The five finalists announced are Being Zeth by Source Animation Private Limited, Goris the Gorilla by Split, Koouka by Alderbaran Distribution, Nelly and Nora by Geronimo and The Little Train Choo Choo by JM ANIMATION CO. The finalists will be judged Alison Stewart, Head of CBeebies Production, Animation & Acquisitions, BBC Children, UK; Laurence Blaevoet, Head of Children Programmes and Channels, Canal+, France; Anand Roy, Head of … [Read more...] about MIP Junior: Five finalists announced for International Pitch
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MIPJunior: Beyond Distribution to debut “Pipsqueaks”
Beyond Distribution is set to launch Pipsqueaks at MIP Junior; a new preschool children’s series hosted by four funny furry puppet friends. Co-produced by Beyond Screen Production and the Seven Network Australia, the first series (45 x 30') will be closely followed by a second series already commissioned. Series producer and director at Beyond Screen Production, Ian Munro, commented, “We invited more than a hundred kids to come in and chat with the Pipsqueaks and as a … [Read more...] about MIPJunior: Beyond Distribution to debut “Pipsqueaks”
Yoga for Children wins MIPJunior International Pitch
Cannes, France – 4Direcciones Audiovisual’s director and producer Diana Rico’s winning pitch for Ooommm-Mmmooo, Yoga for Children is a 7-minute series where animated cows, each with a distinct character, teaches a bunch of children just how to stretch it out – Yoga style. Funnily, the only entry among the six finalists to combine animation with live-action had a title everyone on stage (with the exception of Rico) struggled to pronounce. When asked if that’s a … [Read more...] about Yoga for Children wins MIPJunior International Pitch
Cartoon Network and MIPJunior turn 20!
It was in a tent lined with black and white balloons (Cartoon Network colours) that a delectable seaside lunch was served to all who came to witness two giants in the kids programming world commemorate their 20th anniversaries. MIPJunior, the arm of MIPCOM that has gathered and nurtured talent and decision makers in the children’s programming field has been at it for 20 years now; as is Cartoon Network, who celebrates two decades of entertaining kids. At the Turner Networking Lunch held at … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network and MIPJunior turn 20!
ABC Commercial’s A Cautionary Tail chosen finalist at MIP Junior Kids’ Jury Award
ABC Commercial is heading to MIP Junior with a new and unique children’s animation A Cautionary Tail (1x14’ HD), a magical story about a girl born with a tail that expresses her emotions. Chosen as a finalist in the MIP Junior Kids’ Jury Award (7-10 year old category), A Cautionary Tail tells the story of how the girl faces the pressures in fitting in, and choosing between conformity and self-expression as she grows up. Directed by Simon Rippingale, A Cautionary Tail stars an … [Read more...] about ABC Commercial’s A Cautionary Tail chosen finalist at MIP Junior Kids’ Jury Award
41e previews animation pilot ahead of Cannes
41 Entertainment LLC (41e), the New York, London and Barcelona based animation production and distribution company, today announced it has delivered the full pilot of its new 2D-3D animated show, Blake: Double Identity, and is embarking on a global road show to allow major customers to screen it prior to MIPCOM. Blake: Double Identity is an animated TV series following the adventures of action-hero twins Justin and Tatiana (friends call her “T”) Blake, and their two friends who have … [Read more...] about 41e previews animation pilot ahead of Cannes
