Maura Regan has stepped down as SVP and General Manager of International Media at Sesame Workshop to join the International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association (LIMA) as Executive Vice President. She previously served as chairman of the LIMA Board of Directors from 2012 to 2014.
In her new role, Regan will be responsible for broadening the scope of LIMA’s services and offerings to the international licensing industry. “Maura is an extremely well-respected member of the global licensing community and we are delighted to add someone of her high caliber to our staff,” says Charles Riotto, president, LIMA. “She brings a wealth of industry acumen and business savvy that will be invaluable to LIMA’s efforts to grow our organization around the world.”
Regan comes to LIMA having spent 17 years overseeing international distribution and licensing business for Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street. Under her leadership, Sesame Workshop also opened its first office in China. Prior to this, she was SVP and GM of Global Consumer Products for Sesame Workshop. She has also held executive positions at Scholastic Entertainment and MTV Networks.
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Film and animation production company Not To Scale Amsterdam has appointed Emily Scott as Executive Producer and leader of its brand-new Amsterdam studio. Having scaled up from the Herengracht office to a large, bespoke studio along Keizersgracht, the company is preparing for even busier times ahead working on Dutch and European projects as well as increasing live-action capabilities.
Emily Scott is an experienced and talented producer, working at production companies in both London and Amsterdam for the last 15 years and building an extensive network of contacts. The London native moved to Amsterdam to work at Fat Fred’s production company eight years ago, so she brings a wealth of knowledge and know-how to both the role and how the Dutch and European markets operate. Besides being a dedicated and trustworthy producer, Scott has worked with major brands including Adidas, Corona, Honda, Mastercard, Alexander McQueen and is currently working with Not To Scale’s roster alongside We Are Pi, 180, Vice Media and more.
“Emily is the perfect fit for our Amsterdam studio, bringing a charming and confident demeanour born out of a wealth of production knowledge gleaned from working for some of London and Amsterdam’s top production companies,” said Not To Scale founder Dan O’Rourke. “We are extremely excited about our expansion in Amsterdam and the rest of Europe and even more so with Emily’s leadership.”
Emily Scott added, “Not To Scale had always interested me with its exciting roster of creative talent and highly regarded reputation. After meeting with Dan and hearing his vision for the Amsterdam office and Not To Scale globally, I felt this was really a position I could thrive in. It was an unmissable opportunity to join such a dynamic production company. I really look forward to being part of the Not To Scale family and representing the great work they do.”
ASIFA-Hollywood has made a $20,000 donation to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences to assist with the curation and documentation of a major collection of original production artwork for Richard Williams’ The Thief and the Cobbler. Donated by Miramax, the collection includes thousands of hand-painted cels, pencil animation and watercolor backgrounds, encompassing more than 20 years of work.
While the notoriously troubled film was eventually finished under the auspices of a completion bond company, much of the material was removed from Williams’ studio and cut from the theatrical release. The two decades of its production employed some of the world’s best animation artists, and the film serves as an important bridge between two generations of animators. The hope is to have the collection available to researchers in the New Year.
“Over the years, the Motion Picture Academy has been a wonderful partner for us,” said Frank Gladstone, ASIFA’s Executive Director. “Much of our own ASIFA-Hollywood Archive is housed there, so it was gratifying when the Academy asked for our support and even more gratifying when our entire executive board voted unanimously to provide the funds.”
“I had the rare privilege of viewing The Thief and The Cobbler’s gorgeous hand-crafted artwork in person at Williams London Studio, and can state unequivocally that its magnificence has no rival in the history of animation,” said Sue Shakespeare, member of the ASIFA Board of Directors and President, Creative Capers Entertainment, Inc. “ASIFA is thrilled to be able to support the Academy in this important mission.”
“Williams’ vision for, and execution of, the animation in The Thief and The Cobbler stands as one of the greatest achievements in the history of classic hand-drawn animation,” noted Jerry Beck, President of ASIFA-Hollywood. “It is our honor to assist the Academy in preserving this important work for future generations to study and enjoy.”
ASIFA-Hollywood is the largest chapter of the Association Internationale du Film d’Animation, and supports a wide range of activities and preservation efforts through its membership — including the Animation Archive, Animation Aid Foundation, the Animation Educators Forum, the Animation Center building initiative, film preservation, screenings, special events and festival support.
The chapter also produces the Annie Awards. The 44th annual ceremony is set for Saturday, February 4, 2017. Learn more at www.asifa-hollywood.org.
