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China’s Crimson Forest Plants Epic ‘Ginseng’ Series


December 15, 2011 by Ramin Zahed 2 Comments divider image
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China’s animation and vfx studio Crimson Forest has announced the production of an epic, 100-part animated series titled Ginseng vs. Aliens. “Each episode deals with the Ginseng family and the daily problems they run into with their new visitors,” says head writer Xiao Xin. “There are many lessons to be learned [...]

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‘Cloudy 2′ Gets Directors


December 14, 2011 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image
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Sony Animation has tapped Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs artists Cody Cameron and Kris Pearn to direct the studio’s sequel to the popular CG film, Variety reports. The project is still in development and has no yet received an official greenlight. The first film (2009), which was based on [...]

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Method’s ‘Chaplin’ Ready to Roll in Primetime


December 13, 2011 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image
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The new stereoscopic 3-D, CG-animated take on the world of beloved silent film icon Charlie Chaplin will premiere in primetime in various territories during the holiday season. Produced by Method Animation, in partnership with MK2, Bubbles Inc. and DQ Entertainment Chaplin & Co. will air on France Télévisions this month. [...]

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‘Luna’ Takes Top Prize at CA Shorts Festival


December 7, 2011 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image
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Canadian CG house Rainmaker Entertainment’s short Luna came out on top at the California International Shorts Festival (CISF), picking up its first major festival circuit win with the Best Animated Short honor and is set to screen at CISF this month. Inspired by an original in-house concept from producer Luke [...]

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‘The Little Prince’ Wins Top French Export Award


December 6, 2011 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image
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PGS Entertainment has announced that its new CG-animated series The Little Prince has won the 2011 Export Award in France, thanks to its popularity in France and other major territories. The 52 x 26 series is produced by Method Animation, LPPTV, Sony Pictures Home Ent., La Fabrique d’image, DQ Entertainment, [...]

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SMC Ent. to Handle DQE’s ‘Jungle Book’s Licensing


December 5, 2011 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image
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SMC Entertainment (SMC), the recently launched brand management division of Sun-Mate Corp. will attend and the American Toy Fair in February 2012, with its latest property, DQ Entertainment’s CG-animated The Jungle Book series. SMC acquired all North American TV, home ent., licensing and merchandising and promotional rights to the 52 [...]

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Animated ‘Little Prince’ Begins Reign on Rai


December 1, 2011 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image
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Beginning on Dec. 10, viewers in Italy will be able to enjoy the new CG-animated series based on Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s timeless classic The Little Prince, on the Rai 2 network.  The 52 x 26 series is produced by Method Animation, LPPTV, Sony Pictures Home Ent., La Fabrique d’image, DQ [...]

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BRB’s ‘Suckers’ Shows Sticky Legs


November 28, 2011 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image
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BRB’s clever animated show featuring a colorful cast of car window toys is picking up more steam as we head into the new year. The Barcelona-based studio reports that the short-form series has been picked up by Spain’s Canal Sur for open-channel broadcast. The CG-animated toon has also been picked [...]

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It’s an ‘Arthur Christmas/Muppets/Hugo’ 5-Day Weekend


November 22, 2011 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image
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In what is shaping up to be the “battle of the family movies” Thanksgiving weekend, Sony/Aardman’s Arthur Christmas, Disney’s The Muppets and Paramount’s Hugo will be trying to grab the attention of parents and their kids tomorrow. All three titles have garnered excellent reviews, with Disney’s reboot of The Muppets [...]

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Hybrid ‘Snow Flake’ Lands on Festival Circuit


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The Spanish live-action/CG hybrid feature Copito de Nieve (Snow Flake the White Gorilla) is beginning to receive attention on the festival circuit before its official opening on December 23. The film is set to premiere at the International Festival of Gijon (FICXion) this week. The family movie is produced by [...]

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