In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Akira Toriyama’s original manga, which launched the Dragon Ball anime franchise, legendary studio Toei Animation brings fans a brand new adventure. Dragon Ball DAIMA, the upcoming original anime series based on a new Dragon Ball story and characters from creator Akira Toriyama, will be available to stream with subtitles on Crunchyroll starting October 11 globally and including Singapore, followed by new weekly subtitled episodes simulcast with the … [Read more...] about New Dragon Ball DAIMA Series Arrives on Crunchyroll on October 11
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Manga Productions partners with NEOM for Saudi animation series ‘Future’s Folktales’
Manga Productions, a subsidiary company of Mohammed bin Salman "Misk" Foundation, announced a partnership agreement with NEOM whereby the location for the second Season of the Saudi Animation Series Future's Folktales -- otherwise known as Asatir: Mirai No Mukashibanashi - will take place throughout NEOM. This is following the success of Season one, which experienced a viewership exceeding the 70-million mark around the world. Commenting on the partnership, Dr. Essam Bukhary, CEO of Manga … [Read more...] about Manga Productions partners with NEOM for Saudi animation series ‘Future’s Folktales’
Weekly Launches
Corus launches Disney XD Toronto, ON- Corus Entertainment will launch Disney XD this December, becoming the official home of all Disney networks in Canada. Disney XD will be available to subscribers across (English) Canada beginning 1 December. VOX Germany breaks record Munich- The German version of Spanish mega success series Polseres Vermelles (Red Bracelets) premiered on prime time VOX with record ratings. The first two episodes of Club der roten Bänder (10x60’) had racked … [Read more...] about Weekly Launches
PGS Entertainment secures licensing deals for “Ladybug”
Paris – PGS Entertainment has recently closed licensing deals for the animated series Ladybug (26 x 26’) on three continents. LadyBug is a co-production from French animation companies Zagtoon and Method Animation with Japan’s Toei Animation. International partners on the series include SAMG Animation and SK Broadband in Korea, AB International as French co-producer and co-distributor, and its leading commissioner in France, TF1. New distribution deals … [Read more...] about PGS Entertainment secures licensing deals for “Ladybug”
Toei Animation finalises new licensing deals for One Piece
Tokyo – On the eve of the 10th anniversary of One Piece in France, Toei Animation has secured new licensing deals for the iconic property. These deals include a new apparel deal with MLP encompassing adult and children lines. The collections will include t-shirts, polo shirts, sweat shirts, sleepwear and undergarments based on the popular series which helped foster the popularity of anime in Europe. This news comes alongside Toei’s expansion of their brand representative activities, … [Read more...] about Toei Animation finalises new licensing deals for One Piece
Katushiro Takagi promoted to President of Toei Animation
Tokyo — Toei Animation executive Katushiro Takagi has been named President, Toei Animation Co., Ltd., effective immediately. Takagi has been promoted to his new position from Senior Director for the company. Takagi has been at Toei Animation for more than 30 years and in 2001 he was named Director of Character Licensing Dept., where he helped forge licensing partnerships on behalf of Toei Animation’s major animated brands. In 2006 he was promoted to Managing Director until his … [Read more...] about Katushiro Takagi promoted to President of Toei Animation