France - Nickelodeon announced that it has launched its first ever global animated shorts pitch programme to identify and develop new animation creative talent from around the world. It has received over 100 submissions representing more than 20 countries across six continents – including Asia and Australia. Combined with the more than 900 submissions from the U.S.,Nickelodeon has received over 1,000 pitches for its 2013 global shorts programme. Finalists from the international … [Read more...] about Nick launches first global animated shorts pitch
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Oriental DreamWorks to establish headquarters in Xuhui, China
Oriental DreamWorks, one of the largest international investment projects in China, has officially announced the establishment of its headquarters in Shanghai Xuhui. Oriental DreamWorks also announced that Kung Fu Panda 3 will be made in China as a co-production and is expected to be released globally in 2016. The first feature-length animated film solely created by Oriental DreamWorks is expected to be distributed worldwide in 2017. After its inaugural feature production, … [Read more...] about Oriental DreamWorks to establish headquarters in Xuhui, China
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