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VIZ Acquires ‘Mr. Osomatsu’
The series, with season two slated to air this Fall in Japan, features the misadventures of six unique brothers, and is produced by famed anime production company Studio Pierrot, Inspired by the bestselling manga series.
DHX Dives into New Deals for ‘The Deep’
Newly-signed deals for season two of the DHX Media and A Stark Production co-production include Universal Kids in the U.S., along with broadcasters throughout Greece, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Switzerland, Italy, Portugal, Belgium, the Middle East, the Baltics, Russia, Angola & Mozambique, and French Canada.
9 Story to Illuminate Social Studies for PBS Kids
New series, ‘Luna Around the World,’ is created by Emmy Award-winning animator, writer and artist Joe Murray (‘Rocko’s Modern Life,’ ‘Camp Lazlo’).
‘Puffin Rock’ Migrates to Milkshake!
The award-winning animated pre-school series co-produced by Cartoon Saloon, Penguin Random House and Dog Ears, licensed by Hoho Rights and narrated by actor Chris O’Dowd, will launch this month on Channel 5’s Milkshake! as part of the refresh of the popular pre-school block.
DHX Serves Up Kids Titles to Virgin TV
The deal includes seasons and specials of Bob the ‘Builder’ ‘Fireman Sam,’ ‘In the Night Garden,’ seven Air Bud movies and the DHX Media original, ‘Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.’
Cheer and Loathing in Animation: Episode XXXV - King Shit and the Golden Boys
Every Friday, Chris Robinson unleashes improvised and hastily scribbled cheer or loathing on the animation community to be digested, swallowed or... expelled. Today, that always joyous relationship between festivals and distributors.
Studio 100 Media’s ‘The Wild Adventures of Blinky Bill’ to Air on Nat Geo Kids in LATAM
The 52 x 12’ CGI-animated series starring a cheeky koala starts on the newly launched platform after distributor Comarex brokered the pay-TV deal with National Geographic, and the series is produced by Flying Bark Productions in association with Telegael Teoranta (Ireland) and Giant Wheel (India).
Technicolor to Produce High-Flying Drone Adventures with ‘Team DroniX’
The series is being produced with France Télévisions and Gloob Brazil, with leading drone manufacturer Silverlit on board as worldwide master toy partner, and PGS handling global distribution, licensing and merchandising.
Smith Global Media Acquires Distribution Rights to ‘Gnome Alone’ and ‘Charming’
Wide theatrical releases planned for 3QU Media’s CG-animated features produced at Cinesite’s Montreal studio.
International Broadcasters Eager to Snap Up ‘Mia and Me’ Season 3
m4e strikes international broadcast deals for season 3 of its flagship show with partners for Nordic regions, Benelux, Estonia, Portugal, France and Thailand.
UYoung Culture & Media Group Licenses ‘Helen’s Little School’ and ‘Boyster’ For China Distribution
Indie French distributor Superights has announced UYoung Culture & Media Group will represent both shows in mainland China.
American Film Market & Conferences 2017
‘Miffy’ Embarking on New Paths in Germany
Mixed Reality Takes Off in the Middle Kingdom
GKIDS Promotes David Jesteadt to President
Independent animation distributor’s current slate of Oscar hopefuls includes ‘My Life as a Zucchini,’ ‘Miss Hokusai,’ ‘April and the Extraordinary World,’ ‘Phantom Boy’ and ‘Mune.’
‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ Headed for Japan Release
GAGA Corporation to distribute LAIKA’s Golden Globe-nominated animated film in Japanese theaters in 2017.
Mattel Secures First Latin-American Distribution for American Girl’s ‘WellieWishers’
New 2D-animated series for the American Girl brand is set to launch on Mexico’s Televisa in mid-December.
9 Story Media To Produce New ‘Little Critter’ Animated Series
New animated series based on the book series by Mercer Mayer will be produced in partnership with Little Critter, LLC.
American Greetings Teaming with Gaumont to Re-Launch ‘Herself the Elf’
Classic girls brand from the 1980s to be featured in an all-new television series under new long-term co-development, co-production and co-distribution agreement.
Spark Animation Announces 2016 Business Symposium Speakers
Exciting lineup of industry visionaries including Brenda Chapman, Rex Grignon, Tomm Moore and Zeb Wells to share mind-expanding presentations.
Aardman Partners with Sunrise on ‘Munki and Trunk’
Mondo Media Announces Merger with Six Point Harness
Mondo to handle all of the newly formed company’s consumer-facing activities, including distribution of its series to digital and broadcast networks; Six Point Harness brand to be utilized for studio and production services.
BRB to Distribute New Season of ‘Lilly the Witch’
2D-animated kids series produced by German animation studio Trixter to be distributed by BRB in select European countries including Spain and Portugal, as well as Canada, Latin America, Australia and Asia.
Ankama Inks New Deals for ‘Kit & Kate’
Animated preschool series produced by Toonbox Animation Studio and distributed by Ankama Animations finds several new broadcasters across the world.