Toei Animation Inc. has signed a deal with US digital network Tubi TV to bring several of its top animated properties to the streaming platform. The AVOD service is available via mobile app or iOS and Android, OTT platforms and online at tubitv.com, allowing instant no-subscription-required access to an expansive catalog of movies and TV shows.
As of November 9, the deal will see 10 English-subtitled Toei series debut on Tubi TV: Digimon Adventure tri. chapters 1, 2 & 3; Majin Bone episodes 1-52; Rowdy Sumo Wrestler eps. 1-23; Saint Seiya Soul of Gold eps. 1-13; Gaiking eps. 1-39; Captain Harlock eps. 1-42; PreCure eps. 1-49; Interlude OVA 1-3; Galaxy Express 999 eps. 1-113; and Tiger Mask W eps. 1-39 (and upcoming episodes currently in production).
“We are excited to bring our classic titles and recent successes, to Tubi TV’s innovative platform,” said Masayuki Endo, President of Toei Animation Inc. “With renewed interest in our greatest hits, it has become important to find the best online streaming partners.”
Turner announces a new division to lead its digital innovation internationally, with two key executive moves ensuing. Aksel van der Wal, currently SVP and CFO, is being promoted to the new role of Executive Vice President, Digital Ventures and Innovation for Turner’s international operations, effective January 1. Stepping into van der Wal’s former position in the new year will be Trey Turner, currently SVP of corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions.
“As our industry undergoes huge evolution, the impact of digital disruption and changing consumer behaviour continues to put audience insight right at the heart of our business strategy,” said Gerhard Zeiler, President, Turner International, to whom van der Wal will report. “This new division will ensure that we assess new opportunities for innovation, development and acquisition through the lens of relevant, robust consumer data and through a realigned, agile organisational structure. Aksel’s experience in transformative management, his first-class understanding of both the linear and digital media landscapes, and his detailed knowledge of Turner’s international operation, all combine to make him a superb fit for this new role.”
Under van der Wal, the new division will focus on driving profitable growth through international consumer-centric initiatives, including all of Turner’s international multi-platform suite of digital properties and its direct-to-consumer product strategy. He remains responsible for the company’s international technology & operations (T&O) organization.
In close co-operation with the Turner International presidents, van der Wal has the responsibility for the existing portfolio of international products and services on the web, for smart phones, games, apps and OTT, and he will also be charged with developing new digital direct-to-consumer businesses, leading a cross-platform business intelligence function that drives consumer insight; managing the internal T&O infrastructure; and helping to implement the strategy of the non-linear ad sales business. Additionally, he will identify new opportunities for Turner and decide on how to engage in those new areas, through technological product innovation and/or acquisitions.
Aksel van der Wal joined Turner in 2014 as CFO, Turner EMEA and was promoted to SVP and CFO, International, in June 2015. Before joining Turner, van der Wal worked for three years and served as CEO, Time Out, in London and New York. His leadership of its global operations embraced digital expansion, a complete overhaul of its digital platforms, new e- commerce operations and the revitalization of its traditional businesses through innovative approaches. Prior to Time Out, he was CFO at Seatwave, and previously held senior financial and business development roles at Vodafone including CFO of partner markets. He started his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers. He has an MBA from INSEAD, and a LLM tax law from Leiden University, NL. A native Dutch speaker and fluent in English, he also speaks German, French and Spanish.
Based in Atlanta, Turner will report to Pascal Desroches, EVP and CFO of Turner, while working closely with Zeiler. He will be responsible for all of International’s financial operations and will be an active partner and contributor in shaping the direction of the company’s international business and implementing its strategy.
Before his current SVP role at Turner, Trey Turner was director of finance for CNN worldwide, where he was responsible for strategic finance support, leading the financial analysis and business justification for new initiatives, partnerships, and investments. Prior to joining the company, Turner was with the corporate finance department of Stephens Inc. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in analytical finance from Wake Forest University, where he graduated cum laude, and currently serves on the Alumni Council for the School of Business.
Polish animation studio Platige Image and Portuguese audiovisual shop Imaginew have joined forces to produce a new animated feature titled Fatima, a dynamic, colorful 3D film inspired by the Three Secrets of Fatima and created in celebration of the centenary of the Our Lady of Fatima Apparition. Platige is handling production and creative duties for the project, due out in May 2018.
