Paul McCartney’s Animated ‘High in the Clouds’ Finds Director, Writer
Toby Genkel will direct the feature film adaptation of the iconic rocker’s 2005 novel from a screenplay by Jon Croker, with pre-production to begin first quarter 2024.
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Mifa 2022 Reveals Expansive Program Line-up
Market highlights include pitch sessions, partner screenings and Talent Acquisition Recruitment Sessions and Talks; event runs June 14-17.
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Mercury Filmworks Names Guillaume Dubois VP of Production
The veteran animation exec and co-founder of Caribara Montreal is tapped to manage studio’s production pipeline, including ‘Pangors of Puddle Peak,’ ‘Octicorn,’ and ‘Bad Jelly the Witch.’
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Prime Video’s ‘Do, Re & Mi’ Hits All the Right Notes
Premiering today, the innovative, beautifully CG animated preschool series created by Jackie Tohn and Michael Scharf brings music education to kids through a fun world of melodies, harmonies, and musical friends.
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Prime Video Releases ‘Do, Re & Me’ Musical Trailer
Kristen Bell’s new CG animated sing-along preschool series premieres September 17 on the streamer and Amazon Kids+; Kids and families can also enjoy the world of ‘Do, Re & Mi’ through toys, a book, a mobile game, and a teacher and family guide.
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Apple TV+ Orders Animated ‘Strange Planet’ from Dan Harmon and Nathan Pyle
Apple Studios’ series, based on Pyle’s popular webcomic and #1 New York Times Bestselling graphic novel, will feature profound and heartfelt stories about beings on a distant planet not unlike our own.
Whoopi Goldberg Joins the Cast of Apple and Skydance Animation’s ‘Luck’
The famed artist and EGOT winner will voice the role of ‘The Captain’ in Peggy Holmes’ tale of the unluckiest girl in the world, the first project under the animation studio's multi-year film and TV deal with Apple TV+.
KEPYR’s ‘Kindred Spirits’ Campaign - UNICEF Aid for Displaced Kids Now Underway
The month-long online fundraiser runs through June 20 - World Refugee Day; campaign supports UNICEF’s work aiding displaced children around the world.
Cartoon Digital Online Edition Set for May 26-28
The event features three days of panels and keynotes with topics including ‘Branded Content in Digital Space - Now & Tomorrow,’ ‘Can Digital Content Change the World?,’ and ‘Digital Distribution & Co-production.’
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Korean Webtoon ‘Dr. Brain’ Nabs Live-Action Series Order at Apple TV+
Sci-fi thriller based on the popular webtoon is the first Korean-language project for the streamer; ‘Parasite’s Lee Sun-Kyun to star, with Kim Jee-Woon writing and directing.
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Jane Fonda Joins Cast of Apple and Skydance Animation’s ‘Luck’
The Academy Award winning actor will voice ‘The Dragon’ in Peggy Holmes’ tale of the unluckiest girl in the world, the first project under the animation studio's new multi-year deal to produce films and TV shows for Apple TV+.
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Apple and Skydance Animation Sign Multi-Year Film and TV Deal
Partnership kicks-off with features ‘Luck’ and ‘Spellbound,’ and two-season order for ‘The Search for WondLa,’ all set to stream on Apple TV+.
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Unanico Group Names Leanne Preston CEO and Producer
LA-based industry veteran will lead production, global partnership strategies and IP development as company expands in US market.
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Gaumont Consolidates U.S. Operation, Names Nicolas Atlan President
As part of reorganization, multiple executives are promoted, including Terry Kalagian to EVP, creative content, where she will oversee creatives across U.S. business.
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Gaumont Announces New Executive Hires to Lead European Expansion
Karen Vermeulen and Cyril Le Pesant join company to bolster development and strategic partnerships in London and Paris Offices.
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KEPYR Announces ‘Kindred Spirits 2020’ UNICEF Fundraiser
Running May 20 – June 20, in support of UNICEF’s COVID-19 emergency and relief campaign, organization seeks to raise $50,000 in donations from the international children’s entertainment industry.
Nina Bargiel: My World Refugee Day Story
June 20th is the United Nations’ World Refugee Day; the noted animation writer and story editor shares her thoughts on why ’50 million children need more than my words.’
Amazon Studios Greenlights Gaumont’s ‘Do, Re & Mi’
New original animated preschool musical series to feature original tracks performed by Kirsten Bell.
Gaumont Names Alex Soto Creative Director for Animation and Family
New role calls for setting company’s creative vision and building project development teams.
Julian Lennon to ‘Touch The Earth’ with Gaumont
Musician and environmentalist pens a deal for animated TV series based on bestselling children's books.
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Gaumont Options Stan Sakai's 'Usagi Yojimbo'
Creator Stan Sakai, Atomic Monster and Dark Horse to co-produce long-awaited series.
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McCartney’s ‘High in the Clouds’ Lands Writer
Jon Croker will script the long-in-development feature, based on a book the former Beatle wrote with children’s author Philip Ardagh.
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Review: ‘Leap!’ Celebrates the Challenges & Joy of a Life ‘en Pointe’
Mocapped performances by members of the Paris Ballet are taken to poetic flights of fancy in CG-animated feature from Gaumont.
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Bill Burr Talks ‘F is for Family’
The Boston-based comedian brings his warts and all “family” humor back for a second season on Netflix.
Gaumont Appoints Paris-Based Vice President of Animation TV Sales
Laura Laas will be responsible for selling Gaumont’s animated television series within the EMEA territories and North America, as well as solidifying partnerships for worldwide co-productions.
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