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DreamWorks and Super RTL Sign Multi-Year Deal
German-based Super RTL, has signed a multi-year output deal with DreamWorks Animation that will see DreamWorks supply the network with around 1,200 hours of programming through 2020. Super RTL is considered Europe’s most-watched children’s channel. The Hollywood Reporter says DreamWorks Animation head Jeffrey Katzenberg and Super RTL’s managing director Claude [...]
Brand Master Michael Francis Joins DWA
DreamWorks Animation is welcoming Michael Francis into the fold in the newly created role of chief global brand officer, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Francis will be responsible for the company’s licensing and consumer products programs as well as franchise management. His duties begin immediately on a part-time basis and [...]
Australia’s ABC Nabs Two DQ Series
DQ Entertainment International has announced an exclusive deal with Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) to broadcast two of the studio’s 3D animated series, Iron Man: Armored Adventures season 2 and Casper’s Scare School season 2. The deal allows ABC exclusive broadcasting rights across Australia for both shows. ABC is Australia’s national public [...]
DreamWorks Classics to Debut at MIPCOM
DreamWorks Animation has announced that its DreamWorks Classics shingle will debut at MIPCOM 2012, making available to global broadcasters a comprehensive portfolio highlighted by DreamWorks Dragons: Riders of Berk–inspired by the hit How to Train Your Dragon film franchise (second and third films due out June 20, 2014 and June [...]
DreamWorks Narrows Distrib Choices to Fox and Sony
DreamWorks Animation is in final talks with 20th Century Fox and Sony Pictures to zero in on a distributor to replace Paramount after its self-imposed Labor Day deadline, reports the Los Angeles Times. Paramount and DreamWorks have been partners since 2006, through hits such as Kung Fu Panda, Puss in [...]
DreamWorks Reports a 25% Drop in Q2 Revenues
Although its latest release Madagascar 3 has earned over $209.8 million domestically and $501.2 million worldwide (as of July 30) DreamWorks Animation reported a profit of $12.8 million, compared with $34.1 million in the year-ago period, below Wall Street estimates. The studio’s revenue dropped 25 percent from $218.3 million to [...]
DreamWorks Animation to Acquire Classic Media
It looks like Shrek and Kung Fu Panda will now be hanging out with Casper the Friendly Ghost and Underdog. DreamWorks Animation has acquired Classic Media, the company that owns the rights to Casper, Lassie, The Lone Ranger, Rocky and Bullwinkle, Felix the Cat, Rupert the Bear, and many other [...]
Colbert, Janney Join ‘Mr. Peabody’
DreamWorks Animation has announced that Stephen Colbert, of The Colbert Report fame, Emmy Award winner Allison Janney (The Help, The West Wing), Ellie Kemper (Bridesmaids, The Office), Ariel Winter (Modern Family) and Stephen Tobolowsky (Californication, The Lorax) are on board for the upcoming film Mr. Peabody & Sherman, based on [...]
New ‘Olivia’ Goodies Set for Fall
Classic Media has announced new consumer products partners and new Olivia merch set to debut this fall. The new partners including Just Play (Master Toy), Dalmatian Press, Chronicle Books and Publications International join a roster of 40-plus licensees for the beloved piglet created by children’s author Ian Falconer, who currently [...]
Classic Signs Partners for Masters of the Universe’s 30th
By the power of Grayskull! Classic Mattel toy line Masters of the Universe is turning 30?! Yep, and Mattel and global media company Classic Media have announced a new host of consumer products cohorts to help kick off the celebrations. New partners include DC Entertainment, New Era Cap Co., Skinit, Funko, [...]
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