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NBA Star James Debuts ‘The LeBrons’ Series Online

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The Lebrons, a new animated series featuring the voice and likeness of NBA star LeBron James, has premiered online. The series is produced by James’ Spring Hill Productions and Believe Entertainment Group, and includes the voices of Niecy Nash, Jason Weaver, Michael Bell, Wesley Jonathan, Alex Desert, Dempsey Pappion, Dave [...]


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It’s Brand vs. Brand as ‘Arthur’ Looks to Topple ‘Hop’

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Moviegoers this weekend will get to decide if they prefer animation or live action when it comes to British comic actor Russell Brand. The star of such comedies as Get Him to the Greek headlines the new release Arthur, which opens at about 3,200 cinemas this weekend. He also provided [...]


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4Kids Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

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The legal dispute over the licensing for Yu-Gi-Oh! has taken a toll on 4Kids Entertainment, which has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New York. The filing stays the Yu-Gi-Oh! suit and allows the company to continue to manage its operations while it comes up with a restructuring plan. [...]


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Disney Jr. Brings ‘Guess How Much I Love You’ to U.S.

April 6, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean Comment! divider image

Australian animation company SLR Productions’ new series Guess How Much I Love You – The Adventures of Little Nutbrown Hare is coming to the United States on Disney Junior. The network has picked up the 52 x 11 mins. series, which already has been confirmed for broadcast with Disney Channel Australia [...]


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Tartakovsky Animates ‘Priest’ Movie Prologue

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If you’ve been wondering where Genndy Tartakovsky’s been since Sym-Bionic Titan wasn’t picked up for a second season by Cartoon Network? He’s been at Sony — where he’s created the following very cool animated prologue for the movie Priest. Check it out: Priest will be a stereoscopic 3D live-action adaptation of [...]


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In This Issue!

  • The Croods
  • MIPTV Highlights
  • Monsters vs. Aliens
  • Henry Hugglemonster
  • The VFX of Oz
  • The Venture Bros.




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New Dates Set for DreamWorks...

Fox has announced the latest release dates for two of upcoming DreamWorks...

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An Exclusive Sneak Peek at...

Roger S. Baum’s further adventures of his great-grandfather’s...

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Box office analysts are noting that Disney/Marvel’s early summer blockbuster...

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First Reviews of...

Oscar-nominated director Ari Folman’s new pic The Congress opens the 45th...

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Sony to Distribute CG Angry...

Sony Pictures Entertainment has nabbed the worldwide distribution rights for...

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Wiig and Cooper Guest Voice...

The parade of stars stopping by The Simpsons office to do guest voice stints on...

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Hub Announces Truly...

Glamour and glitter, fashion and fame await fans of the classic ‘80s animated...

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‘Peg + Cat’ PBS...

PBS KIDS has revealed the premiere date for its brand new preschool toon Peg +...

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Global TV News Bytes

+ Catalan animation producer/distributor Neptuno Films has closed a raft of...

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Disney Junior to Air...

Disney Junior plans to air its popular animated series Sofia the First...

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Pitch Party 2013: Latest...

Animag is up and running with the 2013 edition of our annual Pitch Party...

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2013 Asian Animation Summit...

The second annual Asian Animation Summit organizers have announced that the...

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Key Dates Announced for 41st...

The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, announced today its...

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Annecy Announces Professional...

The upcoming Annecy Festival of Animation has announced this year’s...

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Pitch Party ’13: Three...

Animation Magazine is proud to announce the next batch of judges confirmed for...

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Imira Appoints Elena Mera...

Spanish youth programming production and distribution house Imira Entertainment...

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Chapman Responds to Misguided...

Brenda Chapman, the Oscar-winning writer and director of Brave has responded to...

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Method Studios Hires de Boer,...

Method Studios, a Deluxe Entertainment Services Group company, announced today...

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Stop Motion Legend Ray...

Visual effects icon Ray Harryhausen, whose stop-motion creations brought many...

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Shade Expands, Names Maher...

Southern California studio Shade VFX has announced the company has relocated to...

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Here's your chance to win Totoro & Howl's Moving Castle on Blu-ray!

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