Hulu-like Service Launched in Sweden
A Hulu-like video-on-demand service, Voddler, launched in Sweden today, VARIETY reports.
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Category: Television
JimJam Planning Launch in Israel
Global pre-school channel JimJam, a joint venture between HIT Entertainment and Chello Zone, will launch into Israel for the first time in a deal signed with satellite broadcaster yes.
Academy and mtvU Launch Second Annual Oscar Correspondent Contest
he Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and mtvU, MTV’s 24-hour college network, today announced their second annual “Oscar Correspondent Contest,” giving college journalists nationwide the chance to win a trip to Los Angeles to cover red carpet festivities and backstage activities at the 82nd Academy Awards.
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Teletoon Launches French Channel on Bell TV
TELETOON Canada inc. announces the launch of the French language TÉLÉTOON Rétro on Bell TV, bringing the total number of subscribers to TÉLÉTOON Rétro to over 1.3 million.
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Netflix to Stream Content to PlayStation 3
After tying up a deal with Microsoft's XBox 360 more than a year ago, Netflix has brokered a second major distribution deal with a major videogame console: Sony's PlayStation 3, VARIETY reports.
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Cartoon Network Ramping up Global Campaign for Ben 10: Alien Storm
Cartoon Network's upcoming animated telepic BEN 10: ALIEN STORM is going to premiere Nov. 25, following a worldwide marketing campaign, VARIETY reports.
Comedy Central Closes Deal For Animated Project
Comedy Central has closed a deal for an animated project from comedian Ron White dubbed HOUNDS, according to THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.
CCI Entertainment Co-Produces Marfy Of Dreams
CCI Entertainment is pleased to announce that Musicartoon has completed the pilot Marfy Of Dreams developed with RAI TV.
TV-Loonland CEO to step down end of November 2009
TV-Loonland today announces that Simon Flamank, its CEO since April 2006 will be stepping down from that role following the EGM called for 26th November in Munich.
SpongeBob's Truth Or Square On All Major Consoles
HQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced the release of its wackiest SpongeBob SquarePants video game to date -- SpongeBob’s Truth or Square -- to all major retailers nationwide for the Wii™ system, Nintendo DS™, the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and PSP® (PlayStationâPortable) system.
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Ricky Gervais to Host 67th Annual Golden Globes
Ricky Gervais has been tapped to host the 67th Annual Golden Globes on Jan. 17, PEOPLE reports.
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Trace Pictures Rebrands TVOKids
TRACE recently completed the on-air rebrand for TVOKids.
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Eureka Seven: Complete Collection 1
Epic win! Eureka Seven get its right.
Little Prince Dons New Animated Crown
Paris's Method Animation is bringing Antoine de Saint-Exupery's THE LITTLE PRINCE back to television, reports VARIETY.
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Kenya's Homeboyz Brings Toon to CBeebies
Kenya-based Homeboyz, in partnership with the U.K.'s Tiger Aspect, is producing a new animated TV series titled TINGA TINGA TALES, reports VARIETY.
VES Production Summit to Address Paradigm Shift
VFXWorld gets a sneak peek at the first VES Production Summit, which takes place Saturday at the Ritz Carlton, Hotel, Marina del Rey.
CW Writes More Vampire Diaries
CW has ordered up a full reason of new series THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, reports VARIETY.
Nickelodeon Nabs Rights To Revive Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on TV and Film
Furthering its mission to provide premium content to its audiences, Nickelodeon—part of MTV Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B)—has acquired the global rights to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from The Mirage Group and 4Kids Entertainment, Inc.
Tinker Bell Brings Her Magic to Family Channel
Astral Media’s Family Channel invites viewers to the magical world of fairies in the Canadian broadcast premiere of Disney’s animated movie,Tinker Bell.
Ottawa International Animation Festival 2009: Day 5: Best of the Fest
In my humble opinion, the quality of the animated entries surpassed 2008. Perhaps it is the passion and vision of young student filmmakers that freshened the fare.
Mind Your Business: Commercial Break
Mark Simon discusses the havoc being caused by TiVO on the commercial production industry.
Ottawa International Animation Festival 2009: Day 5: Best of the Fest
OIAF is a huge event, with lots of activities in numerous venues. As the festival came to a close on Sunday night, it was a pleasure to be able to sink down into the seats of the ByTowne Theatre and watch the Best of the Fest – the award-winning animation shorts.
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Spanish Channel A3 Gets Rights For Animated Monsters TV Specials
Antena 3, a Spanish broadcaster, has nabbed the rights to air TV holiday specials based on MONSTERS VS. ALIENS and MADAGASCAR, Variety reports.
Indestructible Man in Development at Fox21
Fox21 is developing a TV series based on the upcoming comic-book series "Indestructible Man," according to The Hollywood Reporter.
GenArts Unveils New Version of Sapphire For Avid AVX2 Systems
Press Release from GenArts
