Following a ten-year stint building Cosmos-Maya, India’s most successful animation studio, from a 30-member team to a 1200+ strong animation powerhouse, Anish Mehta has decided to move on from his role as CEO. Under Anish’s leadership, the studio has grown multifold owing to his strong ability to maintain a balance between business and creativity. As CEO and minority shareholder of Cosmos-Maya since 2012, he is credited with achieving a number of milestones not only for the studio but also for … [Read more...] about Anish Mehta steps down as CEO of Indian animation studio, Cosmos-Maya
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Malaysian animation production house Lil Critter Workshop launches in the UK
Acclaimed Malaysian animation house Lil Critter Workshop (LCW) is expanding its global footprint, setting up an animation studio in the UK. Based in Bristol, LCW’s new studio will focus on developing the company’s own IP, working with creative talent, studios and co-production partners in the UK and across Europe. Headed by LCW’s Co-Founder and Executive Producer Walid Omar, the studio will be looking to recruit both senior development executives and creative staff as well as working with … [Read more...] about Malaysian animation production house Lil Critter Workshop launches in the UK
Discovery Kids to premiere classic Japanese Animation series
Discovery Kids, the fastest growing channel in the kids’ genre this year, has bagged broadcast rights of the animation series ‘Monster Kid’ from the house of Fujiko Fujio, the famous creator of Ninja Hattori series. Monster Kid, which has been well received throughout the world including Latin America, Europe, and all of Asia, will premiere on Discovery Kids starting November 26. Monster Kid, the prince of Monster Land, travels to Human realms along with his companions Dracula, … [Read more...] about Discovery Kids to premiere classic Japanese Animation series
Discovery Kids app officially launches in the Philippines
MANILA – Discovery Kids, a mobile subscription service for kids, has made its international debut officially in the Philippines, in partnership with the country’s leading telco and digital services provider, PLDT, and its wireless subsidiary, Smart Communications. The app will also be launching in Singapore later in August. Designed to spark curiosity and encourage exploration, Discovery Kids sets itself apart with a unique watch-play-learn experience and a specially curated slate … [Read more...] about Discovery Kids app officially launches in the Philippines
Discovery launches Discovery Kids
BALI – Discovery announced plans to launch Discovery Kids, a digital subscription service for kids. Discovery Kids launches in the Philippines in the coming months and will be rolled out as a mobile, tablet and tv app to other markets in Asia and beyond. Designed especially for kids, Discovery Kids promises an enriching watch-play-learn experience. The service features favorite characters that kids already know and love, together with classic and reimagined shows from the Discovery content … [Read more...] about Discovery launches Discovery Kids
Media I.M partners Discovery Kids for Sunny Bunnies
London - Media I.M. Incorporated Ltd, the London-based content distribution company that specialises in premium animation and family entertainment, has signed a landmark deal with Discovery Kids in India for its hit animation Sunny Bunnies. Under the three-year deal, which covers the pay-TV, simulcast and catch-up rights, Discovery Kids will air seasons one and two (52 x 3.5 mins) of Belarus-based Digital Light Studio’s non-dialogue comedy for four- to seven-year-olds from this … [Read more...] about Media I.M partners Discovery Kids for Sunny Bunnies
