South America

Peruvian Toon House Apus Forms Co-Pro Pacts for First Feature, Original Series

Apus Animation Studio, based in Lima, Peru, announced two new key co-production pacts for its original projects. Brazil's Anaya Films has signed on for...

Animation Magazine - September 28, 2022

SPIRIT Animation’s ‘Celeste’ Soars with Epic MegaGrant

Global creative Brazilian studio SPIRIT Animation has received an Epic MegaGrant from Epic Games for its animated series Celeste. This follows the project's success...

Mercedes Milligan - June 27, 2022

Quirino Awards Bestow Top Prizes on ‘Bob Spit,’ ‘Bestia’ & ‘Frankelda’

The Quirino Awards for Ibero-American Animation announced the winners of its 5th edition on Saturday, recognizing works from Brazil, Mexico, Chile and Spain. The...

Mercedes Milligan - May 15, 2022

Hype Takes Aim at Theaters with ‘Taina and the Blue Arrow’

Award-winning Brazilian studio Hype Animation has kicked off production on its first animated feature, Tainá e a Flecha Azul ("Taina and the Blue Arrow"),...

Mercedes Milligan - March 22, 2022

Quirino Nominees: ‘Ainbo,’ ‘Bob Spit,’ My Uncle José’ & ‘Valentina’ Vie for Best Ibero-American Feature

The Ibero-American Animation Quirino Awards have announced the finalists for its fifth edition. A total of 19 works from 12 countries will compete in...

Mercedes Milligan - March 17, 2022

Quirino Awards Announce Nominees for 5th Ibero-American Animation Honors

The Ibero-American Animation Quirino Awards have announced the titles nominated for their fifth edition, which will be held from May 12-14 in San Cristóbal...

Mercedes Milligan - February 16, 2022

Hype Scores Epic MegaGrant for AI-Powered Series ‘Kaia’s Discoveries’

Award-winning Brazilian studio Hype Animation has received an Epic MegaGrant from Epic Games, which will be used to accelerate the production of the studio’s...

Mercedes Milligan - November 19, 2021

Boat Rocker Pre-K Hit ‘Dino Ranch’ Roars Back for S2 with Disney

Global indie entertainment company Boat Rocker announced that its hit preschool animated series Dino Ranch has been renewed for a second season at Disney....

Mercedes Milligan - July 27, 2021

Vancouver Animation School Expands to Brazil

Vancouver Animation School (VANAS), the largest educational institution of its kind in Canada, will open in September its first class for Brazilian students residing...

Mercedes Milligan - July 22, 2021

BAST Studio Presents First Ever Animation Jam Honduras

Tegucigalpa-based animation studio, school & creative boutique BAST is looking to give the Honduran animation community a boost in a challenging year with the...

Mercedes Milligan - December 1, 2020

‘Taina and the Amazon’s Guardians’ Debuts on Netflix LatAm

New Brazillian animated series Tainá and the Amazon’s Guardians, produced by Hype Animation, Sincrocine and the Viacom group, makes its streaming debut on Netflix...

Mercedes Milligan - May 1, 2020

ViacomCBS, DIRECTV GO Mexico Deal Brings Nickelodeon to OTT

ViacomCBS Networks Americas announced its global channels MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Comedy Central and Paramount Channel are available on the DIRECTV GO Over-The-Top (OTT)...

Mercedes Milligan - March 25, 2020