Category: Licensing
Silvergate Media Launches Licensing Program for Netflix Series ‘Hilda’
2D animated series co-produced by Silvergate Media and Mercury Films is based on the Eisner Award-nominated graphic novels by Luke Pearson.
BES Animation To Produce Second Season of ‘Kitty is Not a Cat’
83 Animated Projects from 22 Countries Presented at Cartoon Forum 2018
Over 1,000 producers, investors, buyers and broadcasters attend 29th edition of leading European animation co-production platform, held September 10-13 in Toulouse.
RAI Bringing New Animated Shows to MIPCOM and MIP Junior
‘The Star of Andra and Tati,’ ‘Woof-Meow’ and ‘Dixiland’ among media group’s latest animated offerings they’ll be bringing to next month’s market.
CAKE Strikes Worldwide Distribution Deal with Animation Collective
New York studio’s library contains several hundred digitally remastered episodes of shows like ‘Kappa Mikey’ and ‘Thumb Wrestling Federation.’
‘Masha and the Bear’ to Launch on Univision in U.S.
Hit animated family series set for September 9-10 debuts on broadcaster’s UniMás and Galavisión channels.
CAKE To Launch Fresh TV’s Brand New ‘Total Drama’ Series at MIPCOM
‘Total Dramarama,’ the much-anticipated prequel to the multi-award winning franchise, is produced by Fresh TV in association with TELETOON and Cartoon Network.
Nick Jonas Joins STX’s ‘UglyDolls’ Feature
Grammy & Golden Globe-nominated musician & actor joins Kelly Clarkson & Pitbull in STXfilms’ upcoming animated feature & will perform an original song.
‘Peppa Pig’ Theatrical Release Marching to Mainland China
Under new co-production deal, Entertainment One and Alibaba Pictures set theatrical Release of ‘Peppa Pig’ for Chinese New Year 2019.
Kedoo Entertainment Inks Raft of Partnership Deals for ‘Booba’
Expansion strategy includes new worldwide multi-year distribution agreement with global entertainment streaming service Netflix.
The Peanuts Gang: DHX Media Closes Sale of Minority Stake to Sony
With the purchase of 49 percent of DHX Media’s 80 percent interest, Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) owns 39 percent of the Peanuts IP.
DHX Media Appoints Jon Gisby to Head Wildbrain Kids’ Network
Entrepreneurial digital media executive to drive WildBrain’s rapidly growing digital kids’ network and studio.
Comcast Drops Bid to Buy 21st Century Fox
Move clears the way for Disney’s $71 billion cash and stock offer, which was approved in June by the Department of Justice.
Flying Bark Productions Starts Work on ‘100% Wolf’
New 22-episode CGI TV series will follow release of animated feature set to deliver in October, 2019.
Guru Studio’s ‘Pikwik’ Coming to Disney Junior
Original animated preschool comedy series set to air in U.S., Australia-New Zealand, Korea and India.
9 Story Acquires Breakthrough Entertainment’s Kids and Family Library
Deal for 757 half hours of animated and live-action content includes current development slate and rights to future seasons.
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical’ to Close
Underperforming Nickelodeon show will shut its Palace Theatre doors less than a year after December opening.
Silvergate Media Teams with Wanda Kids on ‘Octonauts’ Movies in China
Two new animated films based on hit pre-school series slated for Chinese theatres with Netflix releasing internationally.
Judge Denies Defendant Motions in MOVA Suit Against Fox, Paramount, Disney and Marvel
Ruling means technology owner Rearden’s IP infringement lawsuits and discovery efforts can continue.
MIPCOM 2018 is Coming to Cannes
MIPCOM 2018 welcomes industry leaders to the world’s entertainment content market place from October 15 – 18, Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France.
WildBrain and ‘Beyblade Burst’ Let It Rip on YouTube
Studio will develop a global YouTube strategy for ‘Beyblade Burst’ and produce original content in collaboration with fan channel BeybladeGeeks.
UYoung to Localize ‘Space Racers’ for China
Preschool brand expands its Chinese market presence through multi-channel television distribution and consumer-products deal.