Ferly, the international licensing and animation studio and Wild Child Animation, the Scottish animation studio, have signed comedians Larry Dean (Live at the Apollo (BBC2), Michael McIntyre's Big Show (BBC1), and Mock the Week), Erika Ehler, and Ed Night to join the writing team for new animated adult comedy series, Butthole Biscuits. The team will be headed up by Paul Alexander (My Hero, Red Dwarf). The animated series follows a bunch of broken and unwanted biscuits left behind at the bottom … [Read more...] about Ferly and Wild Child Animation attach leading comedians to ‘Butthole Biscuits’
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The Co-Production Company partners with Ananey Studios to co-produce live-action teen series ‘Thalath’
The Co-Production Company, recently launched by former Dreamworks Senior Vice President Doug Schwalbe, has partnered with Israel based Ananey Studios to co-produce the new live-action teen series Thalath (40x30). The Co-Production Company will seek to secure financing and global distribution for all territories outside of Israel, where the series has been commissioned to air on Nickelodeon Israel, exclusively for Hot Cable Network. Schwalbe will also serve as executive producer. The series is … [Read more...] about The Co-Production Company partners with Ananey Studios to co-produce live-action teen series ‘Thalath’
NBCUniversal International Networks, Foxtel Group to launch exclusive DreamWorks Channel in Australia
In an Australian first, FOXTEL and NBCUniversal International Networks (NBCUIN), will officially launch DreamWorks – the 24-hour channel dedicated to kids and family entertainment – from July 1, offering FOXTEL customers access to the hugely popular content from one of the world’s most recognisable animation studios. The DreamWorks channel currently airs in 34 territories across Asia Pacific, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Following the success of FOXTEL’s DreamWorks pop-up channel in … [Read more...] about NBCUniversal International Networks, Foxtel Group to launch exclusive DreamWorks Channel in Australia
DreamWorks launches its brand-new virtual world, Dream Heroes
DreamWorks – NBCUniversal International Networks’ 24-hour channel dedicated to kids and family entertainment – announced the launch of Dream Heroes, a brand-new virtual immersive experience, accessible at www.dreamworks-dreamheroes.com. This interactive world offers children and their families around the country the chance to become a Dream Hero. While exploring Dream World, families will conquer fun challenges, discover animation clips and games like ‘Guess the Troll’ and ‘Cookie Maze,’ … [Read more...] about DreamWorks launches its brand-new virtual world, Dream Heroes
Legendary director behind ‘Kung Fu Panda’ to headline at MIP China 2021
Reed MIDEM announced that Academy Award-nominated filmmaker John Stevenson, Director of the Dreamworks' animation blockbuster, Kung Fu Panda, will address MIP China conference delegates in a keynote interview (previewed by John Stevenson here), with Andrew Eborn, President of Octopus TV, on June 22, 2021. John Stevenson has over four decades of experience in TV and film production starting at the Henson Company on projects such as the Muppets and The Dark Crystal. Stevenson directed Kung Fu … [Read more...] about Legendary director behind ‘Kung Fu Panda’ to headline at MIP China 2021
‘Tales of Arcadia: 3Below’ premieres on DreamWorks on 1 March
DreamWorks – NBCUniversal International Networks’ 24-hour channel dedicated to kids and family entertainment – announced the channel premiere of Tales of Arcadia: 3Below. The new series will unlock 13, 30-minute episodes, each showcasing out-of-this-world storytelling and intergalactic sci-fi fantasy that is set to keep viewers tuning in. The series will premiere on DreamWorks on Monday, March 1 at 7:20 p.m. (PHT). 3Below is the second story in visionary Guillermo Del Toro’s … [Read more...] about ‘Tales of Arcadia: 3Below’ premieres on DreamWorks on 1 March