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Home Entertainment Headline News

‘VIXEN: The Movie’ Heads to Blu-ray May 23

Feature-length film combines the first two seasons of the CW Seed digital series into a single uniform story with 15 minutes of all-new, never-before-seen content

In Business, Digital Media, Films, Home Entertainment, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America

Kidscreen Summit Headline News

Kidscreen Summit Grows in Miami

Nearly 2,000 delegates took part in the 2017 event, with significant growth from Asia-Pacific, South America and Europe.

In Business, Digital Media, Event, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

Events Headline News

Bangkok International Digital Content Festival Set for March 20-24

ASEAN’s biggest annual digital content event celebrates fourth year with ‘Digital Wonderland’ theme.

In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Event, Places, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

Awards Headline News

Winners Announced for Kidscreen Awards 2017

Netflix named channel of the year at the 2017 Kidcreen Summit in Miami; Bento Box Entertainment’s ‘Bob’s Burgers’ picks up three awards.

In Awards, Cartoons, Digital Media, Event, Licensing, Mobile and Wireless, Television, Transmedia, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America

call for entries Headline News

Cartoons on the Bay Issues Final Call for Submissions

Deadline to submit animated features, shorts, TV series and transmedia projects for the Pulcinella and Pitch Me! competitions is February 28, 2017.

In Call for Entries, Cartoons, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Places, Short Films, Television, Transmedia | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: Animated Travels | Geographic Region: Europe

Mattel Headline News

Mattel Creations Announces New ‘Monster High’ Digital Series

New 10-part series, ‘Monster High: The Adventures Of The Ghoul Squad,’ the first full episodic series from Mattel Creations to premiere exclusively on YouTube.

In 3D, Business, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America

Animaccord Animation Studio Headline News

Animaccord’s ‘Masha and the Bear’ a Worldwide, Multi-Platform Hit

First nine episodes of season 3 of the global hit from Russia’s Animaccord Animation Studio have already been released in cinemas across Europe and Latin America.

In 3D, Business, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Interactive, Mobile and Wireless, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Europe

Aardman Headline News

Sarah Cox Joins Aardman as Executive Creative Director

New hire of industry veteran comes as leading U.K. animation studio seeks to develop new slate.

In Business, Digital Media, Films, People, Places, Short Films, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe

9 Story Media Group Headline News

9 Story Secures Raft of Digital Sales for ‘Sweet Tweets’

Series of animated preschool shorts produced by Yeti Farm Creative heads to digital platforms including Toon Goggles, Curious World, Homer and Future Today.

In Business, Digital Media, Licensing, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America

Licensing Headline News

DHX Media’s WildBrain Appointed Global Manager of Key Moose Toys Properties

Online kids network appointed exclusive global manager of Moose Toys’ YouTube channels for the Shopkins, Happy Places, Grossery Gang and Twozies brands.

In Business, Cartoons, Digital Media, Licensing | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe

Stoopid Buddy Stoodios Headline News

Stoopid Buddy Stoodios Launches ‘Blark & Son’ Series on Instagram

Digital puppetry series about a father and son who just can’t seem to connect was created by special effects artist Ben Bayouth, who also designed and built the puppets and voices Blark, the father alongside son Christopher Mintz-Plasse.

In Cartoons, Digital Media, People, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America

Film Festival Events

Kew Gardens Festival of Cinema WANTS YOUR FILMS!!

Begins: August 4, 2017

The Kew Gardens Festival of Cinema is a non-profit organization established to support the development, and help expand the audiences, of independent cinema from around the globe.

In 2D, Acting, Anime, AWN Profiles, Call for Entries, Cartoons, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Motion Graphics, Short Films, Special Features, Special Tributes, Stop-Motion, Visual Effects | Event Types: Competitive Festivals

Opinion ANIMATIONWorld

Cheer and Loathing in Animation: Episode IV - Of Course You Are

Every Friday Chris Robinson unleashes some freewheeling cheer or loathing on the animation community to be mused, countered, or disregarded. It’s your call.

In 2D, 3D, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Films, Interactive, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Let's Go Eat the Factory! | Geographic Region: All

Hasbro Headline News

Hasbro Debuts ‘Hanazuki’ Series on YouTube

Hasbro’s first-ever animated digital series is the global play company’s first new girls franchise brand in more than a decade.

In Business, Cartoons, Digital Media, Interactive, Licensing, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America

call for entries Headline News

Animation Production Day 2017 Issues Call for Entries

Deadline for submissions to co-production, financing and distribution forum running alongside the 24th Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film and FMX 2017 is February 27th.

In Business, Call for Entries, Digital Media, Event, Films, Games, Production, Transmedia, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: Animated Travels, FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX, ITFS | Geographic Region: Europe

Kidscreen Headline News

Final Kidscreen Hot50 Rankings Announced

Netflix, Amazon Studios, DHX Media, The LEGO Company and YouTube Kids all secure number-one spots.

In Awards, Business, Digital Media, Event, Licensing | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America

digital media Headline News

‘Pocoyo’ Moves to YouTube for Season 4 Debut

Global preschool sensation created by Guillermo García Carsí, Colman López, Luis Gallego and David Cantolla debuts its fourth season exclusively on YouTube and YouTube Kids.

In Business, Cartoons, Digital Media, Interactive, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

Cartoon Network Headline News

Hulu Nabs Streaming Rights to CN’s ‘Powerpuff Girls’

Hulu lands exclusive streaming rights to Cartoon Network’s Emmy-nominated global hit franchise created by Craig McCracken.

In 2D, Business, Cartoons, Digital Media, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America

CAKE Entertainment Headline News

CAKE, Diagonal View Launch Popcorn Digital

‘Talking Tom’ creator Paul Nunn joins new joint venture aimed at producing kids content for global online media platforms.

In Business, Cartoons, Digital Media, Interactive, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe

International Conference Events

Save the Date: FMX 2017 takes place May 2-5, 2017!

Begins: May 2, 2017

Art, Technology and Business meet at Europe's most influential conference for digital entertainment.

Conference & Exhibition on Visual Entertainment Events

CVMP : Conference on Visual Media Production

Begins: December 12, 2016

CVMP brings together production and post-production specialists from the worlds of film, broadcast and games with imaging and graphics researchers. It provides a European forum to discuss the latest research, advances and state-of-the-art industry practices.