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Africa

Afrika Toon Crowns ‘Little Pokou’ Season 2

Mercedes Milligan - July 16, 2021

Abidjan-based animation house Afrika Toon is readying the second season of Little Pokou (La Petite Pokou), continuing the adventures of a young girl whose...

Television

Dandelooo’s ‘Little Bear’ Sets 2nd Season of Mischief, More Global Sales

Mercedes Milligan - July 16, 2021

Emmy Award-winning French animation production and distribution company Dandelooo has signed several deals for the enchanting 2D preschool series Little Bear, commissioned by France...

North America

HBO Max ‘Game of Thrones’ Toon Slate Sets Sail for Yi Ti

Mercedes Milligan - July 16, 2021

With the Targaryen Civil War prequel House of the Dragon headed to screens in 2022, HBO Max is ramping up its Game of Thrones...

Features

‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Splits Critics Down the Court

Mercedes Milligan - July 16, 2021

Warner Bros. buzzworthy new Bugs & co. hybrid adventure Space Jam: A New Legacy is warmed up and ready to take its shot in...

Europe

Animation Dingle Dubbed an Oscar-Qualifying Festival

Mercedes Milligan - July 15, 2021

Ireland's Animation Dingle Festival has been approved as an Academy Awards-qualifying festival. From 2021 onwards, the recipient of Animation Dingle’s Best Irish Professional Short...

North America

Blinkink Director Nicos Livesey Delivers Animated Resurrection for Iron Maiden

Mercedes Milligan - July 15, 2021

A post-apocalyptic exodus, global superpower caricatures, nuclear necromancy, a 3D-rendered samurai lich -- these are just a few of the heavy metal alloys the...

Television

Ellipsanime Kicks Off Production on ‘Akissi’ Special for France TV, WarnerMedia Africa

Mercedes Milligan - July 15, 2021

Animation production has begun on Akissi, a new 2D kids' TV special based on the international hit comic-book series by Marguerite Abouet and Mathieu...

Television

Sola Media Pick Up New SMF Detective Comedy ‘The Secrets of Honey Hills’

Mercedes Milligan - July 15, 2021

Leading international kids' and family film distributor Sola Media (Germany) has struck a deal to bring the case-cracking comedy of The Secrets of Honey...

Anime

New Trailer, Cast & Details for Funimation Co-Pro ‘Sing a Bit of Harmony’

Mercedes Milligan - July 15, 2021

Global anime leader Funimation has revealed new details, key art, the latest trailer and additional cast members for its upcoming anime feature co-production, Sing...

Festivals & Events

45th OIAF Reveals Competition, Panorama Selections from 28 Countries

Mercedes Milligan - July 15, 2021

The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) announced its Official Competition selections today. With 2,528 entries received from countries around the globe, this year’s festival...

North America

The Hanna-Barbera Gang’s All Here in New ‘Jellystone!’ Key Art

Mercedes Milligan - July 15, 2021

HBO Max has unveiled a vibrant, character-packed poster image for Jellystone! -- the streamer's upcoming reimagining of Yogi Bear which throws an epic ensemble...

North America