KEPYR’s ‘Kindred Spirits’ Campaign - UNICEF Aid for Displaced Kids Now Underway
The month-long online fundraiser runs through June 20 - World Refugee Day; campaign supports UNICEF’s work aiding displaced children around the world.
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Nickelodeon Pulls ‘Made by Maddie’ Over Reported ‘Hair Love’ Similarities
Move comes in response to controversy over claims that characters on Silvergate Media’s new animated kids’ series are strikingly like those in Matthew A. Cherry’s Oscar-winning short.
‘Made by Maddie’ Premieres on Nick Jr. September 13
New preschool series focuses on family, friendship and fashion while celebrating individuality, ingenuity, and creative thinking.
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KEPYR Announces ‘Kindred Spirits 2020’ UNICEF Fundraiser
Running May 20 – June 20, in support of UNICEF’s COVID-19 emergency and relief campaign, organization seeks to raise $50,000 in donations from the international children’s entertainment industry.
Nina Bargiel: My World Refugee Day Story
June 20th is the United Nations’ World Refugee Day; the noted animation writer and story editor shares her thoughts on why ’50 million children need more than my words.’
GUND Appointed First Licensing Partner for Netflix Series ‘Hilda’
Award-winning 2D animated series co-produced by Silvergate Media and Mercury Films signs top plush toy manufacturer as first licensing partner.
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Silvergate Media Launches Licensing Program for Netflix Series ‘Hilda’
2D animated series co-produced by Silvergate Media and Mercury Films is based on the Eisner Award-nominated graphic novels by Luke Pearson.
Silvergate Media Teams with Wanda Kids on ‘Octonauts’ Movies in China
Two new animated films based on hit pre-school series slated for Chinese theatres with Netflix releasing internationally.
Silvergate Media to Produce ‘Fashion Ally’ for Nick
Company unveils a full slate that also includes construction comedy series ‘Chico Bon Bon: Monkey with a Tool Belt’ for Netflix, a sixth series of the hit ‘Octonauts’ and two children’s films greenlit for theatrical release in China.
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New York Officials Unveil ‘Made in NY Animation Project’
Young New Yorkers receive training on state-of-the-art animation software, opening doors to careers in film, gaming, advertising and more. New Animation Industry Council, comprised of professionals from New York-based animation studios, will advise the program.
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Mercury Filmworks Expands Management Team
Growing demand for content spurs studio’s ambitious development and production schedule.
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Smiles and Styles Save the Day in Nickelodeon’s ‘Sunny Day’
New animated preschool series produced by Silvergate Media premieres on Nickelodeon Monday, August 21.
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‘Octonauts’ and ‘Peter Rabbit’ Nominated for Five Emmy Awards
Silvergate Media’s preschool slate receives awards kudos.
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Silvergate Appoints Lisa Macdonald EMEA VP
Former Sanrio exec to direct international TV production and licensing company’s broadcast sales, secondary licensing and brand partnerships.
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Silvergate Media Appoints Jeff Farnath CFO
Animation industry veteran previously held CFO positions at Walt Disney Studios Latin America, LAIKA Entertainment (formerly Vinton Studios), Classic Media, and Thrillist Media Group.
Silvergate Launches First ‘Octonauts’ App
Silvergate partners with Night & Day Studios to release the first-ever mobile app based on the popular 3D-animated preschool series.
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Silvergate and Mattel Announce ‘Octonauts’ Partnership in China
Mattel to manage consumer products for the ‘Octonauts’ preschool brand in China.
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‘Peter Rabbit’ Wins at Cynopsis Kids !magination Awards
Emmy-winning series animated by Ireland’s Brown Bag Films recognized for “remarkable transformation” from children’s literary work to TV.
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Silvergate’s ‘Hilda’ Headed to Neflix
Silvergate Media secures commission with Netflix for its original children’s series based on the Eisner-Award nominated graphic novels by Luke Pearson.
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‘Octonauts’ Expands into Russia
Silvergate Media renews its broadcast agreement with leading Russian broadcasting channel CTC for its CG-animated undersea preschool adventure property.
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Silvergate’s ‘Peter Rabbit’ Picks Up Two Emmy Awards
CG-animated preschool series receives awards for Outstanding Special Class Animated Program and Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation for storyboard artist Benjamin Sanders.
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Silvergate Partners with Shamrock Capital Advisors
International preschool TV production and licensing company to leverage new majority investor to expand intellectual property, library rights and digital capabilities, as well as its presence in China.
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Silvergate Strikes New Multi-Territory Deal with Netflix for ‘Octonauts’
International TV production and licensing company agrees to a new three-year, multi-territory deal with Netflix for seasons one, two and three of undersea preschool adventure property ‘Octonauts.’
Silvergate Partners with SimEx-Iwerks to launch 4-D ‘Octonauts’
U.K. premiere scheduled for May 2016; new three-year deal includes additional animated films featuring the popular preschool brand.
Silvergate Renews Global Master Toy Deal for ‘Octonauts’
International TV production and licensing company signs a three-year master toy renewal deal with Fisher-Price for undersea preschool adventure property ‘Octonauts.’
