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Mattel Launches Multiplatform ‘Max Steel’


January 28, 2013 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image
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The newest superhero IP from Mattel, Max Steel, will be kicking off his global, multiplatform adventures in March with the debut of its CG animated series on Disney XD in the U.S. and other major networks internationally. The entertainment franchise will also introduce an interactive web destination—as well as a [...]

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Cartoon Network Unveils Busy 2013-2014 Season


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Opting for road-show presentations to key clients and partners instead of the traditional upfront presentation, Cartoon Network has announced a dozen new productions and many returning shows slated for the 2013 and early 2014 season. “As viewers continue to interact with the Cartoon Network brand and content across a variety [...]

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‘Dude, That’s My Ghost’ Arrives on Disney XD


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French animation studio Alphanim has finalized deals with Disney XD Latin America and Disney Southeast Asia for its clever new animated series Dude, That’s My Ghost! (52 x 11’). A co-production with Disney XD EMEA, Dude, That’s My Ghost! will premiere on Disney XD U.K. on Saturday, February 2nd at 8:00am. Dude, That’s My [...]

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Baboon Animation to Work on ‘Heroes of the City’


January 25, 2013 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image
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Popular CG-animated preschool series Heroes of the City has tapped Baboon Animation to work on the new season of the show. “We’re so charmed by the Heroes characters and their whimsical world,” says Mike de Seve, CEO of Baboon Animation. “We’re thrilled to assemble a team of some of the [...]

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Guru Launches 2D, Interactive Divisions


January 24, 2013 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image
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Rapid growth at Canada’s Guru Studio will see the company expand two key business areas, 2D animation and interactive content, with plans to increase staff by over 40 percent. A newly created 2D animation division has been established to complement the company’s award-winning CG capabilities and will be headed by [...]

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‘Turtles’ Returns to Nick Jan. 25


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Nickelodeon’s CG revamp series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles returns to the network with a “Total Turtle Takeover” on Friday, January 25 at 7 p.m. ET/PT with the premiere of the all new episode “I, Monster.” In their newest adventure, the Turtles face-off against a new enemy, The Rat King, who [...]

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‘Henry Hugglemonster’ Arrives on Disney Jr. in Feb.


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Disney Junior U.K. will premiere the much-anticipated preschool series Henry Hugglemonster on February 8, reports Digital Spy. The 52 x 11-minute CG-animated toon, which was formerly called The Happy Hugglemonsters is produced by Disney’s London-based outfit, in partnership with Irish animation powerhouse Brown Bag Films. Based on Irish children’s author [...]

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Ireland’s Monster Animation Relaunches as Geronimo


January 23, 2013 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image
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According to the Irish Film and TV Network, Dublin-based Monster Animation & Design is relaunching as Geronimo Productions. Established in 1995, the toon house has produced animated series such as Fluffy Gardens, Roobarb & Custard Too and Punky. The rebranding was made to avoid further confusion between Monster Animation and Design, [...]

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Fionna & Cake Return to TV, Launch on DVD


by Mercedes Milligan 1 Comment divider image
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The popular gender-swapped universe of Adventure Time is back by popular demand! Cartoon Network’s hit series will introduce the next chapter of the “Fionna and Cake” saga with the network premiere of a new episode, “Bad Little Boy,” on February 18 at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT. The special episode guest stars [...]

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Nick Launches New Animated Shorts Program


January 22, 2013 by Ramin Zahed 1 Comment divider image
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Think you can come up with the next SpongeBob? Then check out Nickelodeon’s new Animated Shorts Program. The cable studio is looking for new creator talent and has kicked off the new year by inviting creative types to share their ideas for a funny original animated short. Here are the [...]

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