Leslie Jones to Star in Adult Animated Comedy from Warner Bros. Animation
The ‘SNL’ alum and ‘Our Flag Means Death’ star will voice the series’ protagonist, Plastic, but the character is not connected to a certain rumored DC feature.
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Cartoon Network Studios Launches Initiative to Discover New Artists
Studio teams with Outlook Company’s animation projects incubator Neru Projects, selecting 6 individuals to learn how to collaborate with creative partners and develop original animated series ideas.
Latoya Raveneau Inks Overall Deal at Disney Branded Television
Under the agreement, ‘The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder’ director will develop animation and live-action content for Disney Television Animation and 20th Television Animation.
Crunchyroll and Fuji TV Ink Development Deal
Together with creative company Slow Curve, the anime streamer and TV network will develop new original anime series for Japanese and global audiences; current collaboration, ‘Muv-Luv Alternative,’ will be released next month.
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Cartoon Forum 2021 Spotlights Portugal
One of the industry’s most important TV pitching and co-production conference, this year’s event runs September 20-23, and will celebrate Portuguese animation and its emergence in global markets.
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A Young Girl’s Hero’s Journey Begins in Chris Nee’s ‘Ridley Jones’
Netflix’s new animated musical preschool series from the prolific Peabody, Humanitas, NAACP, and Emmy Award-winning ‘Doc McStuffins’ creator brings diversity, inclusivity, and representation to the adventures of a courageous and curious kid living inside a natural history museum.
Kavaleer Productions and Adam King Team on ‘Adam ❤ Adventure!’ Series
The Irish animation studio and ‘The Late Late Toy Show’ star are developing a preschool series that explores the wonders of the galaxy while promoting empathy and friendship.
Cartoon Forum Announces 2021 Line-up
Running in person September 20-23, the high-profile pitching and networking event will feature 84 EU projects selected from 141 submissions; France leads with 33 selections from notable production companies including Dandelooo, Cyber Group Studios, and Studio 100 Animation.
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Netflix Releases Trailer and Poster for Chris Nee's ‘Ridley Jones’
In a new era of preschool entertainment, the Emmy Award-winning 'Doc McStuffins' creator's animated series leads the way in representation, diversity, and inclusivity; watch the first episode now on Netflix Jr. YouTube – all episodes start streaming July 13.
Danny McBride and Tornante Developing ‘Garbage Pail Kids’ Series for HBO Max
Animated show is based on iconic Topps trading card brand, launched in 1985 as a Cabbage Patch Kids parody.
Podcast EP94: How Henry Bonsu Successfully Pitched ‘Lazor Wulf’ To Adult Swim
The series creator discusses his show’s rollercoaster journey from humble webcomic to fan favorite and Season 2 renewal.
Netflix and Chris Nee Reveal First Slate of Animated Preschool Series
The Peabody, Emmy, and Humanitas Prize-winning children’s television screenwriter and producer (‘Doc McStuffins,’ ‘Vampirina’) shares the ambitious project lineup in development as part of her overall deal with the streaming giant.
Nickelodeon Animation Announces New Senior Leadership Appointments
Conrad Montgomery joins Nick as VP current series; internal promotions include Dana Cluverius to Senior VP current series, Claudia Spinelli to Senior VP development and Kelly Gardner to VP current series.
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Imagine Kids+Family and ‘Hair Love’ Producer Lion Forge Partner Up
Companies enter exclusive first-look partnership focused on animation studio’s licensed and original IP.
83 Animated Projects from 22 Countries Presented at Cartoon Forum 2018
Over 1,000 producers, investors, buyers and broadcasters attend 29th edition of leading European animation co-production platform, held September 10-13 in Toulouse.
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Folimage, YLE, and 9 Story Win 2018 Cartoon Tribute Awards
Cartoon Forum wraps 29th edition in Toulouse, France with annual awards ceremony recognizing companies with a positive impact on the television animation industry.
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Cartoon Forum’s 2018 Tributes Nominees Announced
Annual awards recognize projects and people whose achievements have positively influenced the TV animation industry.
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TeamTO Adds Industry Veteran Mary Bredin to Creative Team
Former Guru Studio EVP to focus on unique new projects and up-and-coming talent development.