A lively story about finding faith and holding on to values in the modern world, Fatima follows a 12-year old girl named Madalena and her sweet, tech-savvy brother, Tomás. As the tale begins, Madalena has just lost her faith when suddenly a beautiful and intriguing girl named Lily and a clumsy, slightly pushy boy named Angelo enter their lives. Lily soon becomes Madalena’s guiding light, but who will prove to be a true friend at the end of the day?
“The events in Fatima and their 100th anniversary were the inspiration for writing the screenplay. This is also is why the story’s leading characters are children. In much the same way as a powerful religious experience influenced the lives of three little shepherds 100 years ago, the main character in our movie will face the same values,” says Imaginew CEO Rui Pedro, who created the concept and is executive producer on Fatima. “We hope that our film will not only provide the audience with excellent entertainment, but will also give them reasons for thought and conversations about the role of faith in their lives.”
“It’s a multidimensional, bittersweet story about love, friendship but also pain, and refusal to accept events that we don’t understand and concede,” adds Platige Image executive producer Piotr Sikora. “… We want our story to be visually fascinating and attractive. We want to reach a diverse audience, children but also their parents. Fatima will be an enormous and challenging project. I hope that thanks to the way we show the experiences of two children we will be able to bring a whole new quality to the market.”
GFM Animation, the just-announced toon production and sales division of UK sales agency GFM Films, has released the first look at CG feature project Here Comes The Grump, Screen Daily revealed. The fantasy adventure is currently in production for Prime Focus World (London) and LatAm animation powerhouse Ánima Estudios.
“Animation is well underway and the film will be completed in the first part of 2017. Our artists are pushing the limits to put as much quality and humor into every last frame,” Greg Gavanski, Prime Focus’ London-based head of animation, told SD.
Adapted from the old Mirisch-Geoffrey DePatie-Freleng Enterprises cartoon 1969-1970), the film will center on a teenage boy who is magically transported to a distant land, where he must foil the schemes of a cantankerous wizard called The Grump.
Ice Age: The Meltdown screenwriter Jim Hecht wrote the script, and the project features designs by Craig Kellman (character designer: Madagascar, Hotel Transylvania). Former Simpsons animation producer Bill Schultz is consulting on the film.
In addition to Here Comes The Grump, GFM Animation (announced as a GFM Films sister company Nov. 1) has a number of previously announced and new projects under its umbrella. GFM Films’ Hugo, Stonerunner have moved over.
Also in the works: Dog’Y’Dog, the story of a teenage dog who wants to be a rock ‘n’ roll guitarist, but puts his dreams on hold when his famous “dogynaut” fauther goes missing (Leningrad Cowboys in Helsinki is developing both film and videogame for 2017). And stop-motion animated musical Codename: Housewife, inspired by a Korean short — the legendary Will Vinton (Return to Oz) and Korean claymation director Hong Sukwha will co-direct the tale of an ordinary housewife who is enlisted as an international spy, tasked with saving the world’s greatest rock stars from mysterious disappearances. Schultz is co-producing as well as China Film Group.
L.A.-based studio Gunpowder & Sky has teamed up with Oscar- and Grammy-winning producer T Bone Burnett, acclaimed animator Drew Christie and music television producer Bill Flanagan (Storytellers) to create an animated series celebrated the untold stories behind seminal moments in music: Drawn & Recorded.
Announced earlier this year, the short form series debuts on Spotify on Thursday, November 10. Drawn & Recorded is directed by Christie and produced by Van Toffler of Gunpowder & Sky, along with Flanagan. With narration by Burnett brought to life by Christie’s distinctly illustrative collage-style of animation, the series promises to be fascinating for pop culture buffs as well as a visual treat.
Synopsis:
Drawn & Recorded brings to life through fantastical animation the even more fantastical tales, tall but true, of music lore, lost to the dustbin of music history… now uncovered and told by Grammy Award winning narrator, T Bone Burnett. Find out how jazz great, Louis Armstrong, made then-Vice President Richard Nixon his drug mule. Learn how Motorhead was a mutton-chopped speed freak’s best revenge against former band mates who once betrayed him. See rapper, ODB, recast as a superhero and guardian angel. Drawn & Recorded drops the needle on these and more untold stories that are sometimes hilarious, occasionally tragic, always compelling.
UTS Animal Logic Academy is preparing for its first batch of students, with The University of Technology Sydney appointing Chris Ebeling as Creative Lead-in-Residence for the 2017 Master of Animation and Visualisation program, and Dr. Andrew Johnston as Research and Course Director.
