Utopai Studios has announced that it will develop and produce an animated feature based on Mike Bender’s bestselling children’s book The Most Serious Fart. Bender will write the screenplay and direct the film, which is planned for theatrical release. Russell Hollander will serve as producer. The Most Serious Fart follows Siegfried, an exceptionally serious fart who is frustrated that farts are always treated as a joke. Determined to change how the world sees him, Siegfried sets out on a … [Read more...] about Utopai Studios to Produce Animated Feature Based on Mike Bender’s The Most Serious Fart
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Animated Docu film 58th scores major win at New Zealand’s Doc Edge Festival
GMA Public Affairs and GMA Pictures' animated documentary film "58th" won the Facing the Edge Award at the 2026 Doc Edge Festival, New Zealand's premier documentary festival and an Academy Awards-qualifying event. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Carl Joseph Papa, and with a stellar cast led by Sparkle star Glaiza de Castro, “58th” received the award, which honors films that take audiences "to the boundary of justice, technology, love, and what it means to be human in a shifting … [Read more...] about Animated Docu film 58th scores major win at New Zealand’s Doc Edge Festival
Pink Parrot Media boards animated adaptation of French kids’ classic Tistou
Montreal/Madrid-based international sales and distribution company Pink Parrot Media (PPM) has boarded the upcoming CG animated feature “Tistou” – an adaptation of Maurice Druon’s classic French children’s novel Tistou les Pouces Verts, which tells the story of an 8-year-old with a magical talent. The film is produced by France’s Finalement in a co-production with Belgium’s Walking The Dog. PPM will handle worldwide distribution rights (excl. France and Benelux) on “Tistou” and is set to … [Read more...] about Pink Parrot Media boards animated adaptation of French kids’ classic Tistou
Unicorn Entertainement and China Bridge Content announce new sci-fi kids series Centauri 5
Chinese kids and family entertainment and licensing powerhouse Unicorn Entertainment has partnered with China Bridge Content on Centauri 5 (52x11”), a new animated space comedy for kids 6-11, the two companies announced in a joint statementUnicorn Entertainment has partnered with China Bridge Content on Centauri 5 (52x11”), a new animated space comedy for kids 6-11,. Centauri 5 is a collaboration between China Bridge Content Founder Josh Selig and Unicorn's Founder Walter Hu. Selig was the … [Read more...] about Unicorn Entertainement and China Bridge Content announce new sci-fi kids series Centauri 5
The Hive Studio raises over £100,000 in successful animated indie crowdfunding campaign for new series The Vampair
Leading animation production company The Hive Studio has announced its successful crowdfunding campaign for the new gothic animated, long-form TV pilot The Vampair, which has raised over £125,704 and counting. The Vampair is the new animated series developed with internationally acclaimed animator and YouTube creator Daria Cohen. The campaign for the animated indie, which launched on 6th July, has surpassed its initial pledged goal of £117,054. The production company is now exploring … [Read more...] about The Hive Studio raises over £100,000 in successful animated indie crowdfunding campaign for new series The Vampair
CAKE partners with Headspace and Lilly Singh on animated series The Mindful Adventures of Unicorn Island
Leading kids’ entertainment specialist CAKE has announced a partnership with LA based mental health app, Headspace and Unicorn Island Productions on The Mindful Adventures of Unicorn Island. The 10 x 11 minute kids and family animated series is aimed at 5-8 year olds and a co-viewing audience and is produced by Headspace and actor, television host and New York Times bestselling author Lilly Singh, and Lilly’s production company, Unicorn Island. The series is written and Exec Produced by Kara … [Read more...] about CAKE partners with Headspace and Lilly Singh on animated series The Mindful Adventures of Unicorn Island
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