Ferly, the Finnish animation, publishing, and licensing studio, announced today that it has signed a co-production deal with global animation studio, Toonz Media Group for its new animation series, Kingdom of None (52x11’). Aimed at children aged between 5 – 8 years, Kingdom of None celebrates kids’ extraordinary imaginations, as well as their ability to discover playfulness in everyday situations and surroundings and find endless new uses for ordinary objects. The series brings back the joy … [Read more...] about Toonz Media Group joins forces with Ferly for ‘Kingdom of None’
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Imira Entertainment launches new animated preschool series into the global marketplace
Imira Entertainment, the leading kids and family entertainment distribution and production company, is launching a brand new animated preschool series Zoonicorn. Featuring a Zooniverse of enchanting characters, the 3D CGI series debuts with 52 original seven-minute episodes. A magical mix of zebra and unicorn, the captivating Zoonicorns inhabit the dreams of young animals, taking them on amazing adventures to help learn important social-emotional and problem-solving skills. When the dream is … [Read more...] about Imira Entertainment launches new animated preschool series into the global marketplace
eOne announces content plans for ‘Peppa Pig’ through 2027 as 104 additional new episodes head into production
Entertainment One (eOne), Hasbro’s global content studio, outlined an exciting new content plan for Peppa Pig which confirms that 104 x 5” episodes have been greenlit for production, ensuring a continuous pipeline of fresh content through to 2027. The addition of this new animated content will take the total number of episodes in the Peppa Pig catalogue to an incredible 485. Animation studio Astley Baker Davies (ABD), the original creators of Peppa Pig, will work closely with eOne to … [Read more...] about eOne announces content plans for ‘Peppa Pig’ through 2027 as 104 additional new episodes head into production
Fox Entertainment’s Bento Box Entertainment and Princess Pictures to form Australia-based animation studio
Bento Box Entertainment, FOX Entertainment’s award-winning animation studio, and television and film production company Princess Pictures have formed Princess Bento Studio, an all-new animation studio that will produce animated content out of its headquarters in Melbourne, Australia. Attracted by the Victorian Government and supported through Film Victoria’s recently announced Victorian Screen Incentive, the announcement was made today by Scott Greenberg, Co-Founder and CEO of Bento Box, and … [Read more...] about Fox Entertainment’s Bento Box Entertainment and Princess Pictures to form Australia-based animation studio
Disney’s ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ to stream on Disney+ with Premier Access from 5 March
The Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Raya and the Last Dragon will premiere on Disney+ with Premier Access on 5 March. The film’s launch on Disney+ will happen on the same day as its release in cinemas, with sneaks in the cinemas starting on 4 March. Disney+ will offer subscribers Premier Access to Raya and the Last Dragon for a single additional fee of S$38.98 on DisneyPlus.com and in the Disney+ app on select platforms, including Apple and Google. Once subscribers sign up for Premier … [Read more...] about Disney’s ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ to stream on Disney+ with Premier Access from 5 March
TeamTO acquires trio of popular children’s holiday books
Maverick content creator TeamTO has acquired the TV, film and licensing rights to three popular children's books: Snowman (Snowy and the Snowman), by Jacques Duquennoy, published by Editions de la Gouttière; Fox’s Garden (The Winter I Met the Fox), by Camille Garoche, published by Editions Soleil; and Jean Gouronas’ Something’s Fishy published by Phaidon Books (Penguin’s Ice Time). The three winter-themed stories will be produced as individual specials for the 2022/2023 holiday season, … [Read more...] about TeamTO acquires trio of popular children’s holiday books
