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RC2 to Build New Bob Toys


October 8, 2003 by Chris Harz No Comments divider image

RC2 Corp. has been awarded a license to produce a broad new line of Bob the Builder preschool toys under its Learning Curve brand. The product line, based on HIT Ent.’s recently announced animated TV series The New Adventures of Bob the Builder, will begin shipping in 2005. The new [...]

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Cybergraphix Sees Infinite Possibilities at MIPCOM


October 7, 2003 by Ryan Ball No Comments divider image

Look out PowerPuff Girls, there’s a new kid on the block and her imagination knows no bounds. Cybergraphix is in Cannes this week introducing its new property, Infinite Darcy. Co-produced by Mumbai-based UTV Toons, Infinite Darcy (52×11) follows the adventures of a nine-year-old Chinese-American girl who can travel to alternate [...]

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TLC Ent. Sees More Than Fluff in Paddy Pillow


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A little industry pillow talk has led to an exclusive development agreement between TLC Ent. (Taweel-Loos and Company Ent.) and Paddy Pillow creator Aimee Markelz. The independent family entertainment producer will make Markelz’s hot new character the star of a variety of filmed entertainment products. Designed for kids 2 and [...]

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Antefilms Acquires France Animation


October 6, 2003 by Ryan Ball No Comments divider image

Antefilms Production has acquired France Animation, previously a Wanadoo subsidiary, bringing together two libraries and 1,600 half-hours of programming. The two companies will retain their respective editorial policies and productions, while creating a new consolidated unit for independent animation. France Animation, founded in 1984, developed and produces the hit animated [...]

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Millimages, Icon Animation Sign Co-distribution Deal


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Under a recently struck arrangement, Icon Animation will distribute Millimages properties in Spain, Portugal and Latin America, while Millimages handles Icon Animation’s output for French-speaking countries in Europe. Millimage’s catalog consists of such titles as Corneil & Bernie, Hilltop Hospital and 64 Zoo Lane. Icon’s library includes Mimi & Mr. [...]

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MagicDreams Partners With MarVista Ent.


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MagicDreams has signed a distribution agreement with newly minted international distributor MarVista Ent. for its new preschool series Kiddo the Super-Truck on home video. The series will be added to MarVista’s growing archive of more than 3000 hours of TV shows and 40 animated features, including the Canadian TV series [...]

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Atomic Cartoons Bombs MIPCOM


October 3, 2003 by Ryan Ball No Comments divider image

Atomic Cartoons is heading back to MIPCOM this year to genrate some more radioactivity for its proprietary creation, Atomic Betty and a few new projects, Cryptids, Mutant Moments, Detective One and Carneys. Atomic Betty, an animated series about a sweet 12-year-old Earth girl who lives a secret life as an [...]

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Duck Dodgers Goes Nashville


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The 24th 1/2 century meets the old west in an upcoming episode of Duck Dodgers, featuring Nashville-based band Riders in the Sky. The country favorites, also known as Ranger Doug, Too Slim, Woody Paul and Joey the Cowpolka King, will perform the original song The Ballad of Duck Dodgers and [...]

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Tech TV Unleashes More Anime


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Growing cable newcomer Tech TV informs us that it has just signed deals to add two new series to its late-night Anime Unleashed block.Banner of the Stars will premier on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 1:00 a.m. EST, while a premiere date for Geneshaft will likely fall in March. A sequel [...]

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Kiddo Truckin’ to MIPCOM


October 2, 2003 by Ryan Ball No Comments divider image

As producers prepare to bring their animated product to the world market in Cannes next week, many are threatening to roll over the competition. California-based MagicDreams and India-based MUV Studios are even bringing a special vehicle. The two entities will debut their CG-animated feature Kiddo the Super-Truck. The co-production marks [...]

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