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First ‘Spies in Disguise’ Trailer Takes Wing

Mercedes Milligan - November 1, 2018

20th Century Fox has released the first trailer, official poster and character posters for upcoming espionage adventure Spies in Disguise -- a high-octane, globe-trotting...

North America

Travis Braun Signs Overall Deal with Disney Channels Worldwide

Mercedes Milligan - November 1, 2018

Emmy-nominated writer and producer Travis Braun has entered an overall deal to develop and produce animated and live-action content for Disney Channels Worldwide (Disney...

Asia

Animasia and Zoland Ink $4 Million Co-Pro Deal

Mercedes Milligan - November 1, 2018

Award-winning Malaysia-based Animasia Studio (Chuck Chicken, Harry & Bunnie, Bola Kampung) has formed a partnership with Zoland Animation in China to co-produce the new...

North America

Watch: Get Away to Branch’s Paradise in ‘Trolls: The Beat Goes On’ S4

Mercedes Milligan - November 1, 2018

Even more hair-raising adventures are coming to Netflix when DreamWorks Animation Television’s Trolls: The Beat Goes On! Season 4 debuts on Friday, November 2....

Features

Watch: Take a Magic Carpet Ride in ‘Up and Away’

Mercedes Milligan - November 1, 2018

The classic Arabian tale of a magic carpet gets a new CG animated spin in Up and Away, from film and TV distribution banner...

North America

Boomerang Joins VRV as Channel Partner

Mercedes Milligan - November 1, 2018

Fandom-focused video platform VRV (from Ellation) is welcoming premium subscription streaming service Boomerang as its newest channel partner, launching Tuesday, November 13. The Boomerang VRV...

Streaming

Netflix Sets Up Animation Studio; Re-Ups ‘Castlevania,’ ‘BoJack’ & ‘Paradise PD’

Mercedes Milligan - October 31, 2018

Streaming giant Netflix continues to lead the accelerating charge for original adult animation, with sources telling The Hollywood Reporter that an in-house animation studio...

Features

GKIDS Reveals English Language ‘Mirai’ Cast

Mercedes Milligan - October 31, 2018

GKIDS has announced the English voice cast for its North American release of Mirai, the latest from acclaimed writer-director Mamoru Hosoda (The Boy and...

North America

HBO Unbuttons ‘The Emperor’s Newest Clothes’ Special Nov. 15

Mercedes Milligan - October 31, 2018

HBO Family is presenting a brand-new, animated musical reimagining of a classic Hans Christian Andersen tale with The Emperor’s Newest Clothes. Written and produced...

North America

Podcast-Inspired ‘Dumb People Town’ Gets YouTube Presentation Order

Mercedes Milligan - October 31, 2018

YouTube has ordered a pitch for Dumb People Town, a new animated comedy series based on the popular Sklar Brothers podcast. The half-hour episodic...

Features

AFM: Studio 100 Kicks Off Production of ‘Maya the Bee 3 – The Golden Orb’

Mercedes Milligan - October 31, 2018

Studio 100 Media has announced the start of production on it’s latest buzz-worthy family CG feature: Maya the Bee 3 – The Golden Orb....

Europe

Disney Channel’s ‘101 Dalmatian Street’ Spots Guest Stars

Mercedes Milligan - October 31, 2018

Disney Channel UK has announced the guest stars taking special “spots” on season 1 episodes of the brand-new animated series 101 Dalmatian Street, which...

People

Nickelodeon Names 19th Annual Writing Program Participants

Mercedes Milligan - October 31, 2018

Nickelodeon has selected five new participants to join its 19th annual Writing Program, including the program’s first-ever preschool-specific finalist. The Nickelodeon Writing Program offers...

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