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Aardman Goes Global with ‘Science Fiction’

October 8, 2012 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image

Aardman Rights has partnered with Kite Entertainment as international distributor for mixed-media animated series Science Fiction, a science-themed comedy targeting kids 8-12 which is proving successful on Ireland’s RTE network and has recently launched on CBBC. The exclusive deal includes global TV, DVD and publishing rights for the 33 x [...]

Aardman/BRB’s ‘Canimals’ Begins Run on CITV

September 4, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

The CG-animated series Canimals began its run on U.K.’s CITV on Monday. A co-pro between Aardman Animations, Vooz Club and BRB International, the 44 x 7” series follows the adventures of a group of can-shaped animals that cause mayhem and mischief in the real world. Targeting kids age 6 to [...]

MIPTV: Aardman Secures ‘Snowman 2' TV Rights

March 28, 2012 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image

Aardman Rights, the distribution arm of the Bristol-based animation powerhouse, has partnered with the U.K.’s Channel 4 as international TV distributor for the brand new sequel to classic Christmas toon The Snowman (1982), based on the novel by Raymond Briggs which Dianne Jackson directed and John Coates produced. Channel 4, [...]