITYCanada/JapanDeadline: March 4, 2005
