Kidscreen Awards Now Accepting Submissions for 2017
Deadlines for entries is September 16; new set of ‘Best in Class’ awards to pay special tribute to the top kids programming entry in each of its three age categories.
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‘Stan Lee’s Cosmic Crusaders’ Debuts on THR.com
The Hollywood Reporter premieres Stan Lee’s Pow! Entertainment and Genius Brands International’s new adult animated series.
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Disney Announces Second Season of ‘Descendants’ Short-Form Series
Animated short-form series, ‘Descendants: Wicked World,’ reaches more than 30 million total viewers in the U.S., delivering upwards of 100 million consumer engagements on the Disney Channel app, VOD and YouTube.
GBI Launching ‘SpacePOP’ on YouTube
Music and fashion-driven animated property to be released online and across other digital platforms including Toon Goggles, PopJam, BatteryPOP and the Kid Genius channel on Comcast’s Xfinity on Demand platform.
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eOne Announces Second Series of ‘PJ Masks’
First season of hit preschool series from Entertainment One continues to roll out across Disney Junior channels worldwide.
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Cartoon Network Launching ‘Mighty Magiswords’
Multi-platform comedy adventure about a brother and sister team of warriors created by Kyle A. Carrozza launches as a full linear series this fall.
India’s Cosmos-Maya Bolsters Digital Presence with Wow Kidz
Mumbai-based animation studio expands Wow Kidz YouTube platform and fortifies brand portfolio with new merchandising initiatives.
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CN Expands ‘Adventure Time’ Franchise with Multi-Platform ‘Card Wars’ Sequel
Cartoon Network launches the next iteration of the highly successful ‘Card Wars’ with a multi-platform rollout encompassing linear and digital content, mobile gaming and consumer products
DHX Signs Home Entertainment Deal for ‘Teletubbies’
DHX Media and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment ink a global home entertainment distribution deal for all new and classic episodes of ‘Teletubbies’ in both physical and digital formats.
‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’ Lands on Blu-ray July 19
Warner Brothers Home Entertainment releases to include ‘Ultimate Edition,’ featuring an extended R-rated cut of the film which includes 30 more minutes of story and action not seen in theaters.
Adult Swim Announces All-Day Multi-Platform Programming at 2016 Upfronts
Cable network launching a new chapter in the ‘Robot Chicken’ franchise, the return of Genndy Tartakovsky’s animated smash hit ‘Samurai Jack,’ Season 3 of ‘Rick & Morty,’ and new series including ‘Dream Corp, LLC,’ ‘Million Dollar Extreme Presents: World Peace’ and Brad Neely’s ‘Harg Nallin’ Sclopio Peepio.’
Australian International Animation Festival 2016
Begins: May 13, 2016
CSU Animation and Visual Effects present the 13th Anniversary of the Australian International Animation Festival, running Friday, May 13 through Sunday, May 15, 2016.
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DHX Media Unveils WildBrain
Multi-platform kids network launched as an incubator project in 2012 provides video content for kids aged 2-10 years old, generating roughly four billion minutes of watch time monthly.
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DHX Media Signs Licensing Agreement for Mattel’s ‘Rainbow Magic’
DHX to develop, produce and distribute a range of new, multi-platform content inspired by the highly popular property
AmebaTV Adds Big City Publishing as New Content Partner
New deal brings 2D-animated ‘The Angels from the Attic’ featurettes to growing lineup of easily accessible kids programming on Canadian streaming platform.
CAKE signs SVOD Deal with Latin America’s BLIM
Licensing deal with Televisa’s brand new SVOD service comprises more than 200 hours of premium kids content including animated reality TV series ‘Total Drama,’ ‘Poppy Cat’ and ‘Wanda and the Alien.’
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MoMedia Signs ‘Talking Tom and Friends’
Outfit7’s flagship kids franchise set for worldwide digital sales on SVOD platforms including Netflix, Amazon, iTunes and Google Play.
LIA 2016 Now Open for Submissions
Thirty-first London International Awards honoring excellence in Advertising, Production, Digital, Design, Music & Sound, and Technology to be held in Las Vegas on November 8.
Debra Pierson Appointed General Manager of Kid Genius Channel
Former Kabillion executive to lead expansion of Genius Brands International’s Xfinity On Demand channel in delivering ‘Smart TV for Kids.’
Rovio’s ToonsTV Now Available on Apple TV
Finnish ‘Angry Birds’ developer’s family-friendly video platform eclipses 5.6 billion global views; unveils dedicated Easter programming.
Inaugural Broadcast Indonesia Event to Debut in Jakarta August 2016
International Digital Multimedia & Entertainment Technology Exhibition & Conference to be held for the first time at the Jakarta International Expo, Indonesia, August 31 through September 3, 2016.
Trollbäck Creates New Digital Campaigns for Spotify
Creative agency Trollbäck + Company extends Spotify’s brand language with animated digital campaigns for Spotify Premium, Video, Party and more.
4th Annual Animation Dingle Kicks off March 18th
Running March 18 & 19, Ireland’s Animation Dingle to feature keynote addresses delivered by Tara Sorensen, Head of Kids Programming for Amazon Studios, USA, and David Levine, General Manager of Disney Channels UK & Ireland.
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Comic-Con International, Lionsgate Launching SVOD Channel
New SVOD channel Comic-Con HQ to roll out with free beta access on May 7 and official launch in June.
Hoho Rights Announces New International Sales
Commercial arm of kids’ production company Hoho Entertainment sets new international broadcast and SVOD deals for kids’ properties ‘Cloudbabies’ and ‘Everybody Loves a Moose.’
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