Breaking Boundaries in Beijing
With a production panel and a project announcement at this year’s Beijing International Film Festival.
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Showtime Developing ‘Multifarious Maris’ from Annah Feinberg
Writer and cartoonist has had her work appear in publications including ‘The New Yorker,’ ‘McSweeney’s’ and ‘The Hairpin.’
Chinese Culture Takes a ‘Bao’
And provides lessons for the Middle Kingdom.
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Pipeline Studios, ToonBox Entertainment Developing ‘Nut Job’ TV Series
New 2D-animated series will be based on the ‘The Nut Job’ franchise, which has made $120 million at the international box office.
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Guru Studio Promotes Rachel Marcus to VP, Creative Development
Development exec to expand her role to lead the company’s overall development of new original IP, as well as oversee creative partnerships, co-productions and features.
‘Coco’ Producer Darla Anderson Signs Overall Deal with Netflix
Academy Award, Golden Globe, and BAFTA Award-winning producer will develop and produce new animated and live-action feature films and series aimed at a global family audience.
Finding Their ‘Calling’
Director Charles Zhang and writer/producer Jonathan Cui break new ground with a feature-length VR film.
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Warner Bros. Prepping ‘Plastic Man’ Feature
Amanda Idoko hired to write the screenplay for comedic action-adventure based on the DC Comics super hero.
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Marge Dean Brings Anime and Inclusion Together at Crunchyroll Studios
Diversity in storytelling and staffing is part of Women in Animation president’s mission as head of Ellation’s new Burbank and Tokyo development efforts.
A Taste of Illusion
Jaunt China and Pinta Studios embark on a journey of discovery with their new animated VR short.
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Disney Channels Names Meredith Roberts SVP, Animation Strategy
Newly created role will be responsible for unifying animated content vision across company’s various viewing platforms.
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Bringing Cartoons Back for ‘Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation’
A longtime collaborator with director Genndy Tartakovsky, production designer Scott Wills helps bring a 2D sensibility to CG production in Sony’s latest animated comedy feature.
Xilam Animation Secures €22.33M in New Private Placement
Capital for expansion raised through successful new share sales to private investors.
Call for Entries: Warsaw Kids Film Forum 2018
Applications for projects seeking to take part in the pitching phase or the script exchange will be accepted until May 31.
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Cyber Group Expands U.S. Operations
Singerman and Hogan join the company to spearhead development and direct-to-consumer divisions.
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The Early Bird Gets The Worm
Literally and figuratively.
China's Changing Game
Ex-pat animation producer gives the inside scoop in freewheeling podcast.
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Childbirth and Children's Books
Late-life fatherhood is a personal and professional game-changer.
Frederator Options 'Catlantis' for Animated Series
Studio will develop and pitch series based on the acclaimed and popular tale by Russian author Anna Starobinets.
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Fox Likes 'Lil Kev' Series Pitch from Comic Kevin Hart
Show based on the comedian’s stand-up act is one of several animated projects Fox has in the works under new entertainment chief Michael Thorn.
Jellyfish Taps Natalie Llewellyn as Head of Development
Veteran exec brings more than 20 years of commercial and creative experience to company’s efforts to develop original IP for children.
Three Keys to Compelling VR
Thoughts on getting immersive media right.
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Realities and Key Considerations When Working in China
For veteran animation producer Leanne Passafonti, finding success in the Middle Kingdom is all about preparation, partnering and managing expectations.
Nurulize Unveils Disruptive VR Development Tools
New VR solutions Atom View and Nu Design enable super-fast cinematic quality display and collaborative environment editing within the virtual environment.
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Stone Lions Take Hold of Chinese Viewers
Disney's first Chinese TV co-production demonstrates the value of people, process and perseverance.
