Gaumont has announced the first sales of its comedy-action-fantasy series, Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles (20 x 22’), to free TV channels ZDF/KiKA in Germany – premiering October 7 – and MTVA in Hungary. This Netflix original series, produced in CGI animation and aimed at children aged 8 to 12, is based on the popular comic book Usagi Yojimbo by award-winning author Stan Sakai. The adaptation follows the adventures of Yuichi Usagi, a descendant of the great warrior Miyamoto Usagi, on his … [Read more...] about Gaumont unveils first sales of new series Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles
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WildBrain and iQIYI to launch Jonny Jetboy, new Keith Chapman series at MIPCOM 2023
WildBrain, a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment, is launching Jonny Jetboy (40 x 11’), a brand-new original kids’ series from Keith Chapman, creator of PAW Patrol and Bob the Builder, at MIPJUNIOR and MIPCOM 2023. WildBrain’s slate for the market will also include two additional new originals: the CG-animated preschool show Caillou (52 x 11’) and the all-new version of comedy series, Johnny Test (40 x 11’). Every kid has the potential to become a hero, but becoming a hero doesn’t … [Read more...] about WildBrain and iQIYI to launch Jonny Jetboy, new Keith Chapman series at MIPCOM 2023
Independent Producer Paula Dinan debuts environmental animated series ‘Ocean Rescue Battalion’ at MIPJunior
Content creator, Paula Dinan, announced the market debut of the animated children's series Ocean Rescue Battalion 52 x 22’ at MIPJunior. Following extensive development, Ocean Rescue Battalion (ORB) is a 2D/3D animated comedy series with environmentalism at its core, (target audience 9 – 12 years/family). The series follows a vast underwater colony of Horseshoe Crabs who have evolved to use wonderful technologies to ‘maintain and restore’ the Great Ocean from ecological disaster. The … [Read more...] about Independent Producer Paula Dinan debuts environmental animated series ‘Ocean Rescue Battalion’ at MIPJunior
Winsing’s new animated show launches on RTV and PCCW’s Now TV
Winsing Animation has recently entered the deals with Indonesia's RTV and Hong Kong's PCCW as well as Russia's CLS for its animated kids’ shows - Team S.T.E.A.M.! and GOGOBUS. Team S.T.E.A.M.! is a new TV series created by Winsing and released in China in October 2020. It was shortlisted in the 2019 MIPJunior Project Pitch and caught lots of attention from the international market. The new series comes to Indonesia as its first stop to meet global audiences. It's premier in RTV on March 15th … [Read more...] about Winsing’s new animated show launches on RTV and PCCW’s Now TV
Reed MIDEM outlines plans for MIPTV and MIPCOM 2021
Reed MIDEM outlines 2021 plans for its flagship international television distribution markets MIPTV and MIPCOM as it looks forward to gathering the industry together next year through online and in-person events. MIPTV – the 58th Spring International Television Market – will take place online during the week of April 12-16, 2021 and will encompass the MIPDoc and MIPFormats programmes. Details of the all-new Digital MIPTV 2021, including enhanced, personalised one-to-one business meeting tools … [Read more...] about Reed MIDEM outlines plans for MIPTV and MIPCOM 2021
Winsing Animation debuts ‘Team S.T.E.A.M.!’, China’s first 4K feature-length animation
Winsing Animation, one of the leading and influential animation groups in China, has engaged in 3D animation Production, Distribution, Merchandising & Licensing, Toys Development & Distribution, Cultural Tourism (Stage plays & Indoor Theme Park) for decades. After a three-year production, Winsing has produced the first 4K 3D feature-length animation in China - Team S.T.E.A.M.!. Targeting kids from 4- to 8-years-old, Team S.T.E.A.M.! will premiere in China in October. Team … [Read more...] about Winsing Animation debuts ‘Team S.T.E.A.M.!’, China’s first 4K feature-length animation