Tag: Mercury Filmworks
Mercury Filmworks Greenlights ‘BloopyMerps’ from In-House Creative Trio
With plans to nurture its own in-house talent to develop career paths and create new opportunities, Mercury Filmworks, Canada’s premier animation studio, announced today...
Close Encounters of the Retro Kind: Craig McCracken Discusses His New Show ‘Kid Cosmic’
***This interview originally appeared in the February '21 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 307)***
The name Craig McCracken evokes deep feelings of admiration and respect...
Hilda’s Second Act! The Acclaimed Series Returns for a Sophomore Run on Netflix
***This interview originally appeared in the January '21 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 306)***
When Silvergate Media and Mercury Filmworks’ animated series Hilda premiered on...
MD Claire Finn Appointed to Lighthouse Studios Board
Lighthouse Studios -- the joint venture formed in February 2017 by Mercury Filmworks, one of Canada’s most recognized independent animation studios, and acclaimed Kilkenny-based...
Studio Spotlight: Mercury Filmworks
Ever since it was founded in 1997, Canadian animation house Mercury Filmworks has been a hotbed of artistic and commercial activity. Working on shows...
NYICFF to Open with ‘Children of the Sea,’ Celebrate Japan, Canada
The Oscar-qualifying New York International Children’s Film Festival, now in its 23rd year, returns February 21 - March 15 to present another exciting slate...
Canadian Animation Veteran Blair Kitchen Passes Away at 43
We are deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Canadian animation veteran Blair Kitchen at age 43, early Sunday morning. The much-loved and respected...
‘Spider-Verse’ Sweeps Annie Awards with 7 Wins, Including Best Feature
Sony’s Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse won Best Animated Feature at the 46th Annual Annie Awards Saturday evening, and garnered top honors across seven categories...
Heath Kenny Appointed Chief Content Officer of Mercury Filmworks
Leading Canadian indie animation studio Mercury Filmworks has appointed former Gaumont creative executive Heath Kenny as Chief Content Officer. The announcement was made by...
Claire Finn Tapped to Lead Canada’s Lighthouse Studios
Lighthouse Studios, the joint venture formed in February 2017 by Canada’s Mercury Filmworks and Kilkenny-based animation studio Cartoon Saloon, has announced the appointment of...
The 46th Annie Awards Shine a Spotlight on Toon Greatness
While it’s true that doing great creative work can be its own reward, receiving a shiny award from your peers in the animation community...
46th Annie Award Nominations Announced
The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, announced nominations today for its 46th Annual Annie Awards, recognizing the year’s best in the field of animation....
Ottawa’s 15th TAC Welcomes Brent Butt, Fred Seibert & Return of the Pitch This!
Ottawa Int’l Animation Festival’s industry-driven sister event TAC (The Animation Conference) celebrates its 15th edition this September 26-28 at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier. Geared...
Netflix Announces New Animated Projects at Annecy
Netflix announced the details for two of its upcoming animated projects at Annecy today. The popular streaming and production studio is producing a second...
Noggin Expands “En Español,” Adds First Bilingual Series ‘Canticos’
Nickelodeon’s top-ranked preschool SVOD service Noggin has bolstered its educational offerings with new Spanish-language content. Launched today, the dedicated “En Español” hub houses full-length...
Marianne Culbert Is Portfolio’s New VP of Production
Portfolio Entertainment has tapped award-winning kids’ producer Marianne Culbert as its Vice President of Production. The new veep brings more than 30 years of...
Nelvana, WeKids & Toon Boom Launch IP Incubator in China
Corus Entertainment's Nelvana, WeKids and Toon Boom Animation are expanding their existing partnership in China and launching a local kids' animation incubator competition, with...
Mercury Filmworks Makes Key Promotions, Management Hires
Mercury Filmworks -- one of Canada’s most prolific independent studios, which boasts the likes of Disney, Netflix and Amazon among its media partners --...
Sonar Takes Over Tricon Programs Including ‘Counterfeit Cat’
TV production house Sonar Entertainment (The Shannara Chronicles) is making its first venture into the non-scripted and kids & family content spheres with the...
YMA English Awards of Excellence Nominees Revealed
Canada's Youth Media Alliance has revealed the TV series, digital and interactive productions in the running for the 2017 English-language Awards of Excellence. An...
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