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Festivals & Events

‘Rango,’ ‘Hugo’ Win Big at VES Awards

Ramin Zahed - February 8, 2012

Gore Verbinski’s underdog hero Rango continued its winning streak last night at the 10th Annual VES Awards. Only a few nights after taking home...

Television

Atlantyca, Imira and Inspidea Fly with ‘Bat Pat’

Ramin Zahed - February 7, 2012

Italian studio Atlantyca, Spanish house Imira and Malyasia’s Inspidea are producing a new 52 x 11 minute series based on the best-selling children’s book...

Television

Cookie Jar and Fremantle Stomp with ‘Ella the Elephant’

Ramin Zahed - February 7, 2012

Cookie Jar Entertainment and FremantleMedia Enterprises have joined forces to launch the 26 X half-hour animated preschool show Ella the Elephant. The series is...

Features

Wizart Releases ‘Snow Queen’ Movie Trailer

Ramin Zahed - February 7, 2012

Moscow- and Voronezh-based CG animation studio Wizart has released a trailer for its upcoming 3-D feature The Snow Queen. Based on the famous Hans...

Television

Arc Is on Board HIT’s ‘Thomas & Friends’

Ramin Zahed - February 6, 2012

HIT Entertainment has signed Toronto-based Arc Productions (formerly Starz) to animate the new season of its CG-animated preschool hit Thomas & Friends. This deal...

People

Matt Groening to Receive Walk of Fame Star

Ramin Zahed - February 6, 2012

It’s hard to believe that The Simpsons creator Matt Groening still hasn’t received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Well, that wrong...

Television

Little Airplane Announces New Musical Toon

Ramin Zahed - February 6, 2012

Emmy-winning Little Airplane Productions and popular children’s artist Laurie Berkner are working on a new preschool series called Sing It, Laurie! Sing It, Laurie! is...

Features

Al Pacino to Voice New ‘Despicable Me’ Villain

Ramin Zahed - February 6, 2012

Universal/Illumination’s sequel to Despicable Me just added more star power to its voice lineup. Deadline reported that master thespian Al Pacino has signed to...

Festivals & Events

‘Rango’ Rides Home with Top Annie Prize

Ramin Zahed - February 5, 2012

In what may be a bellwether for Oscar night, Paramount/Nickelodeon’s quirky CG-animated feature Rango won the prize for Best Picture at the Annie Awards...

Licensing

Nick, Playmates Introduce New TMNT Toys

Ramin Zahed - February 3, 2012

Dude, if you dig the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, you’ll have to find a way to check out this year’s Toy Fair in New...

‘The Simpsons’ Arcade Game Returns in Style

Ramin Zahed - February 3, 2012

Just in time for The Simpsons’ buzzy 500th episode, which is scheduled for Feb. 19 on Fox TV, the show’s fist video game is...

People

Animation Agent Candy Monteiro Passes Away

Ramin Zahed - February 3, 2012

Film and television literary agent Candy Monteiro, who represented many animation writers and artists and was the co-founder of the Monteiro Rose Dravis Agency,...

Television

TBS and Teletoon Launch Cartoon Network in Canada

Ramin Zahed - February 2, 2012

Teletoon and Turner Broadcast System will launch a new ad-supported digital channel that will air Cartoon Network (between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m.) and...

Festivals & Events

‘Monster in Paris’ to Open N.Y. Family Film Fest

Ramin Zahed - February 2, 2012

If you’ve been dying to see some fantastic animated features and shorts from all over the world, you’ll just need to book that flight...

Television

Target Finds New Homes for 3 Chapman Shows

Ramin Zahed - February 2, 2012

London-based Target Entertainment has securing a major new multi-regional broadcast deal for Chapman Entertainment’s hit pre-school series Roary the Racing Car with Nickelodeon. The first...

Licensing

Warner Bros. Readies Diverse Toy Fair Slate

Ramin Zahed - February 1, 2012

Warner Bros. Consumer Products is getting ready to unveil new tie-in toys for The Dark Knight Rises, The Green Lantern, Young Justice, Looney Tunes,...

Features

DreamWorks Announces Lineup for ‘Me & My Shadow’

Ramin Zahed - February 1, 2012

Josh Gad (Book of Mormon) Bill Hader (SNL) and Kate Hudson (Almost Famous) are part of the voice cast of Me & My Shadow,...

Festivals & Events

Academy Hosts Animated Short and Feature Program

Ramin Zahed - February 1, 2012

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present five public events celebrating this year’s nominees. Oscar Week events will feature screenings, film...

Features