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.
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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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Patrick Osborne’s ‘Pearl’ in the Spotlight at Animaze 2016
Oscar-winning director’s 360-degree short film for Google Spotlight Stories is included in two screening blocks and will also be presented at a specially installed 360-degree Dome theater.
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Hopster Jumps into the U.S.
U.K.’s favorite kids app lands one million users; is now available in the U.S. with a lineup of hit local shows including ‘Reading Rainbow’ with LeVar Burton and DHX Media’s ‘Monster Math Squad’ and ‘Franny’s Feet.’
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Bent Image Lab Unveils New Augmented Reality Project
New youAR augmented reality platform allows multi-user, real-time, markerless AR content to be viewed with a single-lens smartphone.
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.
Mark Oftedal’s ‘Buggy Night’ Now Available on YouTube
360-degree interactive short with production design by Caldecott-winning illustrator Jon Klassen previously launched on Moto X and Moto G devices and on the Google Spotlight Stories app on Android and iOS.
Wonkybot Developing ‘Tara Tremendous’ Series
Stewart St. John’s superhero musical podcast, ‘The Secret Diaries of Tara Tremendous,’ to be adapted into an animated series aimed at kids aged 4 to 8.
GBI Expands ‘SpacePop’ Licensing Program
Genius Brands International expands licensing program for tween girl’s brand ‘SpacePop’ with appointment of new North American licensees.
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Warner Bros., DC Announce Licensing Program for ‘DC Super Hero Girls’
Mattel named Master Toy Partner, other key licensees include Random House Children’s Books, The LEGO Group and Rubie’s Costumes.
Acamar Teams with Aardman on New App for ‘Bing’
Co-developed with the digital team at Aardman, Acamar Films launches its first-ever mobile app based on the award-winning preschool television series ‘Bing.’
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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.’
Adult Swim Launches Cartoon-Themed Emoji Keyboard
Fans can now share Adult Swim-themed images, GIFs, sounds, and custom bumps with new app for iOS and Android.
Justin Lin’s 'HELP' Wins Two Digital Craft Lions Awards
Groundbreaking collaboration between Google ATAP, creative studio Bullitt, VFX house The Mill and director Justin Lin honored with two Gold Digital Craft Lions at the 2016 Cannes Lions Awards Show.
‘Boj’ Wins Big at BAFTA Cymru Games Awards
Cardiff-based interactive design and development studio Thud Media receives three awards for its educational children’s game, ‘Boj Smoothies,’ featuring characters from the popular CBeebies series produced by Pesky Productions.
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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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Google Unveils New Trailer for Felix Massie’s ‘Rain or Shine’
Trailer comes on the heels of a sneak preview of ‘Rain or Shine’ from Google Spotlight Stories at the Annecy International Animation Festival.
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