Tag "Lassie"

DreamWorks Animation to Acquire Classic Media

July 23, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

It looks like Shrek and Kung Fu Panda will now be hanging out with Casper the Friendly Ghost and Underdog. DreamWorks Animation has acquired Classic Media, the company that owns the rights to Casper, Lassie, The Lone Ranger, Rocky and Bullwinkle, Felix the Cat, Rupert the Bear, and many other [...]

A Classic Tale Gets a 21st Century Reboot

May 29, 2011 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

DQ Entertainment prepares a 3-D CG-animated version of Edith Nesbit’s family classic, Five Children and It. Indian animation powerhouse DQ Entertainment is one of many studios that will attend Annecy’s MIFA market (June 8-10) this month. In addition to some of its previously announced projects such as The New Adventures [...]

PBJ Network to Offer Classic Toons

May 9, 2011 by Ramin Zahed 1 Comment divider image

Luken Communications has partnered with Classic Media to launch PBJ, a new TV channel offering favorite shows from the ’50s thru the ‘80s. Luken, which also owns Retro TV and TUFF TV, will premiere the new 24-hour retro channel this summer. Classic Media’s classic portfolio of shows include The Archies, [...]

DQ, Classic Animate New Lassie Series

October 6, 2010 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image

Lassie is coming back — in animation. DQ Entertainment and Classic Media unveiled at Cannes a promotional trailer for a new 3D CG-animated series based on the loyal canine hero. The series will consist of 52 11-minute episodes and has a budget of about $11.6 million. The series was greelit [...]