Tezuka Plans Localized Re-Versions of ‘Astro Boy’

June 12, 2013 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments

Astro Boy is in talks to go local. Tezuka, the anime studio that owns the famous manga and anime character, has entered talks to create localized versions of the character in markets all over the world, reports Variety. The studio is in talks to create and air a re-version of the [...]

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Imagi Buys ‘Pleasant Goat’ Makers Toon Express Group

February 23, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments

Imagi International is on the move again, acquiring Chinese company Toon Express Group and its Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf property, reports Variety. The $130 million deal will see an up-front cash payment of $105 million, with the rest of the purchase price covered by consolidation shares. Variety reports [...]

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