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Global TV News Bytes: Guru, DHX, Imira
+ Canadian indie Guru Studio and publishing partner Immedium have released a second book based on the toon house’s Emmy and Annie-nominated kids series Justin Time (52 x 11), now in its second season. Based on the show’s first episode, The Big Pet Story is a 32-page illustrated book for [...]
Imira Acquires Classic Claymated Toon ‘Koki’
Spanish youth series Imira has added the classic clay-animated series Koki to its growing third-party slate as it looks to boost its library of programming for European and global markets. The 26×5′ series, winner of Prix Jeunesse and New York Film Festival awards, has sold to over 150 territories since [...]
Argentina’s Expotoons Festival Announces Winners
Expotoons, the annual Argentine animation festival has announced its list of 2012 winners in feature films, shorts, commercials, TV series and graduation short categories. Here are some of the top prize winners in the key categories: Features: First Place: The Apostle, directed by Fernando Cortizo (Artefacto Producciones) Second Place: The [...]
Cartoon Forum Selects 70 Projects for 2012 Edition
The European animated TV co-production event Cartoon Forum has announced the 70 titles selected for its 23rd edition. The forum, which takes place Sept. 11-14 in the beautiful French city of Toulouse, will bring together over 700 producers, broadcasters and investors from 35 countries to negotiate the financing and production [...]
Atlantyca, Imira and Inspidea Fly with ‘Bat Pat’
Italian studio Atlantyca, Spanish house Imira and Malyasia’s Inspidea are producing a new 52 x 11 minute series based on the best-selling children’s book series Bat Pat. The deal was jointly announced by Caterina Vacchi, Atlantyca’s exec producer and senior manager, Imira’s producer and head of distribution Christophe Goldberger and [...]
Blueprint and DDA Form New PR Powerhouse
U.K.-based specialty public relations company Blueprint P.R. has joined forces with U.S. outfit DDA to form a new stand-alone venture. The new company, which is called DDA Blueprint is owned 50/50 by the two partners. Blueprint PR’s Janet Balmforth and Aimee Norman, will head the new operation with DDA PR’s [...]
CyberGroup, FantaWild and Telescreen Win MIP Jr. Prizes
The international children’s content market MIP Junior wrapped over the weekend in Cannes. The two-day event was packed with various panels focusing on different aspects of the industry—from what buyers are looking for shows this year to how the teen market is driving the transmedia trends, and the possible merging [...]
DQ, Enne and Imira to Play ‘Escape Hockey’
Indian studio DQ Entertainment has come on board the new 3D animated series Escape Hockey, created by Enne Entertainment and co-produced by Spain’s Imira production and distribution outfit. Aimed at 6-12 year olds, Escape Hockey (26×26’) is a blend of comedy and space adventure that tells the story of Dan, [...]
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