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What Animation Means to Me…

Ramin Zahed - April 2, 2012

On the occasion of our 25th anniversary, we asked our readers and the top movers and shakers in the industry to tell us what...

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La Dolce Vita Animata

Ramin Zahed - April 2, 2012

Indie animation producers in Italy continue to deliver the goods despite tough financial challenges and the slow growth of revenue from multimedia projects. A lot...

Festivals & Events

10 Shows to Write Home About

Ramin Zahed - April 2, 2012

The beginning of April may signal the arrival of spring in the natural world, but for TV execs and animation producers, it only means...

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Zodiak Kids Introduces ‘Marco Macaco’ in Cannes

Ramin Zahed - March 30, 2012

Paris-based Tele Images Productions, part of Zodiak Kids, and Danish studio Nice Ninja are bringing a new 3D animated comedy series called The Marco...

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‘A Poem Is…’ Debuts New Episodes on Disney Jr.

Ramin Zahed - March 30, 2012

Jessica Alba, Owen Wilson, Liev Schreiber and John Leguizamo are among the stars lending their voices to classic Disney animation in new installments of...

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Ken Sasaki Promoted to CEO of VIZ

Ramin Zahed - March 30, 2012

Ken Sasaki has been named the new president and CEO of San Francisco-based manga and anime distributor VIZ Media. Sasaki will succeed Hidemi Fukuhara...

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Man of Action Announces Three New Projects

Ramin Zahed - March 29, 2012

The team behind Man of Action Studios, the in-demand creators of Ben 10 and Ultimate Spider-Man, is taking full advantage of its hot streak....

Home Entertainment

‘Adventure Time’ First Season DVD Arrives in July

Ramin Zahed - March 29, 2012

July is going to be a little bit hotter for fans of Jake and Finn and Cartoon Network’s glorious animated series Adventure Time. It...

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Kidobi Secures New Kids Content

Ramin Zahed - March 29, 2012

Canadian online preschool video platform Kidobi has picked up the subscription VoD rights to five animated shows from German media outfit m4e/Telescreen. Kidobi’s new...

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Cartoon Network Reveals Dynamic New 2012-13 Slate

Ramin Zahed - March 28, 2012

During its New York City upfront presentation, Cartoon Network announced today several new and returning series to its programming line-up including the world premiere...

Festivals & Events

Ottawa Fest Plans Tribute to Ralph Bakshi

Ramin Zahed - March 28, 2012

The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) has announced some of its major plans for the 2012 edition of North America’s premier animation festival. Running from...

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Breakthrough to Develop Animated Atwood Tale

Ramin Zahed - March 28, 2012

Toronto-based content distributor and producer Breakthrough Entertainment has optioned Wandering Wenda & Friends, the critically acclaimed children’s book series written by celebrated Canadian author...

Festivals & Events

WIA Seeks Phyllis Craig Scholarship Applicants

Ramin Zahed - March 28, 2012

The Phyllis Craig Scholarship Award Committee of Women In Animation International is still taking applications for the 2012 Scholarship Award. Every year a $1000 scholarship...

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The Buzz on Disney Junior’s New ‘Quiet Is…’

Ramin Zahed - March 27, 2012

Last week, Disney Junior premiered a charming new, original stop-motion show designed to help toddlers get ready for bed. The 10 x two-minute show...

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Nick Highlights Toon Details at L.A. Upfront

Ramin Zahed - March 27, 2012

Nickelodeon announced more details about its upcoming animated shows at today’s upfront presentation in Los Angeles. Cabler president Cyma Zarghami confirmed Nick’s dedication to...

Rovio Acquires Futuremark Animation Studio

Ramin Zahed - March 27, 2012

Angry Birds creator Rovio Entertainment has acquired Futuremark Games Studio, the gaming arm of software developer Futuremark. “They are an incredibly talented and experienced team,...

Three DHX Preschool Shows to Stream on Netflix

Ramin Zahed - March 27, 2012

Toronto’s TV producer and distributor DHX Media has signed its first content deal with Netflix, offering three of its animated preschool shows—Franny’s Feet, Bo...

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Cake to Distribute Chapman Ent. Shows

Ramin Zahed - March 27, 2012

Kids TV distributor Cake will distribute Chapman Entertainment’s entire catalog of shows for the world, excluding N. American and the U.K. The new deal...

Festivals & Events

DQ Ent. Wins Top Kudos at Cartoons on the Bay

Ramin Zahed - March 26, 2012

Indian animation studio and distributor DQ Entertainment was the winner of this year’s International Studio of the Year award at the 16th edition of...

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