Disney Channel Acquires ‘Miraculous - Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir’ Seasons 4-5
Disney+ also snags all five seasons of the series; S4 hits summer 2021, with S5 coming in 2022.
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‘Jade Armor’ Heads to Cartoon Network and HBO Max in early 2022.
Developed by an all-female creative team, TeamTo’s original animated series follows an ordinary girl who is unexpectedly transformed into a legendary superhero.
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Hasbro-Owned Entertainment One to Cut Film and TV Staff
Deadline reports a memo just sent out by Film & TV president Steve Bertram explains need to reduce headcount by 10%.
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Shout! Factory and LAIKA Ink US Distribution Deal
Studio’s award-winning stop-motion / CG animated films ‘Kubo and the Two Strings,’ ‘The Boxtrolls,’ ‘ParaNorman,’ and ‘Coraline’ will head to small screens nationwide; new bonus content, collectible packaging, and specialty releases will be announced in the coming months.
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Cyber Group Studios to Receive Epic MegaGrant
Entertainment production company’s plans for new virtual production pipeline include an Unreal Engine-powered real-time rendering and motion capture studio.
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WildBrain Spark Inks ‘Kiwi & Strit’ Deal with Copenhagen Bombay
Studios will co-produce 26 new episodes for popular CG-animated comedy series’ third season; agreement grants exclusive global AVOD rights to new season.
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Nippon TV’s Inks Distribution Deal for ‘TSUKIMICHI-Moonlit Fantasy-’
Crunchyroll tapped to bring new anime to platforms worldwide; series is based on the award-winning novel and manga by Kei Azumi.
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YouNeek Studio’s ‘Iyanu: Child of Wonder’ Gets Animated
Studio’s graphic novels to be transformed by Nigerian-born filmmaker, Okupe; animated series will feature stunning African locations, brilliant themes of unity and community all through the lens of inspirational African characters.
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GKIDS Launches Official English-language Studio Ghibli Social Media Channels
Deal with the award-winning Studio Ghibli marks an extension of long-term partnership; US based distributer already handles famed animation studio’s North America theatrical and home video rights.
Da Vinci Kids Picks Up Imira Entertainment’s ‘Darwin & Newt’
Global edutainment media company signs deal for STEM-based animated series; kids worldwide can tune in on popular digital and linear platforms.
Nelvana’s Nelnet Wins Technology & Engineering Emmy
The company’s cloud-based platform assists animation production for long-form 3D and 2D digital formats in which tasks, tools, and production assets are distributed to crewmembers and stakeholders around the world.
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‘Beyblade Burst’ Now Airing on RTV Indonesia
Animasia Studio named program distributor and licensee in South East Asia for the popular anime series franchise; company tasked with promoting non-toy merchandise and events.
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Mondo TV and MOPI to Co-Produce New Season of ‘MeteoHeroes’
The popular environmentally themed animated series will begin Season 2 production in first quarter 2021; show follows the adventures of six superpowered kids using science to save Earth.
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Pink Parrot Media and Sky bring ‘Snowsnaps’ to the UK
The popular preschool animated comedy-adventure series is a spinoff of the animated movie ‘Snowtime;’ the show encourages kids to use their imaginations to create their own games of make-believe in the outdoor world.
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Animaccord and Amazon Ink ‘Masha and the Bear’ European Distribution Deal
Company’s strike collaborative, multi-territory deal expanding reach on Prime Video of popular animated series and its spin-offs, ‘Masha's Spooky Stories’ and ‘Masha's Tales.’
WATCH: Animated ‘Pinocchio and Friends’ Series Coming Late 2021
Check out new trailer for upcoming show from Rainbow Group and Toonz Media Group, who are partnering on CG adaptation of Carlo Collodi’s ‘The Adventures of Pinocchio.’
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‘Yu-Gi-Oh!’ Heads to the UK and Down Under
Konami Cross Media inks new streaming/digital agreements with UK-based Sky Kids and Australian-based anime streaming platform, AnimeLab.
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‘Agent Binky: Pets of The Universe’ Gets Season 2 Greenlight
Production to begin Spring 2021; produced by redknot, a joint venture between Nelvana and Discovery, the show is based on the popular graphic novels written and illustrated by Ashley Spires.
‘The Boss Baby: Family Business’ Release Date Pushed
DreamWorks Animation’s upcoming sequel to their 2017 Oscar-nominated comedy, ‘Boss Baby,’ will now reach theatres on September 17, 2021, taking the scheduled spot of their animated feature ‘The Bad Guys,’ which moves to 2022.
Toonz Media Group Partners with OTTera for New OTT Channel
Digital content platform will bolster media group’s digital growth in family entertainment by providing service expertise and increased distribution of the Toonz content catalogue across multiple VOD platforms.
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Shout! Studios Signs Exclusive Distribution Deal for ‘Dreambuilders’ Feature
Company snags North American rights to release the CGI animated family film across all major entertainment platforms and in all packaged media.
HBO Max Offers Up a Big Hug With ‘Love Monster’ Animated Preschool Series
Boat Rocker Studio’s new show, based on books of the same name by Rachel Bright, features an adventurous lovable monster that helps kids learn little life lessons.
Reimagined ‘Pinocchio and Friends’ CG Series Coming in 2021
From Italian animation pioneer Iginio Straffi, Pinocchio is transported to a contemporary world that combines old stories with traditional adventure and Italian locals, creating magic events that clash with modern everyday life.
Shout! Studios Acquires North American Distribution Rights for ‘Coppelia’
Combing animation with ballet, the live-action hybrid film is a modern retelling of a love story between Swan and Franz; ballerina Michaela DePrince leads an impressive ensemble of international dancers.
FMX 2021 Online Edition ‘ReImagine Tomorrow’ Set for May 4-6, 2021
Virtual event will provide a platform for the global FMX community to reflect collectively on the disruption and reinvention of the industry.
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