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Kids Headline News

GD Multimedia Makes NATPE Debut With Going Wild

GD Multimedia, a recently launched global distribution company, will attend NATPE 2007 for the first time with a brand new animated comedic adventure series, GOING WILD, available to U.S. and international broadcasters.

Channel Headline News

Masters Of Horror Screams Again on Showtime

The MASTERS OF HORROR series continues on Showtime in Jan. 2007 with WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE SCREAM, directed by Tom Holland (FRIGHT NIGHT, CHILD'S PLAY) to debut Jan. 12 at 10:00 pm with repeats through the following Tuesday.

Animated Headline News

BKN Brings Three Hit Animated Properties To NATPE 2007

BKN Int'l AG reports that its wholly owned Spanish subsidiary BKN New Media SL is bringing three animated TV series to NATPE 2007. The company will have such 39x24 animated series as LEGEND OF THE DRAGON, DORK HUNTERS FROM OUTER SPACE and ZORRO -- GENERATION Z.

Kids Headline News

Toon Disney's Jetix Orders Second Season Of Yin Yang Yo!

YIN YANG YO!, has received an order for a second season of 26 half-hours, to air on Jetix, Toon Disney's comedy/action/adventure programming block.

In the second season, Yin and Yang will discover they possess more powers, additional mythology of Woo Foo will be uncovered, some of the old villains will have new motivations and new villains will be added to the landscape.

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IFC Begins Airing Gunslinger Girl & Basilisk

Beginning Jan. 5, 2007, the Independent Film Channel will air a new anime block, featuring GUNSLINGER GIRL at 11:00 pm, followed by BASILISK at 11:30 pm.

Produced by Madhouse, the series is directed by Morio Asaka (STREET FIGHTER, CHOBITS, CARDCAPTOR SAKURA).

Cartoon Headline News

Cartoon Network Awarding $100,000 in Re-Animated Give-Away

Cartoon Network viewers will have an opportunity to share $100,000 -- 200 kids will win $500 each during an encore telecast of Cartoon Network's live-action movie RE-ANIMATED. On Jan. 12, 2007, between 7:00 and 9:00 pm (ET/PT) viewers will be prompted to call a toll free number by characters from the movie RE-ANIMATED. Winners will be selected randomly from eligible callers.

Series Headline News

Nippon Television Announces Claymore Anime

Nippon Television is set to air a TV anime based on the current MONTHLY SHONEN JUMP manga CLAYMORE, reports Animaxis.com. The series is set to air in April 2007.

The popular fantasy epic made its debut in SHONEN JUMP in July 2001. The series follows the struggles of Claire, a Claymore -- half-human, half-monster swordswomen created to battle shape-shifting beasts.

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Animated Afro Samurai Premieres on SPIKE Jan. 4

The animated action/adventure epic AFRO SAMURAI, starring Samuel L. Jackson, premieres on SPIKE, Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007, at 11:00 pm and repeats at 12:30 am. The five-part series is produced by Japanese studio Gonzo in association/partnership with GHK K.K. and FUNimation Ent.

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Resolve to Start New Year with The Simpsons

SIMPSONS animation fans may want to mark their calendars and make a New Year's resolution to watch brand new episodes of THE SIMPSONS, starting Jan. 7, 2007, at 8:00 pm on FOX.

Fans might also be interested in how Homer, Marge and many of their fellow Springfieldians vow to change their ways in 2007:

* HOMER -- I resolve to lose 10 pounds, and then gain it back by Valentine's Day.

* MARGE -- I resolve to finally learn how to make pancakes that don't stick to the pan. Bart helped me come up with that one.

Series Headline News

China Toons Up Mulan Series

By Rick DeMott | Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at 12:00am

With many in China unhappy with the Disney-fied version of MULAN, Jiang Tong Animation Co. Ltd. (JTAC) is in works on a 52-episode series based on the famed Chinese fable, reports newKerala.com.

HUA MULAN will be based directly on the Chinese ancient poem titled, "Mu Lan Ci," which was written between 420-581. The poem tells the story of the courageous Chinese girl who dressed up as a man so she could take the place of her aged father in battle.

Cartoon Headline News

Cartoon Network Orders more Peppa Pig for U.S.

Cartoon Network has acquired the second season of PEPPA PIG, giving the English property a continued presence on the North American platform through 2007 & 2008.

The brand new season featuring new friends and storylines is in production. The award-winning PEPPA PIG will continue to air on Cartoon Network with an extended weekday slot from 10 minutes to 30 minutes, beginning in January and continuing throughout spring 2007.

Kids Headline News

NGTI Piglet Prove Popular for Holidays

NGTI (National Geographic Television International) announced a raft of new deals for its family special -- TOOT & PUDDLE: I'LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS (1x45).

Based on the bestselling Holly Hobbie book of the same name, TOOT & PUDDLE: I'LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS has been licensed to leading broadcasters, including ARD and Ki.Ka in Germany, Nickelodeon in the UK and Australia, YLE Finland, TV2 Norway, DR1 Denmark and ATV Hong Kong.

