Nexus Directors Smith & Foulkes Launch Interactive Storybook
‘Radio Jones and His Robot Dad’ storybook app was created by Oscar-nominated duo Alan Smith and Adam Foulkes alongside Nexus executive creative director Chris O’Reilly.
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DHX Media Kids Series Headed to Amazon in the U.K. and Germany
Deal underscores SVOD appetite for DHX Media’s library content including ‘Teletubbies,’ ‘Messy Goes to Okido’ and ‘Looped.’
‘The BFG’ Comes to Digital HD, Blu-ray and Disney Movies Anywhere on December 6th
Roald Dahl’s fantasy adventure comes home for the holidays.
‘Adventure Time Run: The Ooo Expedition’ Game Launches in Korea
Turner Asia Pacific and Korean game developer Tangent launch first completely Cartoon Network IP-based Korean-produced game.
Cartoon Network Launches ‘Powerpuff Girls’ Docu-Series
The Powerpuff Girls ask ‘what’s your special ingredient?’ with Powfactor; Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls contributes to launch of global campaign.
‘Counterfeit Cat’ Goes Global on Disney XD and Disney Channel
U.K./Canada co-production between Tricon and Wildseed Kids was originally commissioned by Disney XD EMEA and Canada’s Teletoon.
Finnish Broadcaster YLE on Board for ‘Dog Loves Books’
Animated series currently in pre-production is due to go into production at Komixx Media Group’s Manchester-based Mackinnon & Saunders Digital Studios.
Canadian TV Series ‘Cracké’ Attracts French Broadcaster CANAL+
Québec-based animation studio Squeeze inks agreement for its new short form property with French broadcaster CANAL+ in 50 territories including Monaco, Andorra, Switzerland, Mauritius and Africa.
‘Ready Jet Go!’ Scores New International Broadcast Deals
International distributor CAKE signs a number of new deals with broadcasters in key territories for hit animated space-themed PBS KIDS series from Wind Dancer Films.
‘We Bare Bears’ Lands on DVD October 4
‘We Bare Bears: Viral Video’ features all 12 episodes from the first season of Cartoon Network’s hit animated series created by Daniel Chong.
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Gaumont Teams with Kristen Bell to Produce ‘Do, Re & Mi’
Whimsical animated musical adventure series marks the first project under Nicolas Atlan, Gaumont’s new president of animation.
Aardman Unveils ‘Shaun the Sheep’ Sticker Pack
Iconic animation studio teams with Augmented Reality studio Mardles to release stickers for kids featuring the popular characters that “come alive” when using a smartphone or tablet.
eOne’s ‘Peppa Pig’ Gains Momentum in China
With more than 5.4 billion views in just nine months on iQiYi, Youku and Tudou, Entertainment One secures new VOD deals; Peppa products now available from major Chinese retailers.
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Disney Announces Season 2 of ‘Elena of Avalor’
Princess Elena character debuts today at Walt Disney World in Orlando, and will debut at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim this fall.
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Ameba TV Launches on Amazon Prime
Canadian-based TV streaming platform for kids expands North American reach with launch on Amazon Prime.
Amazon Debuting ‘The Stinky & Dirty Show’ September 2
Original preschool show animated by Brown Bag Films is based on the ‘I Stink!’ book series featuring original music from Dan Bern and celebrity voice talent including Whoopi Goldberg, Jane Lynch, Andy Richter, Joan Cusack and Wallace Shawn.
Disney’s ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’ Journeys Home October 18
Discover how filmmakers created this riveting return to the whimsical world of ‘Underland’ in interviews, behind-the-scenes videos, and side-by-side comparisons of raw production footage and final scenes.
‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of The Shadows’ Arrives on Blu-ray September 20
Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD includes two reversible turtle masks in all four colors.
New DHX Series 'Looped' Headed to Amazon
Licensing deal brings new animated comedy series ‘Looped,’ along with classics ‘The Busy World of Richard Scarry’ and ‘Madeline,’ to Amazon Prime Video.
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Disney Announces Second Season of ‘Descendants’ Short-Form Series
Animated short-form series, ‘Descendants: Wicked World,’ reaches more than 30 million total viewers in the U.S., delivering upwards of 100 million consumer engagements on the Disney Channel app, VOD and YouTube.
Season Four of Disney’s ‘Doc McStuffins’ Set for July 29 Premiere
First-ever museum exhibit dedicated to the award-winning animated series produced by Ireland’s Brown Bag Films opens August 6 at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
Cartoon Network Studios Launches Inaugural 3-Day Animation Jam
Weekend-long event running July 9-11 connects rising talent with mentors with opportunity for college students to create original animation based on the imaginative world of Ian Jones-Quartey’s ‘O.K. KO! Let’s Be Heroes.’
Boomerang Launching in Hong Kong
Turner’s second flagship kids’ brand launches in Hong Kong on July 1 with a lineup including ‘Tom and Jerry,’ ‘Scooby-Doo’ and ‘Looney Tunes.’
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‘Amazing World of Gumball’ Renewed for Season Six
Season five of award-winning live-action/2D/3D animation hybrid series from Cartoon Network Studios EMEA returns this fall.
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Calabash Animation Creates New Trailer for ‘Oops! You Died’
Game developer Signal Zero taps Chicago-based animation studio Calabash for a trailer with a modern retro feel that perfectly captures popular mobile game’s distinct look.
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