ABC Commercial has signed SVOD deals with Hulu and Netflix for three of its programmes – including deals with both platforms for multi award-winning children’s animation The Adventures Of Figaro Pho. The Adventures Of Figaro Pho Hulu has also acquired the hit comedy Bess Of Both Worlds (16 x 30’ HD) while Netflix has secured the acclaimed feature documentary, Stop At Nothing: The Lance Armstrong Story (1 x 97’ HD), both programmes delivered high ratings in Australia. The … [Read more...] about ABC Commercial secures SVOD deals
Kidscreen Awards
9 Story Ent. sells “Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood” to Disney Jr. in Asia
Toronto, Canada – 9 Story Entertainment announces the sale of the award-winning animated preschool series, Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood (40x22’ HD) to Disney Channel in Russia and Disney Junior in Latin America and Southeast Asia. The series launched last fall on PBS KIDS in the U.S. and CBC in Canada. It has also been licensed to ABC (Australia), Zee Learn (Indian … [Read more...] about 9 Story Ent. sells “Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood” to Disney Jr. in Asia
“The Adventures Of Figaro Pho” wins at Kidscreen Awards 2013
The Adventures Of Figaro Pho (13 x 22' HD and 39 x 8' HD), distributed by ABC Commercial, has won two awards at the Kidscreen Awards in New York for Best Design and Best Animation, in the Creative Talent Category. The awards follow a win at the Australian Academy Cinema Television Arts Awards (AACTA) for Best Children’s Television Series in January. Figaro Pho is a warm-hearted, adorable, quirky and mischievous character who just happens to be afflicted with a multitude of weird and … [Read more...] about “The Adventures Of Figaro Pho” wins at Kidscreen Awards 2013
Australian Children’s Television Foundation scores wins and nominations
Horace in Slow Motion Series 2 has been nominated as a finalist for "Best Animated Series" in the Tweens/Teens category for the Kidscreen Awards. The winner will be announced at the Kidscreen Awards in February 2013 in New York. Meanwhile, Flea-bitten! and Dukes of Broxtonia Series 2 have both been nominated for "Best 2D Animated Programme" at the 2012 Asian Television Awards held tomorrow in Singapore. Dance Academy Series 2 has also received a … [Read more...] about Australian Children’s Television Foundation scores wins and nominations
KidsCo Inks content deal with Matchbox Pictures
London – KidsCo, the international children’s channel, has announced that it has commissioned a short-form series with Australia’s Matchbox Pictures, the award-winning Australian TV and film production company. The short-form series will air internationally in early 2013 across all KidsCo territories with the series developed in collaboration with Australian actress, comedian and writer, Julie Eckersley, and the creators of the untitled series, Troy and Zara Swindells-Grose. … [Read more...] about KidsCo Inks content deal with Matchbox Pictures
More Gumball wins in 2012
London – Cartoon Network’s The Amazing World of Gumball continues its winning streak at international animation awards. The series from Turner Broadcasting’s European development studio scooped two major honours at the British Animation Awards on March 15 in London – winning Best Children’s Series and also the children’s jury-judged Children’s Choice Award. In making the decision, the judges described the show as “innovative and fresh, with … [Read more...] about More Gumball wins in 2012
