Spain’s leading teen and children’s broadcaster Clan has joined Imira Entertainment, the Spanish subsidiary of Toonz Media Group, as co-producers of the highly anticipated 2D kids’ animation series Sunnyside Billy. The flagship original production of Toonz was conceptualized by a team led by the legendary animation master Olivier Jean-Marie, who passed away in May. Targeted at 7+ year-olds, Sunnyside Billy is an upbeat action-packed comedy about a friendly fried egg `Billy ‘, who is oddly … [Read more...] about Clan joins Imira/Toonz Media Group as co-producers for ‘Sunnyside Billy’
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Hoho Rights announces new digital platform deals for ‘Cloudbabies’
Hoho Rights, the commercial arm of independent kids’ production company Hoho Entertainment, is continuing the rapid digital growth of its enchanting pre-school series Cloudbabies through a further raft of deals with leading providers Planeta, El Patio, Happy Kids and Beijing Joy Culture Media. Following the recent launch of Cloudbabies’ new Spanish language YouTube channel, Cielitos, leading European entertainment outfit Planeta Junior will be showing Cloudbabies on its VOD and OTT services in … [Read more...] about Hoho Rights announces new digital platform deals for ‘Cloudbabies’
bulbKIDZ acquires worldwide distribution rights to the animated series ‘TuTiTu’ and ‘NuNi’
Canadian-U.S. multicultural children’s entertainment company, bulbKIDZ (Gopher It!), is pleased to announce that it has secured global distribution and licensing and merchandising rights to two premium animated preschool series, TuTiTu and NuNi, from Israel’s Twist Animation Studio (TuTiTu, NuNi) led by creators Yossi Dahan and Sarit Ido Schechter. Available in 18 languages, TuTiTu (111 x 11 minutes) is an internationally proven YouTube toddler leader with over 7 billion views. This 3D-animated … [Read more...] about bulbKIDZ acquires worldwide distribution rights to the animated series ‘TuTiTu’ and ‘NuNi’
Tencent Video announces sparkling new show, ‘Rainbow Bubblegem’
Tencent Video, China’s premier streaming site, announced details of its latest Tencent Video Original production, Rainbow Bubblegem. A delightful 3D animated fantasy aimed at children aged 6-9, the show is being produced for Tencent Video and Chinese partners Live Fun by Campfire Aniworks, Korea. Due to launch in early 2022, the 52 x 11’ series has already been pre-bought by EBS Korea. Currently in production, Rainbow Bubblegem recounts the magical adventures of seven mermaid princesses who … [Read more...] about Tencent Video announces sparkling new show, ‘Rainbow Bubblegem’
Netflix launches Netflix Anime Creators’ Base in Japan
Netflix announced that it has launched its Netflix Anime Creators' Base in Tokyo, a community for designers, writers and Netflix anime team to bolster the company's anime offering for fans around the world. Taiki Sakurai, the Chief Producer, Anime said, "When I first watched the hit anime series Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!, an inspiring story about three high schoolers coming together to found an animation club, I was intrigued by the idea of making a space where creative minds could … [Read more...] about Netflix launches Netflix Anime Creators’ Base in Japan
Dandelooo unveils two animated projects at this year’s Cartoon Forum
Emmy Award-winning French animation production and distribution company Dandelooo will be unveiling two new ORIGINAL animated TV projects aimed at upper pre-schoolers and 6- to 11-year-olds, It’s Your Body! and Space Ham (in co-production with Danish company MiniCosmos) to potential industry partners at this year’s Cartoon Forum in Toulouse (20 – 23 September 2021). Directed by Yulia Aronova and Eloïc Gimenez and produced by Dandelooo the edutainment comedy series in 2D, It’s Your Body! (39 x … [Read more...] about Dandelooo unveils two animated projects at this year’s Cartoon Forum