"Handy Manny," the Emmy-nominated Playhouse Disney series that celebrates Hispanic culture and language through its loveable handyman, moves into primetime with an all new special, "Handy Manny Big Construction Job," premiering during Hispanic Heritage Month, MONDAY, OCTOBER 11 (7:00-7:55 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
A nationwide hoopla of promotional activities and events are underway this week to herald the debut of THE CAT IN THE HAT KNOWS A LOT ABOUT THAT! an animated television series starring Dr Seuss’s iconic character that premieres Monday, September 6 on PBS KIDS (check local listings).
Imira Entertainment, Spain’s leading production and distribution company specialising in youth programming, has brokered a deal with Spanish channel Canal Sur for two animated children’s shows, Planet Grabo and Corneil & Bernie, from Millimages.
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences handed out the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010.
Sym-Bionic Titan, a new original animated series from acclaimed animation creator/director Genndy Tartakovsky (Dexter’s Laboratory and Samurai Jack) crash-lands on Cartoon Network Friday, September 17 at 8 p.m. (ET/PT).
Kihachiro Kawamoto, famed Japanese puppet animator, has died of pneumonia, reports Anime News Network.
In "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Road Rally" - Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy and Pluto, along with Clubhouse pals Toodles, Pete, Clarabelle Cow, and Chip and Dale embark on the first annual Clubhouse road rally.
"Fish Hooks," an imaginative, eye-catching and funny animated series revolving around three tweens, Milo, Bea and Oscar (who happen to be fish), as they navigate the choppy waters of high school, will premiere Friday, September 24 (9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.
Scholastic Media today announced that the third season of its Emmy Award-winning animated comedy series, WordGirl will air on PBS KIDS GO! (check local listings) with brand-new episodes beginning September 13th.
Nelvana Enterprises has entered into a licensing agreement with Vivendi Entertainment for home entertainment and digital downloading for the new animated series BEYBLADE: Metal Fusion in North America.
Allison Miller (17 AGAIN) has joined the cast of Fox's TERRA NOVA, reports VARIETY.
Syfy’s Three Inches has added an all-star cast to the 90-minute pilot, starring Noah Reid (Strange Days at Blake Holsey High).
Blockbuster is set to file Chapter 11 in mid-September, according to THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.
The sixth and final season of LOST debuted on Blu-ray/DVD this week (Walt Disney Home Ent.) along with a complete series set.
Rick DeMott chats with Dora the Explorer co-creator Valerie Walsh Valdes to discuss the impact the decade old series has had on television and American culture.
Twentieth TV has signed a deal with Tribune operated TV stations to syndicate the new Comedy Central episodes of FUTURAMA on weekends, reports VARIETY.
Nelvana Enterprises announced today that German broadcaster KI.KA has purchased the first 26 episodes of its new animated series, Babar and the Adventures of Badou.
The stars of Scholastic Media’s hit series Maya & Miguel are eager to get kids up and exercising as part of “Move It with Maya & Miguel” Week September 20-28, 2010.
Do we have as much fun making films now as we used to? I really don't think so although we do make a better, slicker more polished product, without doubt. As animation revenues have risen so has the serious aspect of what we do and how it is accepted. Perhaps the hijinks and pranks of passed days aren't appropriate any longer with so much money on the line for the studios, but it sure was a fun ride while it lasted.
The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple and Disney are close to inking a deal that will see Disney-produced TV shows available for rent on iTunes for $.99.
The Visual Effects Society (VES) announced today that they will hold the 9th Annual VES Awards at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles next January 28, 2011.
Finnish game creator Rovio is working on developing its popular iPhone and iPad game ANGRY BIRDS into other media, such as TV, movies, toys and comics, reports VARIETY.
Steven Spielberg will partner with FRINGE creators Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci to transform the comic series LOCKE & KEY into a TV series, reports Vulture.
Zoic Studios was honored with Outstanding Special Visual Effects For A Series during the Creative Arts Emmy awards held in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 21st 2010. The award honors the CSI: Crime Scene Investigation episode "Family Affair".
Veteran animation producer Alex Johns has died, reports VARIETY.
