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Television

Mattel Launches Multiplatform ‘Max Steel’

Mercedes Milligan - January 28, 2013

The newest superhero IP from Mattel, Max Steel, will be kicking off his global, multiplatform adventures in March with the debut of its CG...

Television

Guru Launches 2D, Interactive Divisions

Mercedes Milligan - January 24, 2013

Rapid growth at Canada’s Guru Studio will see the company expand two key business areas, 2D animation and interactive content, with plans to increase...

Festivals & Events

Annecy Director Reveals 2013 Guidelines

Mercedes Milligan - January 24, 2013

Marcel Jean, the new Artistic Director of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival (taking place June 10 to 15 in France this year) has...

Television

‘Turtles’ Returns to Nick Jan. 25

Mercedes Milligan - January 24, 2013

Nickelodeon’s CG revamp series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles returns to the network with a “Total Turtle Takeover” on Friday, January 25 at 7 p.m....

Home Entertainment

Fionna & Cake Return to TV, Launch on DVD

Mercedes Milligan - January 23, 2013

The popular gender-swapped universe of Adventure Time is back by popular demand! Cartoon Network’s hit series will introduce the next chapter of the “Fionna...

Festivals & Events

GRspace Showcases ‘Ladies of Animation’

Mercedes Milligan - January 23, 2013

Gennie Rim, former artistic manager at Pixar and Disney and founder of GRworks, will present the latest installment in her ongoing series of shows...

Licensing

Alphanim’s ‘Calimero’ Makes Toy Fair Playdates

Mercedes Milligan - January 22, 2013

In advance of Nuremberg and New York Toy Fair, European kids’ entertainment producer/distributor Alphanim has announced that it has recently secured key licensees for...

Television

Technicolor Options ‘The Deep’ for CG Series

Mercedes Milligan - January 22, 2013

Technicolor has optioned the rights for the hit graphic novel series The Deep, created by writer Tom Taylor (Star Wars: Blood Ties, Batman: Legends...

Festivals & Events

Teesside Preps for Animex

Mercedes Milligan - January 21, 2013

It's not too late to book your flight to catch the U.K.'s largest animation festival, Animex, as it returns to Teesside this February 18...

Licensing

‘Rastamouse’ Rocks London Toy Fair

Mercedes Milligan - January 21, 2013

Indie children's entertainment producer, distributor and licensor DHX Media is showcasing rocking new product ranges for its hit property Rastamouse at London Toy Fair...

Festivals & Events

Imira Signs Raft of Pre-NATPE Deals

Mercedes Milligan - January 21, 2013

Spanish production and distribution company Imira Entertainment has made a host of sales expanding its reach in Latin America ahead of the NATPE market....

Features

‘Cadaver’ Alive and Kicking

Mercedes Milligan - January 17, 2013

We’re excited to share this intriguing animated short which has just been posted on Vimeo (and was longlisted for the Oscar). Written and directed...

Television

Disney Jr.’s Valentines: McStuffins & Manny

Mercedes Milligan - January 17, 2013

Disney Junior will celebrate Valentine’s Day with special holiday themed episodes of cable TV’s #1 series for kids 2-5 Doc McStuffins and perennial favorite...

Television

PGS Restructures, Adds Key Execs

Mercedes Milligan - January 17, 2013

Paris-based kids programming distribution leader PGS Entertainment has announced it has taken steps to expand, streamline and restructure its operations--including making key executive appointments...

Home Entertainment

Clips: Key Voicers Discuss ‘Dark Knight Returns Pt. 2'

Mercedes Milligan - January 16, 2013

Warner Bros. has released three cool new interviews with the voice stars of the hotly anticipated finale to director Jay Oliva’s animated feature adaptation...

Home Entertainment

New on Disc Today

Mercedes Milligan - January 16, 2013

Plenty of family friendly toon goodies are out on home entertainment shelves this week. Here’s the rundown: The Amazing World of Gumball – The Mystery...

Licensing

Scholastic Inks Book Deal for ‘Almost Naked Animals’

Mercedes Milligan - January 15, 2013

9 Story Entertainment and Scholastic have announced the signing of a publishing deal for the hit kids’ animated comedy series Almost Naked Animals. The...

Festivals & Events

Bitfilm Launches in Bangalore

Mercedes Milligan - January 15, 2013

The opening festivities of the Bitfilm Festival for Digital Film will kick off in Bangalore on January 17 and mark the beginning of global...

Television

‘Peter Rabbit’ Hops to New Territories

Mercedes Milligan - January 15, 2013

U.K.’s Silvergate Media has secured several major new pre-sale deals for its charming new CG animated series Peter Rabbit, co-owned by Penguin U.K. Deals...

Television