As part of a new agreement, Super RTL has secured the German merchandising rights to franchise blockbusters such as Shrek and How to Train Your Dragon as well as many other TV series and films. Super RTL Managing Director Claude Schmit says: “With DreamWorks Animation, we have acquired the merchandising rights to properties from a world-renowned portfolio with immense market potential. We are thrilled to be able to expand our strategic cooperation into the area of … [Read more...] about Super RTL to license DreamWorks Animation content
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VIMN France launches first Asian pop culture channel
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) France has announced the arrival of J-ONE, a brand new channel dedicated to Asian pop culture, launching on October 4, 2013. J-ONE will be the only channel to broadcast the best Japanese animation in simulcast TV, and will be distributed exclusively on satellite/ADSL via CanalSat and on cable via Numericable. The channel will air a new and exclusive catalogue of the biggest hits in Japanimation. It will launch … [Read more...] about VIMN France launches first Asian pop culture channel
Netflix to premiere original DreamWorks Animation content
California, U.S . - Netflix Inc. and DreamWorks Animation have announced a multi-year deal making Netflix the premiere home of new original series from the award-winning creators of global box-office hits including the Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda and How to Train Your Dragon franchises. This agreement, which marks the largest deal for original first-run content in Netflix history, is also the first time DreamWorks Animation's characters will be introduced into the … [Read more...] about Netflix to premiere original DreamWorks Animation content
Fisher-Price, HIT Entertainment to collaborate on Mike the Knight toys
New York and London – HIT Entertainment is partnering with Fisher-Price Inc. to develop, manufacture and market a global master toy range based on the new CG animated series Mike the Knight. The series, co-produced by HIT Entertainment and Nelvana, transports kids to a world of castles, dragons, and trolls. Currently airing on major broadcast platforms in the US (Nickelodeon and Nick Jr.), Canada (Treehouse), UK (Cbeebies), Australia (ABC) and France (TF1), Mike the Knight is … [Read more...] about Fisher-Price, HIT Entertainment to collaborate on Mike the Knight toys
Cartoon Network pays homage to silent star
Hong Kong – Cartoon Network Asia Pacific has acquired the animated series Chaplin and Co. The show is a slapstick nod to one of Hollywood’s most pivotal early stars, Charlie Chaplin. A co-production between India’s DQ Entertainment, and France-based Method Animation, the animation was developed in consultation with the Chaplin family, to make the series as representative of the icon as possible. In true Chaplin style, Chaplin and Co is a slapstick comedy without dialogue … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network pays homage to silent star
Phobias abound in Australia
Omnilab Media’s Ambience Entertainment in partnership with Chocolate Liberation Front (CLF) has commenced work on the Australian animated series The Adventures of Figaro Pho. Ambience Entertainment Producer, David Webster says, “This Australian series is a great example of how an industry can work together from both a financing and creative point of view and cross state borders to maximise talent and support for the project. Figaro Pho will employ a team of 47 people in Sydney, 22 … [Read more...] about Phobias abound in Australia
