Territory Report: French TV Animation in 2013

April 12, 2013 by Ramin Zahed No Comments

It’s no surprise that France continues to be a market leader in animation production in Europe. Despite the tough economic climate in the continent, French studios strive to bring some of the best animated series for children and for adults to the market year after year. Thanks to continued support [...]

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Annecy Announces 2012 Festival Lineup

March 20, 2012 by Ramin Zahed 1 Comment

The popular and very influential Annecy Festival has announced a diverse and colorful selection for its 2012 lineup (June 4-9). This year, the selection includes 49 shorts, 55 graduation films, 60 TV and commissioned films (21 TV series, 2 TV specials and 37 commissioned films). The feature film selection will [...]

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Big Bad Boo’s ’1001 Nights’ Is Top Show at Junior

October 5, 2011 by Ramin Zahed No Comments

Canadian indie shop Big Bad Boo’s new animated series 1001 Nights was the most-watched show at the MIP Junior market this weekend. Loosely based on the classic Middle Eastern fairy tale anthology, the traditionally animated show follows the adventures of the legendary cast of characters, including Ali Baba, Aladdin and Sinbad, and [...]

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