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World Event Prods. and Classic Media have announced that VOLTRON is returning with a new series on Nicktoons and a toyline from Mattel, reports VARIETY.

Walden Media has set Frank Cottrell Boyce (MILLIONS) to adapt his children's book COSMIC into a feature screenplay, reports VARIETY.

Media 8 Entertainment, a leading film entertainment company engaged in the production, financing, acquisition, and worldwide licensing of theatrical feature films, and producer of Academy Award(R) winner "Monster," announced today that Kurt Russell is attached to play the lead in "Undying" (formerly known as "Reaper"), a supernatural thriller written by Gary Whitta (writer of Warner Bros' recent hit film "Book of Eli").

The 3D live action/cg integration short Slightly Fishy made by students from Auckland's Media Design School has been selected for screening at both the London and Melbourne International Animation Festivals.

Independent producer/distributor, Skywriter Media & Entertainment Group has acquired two new children's properties, The Wumblers and Planet Echo, which will be introduced to international buyers at MIPTV 2010.

A lawsuit against Stan Lee and Marvel Ent. from defunct Stan Lee Media shareholders Jose Abadin and Christopher Belland has been thrown out by a federal judge, reports VARIETY.

Portfolio Entertainment Inc. has brought together a diverse and prominent pool of jurors from across the globe to weigh-in on the top 15 finalists and select the winner and runner-up of the company's recently launched "In Toon With Tweens" animation contest.

Brosta TV LLC and Rhythm & Hues Studios have entered into a co-producing relationship with the goal of creating original intellectual properties for the global market.

DHX Media has made strategic personnel appointments to its senior team within the parent company, as well as within key operating divisions reflecting the increased activity and synergy across its production, distribution, consumer products and interactive divisions.