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Television

Spidey Tops Teletoon Retro’s Crush List

Ramin Zahed - February 14, 2012

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Teleteoon Retro fans have picked their favorite Top 5 Crushes of all time, which will be inducted into...

Michael Lipman’s Toon Celebrates V-Day on Google

Ramin Zahed - February 14, 2012

If you enjoyed the charming animated “Doodle” playing on google.com on Valentine’s Day, you’ll probably like to know that it’s by Michael “Lippy” Lipman. The...

Festivals & Events

Matt Groening donates $500,000 to UCLA

Ramin Zahed - February 13, 2012

Matt Groening, the influential creator of The Simpsons, has donated $500,000 to UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and TV, according to the Los Angeles...

Television

9 Story Picks Up Skywriter’s ‘Camp Lakebottom’

Ramin Zahed - February 13, 2012

Toronto’s 9 Story Entertainment has acquired Skywriter Media’s animated series Camp Lakebottom ( produced for Teletoon Canada) and Vivi (a co-pro with Brazil’s Mixer...

Television

Tele Images Unveils Plans for ‘The Basketeers’

Ramin Zahed - February 13, 2012

Tele Images, I Can Fly, the National Basketball Association (NBA) and basketball star Tony Parker have launched an exclusive collection of co-branded youth merchandise...

Television

‘Adventure Time,’ ‘Regular Show’ Celebrate V-Day!

Ramin Zahed - February 13, 2012

If you need some animated romance to heat up your Valentine’s Day celebration this week, don’t forget to turn to Cartoon Network at 7:30...

Festivals & Events

And the BAFTAS Go to ‘Rango,’ ‘Morning Stroll’

Ramin Zahed - February 13, 2012

The weekly shower of big awards to Gore Verbinski’s feature Rango continued on Sunday (Feb. 12) when the quirky CG-animated movie received the Best...

Features

Howard to Milk Runaway Cow Story

Ramin Zahed - February 13, 2012

Animation producer Max Howard (Igor, Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron), writer/producer Kirsty Peart (The Hero of Color City, Thomas the Tank & Friends), Munich’s...

Television

‘Small Potatoes’ Launches New Digital Ventures

Ramin Zahed - February 10, 2012

Little Airplane’s global preschool hit Small Potatoes has signed two new digital licensees with P2 Games and Barnes & Noble. The appointments will bolster...

People

Jim Henson Co. Promotes New Directors

Ramin Zahed - February 10, 2012

The Jim Henson Company has promoted Meghan Sheridan and Blanca Lista to serve as directors in feature and TV development. Sheridan is now the director...

Television

Cartoon Network to Unveil DC Nation on March 3

Ramin Zahed - February 10, 2012

Get ready for the big DC Nation premiere on Cartoon Network on Saturday, march 3rd. That’s the kickoff date for when a full hour...

Television

‘Maya the Bee’ Buzzes Back to Studio 100

Ramin Zahed - February 9, 2012

Studio 100 is buying back the property rights to Maya the Bee in France from Planeta Junior. The company was previously in charge of...

Laika Studio Opts for Shotgun Software

Ramin Zahed - February 9, 2012

Portland, Oregon-based animation house Laika has purchased a site license of Shotgun software to manage production and enhance collaboration for stop-motion and vfx work...

Home Entertainment

Monster High Scares Up DVD and New Doll Line

Ramin Zahed - February 9, 2012

It looks like Mattel’s hot Monster High toy line is getting ready for a ghoulish season. The tween girl doll brand, which was created...

Features