Hong Kong–Turner Asia Pacific is partnering with Qualson developer to launch a new app that enables users of different ages to make learning English fun through Cartoon Networks’ shows and characters. Targeted for launch in October in South Korea with subsequent rollout plans for other Asian markets including Japan, Taiwan and Southeast Asia, the subscription model app will target both kids and adults who want to improve their fluency in both listening and speaking English. Popular … [Read more...] about Turner partners with Qualson
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Bottersnikes & Gumbles on Netflix
New York- Bottersnikes & Gumbles is set to make its debut across international territories August 16 on Netflix. 26 episodes will premiere worldwide in 17 languages, with the exception of Australia and the UK, which will launch on Netflix in 2017. Bottersnikes & Gumbles is debuting in the UK on CBBC on 25 July and is also airing in Australia on Seven Network. Bottersnikes & Gumbles follows the adventures of three young Gumbles, Tink, Bounce and Willi, who love nothing better than … [Read more...] about Bottersnikes & Gumbles on Netflix
9 Story acquires Garfield and Friends
Toronto, Canada– 9 Story Media Group announced that it has acquired Garfield and Friends, the classic animated series from Mendelson/Paws Productions. The deal includes the full Garfield and Friends library, which consists of seven seasons (121 x 30’) along with twelve specials and two direct to video titles. 9 Story has secured exclusive worldwide rights across all languages and platforms and plans to re-master the classic content to an HD format. Produced from 1988-1995, Garfield and … [Read more...] about 9 Story acquires Garfield and Friends
More kids content at MIP
Los Angeles — Waterman Entertainment is bringing four new children’s formats and one animated format intended for an older audience, to MIPCOM. The children’s formats include Young Doctor Dolittle, an animated series based on the well-known books by Hugh Lofting; and Patches the Pup & Friends, a preschool series starring a puppy named Patches and his friends. The Dark Side of Cartoons, which is made for older kids, is about five incapable characters who will do anything to … [Read more...] about More kids content at MIP
Monkey business for Malaysia and China
Kuala Lumpur - Animasia Studio Sdn Bhd, an MSC Malaysia Company, has secured a major co-production arrangement with Zhejiang Zhongnan Animation – or ZN Animation – one of China’s largest animation producers, for the new series My Little Brother is the Monkey King. The MOU for the 52 x 11min series was concluded at the 7th China International Cartoon & Animation Festival (CICAF) in China’s Hangzhou City. Inspired by China’s famous Journey To The West, Monkey King … [Read more...] about Monkey business for Malaysia and China