Ebeling brings a wealth of hands-on experience and knowledge to his role, having recently worked with Animal Logic on The LEGO Batman Movie, The LEGO Movie and Guardians of Ga’Hoole.
“Chris’ experience in feature film animation joined with his leadership in education and mentoring made him an ideal candidate for this crucial role in laying the foundations for the MAV,” said Dr. Shilo McClean, Head of UTS Animal Logic Academy. “We know that Chris’ energy and enthusiasm for inspiring great work is going to be integral to our goal of making sure that the members of the Academy have a powerful year of learning.”
Dr. Johnston will be charged with developing the Academy’s role in pursuing leading edge research opportunities for the CGI industries.
“We’re so excited that we will be getting to work with Andrew again. He was responsible for the amazing soundscape for the Showreel which was such an important part of building UTS’ relationship with Animal Logic and, as the UTS producer for the Showreel, I found Andrew an absolutely brilliant collaborative partner,” added MClean. “We are very thrilled to be planning the research opportunities that will emerge from the work of the Academy and the relationship with Animal Logic and other industry partners. This is going to be so great.”
Announced in August, the UTS Animal Logic Academy will offer its inaugural one-year postgraduate degree program in 2017 with the aim of producing professionally trained, industry-ready graduates.
To support the first year and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to consider this course, UTS is offering one lucky candidate a full scholarship for the 2017 program. The Academy is actively seeking people with a range of skills, including IT, architecture, graphic or industrial design, animation or other creative disciplines.
The application process will include candidate interviews, with applications due by November 11, 2016. More information available online.
Kidscreen has announced that 26 animation concepts have been selected for the 2016 Asian Animation Summit, taking place in Brisbane, Australia from Nov. 22 to 24. These in-development titles hailing from across the Asia-Pacific region will have a chance to shine as they are presented in a moderated live pitch and Q&A to an audience of broadcasters, co-producers, distributors and investors from regional and international markets.
Creators and prospective partners will also have opportunities for follow-up meetings and casual networking built into the Summit schedule. Tuesday and Wednesday will begin with conference sessions on “Growing up with YouTube Kids” and “Reaching New Heights with Shorts.”
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In the new episode debuting Nov. 19 on Disney XD, Ezra and Sabine team up to tame a rogue young hotshot pilot and his crew who risk their lives to defend their homeworld from the Empire, and Admiral Thrawn returns. (Catch up with last episode’s Rebels Recon recap!)
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Chris Robinson spotlights South African filmmaker Naomi van Niekerk’s powerful sand animation short An Ordinary Blue Monday Morning, inspired by the poem by Afrikaans poet Ronelda Kamfer.
Disney has released a new behind-the-scenes featurette for its upcoming mythical epic Moana, In “The Way to Moana,” hear commentary from the filmmakers — including directors Ron Clements and John Musker, voice talent, songwriters and key advisers from the Pacific Islands. The featurette dives into the research and collaboration that went into crafting a story that celebrates the cultures that inspired it.
In addition, the studio has unveiled the uplifting, beautifully crafted film realization of the original song “We Know the Way.” The song is written and performed by award-winning songwriters Opetaia Foa’i (Te Vaka) and Lin-Manuel Miranda (Broadway’s Hamilton), and showcases the rich and vibrant voyaging life of Moana’s ancestors.
Check out the clips below and don’t miss Moana in theaters November 23.
Funimation Films has confirmed that Japanese film Your Name. has made the official consideration list in the Best Animated Feature category for the 89th Annual Academy Awards. The box office hit will be vying for one of five nomination spots in the 2017 Oscars race. Funimation acquired North American distribution rights earlier this year from Toho Co. Ltd. in Japan.
Your Name. (Kimi no Na wa) is the latest film from director Makoto Shinkai, who has twice been nominated for the Annecy Cristal (Children Who Chase Lost Voices in 2012 and A Gathering of Cats in 2008). This new success won the Best Animated Feature award at Sitges and has to date earned over 17.9 billion yen (approx. $170 million USD) since it opened August 26 — making it the highest grossing film of the year.
The film is also the first anime feature to gross more than 10 billion yen at the Japanese box office that was not directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Your Name. has already surpassed Miyazaki’s Ponyo (2008) and The Wind Rises (2013), and is currently the seventh highest grossing film of all time in Japan.
