Yeah1 Group Acquires ‘Kikoriki’ and ‘Pincode’ AVOD Rights
Riki Group’s popular Russian animated series and its spinoff will be available internationally on the Vietnam-based multimedia company’s YouTube channels in English and German.
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Planeta Junior to License and Distribute ‘Kiddets’ in Over 50 Countries
Preschool series, co-produced by Pukeko Pictures and Hengxin Shambala Kids, encourages kids to learn through play.
Riki Group Teams Up with YouKu Kids on ‘Tina and Tony’ Season 2
Popular kid’s series being released simultaneously in English, Russian and Chinese, to reach a growing global audience.
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Two ‘Boonie Bears’ Films Get Russian Theatrical Release
Fantawild Animation’s ‘Blast into the Past’ and ‘Fantastica’ will debut September 19 on 1,000 screens in total.
Zhanna Bekmambetova Spreads Her Creative Wings With ‘Tweet-Tweet’
First animated film project for both director and Russian VFX house CGF Studio centers around a young girl and her fearless companion…a sparrow.
In 3D, CG, Films, People, Post-production, Short Films, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
‘Angry Birds,’ ‘Masha’ Cheer on World Cup on YouTube Kids
Platform debuts new soccer-themed content from both brands.
Box Office: ‘Thor 3’ Big Abroad; ‘Coco’ Hits in Mexico
Marvel movie is a hit as it opens in 36 markets ahead of its North American release on Friday.
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Xilam Signs New Deals for ‘Oggy,’ ‘Zig & Sharko’ in Russia and CIS
French studio sets up wide distribution for multiple seasons of both shows throughout the region.
‘Masha and the Bear’ A Continued Success for Russia’s Animaccord
Seasons 1 and 2 of CG-animated global hit continues to reach new territories, with a slew of broadcast deals for Season 3 still to be announced.
‘Masha and the Bear’s TV Expansion Continues in Spain
Spain’s leading Clan TV will broadcast hit 3D family animated television series ‘Masha and the Bear’ from Moscow-based Animaccord.
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‘Masha and the Bear’ Episode Reaches 2 Billion Views on YouTube
The only animated video included in the top 10 most viewed videos of all time, ‘Masha and the Bear’ episode ‘Recipe for Disaster’ receives more than 2 billion views on YouTube to become the #5 most watched video on YouTube.
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Animaccord’s ‘Masha and the Bear’ a Worldwide, Multi-Platform Hit
First nine episodes of season 3 of the global hit from Russia’s Animaccord Animation Studio have already been released in cinemas across Europe and Latin America.
Media I.M. Secures New Deals for Russia’s ‘Kikoriki’ and ‘Pin-Code’
Popular Russian series ‘Kikoriki New Adventures’ and ‘Pin-Code’ head to Italy, Latvia, North Africa and the Middle East.
Another Bright Star in the World of Animation Shines in the Heavens: Eduard Nazarov 1941-2016
On September 11, 2016 the world lost a renowned animator with the passing of Russian director Eduard Vasilevich Nazarov in Moscow at the age of 75.
In In Passing, People, Places, Short Films | Headline News | Blogs: Sprockets | Geographic Region: Europe
Emerging Talent: Student & Graduate Animation at OIAF 2016
Standout shorts range from surreal, hand-drawn interpretations of a bicycle race to painstakingly crafted 3D animation showcasing a formidable range of CG expertise and artistry.
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Animation Show of Shows Returns for Second Year in Theaters
Twelve charming, family-friendly films join four provocative shorts exclusively for mature audiences in the 18th annual Animation of Show of Shows; theatrical run in cities across the U.S. now underway.
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160+ Shorts & Features Selected for Animaze 2016
Program highlights include the Canadian premiere of Russia’s ‘Quackerz,’ Igor Kovalyov’s ‘Before Love,’ and a female director short film showcase with 11 countries represented.
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Russia’s ‘Kikoriki’ Set for Shanghai Film Festival
Russian animated feature, ‘Kikoriki: Legend of the Golden Dragon,’ selected to screen out of competition in the International Panorama category at the 19th Shanghai International Film Festival.
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ZERO VFX Tackles Filmmaking from a New Perspective for ‘Hardcore Henry’
Boston and Santa Monica-based boutique VFX house delivers a plethora of CG effects for the action-packed chase sequence for ‘Hardcore Henry,’ the action-thriller from Russian director Ilya Naishuller.
‘Winx Club’ Series 7 Flies into Russia
Rainbow property to start screening across Russia beginning in February thanks to a new deal with Karusel.
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Ink Global Announces ‘Masha and the Bear’ Spinoff
‘Masha’s Scary Tales,’ the follow-up to global preschool series ‘Masha and the Bear,’ is produced by Russian animation studio Animaccord with 13 episodes set to launch in 2016.
Russian Stop Motion Short ‘Linden Tar’ Launches Crowdfunding Campaign
Stop motion short film inspired by the works of Stephen and Timothy Quay and Jan Švankmajer employs puppets and sets made from found objects.
Wizart’s ‘Snow Queen’ to Get Third Installment
With Hollywood voice talent to be announced at AFM, the third installment in the CG-animated Russian film franchise is set to roll out worldwide in 2016.
Media I.M. Announces New Licensing Deals
Animation boutique distributor sells 500 episodes of animation into Eastern Europe and CIS.
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Wizart Sets ‘Snow Queen 2’ for December Release
Wizart Animation’s CG-animated sequel sets release dates in 10 territories and attaches an English-language voice cast.
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