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DNEG’s Namit Malhotra Wins 2022 South Asian Achievers Award
The company chairman and CEO is honored for outstanding work and leadership as part of the UK’s Asian community.
2022 Kidscreen Award Winners Announced
The annual awards strive to recognize the best in children’s TV and digital media; leading the winners was Glen Keane Productions’ ‘Trash Truck’ for Netflix, which garnered awards for best new series, best-animated series, and best holiday episode.
Autodesk Announces ‘Virtual Vision Series’ for FMX 2022
Industry leaders join the software giant to provide insights on modern production challenges; sessions include ‘Emerging Trends in M&E: What Students Need to Know,’ ‘Bringing the Characters of ‘Magic: The Gathering’ to Life,’ and ‘Modeling Madness: Experimenting in 3ds Max.’
Crunchyroll, Fuji TV, and Slow Curve + Ultra Partnership Kicks off with New Anime Titles
Companies shared new programming details at last week’s +Ultra event in Tokyo; previously announced ‘Estab Life: Great Escape’ to debut in April 2022 with newly revealed title ‘Ooyukiumi No Kaina’ coming in January 2023.
The CW Network Announces New Animated Holiday Specials
The Scooby Gang reunites to reminisce in an all-new ‘The Scooby-Doo Reunion Special’ coming to the CW on October 29; on December 1 watch Beebo and his friends journey to the North Pole in ‘Beebo Saves Christmas.’
New White Paper Shows Adult Animation is More than Booming
According to veteran producer John Evershed, streamers and broadcasters have ordered more than 100 new series across different genres, an incredible 100% increase from a year ago.
2021 Kidscreen Award Winners Announced
Winning projects include ‘Madagascar: A Little Wild’ for Preschool - Best New Series, ‘Forky Asks a Question,’ Kids’ Best Animated Series, and ‘Baba Yaga,’ Digital Kids Best Game App and Best Alternative Game.
Amy Friedman Named Warner Bros. Head of Kids & Family Programming
Accomplished kids and family programming exec to take on creative and strategic guidance roles for Cartoon Network, Boomerang, and HBO Max.
HBO Max Presents RTX at Home Animation Festival September 15-25
Global virtual celebration of creators and talent from popular animated Rooster Teeth shows will stream live on RoosterTeeth.com and Rooster Teeth apps.
What Future Lies in Store for Non-Comedy Adult Animation?
According to a just released industry white paper from producer John Evershed, TV animation finally seems poised to capture sizable new audiences outside its traditional comedy fan base.
Kabillion Promotes Stevan Levy to President of Programming and Operations
Company veteran to continue streaming network’s expansion by securing quality programming and cementing strategic partnerships.
Xilam Animation Appoints Caterina Gonnelli as EVP, Content
Former Disney executive to oversee editorial content and market development from company’s head office in Paris.
Nickelodeon Appoints Former Disney Exec Paul DeBenedittis SVP, Programming Strategy
Reporting to Nickelodeon president Brian Robbins, DeBenedittis to lead content and programming strategies, partnerships, acquisitions and media planning for Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Nicktoons and TeenNick.
Amazon, DreamWorks TV Animation Score at Kidscreen Awards
Honors for programming, creative talent, broadcasting and digital apps for kids were presented at annual Kidscreen Summit in Miami.
Finnegan to Oversee DHX TV Programming Strategy
Cheer and Loathing in Animation: Episode XXIV - Mix up the Satellites
Every Friday Chris Robinson unleashes improvised and hastily scribbled cheer or loathing on the animation community to be digested, swallowed or... expelled. This week: the unappreciated art of short film screening sequencing.
Cheer and Loathing in Animation: Episode XV - When Machines Attack
Every Friday Chris Robinson unleashes improvised and hastily scribbled cheer or loathing on the animation community to be digested, swallowed or... expelled. Today: Festivals programming via public opinion.
DreamWorks Animation Appoints Katie O’Connell Marsh Head of Live-Action TV
Former Gaumont International Television executive to oversee the expansion of DWA’s television business into the live-action genre.
ANIMPACT Programmer Sung-Joo Kim Dies at 41
Multinational festival programmer served as the main programmer for South Korea’s ANIMPACT Animation Festival and the Seoul International Cartoon and Animation Film Festival.