“We’re thrilled to have Your Name. on the list of contenders for a Best Animated Feature nomination,” said Gen Fukunaga, CEO and founder of Funimation. “It is a masterpiece of animation from director Makoto Shinkai and is definitely worthy of Oscar consideration. We look forward to releasing it in theaters in 2017.”
Your Name. will have a qualifying theatrical run in Los Angeles December 2-8 at the Laemmle Music Hall, and will open in select theaters in the U.S. and Canada early next year.
Synopsis:
Your Name. is a beautiful story about time, fate and the hearts of two young souls. The day the stars fell, two lives changed forever. High schoolers Mitsuha and Taki are complete strangers, living separate lives. But one night, they suddenly switch places. Mitsuha wakes up in Taki’s body and he in hers. This bizarre occurrence continues to happen randomly and the two must adjust their lives around each other. Yet somehow, it works. They build a connection and communicate by leaving notes, messages, and more importantly, an imprint. Tugging at the string of fate, they try to find a way to each other. But distance isn’t the only thing keeping them apart. Is their bond strong enough to face the cruel irony of time? Or is their meeting nothing more than a wish upon the stars?
Critically acclaimed anime feature In This Corner of the World (Kono Sekai no Katasumi ni) has secured sales deals in three key territories during the American Film Market, following a successful premiere at the Tokyo International Film Festival. Tokyo-based production and rights management company Genco Inc. and its international sales and distribution partner, London-based Animatsu Entertainment, closed deals in France, Germany and Mexico during the market, with additional major sales expected to conclude shortly.
The film will be released in France by Septieme Factory, expected to hit theaters in early Spring 2017 — the acquisition was handled by Nancy de Meritens for Septieme and Jerome Mazandarani for Animatsu and Genco. In This Corner of the World will also screen in theaters in Germany through Universum and Mexico through Arcade Media. A UK release is slated for the second quarter of 2017. Genco is releasing the film in Japan on November 12.
“I am thrilled to be able to announce these very important deals in three of the most important markets for Japanese animation and with such experienced and successful partners,” Animatsu Ent. COO Jerome Mazandarani said. “Buyers, critics and audiences alike have all called the finished film a masterpiece and one of the most important films to be released this year in any genre.”
Produced by Genco, with animation by MAPPA, In This Corner of the World is licensed to Animatsu (part of the UK group Manga Entertainment) for worldwide sales. Genco and Animatsu announced the title at Annecy in June ahead of the Tokyo film fest premiere this fall, where it received critical acclaim for its poignant story and beautiful animation.
In This Corner of the World is having its second AFM screening on Monday, Nov. 7. Written by award-winning manga artist Fumiyo Kouno and directed by Sunao Katabuchi (Mai Mai Miracle), the film follows the story of Suzu, who moves in with her husband’s family in the small town of Kure in Hiroshima in 1944. Her life is thrown into chaos when her town is the first to be bombed by an atomic weapon in the final days of World War II.
Rodolphe Guenoden, a Gobelins graduate and longtime DreamWorks Animation artist, has been tapped to direct new animated feature The Bravest. The announcement was made by Main Journey founders and producing duo Laurent Zeitoun and Yann Zenou (Ballerina) during AFM. Main Journey developed and is producing the film.
The Bravest is a 3D animated period film which delves into the world of New York firefighters. The story is centered on Maria, an ordinary 16-year-old who must become an extraordinary hero in order to save her father. Rochelle Jones, who became New York’s first female firefighter in 1978 and went on to become a battalion chief, is consulting on the film.
Guenoden began his career at Amblimation in London before joining DWA, where he was animation supervisor for The Prince of Egypt, The Road to El Dorado and Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas; storyboard artist for Madagascar, Over the Hedge and Sinbad; design & storyboard artist for Kung Fu Panda; and director of Kung Fu Panda: Secret of the Scroll.
He joins a key creative team that includes animation director Ted Ty (Mulan, The Lion King, Rise of the Guardians, Kung Fu Panda, Ballerina) and screenwriter Jennica Harper (Netflix’s Some Assembly Required, Disney XD’s Mr. Young).
The Bravest is being produced for 40 million euro ($44 million USD) by recently launched live-action/animation feature and TV outfit Main Journey, with Montreal-based L’Atelier Animation — also a recent arrival on the animation production scene, whose first project is Quad Prod.’s Ballerina, out in France next month through Gaumont and to be released stateside by The Weinstein Co.
