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Technology

Allegorithmic Releases Substance Signature Sci-Fi Collection by Chris Hodgson

Mercedes Milligan - August 23, 2018

Allegorithmic has released the second “Signature Series” collection of materials exclusively for Substance Source: 18 unique, science fiction-themed materials from leading video game artist...

Features

Reel FX Taps ‘Shrek the Third’ Director Chris Miller to Helm ‘Wish’

Mercedes Milligan - August 23, 2018

Reel FX Animation Studios announced that Oscar-nominated director Chris Miller (Best Animated Feature nominee Puss N’ Boots, Shrek the Third) to take the helm...

Asia

eOne, Alibaba Bringing Peppa Pig to Theaters in China

Mercedes Milligan - August 23, 2018

Entertainment One (eOne) and Alibaba Pictures Group Limited are planning their first co-production project, which will give hit preschool property Peppa Pig its big...

Features

News Bytes: ‘Marvel Rising’ – Who Is Patriot?, ‘RWBY’ Brings Back Adam, Simpsons X ASOS & More

Mercedes Milligan - August 22, 2018

Nickelodeon’s Alexi Wheeler Talks Animation in Africa Screen Africa chats with the Animation Production & Development Veep (soon heading to Netflix) about the changing local...

Television

FUN Union Series Head to UK, NorAm & Asia

Mercedes Milligan - August 22, 2018

Global kids’ animation content creator/rights owner FUN Union announced new deals with key partners across a range of territories for three of its popular...

Licensing

‘Rick and Morty’: New Licensees & Adult Swim Fest Experience

Mercedes Milligan - August 22, 2018

The future is looking bright for fans of Adult Swim’s animated hit Rick and Morty, as Cartoon Network Enterprises has announced more than a...

Asia

BES Inks Digital Deal in China for ‘Kitty Is Not a Cat’

Mercedes Milligan - August 22, 2018

Award-winning Australian studio BES Animation has secured a new partnership with UniCreative Internet Company to distribute hit kids’ series Kitty Is Not a Cat...

North America

Genius Brands Raises $4.5M to Power ‘Rainbow Rangers’ S2 & Retail

Mercedes Milligan - August 22, 2018

Genius Brands International has raised a $4.5 million investment round of convertible debt. Led by financier Robert Wolf of 32 Ventures, the oversubscribed funding...

North America

‘Sofia the First: Forever Royal’ Premieres on Disney Junior Sept. 8

Mercedes Milligan - August 22, 2018

Sofia the First: Forever Royal, a special extended-length finale for Disney Junior’s Humanitas and Emmy Award-winning preschool princess series, will premiere Saturday, September 8...

Streaming

Ellation Launches Original Content Division for Anime-Inspired Slate

Mercedes Milligan - August 22, 2018

Media company Ellation (home to the Crunchyroll and VRV brands) announces the launch of its original content division Ellation Studios, and the first-ever Crunchyroll...

Features

Shout! Studios Secures Rights to Brazilian Feature ‘Tito and the Birds’

Mercedes Milligan - August 22, 2018

Multi-platform distribution/production house Shout! Studios (part of Shout! Factory) is taking wing with North American rights to new Brazilian animated feature Tito and the...

Europe