London, UK – KidsCo, the international children’s channel, has acquired the rights to marine animation, Shelldon. The deal will see the series, from Shellhut Entertainment, fully dubbed and aired globally across all KidsCo territories from November 2012. Hendrik McDermott, Managing Director of KidsCo, comments: “Shelldon is a series with a unique appeal for our audience of 6 to 10 year-olds; the acquisition supports our commitment to sourcing international … [Read more...] about KidsCo acquires Asian animation Shelldon
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Viki signs exclusive deal to stream anime series The Rose of Versailles
Tokyo and San Francisco – Viki, Inc., the global TV site powered by avid fans, has inked an exclusive deal with Right Stuf, Inc. to stream The Rose of Versailles, a legendary anime title produced over 30 years ago by TMS Entertainment LTD, based on the manga comic created by Riyoko Ikeda, one of the most well-known manga artists in the world. A sneak peek of the first episode, subtitled in English, will premiere at the New York Comic Con on October 13 with Anime News Network, and anime … [Read more...] about Viki signs exclusive deal to stream anime series The Rose of Versailles
Venevision’s Eva Luna premieres on TBS Channel in Japan
Miami, Florida – Venevision International, a global entertainment company of the Cisneros Group of Companies, premiered the award-winning telenovela Eva Luna, on TBS Channel in Japan on September 9. “After conquering most of the regions of the world, Eva Luna now becomes the first Latin telenovela to be broadcasted by TBS in its distinguished 60-year history,” said Cesar Diaz, Vice President of Sales of Venevision International. “This is not only an accomplishment for the … [Read more...] about Venevision’s Eva Luna premieres on TBS Channel in Japan
Twentieth Century Fox unveils DreamWorks Animation’s release slate through 2016
Glendale, California – New distributor Twentieth Century Fox has unveiled DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.'s (DWA) feature film release slate for 2013 to 2016, which includes twelve CG-animated films in four years. Some of the DreamWorks Animation films that will be distributed by Fox include: The Croods for March 22, 2013; Turbo for July 19, 2013; Me and My Shadow for March 14, 2014; How to Train Your Dragon 2 for June 20, 2014; Happy Smekday! for November 26, 2014; The Penguins of … [Read more...] about Twentieth Century Fox unveils DreamWorks Animation’s release slate through 2016
Entertainment One to acquire Canadian film distributor Alliance
The Board of Entertainment One announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Alliance, a leading independent distributor of filmed entertainment products in Canada, the United Kingdom and Spain, from affiliates of the Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Investissement Québec for approximately CAD$225 million, comprising CAD$174.2 million payable in cash to the Sellers on Completion and the balance representing the pay down of net debt as at Completion. The combination of … [Read more...] about Entertainment One to acquire Canadian film distributor Alliance
August Media Holdings creates distribution arm
Singapore and Edinburgh – International media company, August Media Holdings, has announced the creation of a distribution arm, August Rights. Having previously acquired Red Kite Animation, the move into distribution marks the next stage in the development of August Media Holdings. The new entity will be responsible for acquiring and distributing Children’s, Youth and Family content worldwide; as well as handling August Media Holdings’ own IP. The first distribution deal to be … [Read more...] about August Media Holdings creates distribution arm