HBO Max Offers Up a Big Hug With ‘Love Monster’ Animated Preschool Series
Boat Rocker Studio’s new show, based on books of the same name by Rachel Bright, features an adventurous lovable monster that helps kids learn little life lessons.
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Reimagined ‘Pinocchio and Friends’ CG Series Coming in 2021
From Italian animation pioneer Iginio Straffi, Pinocchio is transported to a contemporary world that combines old stories with traditional adventure and Italian locals, creating magic events that clash with modern everyday life.
Shout! Studios Acquires North American Distribution Rights for ‘Coppelia’
Combing animation with ballet, the live-action hybrid film is a modern retelling of a love story between Swan and Franz; ballerina Michaela DePrince leads an impressive ensemble of international dancers.
FMX 2021 Online Edition ‘ReImagine Tomorrow’ Set for May 4-6, 2021
Virtual event will provide a platform for the global FMX community to reflect collectively on the disruption and reinvention of the industry.
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Warner Films to Hit Theaters AND HBO Max The Same Day in 2021
Warner Bros. Pictures Group announces new hybrid distribution model for next year’s feature film slate in a nod to the realities and impact on theatrical releases of the ongoing global pandemic.
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The Sun Rises
What’s in a name? Plenty, when it’s ‘Dr. Sun.’
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Mariusz Wilczyński’s 2D ‘Kill It and Leave This Town’ Gets December 3 Virtual Premiere
Polish artist’s first feature-length hand-drawn animated film is an intimate portrayal of aging, mortality, and loss; Anthology Film Archives will host a special two-week virtual engagement in North America accompanied by a program of the director’s earlier short films.
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Watch: All-New ‘Dune Drifter’ Official Trailer
4Digital Media releases trailer and poster for their upcoming sci-ci thriller, which arrives December 1 on VOD, Digital, and DVD.
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Guru Studio Appoints Lauren Leinburd Senior VP & General Counsel
Seasoned legal and entertainment professional will be tasked with overseeing legal operations across all departments and productions.
Cartoons on the Bay Going Digital on Rai Play from December 18-20
First ever digital edition will include previews, retrospectives, roundtables, and masterclasses; the Pulcinella Awards Ceremony will be available on December 20.
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Celsys Hosting Panels at Wacom’s ‘Connected Ink’ November 18 Event
As part of ‘Creative Chaos’ theme, discussion with Samsung and Wacom will focus on ‘Clip Studio Paint’ for Galaxy; second panel with Wacom and Oiso will discuss how to encourage kids’ love of drawing.
You Can’t Make This Up: Animated ‘Stormy Daniels: Space Force’ in Development
Gaelston Media and Tidal Wave Production to co-develop and produce an animated series, based on the comic book, aimed at the aged-up, adult-geared market.
‘The Jolliest Elf’: A New Holiday Tradition Coming to YouTube Thanksgiving Day
From Chad Eikhoff, director of ‘The Elf on the Shelf: An Elf's Story,’ with animation by Trick 3D, the new short/pilot features the North Pole’s creative inhabitants in a first-of-its-kind animated talent competition.
CAKE Inks Distribution Deal for ‘Tish Tash’
New preschool 2D animated series recently premiered on EBS in Korea; show inspires imaginative play and problem solving in young children.
Toonz Media and SMF Studio to Co-Produce ‘Aliens in My Backpack’
Studios enter strategic partnership to produce, distribute, and license a new CGI series that follows a family of aliens who share their ecological secrets to help make earth a greener planet.
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9 Story Media Group Announces Strategic Hires to Bolster Senior Leadership
Additions across distribution, development, legal, and technology include veteran executives Joss Duffield; Gráinne McNamara; Jennifer Bol; and Boris Beaubien.
Corus’ Nelvana Inks Feature Development Deal with LA-Based Duncan Studio
Partnership allows companies to capitalized on growing demand for long-form animation; original CG animated film ‘Mother Nature,’ is first in the development queue under the agreement.
Meta Media to Distribute ‘Who Who’ Worldwide
Winner of MIP Junior Best Pitch, the Croatian animated preschool series explores world issues such as diversity, culture, gender diversity and social-emotional challenges.
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Cartoon Network Picks-Up Monsta’s ‘Mechamato’ for Asia Pacific
Animated series is expected to premiere Q4 of 2021; other projects in development will feature new characters and stories that will share the same ‘Power Sphera Universe.’
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‘DC Showcase - Batman: Death in The Family’ Coming to Blu-Ray and Digital October 13
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and DC’s compilation of 2019-2020 animated shorts includes acclaimed titles ‘Sgt. Rock,’ ‘Adam Strange,’ ‘Death,’ and ‘The Phantom Stranger;’ interactive film spotlight panel set for NY Comic Con October 10
WildBrain Snags ‘The Brilliant World of Tom Gates’ Distribution Rights
Based on the enormously popular book series, the show will feature live-action along with 2D and stop-motion animation.
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Jellyfish Originals Promotes Natalie Llewellyn to Managing Director
Former head of studio's IP development takes on broader strategic role heading up Jellyfish Pictures’ children’s animation production division, as the company pushes to increase its international profile and expand its programming slate.
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What’s Your Coronavirus Contingency?
Wishful thinking is not a plan.
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Season 3 of ‘Rainbow Rangers’ Debuts October 11
The new season of Genius Brands’ popular animated series comes to Nick Jr.’s ‘Sunday Girls Rule’ block with a special Halloween-themed episode.
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TeamTo and Federation Team Up on ‘Presto! School of Magic’
Based on StudioCanal’s animated feature, ‘The House of Magic,’ the animated comedy series has secured partnerships with M6 and Canal+.