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Edgar & Ellen Gives Pranks for Holidays

During the holiday season, Nicktoons Network is offering a new EDGAR & ELLEN, half-hour TV special, "Cold Medalists."

In "Cold Medalists," though they set out to sabotage their own town, Edgar and Ellen grudgingly team up with their nemesis, Stephanie Knightleigh, in the Nod's O-Limb-pics Winter Games. Together, they must defeat the rotten team from Smelterburg, bring the trophy to Nod's Limbs, and save their beloved sewers.

The special will air:* Saturday, Dec. 23, at 7:00 and 10:00 pm (ET) * Sunday, Dec. 24, at 7:00 and 10:00 pm (ET)

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Best Student Council Premieres On Anime Network

The Japanese VOD series, BEST STUDENT COUNCIL, will premiere Dec. 28, 2006 on Anime Network.

At first glance, Miyagami Private Academy seems like a typical all-girls' school. But beneath its placid surface is a highly-disciplined student council engaged in an unceasing struggle to keep Miyagami Private Academy safe from the outside (adult) world. Complete with covert and assault divisions, all student council members have their own special abilities.

For more information, visit www.theanimenetwork.com.

Animation Headline News

Nipuna Services Inks $25M Animation Deal

By Rick DeMott | Thursday, December 21, 2006 at 12:00am

Nipuna Services, Satyam's BPO subsidiary, has inked a $25 million animation deal with 4K Animation, a U.K.-based animation and visual effects house, reports INDIA TIMES.

The 18- month contract is for 52 episodes for the third season of MARVI HAMMER PRESENTS NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC WORLD and MARVI HAMMER feature, combining live-action and animation. For the feature, Nipuna will produce animated backgrounds, a furry CG creature and 2D-animated characters.

Series Headline News

AMC Captures Prisoner Remake

By Rick DeMott | Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at 12:00am

AMC is set the remake the 1960s sci-fi series THE PRISONER, according to THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER. AMC will co-produce the series with distributor Granada and Sky One.

The original series -- which starred Patrick McGoohan, who also created, produced, wrote and directed the show -- is set in "The Village" where the citizens suddenly finds themselves trapped, having no memory of who they are or where the came from. While under constant surveillance, the man named, Number Six, tries to uncover the truth and find a way to escape.

Nick Headline News

Nickelodeon Latin America Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Nickelodeon Latin America celebrates its 10th anniversary by preparing a big celebration with special programming from Dec. 26, 2006, through Jan. 28, 2007. An entire month of celebration begins with "The First Episodes" of Nick's favorite shows; "Birthday Specials," including the most incredible festivities with Nick characters; "The Week of 10 Non-Stop Episodes;" "Nick Birthday Gifts: 10 New Episodes;" Nick Movies; "Invasion of 30 hours of Nicktoons," and many more gifts for children through www.MundoNick.com.

Cartoon Headline News

Taffy Ent. Draws More Code Lyoko & Fantastic Four Deals

Taffy Ent., the worldwide distribution, brand management and entertainment company, has announced key sales for CODE LYOKO and FANTASTIC FOUR.

Jetix Latin America has committed to seasons three and four of CODE LYOKO, following the growing popularity of the first 52 episodes. The first and second seasons also air on Chile's national network TVN.

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Sesame Street's Grows In The Middle East

By Rick DeMott | Thursday, December 14, 2006 at 12:00am

Sesame Workshop and its partners in Egypt, Jordan and Palestine are committed to creating and providing positive media content for children in the Middle East through three localized SESAME STREET co-productions. These series, promoting girls' education, boys' empowerment and respect and understanding, will each be back in production or launching new shows in 2007.

Series Headline News

Amberwood Books Benjamin Bear in France, Brazil, Norway

By Rick DeMott | Thursday, December 14, 2006 at 12:00am

Amberwood Prods. announced that France Vision Services has licensed additional episodes of THE SECRET WORLD OF BENJAMIN BEAR to be broadcast on flights carried by Air France.

Jonathan Wiseman, vp, sales & acquisitions at Amberwood, said, "BENJAMIN BEAR continues to perform well in French-speaking territories and we are delighted by France Vision's continued support of the series."

THE SECRET WORLD OF BENJAMIN BEAR was commissioned by Canada's Family Channel. To date, the series (39x30, 78x11) has been licensed in more than 80 territories worldwide.

Comedy Headline News

Comedy Central Subscribes to Larry the Cable Guy Toon

By Rick DeMott | Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at 12:00am

Larry the Cable Guy will develop a half-hour animated pilot with Comedy Central.

Created and written by Larry the Cable Guy and TOY STORY writers Joel Cohen and Alec Sokolow, the pilot stars Larry the Cable Guy as a misguided but well-intentioned co-owner of a cable TV station. The station's other owner is a woman of class and taste who does not share his vision for programming, preferring instead a more traditional station lineup to Larry's experimental, half-baked show ideas. They seldom agree on anything but she is stuck with Larry and his push-the-envelope programs.

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