Boat Rocker Acquires Rights to ‘Rocket Club’
The preschool animation series follows a group of brilliant kid inventors and space explorers who blast off on epic adventures.
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Digitoonz Greenlights Production on ‘Enormous’ Starring Mel Brooks
Tony Hale, Ghostface Killah, and Ming-Na Wen board the heartfelt 3DCG short film, helmed by ‘Storks’ and ‘Presto’ director Doug Sweetland, about a man overcoming depression with the help of his pug Jelly Donut’s love.
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MIPJUNIOR 2025
Begins: October 11, 2025
The content market dedicated to kids’ entertainment returns to Cannes, France October 11-12 with networking, screenings, keynotes, and conferences.
In 2D, 3D, Business, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Event, Games, Immersive, Interactive, Licensing, Mobile and Wireless, Short Films, Television | Event Types: Conferences
MIPCOM Cannes 2025
Begins: October 13, 2025
The world’s largest entertainment content market returns to Cannes October 13-16.
In 2D, 3D, AR/VR/XR, Business, Cartoons, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Event, Films, Games, Licensing, Short Films, Television, Transmedia | Event Types: Trade Shows
Lion Forge, Oware Strike First Look Deal for Global Kids & Family, YA Content
The companies will partner on a slate of select projects to develop, finance, and sell to global buyers, starting with MIPCOM and MIPJR this October.
Annecy Festival 2025
Begins: June 8, 2025
The annual festival returns to Annecy June 8-14, 2025.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Television | Event Types: Competitive Festivals
Animated Anthology Series ‘Don’t Walk Home Alone After Dark’ in Development
From Mercury Filmworks and La Chouette Compagnie, the horror/suspense series, based on the YouTube channel of the same name, is created by ‘Hilda’ producer and director Andy Coyle and geared towards teens and young adults.
The Wiggles, Sinking Ship Team for Animated Series
The project, announced at MIPCOM, is an original concept built upon the group’s core themes, delivering a new adventure for young audiences and families.
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Mel Brooks and Spencer Grammer Board ‘Enormous’ Animated Short
The stars join the voice cast of the newly greenlit 3DCG film that follows a man in the depths of depression, alone in his house, who finds joy again with the help of his dog, a pug; headed to MIPCOM 2024, the film is scheduled for Summer 2025 release.
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Atomic Cartoons' Original Special ‘The Day You Begin’ Heads to PBS KIDS
The one-hour special, based on Jacqueline Woodson’s bestselling picture book, is now in production at the Thunderbird Entertainment Kids and Family production arm.
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Studio 100 Unveils Kids’ Animation and Live-Action Hybrid MIPCOM Slate
The company heads to the market with a series line-up that includes the 2D/CG ‘Dino Mates;’ the animated comedy ‘BFF;’ the CG/live-action hybrid ‘Momonsters;’ and Season 3 of ‘Vegesaurs.’
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MIP Junior 2024
Begins: October 18, 2024
The leading content market dedicated to kids’ entertainment offers a weekend of in-person networking, pitching, conferences and content discovery October 18-20 in Cannes France.
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MIPCOM Cannes 2024
Begins: October 21, 2024
The world’s largest entertainment content market returns to Cannes October 21 – 24.
In 2D, 3D, AI, Broadcast Design, Business, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Event, Films, Games, Licensing, Short Films, Technology, Television, Transmedia | Event Types: Conferences
Lion Forge Inks First-Look Deal with ‘Iyanu’ Creator
The entertainment company expands relationship with YouNeek Studios’ founder Roye Okupe, which currently includes production of the animated fantasy series based on Dark Horse Comics’ award-winning graphic novel ‘Iyanu: Child of Wonder.’
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Xilam’s ‘My Life in Versailles’ Heads to MIPCOM 2023
The Oscar-nominated French animation studio and Films Grand Huit’s animated series, a sequel to the award-winning TV special of the same name, heads to Canne later this month.
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Argentinian Football Superstar Leo Messi Teases ‘Messi and the Giants’
New animated series from Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Pictures Television – Kids, and Leo Messi Management follows a 12-year-old Messi overcoming obstacles while traveling through a video game on a quest to go home.
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Nelvana Inks ‘Millie Magnificent’ Distribution Deals
Based on the popular kids’ book series by Ashley Spires, the new original 3DCG preschool series heads to Canal+ in France and Treehouse in Canada in 2024 – coming to MIPCOM this month.
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‘Fireman Sam’ and ‘Polly Pocket’ Get New Season Greenlights from WildBrain and Mattel
International distribution deals were also announced for new and previous seasons of the popular animated series as well as ‘Bob the Builder’ and ‘Little People;’ WildBrain is heading to MIPCOM, which runs October 16-19.
WildBrain Launches Kids’ Animated Series ‘Jonny Jetboy’
The new Keith Chapman show will debut at MIPJunior and MIPCOM 2023 alongside the company’s ‘Caillou’ and ‘Johnny Test.’
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Lion Forge Entertainment Hires Trio of Key Executives
Kirsten Newlands joins the company as EVP Production & Partnerships; Koyalee Chanda as SVP Animation; and Jonathan Abraham as Director of Distribution.
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Gigglebug Entertainment Launches ‘In Stitches’ Adult Animation Sub-label
Its first project, the workplace comedy ‘Soap,’ will be written by ‘The Amazing World of Gumball’ writers Tobi Wilson and Paul Rice.
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Ireland’s Lighthouse Studios and Dog Ears to Co-Produce ‘Stage Struck!’
The new children’s animated adventure series follows Coco the crocodile at Showtime School, where every day is a creative adventure.
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The Jim Henson Company Bringing 3 New Series to MIPCOM
The projects include two CG animated shows, 'Dani Can Dance' and 'Monster Jam,' along with the live-action puppet project 'Wowsabout.'
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Lakeside’s ‘Paralegal’ Heads to Annecy 2023
The new adult animated comedy series scores Canadian actor/comedian Bruce McCulloch to voice lead character Marlon Brisk, a local crime lord and spirit medium.
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Annecy Festival 2024
Begins: June 9, 2024
The annual festival returns to Annecy June 9-15, 2024.
