VIZ Acquires ‘Mr. Osomatsu’
The series, with season two slated to air this Fall in Japan, features the misadventures of six unique brothers, and is produced by famed anime production company Studio Pierrot, Inspired by the bestselling manga series.
The series, with season two slated to air this Fall in Japan, features the misadventures of six unique brothers, and is produced by famed anime production company Studio Pierrot, Inspired by the bestselling manga series.
Newly-signed deals for season two of the DHX Media and A Stark Production co-production include Universal Kids in the U.S., along with broadcasters throughout Greece, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Switzerland, Italy, Portugal, Belgium, the Middle East, the Baltics, Russia, Angola & Mozambique, and French Canada.
New series, ‘Luna Around the World,’ is created by Emmy Award-winning animator, writer and artist Joe Murray (‘Rocko’s Modern Life,’ ‘Camp Lazlo’).
The award-winning animated pre-school series co-produced by Cartoon Saloon, Penguin Random House and Dog Ears, licensed by Hoho Rights and narrated by actor Chris O’Dowd, will launch this month on Channel 5’s Milkshake! as part of the refresh of the popular pre-school block.
The deal includes seasons and specials of Bob the ‘Builder’ ‘Fireman Sam,’ ‘In the Night Garden,’ seven Air Bud movies and the DHX Media original, ‘Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.’
Every Friday, Chris Robinson unleashes improvised and hastily scribbled cheer or loathing on the animation community to be digested, swallowed or... expelled. Today, that always joyous relationship between festivals and distributors.
The 52 x 12’ CGI-animated series starring a cheeky koala starts on the newly launched platform after distributor Comarex brokered the pay-TV deal with National Geographic, and the series is produced by Flying Bark Productions in association with Telegael Teoranta (Ireland) and Giant Wheel (India).
The series is being produced with France Télévisions and Gloob Brazil, with leading drone manufacturer Silverlit on board as worldwide master toy partner, and PGS handling global distribution, licensing and merchandising.
Wide theatrical releases planned for 3QU Media’s CG-animated features produced at Cinesite’s Montreal studio.
m4e strikes international broadcast deals for season 3 of its flagship show with partners for Nordic regions, Benelux, Estonia, Portugal, France and Thailand.
Indie French distributor Superights has announced UYoung Culture & Media Group will represent both shows in mainland China.
Independent animation distributor’s current slate of Oscar hopefuls includes ‘My Life as a Zucchini,’ ‘Miss Hokusai,’ ‘April and the Extraordinary World,’ ‘Phantom Boy’ and ‘Mune.’
GAGA Corporation to distribute LAIKA’s Golden Globe-nominated animated film in Japanese theaters in 2017.
New 2D-animated series for the American Girl brand is set to launch on Mexico’s Televisa in mid-December.
New animated series based on the book series by Mercer Mayer will be produced in partnership with Little Critter, LLC.
Classic girls brand from the 1980s to be featured in an all-new television series under new long-term co-development, co-production and co-distribution agreement.
Exciting lineup of industry visionaries including Brenda Chapman, Rex Grignon, Tomm Moore and Zeb Wells to share mind-expanding presentations.
Mondo to handle all of the newly formed company’s consumer-facing activities, including distribution of its series to digital and broadcast networks; Six Point Harness brand to be utilized for studio and production services.
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.
Animated preschool series produced by Toonbox Animation Studio and distributed by Ankama Animations finds several new broadcasters across the world.
Canal + buys all European, Caribbean and African French-speaking rights to hit preschool series produced by Dublin-based Wiggleywoo.