Tag "Joel Cohen"

Studiocanal Packs for ‘French Riviera’

February 14, 2013 by Ramin Zahed 1 Comment divider image

French company Studiocanal has joined forces with Les Armateurs to produce the upcoming animated feature French Riviera, reports Variety. Based on a story by graphic artist Richard Zielenkiewicz (aka Monsieur Z), the film also showcases a script by Joel Cohen and Alec Sokolow (Toy Story). The action-adventure pic, which mixes [...]

‘Simpsons’ Writer Joel Cohen Keynotes Kidscreen Summit

February 5, 2013 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

Joel Cohen, veteran writer and producer for The Simpsons, offered a hilarious take on the iconic’s show approach to creativity during Kidscreen Summit’s opening keynote session in New York City today (Feb. 5). During the irreverent keynote titled “The Tao of Homer—Lessons in Creativity and Innovation from The Simpsons,” Cohen [...]

Kidscreen Summit Unveils Complete 2013 Lineup

December 5, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

The annual New York-based children’s entertainment event Kidscreen Summit has unveiled its full 2013 conference agenda online at summit.kidscreen.com/2013/agenda/expanded. Running over three full days, with a Master Classes and meetings-only day, the program offers more than 75 keynotes, panel discussions, presentations, debates and networking/pitching formats—all featuring respected thought leaders and [...]

Breakthrough’s ‘Crash Canyon’ Lands on MAV TV

June 27, 2012 by Ramin Zahed 1 Comment divider image

Crash Canyon, the prime-time animated series produced by Breakthrough Entertainment will debut on MAV TV, a U.S. cable broadcaster reaching 45 million homes through affiliates such as Comcast, Time Warner and Dish Network. The series, which is developed by Joel Cohen (The Simpsons) and produced in association with Shaw Rocket [...]

Marooned with Children

September 7, 2011 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

Breakthrough’s new animated series Crash Canyon puts a clever spin on the dysfunctional family sitcom scenario. Just when you thought you’d seen every possible variation on the animated family sitcom, a new show comes along that manages to shake things up and deliver laughs along the way. Breakthrough’s new series [...]

‘Crash Canyon’ Premieres Sept. 18 on Teletoon

August 25, 2011 by Ramin Zahed 1 Comment divider image

Teletoon at Night is embarking on a multimedia blitz in anticipation of the premiere of its original new primetime series Crash Canyon. Slated to air on Sept. 18 at 9 p.m., the show is developed by Joel Cohen (exec producer on The Simpsons) and produced and written by Greg Lawrence. [...]