Kids First Distribution has inked a number of deals across Europe and Latin America for the original 3D animated series, based on Sanrio’s iconic franchise; commissioned by Amazon Kids+, the show is produced by Watch Next, Monello and Maga Animation Studio.
Paper Owl’s new show sports quirky mixed-media design reminiscent of young boy’s surroundings and daily experiences; show uses humor to build a deeper understanding and empathy among older viewers of the neurodivergent perspective.
Studio offers animated miniseries to networks and channels in exchange for donations to raise funds benefiting children in war zones… ‘because children in the Ukraine, or in any war zone, are the first victims of war.’
The strategic partnership bolsters studio’s ability to meet growing global demand for kids and family content while giving the award-winning entertainment company additional resources to develop, produce and distribute its original IP.
Top winners at festival’s 25th edition include ‘The Game Catchers’ for Best Preschool TV Series; ‘Mila’ for Best Short Film; and Cartoon Saloon’s ‘The Wolfwalkers’ for Best Feature.
Industry leading market’s new, flexible format encourages attendee participation from anywhere; extensive program line-up includes pitches, on-line targeted meetings, and career recruitment; Annecy 2021 runs June 14-19.
Rai Ragazzi pre-acquires Season 1 of preschool series based on popular children’s book series by Nicoletta Costa.
On the heels of a major reshuffling of RAI’s channel lineup, kids’ division increases the scope of its creative responsibilities.
Over 1,000 producers, investors, buyers and broadcasters attend 29th edition of leading European animation co-production platform, held September 10-13 in Toulouse.
‘The Star of Andra and Tati,’ ‘Woof-Meow’ and ‘Dixiland’ among media group’s latest animated offerings they’ll be bringing to next month’s market.
Italian association of animation producers issues appeal of solidarity with French animation industry against planned kids channel closing.
Spain’s leading Clan TV will broadcast hit 3D family animated television series ‘Masha and the Bear’ from Moscow-based Animaccord.
Disney Channel picks up French-Italian cartoon for summer U.S. premiere.
Lucky Dreams and RAI’s ‘Spike Team’ heads to Cannes with numerous new sales and international awards.
Motion Pictures Distribution will screen exclusive footage of its latest project, ‘Pumpkin Reports,’ at MIPCOM.
Gaumont Animation announces Giochi Preziosi has signed a Master Toy license to develop figurines, accessories & play sets based on Calimero, which just made a CG comeback on France’s TFOU and debuts on Italy’s RAI March 25.
