The Hub Reveals 2012-13 Slate

March 1, 2012 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments

Kids and family network The Hub will be launching four original series as part of its 2012-13 programming line up, president and CEO Margaret Loesch announced. “With the momentum of our successful first year, we’re building a slate of programs for the 2012-’13 season that continues our strategy of presenting [...]

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Rainmaker, Startz Enter Two Picture Deal

October 19, 2011 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments

Top Canadian CG animation house Rainmaker Entertainment is joining forces with award-winning producer Jane Startz to develop and produce two new family friendly features. Tiger’s Apprentice, based on Newbury Honor winner Laurence Yep’s young adult novel, and Far Flung Adventures: Fergus Crane, based on the kids’ fantasy tale by author [...]

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Sony Adapting ‘Muncle Trogg’ for Big Screen

March 31, 2011 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments

Sony Pictures Animation has acquired the motion picture rights to Janet Foxley’s prize-winning book Muncle Trogg. The deal was announced by Bob Osher, president of Sony Pictures Digital Productions—who describes the story as “one of the most original” he’s come across—and Michelle Raimo-Kouyate, president of production for Sony Pictures Animation. [...]

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