Monday, September 26, 2016
Magic Light Producing ‘The Highway Rat’ for BBC One
Magic Light Pictures — the Oscar nominated and BAFTA award-winning production company behind The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo’s Child and Stick Man — has announced it is crafting ... Continue Reading →
‘Shaun the Sheep,’ ‘Stick Man’ & ‘Gumball’ Score at BAAs
The 2016 British Animation Awards have wrapped up, having successfully celebrated 20 years. Top honors were bestowed on internationally acclaimed actor Martin Freeman, Aardman Animation’s ... Continue Reading →
Cape Town Animation Fest Welcomes the World
South Africa’s largest animation event will welcome shining personalities and buzzworthy films from around the world this week as the Cape Town International Animation Festival runs ... Continue Reading →
Cape Town Animation Fest Announces Details
The Cape Town International Animation Festival, kicking off in South Africa from February 18 to 21 at the River Club, has announced plans for an African premiere, multiple award winners ... Continue Reading →
Magic Light Adapting ‘Stick Man’ for BBC Special
Magic Light Pictures has announced its next project will be animating the modern classic picture book Stick Man for a Christmas season special on BBC One in the U.K. Based on the 2008 ... Continue Reading →
Peter Lord Named Prez of European Animation Pride
Last year, top players in the European animation industry announced the intent to found an annual award event to celebrate the best in the artform from across the continent, the European ... Continue Reading →
Magic Light Scores Global Deals for Specials
Magic Light Pictures has signed and renewed a number of international agreements for its award-winning, 30-minute animated specials Room on the Broom, The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo’s ... Continue Reading →
Hopster Expands on Apple TV
Educational kids’ entertainment app Hopster continues its successful summer with a few new developments at the London-based company. Hopster launched on Apple TV in the U.K. this ... Continue Reading →
The Animag 250: Executives to Watch
The Animation Magazine 250th issue celebration continues, this time with our list of executives to watch.
They are:
Pierre Belaïsch — CEO, Gaumont Animation
Melissa Boag — VP ... Continue Reading →
Aardman Vet Arthur Sheriff Tapped by Triggerfish
Cape Town-based Triggerfish Animation has appointed Arthur Sheriff as an advisor to the company. Based in London, Sheriff has many years of experience in the film industry as a marketing ... Continue Reading →
