Culver City, California – Sony Pictures Animation has given an update on their line-up of upcoming projects — which includes the animated motion picture debut of a classic comic strip figure, an original tale from one of the form's most multi-faceted filmmakers, as well as the continued expansion of two of the studio's most popular worlds. Bob Osher, President of Sony Pictures Digital Productions, stated: "I am really excited by the variety of our upcoming projects as well as the … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Animation unveils updated production slate
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China’s Zoland Animation to release “Magic Wonderland” in 2014
Hangzhou, China – Magic Wonderland, based off a popular TV series, is Zoland Animation’s latest original animation movie set to be released this year. Targeted towards children ages 5-12, the animation has already won a number of prestigious awards such as The Accolade for “Best of Show in Animation”, “Best Animation Performance” at the CCG Animation Game Awards as well as “Best Animation Play Awards” by the Ministry of Culture from the Republic of … [Read more...] about China’s Zoland Animation to release “Magic Wonderland” in 2014
Turner picks up new “Mr Bean Animated Series”
Hong Kong – Endemol announced on March 13 that Turner Broadcasting System International has acquired the all-new second series of Mr Bean Animated Series for their services throughout Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East and several European markets including the United Kingdom, Turkey, Spain and Italy. This deal comes off the back of the announcement that the series has been pre-sold to CITV in the UK and Super RTL in Germany. Mr Bean Animated Series Mark Eyers, Chief … [Read more...] about Turner picks up new “Mr Bean Animated Series”
Nick to air “Alvinnn!!! and The Chipmunks” in 2015
Paris – Philippe Soutter, President of international brand management company PGS Entertainment, announced on February 24 that Nickelodeon will air the brand new CG-animated series ALVINNN!!! and The Chipmunks on more than 70 Nickelodeon channels internationally (excluding North America and Brazil). The series, created by Janice Karman, produced by Bagdasarian Productions and OuiDO! Productions, has been picked up for two seasons (104 episodes X … [Read more...] about Nick to air “Alvinnn!!! and The Chipmunks” in 2015
New “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” to air for the first time in Japan
Tokyo/Singapore – MTV Networks Japan K.K, which operates Nickelodeon for Japan market, announced on February 21 the launch of the global hit animation series, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which will premiere in Japan for the first time on April 4 and air every Friday at 7.30am across TXN Network including TV TOKYO, Television Osaka Inc., Aichi Television Broadcasting Co., TV SETOUCHI BROADCASTING CO.,LTD Television Hokkaido Broadcasting Co.,LTD and TVQ KYUSHU BROADCASTIONG Co.,LTD. … [Read more...] about New “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” to air for the first time in Japan
Jim Henson Company options rights to “Dot”
Hollywood, California – The Jim Henson Company has optioned the rights to author Randi Zuckerberg’s debut picture book, Dot. The book was recently published by Harper Collins, and is illustrated by Joe Berger. The company plans to develop the property into a (52 x 11’) animated television series targeting the bridge market of children ages 5 to 9. Lisa Henson, CEO of The Jim Henson Company, Halle Stanford, EVP, Children’s Entertainment, The Jim … [Read more...] about Jim Henson Company options rights to “Dot”