9 Story Media Group has secured a number of deals across Latin America for its kids and family content. A total of nearly 500 episodes have been licensed to broadcasters across the territory, with agreements in Mexico, Uruguay, Chile, the U.S. Hispanic market and beyond.
Canal Once (Mexico) has acquired season one of Emmy-winning preschool series Peg + Cat, season two of preschool favorite Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood and season two of animated kids’ comedy Camp Lakebottom. Canal 22 (Mexico) licensed season one of animated nature program Wild Kratts and live-action science series Finding Stuff Out.
Travelling south, TNU (Uruguay) picked up season one of Peg + Cat and season two of Wild Kratts, while CNTV (Chile) has also licensed Peg + Cat season one.
And covering multiple territories, SomosTV has acquired Meteor and the Mighty Monster Trucks and the first and second season of Monkey See Monkey Do for its preschool viewers in the U.S. Hispanic market, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean Basin.
Animaze – Montreal International Animation Film Festival has opened submissions for the 2017 edition, taking place August 17-20 with screenings at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. Festival organizers are seeking short films and features as well as experimental and 360 content, as well as series and specials for its TV pitch forum.
Filmmakers can submit their work for Animaze 2017 via FilmFreeway.
Additionally, Animaze Festival Director Laurie Gordon and Kirill Razlogov, Program Director of the Moscow International Film Festival, have arranged an exchange of Canadian and Russian animation between their two festivals. The collaboration was conceived and confirmed during the Antalya International Film Festival in Turkey last month.
The agreement will see Razlogov curate a special Russian focus program and present a masterclass during Animaze 2017, while Gordon will curate 12 hours of Canadian animation for the Moscow event (June 23-29, 2017) — one of Russia’s oldest and most prestigious film festivals.
Canadian filmmakers can submit their animation for consideration in the Moscow film fest program via FilmFreeway under a separate category by March 31, 2017.
Walt Disney Studios has released brand new images from its upcoming live-action adaptation of the animated classic Beauty and the Beast, featuring Emma Watson as Belle and Dan Stevens as her cursed companion.
Directed by Bill Condon (Dreamgirls, Twilight: Breaking Dawn Pts. 1 & 2), the film brings the beloved fairy-tale to life like never before and features an extraordinary ensemble cast, which also includes Luke Evans, Kevin Kline, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor, Stanley Tucci, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Audra McDonald, Ian McKellen and Emma Thompson. Beauty and the Beast will be released in U.S. theaters nationwide on March 17, 2017.
CALL FOR ENTRIES: Be There! Corfu Animation Festival 2017
Greek toon fest is seeking short films, shorts for kids, student films and features completed after Jan. 1, 2015 for its 6th edition (March 29-April 2). Deadline: December 21, 2016.
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Missing six-part saga “The Power of the Daleks” has begun its roll-out in classic show-inspired black and white animated form producer Charles Norton — a color version will be released next year.
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Celebrity humanitarian is executive producing The Breadwinner, the latest project from Cartoon Saloon. The story follows a young Afghan girl and is set for a Sept. 2017 release.
Warner Bros. Animation is bringing the Team back for an all-new third season of its hit animated action series Young Justice, based on the DC Entertainment characters. It’s “business as usual” as the new season prepares to take fans along for twists, turns and dangerous new threats for the celebrated super heroes.
Producers Brandon Vietti (Batman: Under the Red Hood, Superman: Doomsday) and Greg Weisman (Star Wars Rebels, Gargoyles) will be returning to the series.
In Young Justice, the teenage super heroes of the DC Universe come of age in a world of super powers, super-villains and super secrets. Used strategically as the secret covert weapon of the Justice League, Nightwing, Robin, Aqualad, Kid Flash, Superboy, Miss Martian and a host of others strive to prove to their legendary mentors, as well as to themselves, that they have what it takes to be heroes.
Named one of Entertainment Weekly‘s “9 Best Animated TV Series Drawn from Comics,” Young Justice has been lauded by critics and viewers alike for its rich stories and impressive animation. Each of the first two seasons reached more than 25 million unique viewers airing on Cartoon Network.
“The affection that fans have had for Young Justice, and their rallying cry for more episodes, has always resonated with us,” said Sam Register, President, Warner Bros. Animation and Warner Digital Series. “We are excited to bring the show back for this loyal fan base and to provide an opportunity for new viewers to discover this excellent series.”
Further details on Young Justice season 3 — including premiere date and network partner — will be announced at a later date. Get more information and sign up for updates at YJS3.com.
