Search form

Tagged With: ZDF

Unicorns Abound Headline News

ZDF Joins Dandelooo and TFOU’s ‘Hold on Gaston!’ Animated Preschool Series

By Dan Sarto | Friday, July 17, 2026 at 2:28pm

The German studio boards project as a co-production partner, joining current co-production partners Vivi Film and VRT Ketnet; pre-sales secured in France, Canada, Denmark and Iceland.

Business Headline News

Magic Light Pictures Launches Stirling Animation to Complete 'Zog' Series

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 30, 2026 at 11:56am

The BAFTA-winning studio acquires assets and production pipeline of Wild Child Animation to secure the crew, infrastructure, and uninterrupted work on 52-episode show.

Business Headline News

Production Begins on ‘The Saddle Club’ CG Animated Series

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 9:55am

Work has begun in France and Italy on the Frog Box and Red Monk production, commissioned by France Télévisions, Rai and ZDF, of the 26-episode adaptation of Bonnie Bryant’s best-selling literary franchise, with delivery scheduled for mid-2027.

Business Headline News

Xilam Animation Announces New ‘Piggy Builders’ Broadcast Deals

VRT Ketnet, Téléquebec, YLE, Warner Bros. Discovery Italy, RTS, and SVT have picked up the 3DCG preschool comedy series following its BBC launch.

Business Headline News

Xilam Group Heads to Annecy 2025 with Animated Film, Series Slate

Upcoming feature ‘Lucy Lost’ to feature in ‘Work In Progress’ selection; original series ‘Submarine Jim,’ ‘Piggy Builders,’ and ‘Turbo Twins’ being shown.

Business Headline News

Elena Walf’s ‘Lena’s Farm’ Signs Deals Across Europe, Gets Selected at Annecy

The ‘Full Nest’ episode of the non-dialogue, hand-drawn animated series will compete at the festival; the series launched in Germany earlier this year and has signed a number of international licensing deals at Disney+, Kidstream, and other outlets.

Business Headline News

Kids’ Series‘ Audrey’s Shelter’ Scores UNESCO Support

The World Heritage Convention will host a premiere screening for primary school children at its Parisian headquarters, followed by a discussion led by biodiversity and animal conservation experts; series set to launch Spring 2024.

Business Headline News

Dandelooo’s ‘Ernest and Célestine - The Collection’ Heading to ZFD

Distributor inks deal with German pubcaster for Season 2 of the preschool series that follows the adventures of unconventional friends Ernest the eccentric bear and Celestine the mischievous mouse.

Professional training Headline News

EPI Launching ‘Virtual Production Lab’ Workshop

In association with the Film University Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF, the online training program for professional filmmakers offers practical training in virtual production; applications are now open – deadline for submission is January 31, 2022.

markets Headline News

Hybrid Mifa 2021 Revealed: Connect Online or In-Person

Industry leading market’s new, flexible format encourages attendee participation from anywhere; extensive program line-up includes pitches, on-line targeted meetings, and career recruitment; Annecy 2021 runs June 14-19.

Business Headline News

Jetpack Inks Distribution Deal for ‘Clangers’

ZDF to bring the BAFTA Award-winning stop-motion animated series to Europe and Asia; other distribution deals take the series to Singapore, the Czech Republic, Slovenia, and Croatia.

Business ANIMATIONWorld

Toonz Media Group Acquires Majority Stake in Telegael

Strategic venture will allow India-based Toonz to increase in-house IP development as well as European production for global distribution.

TV Animation Headline News

83 Animated Projects from 22 Countries Presented at Cartoon Forum 2018

Over 1,000 producers, investors, buyers and broadcasters attend 29th edition of leading European animation co-production platform, held September 10-13 in Toulouse. 

m4e Headline News

m4e Inks International Broadcast Deals for ‘Wissper’

German brand management and media company strikes more global broadcast deals for its co-production ‘Wissper’ including ZDF for Germany, Nickelodeon U.K. and Karusel for Russia.

Pages