Tag "Mr. Men"

Chorion Chairman Waheed Alli Steps Down

August 25, 2011 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

Chairman of U.K. property house Chorion Waheed Alli has resigned after the business failed to renegotiate banking deals to fix its significant debt burden, reports The Guardian. William Astor, the deputy chairman of the company is also leaving the company, which holds the rights to Noddy, Mr. Men and the [...]

Chorion Celebrates ‘Mr. Men’s’ 40th

May 10, 2011 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image

U.K. production and distribution house Chorion has announced its plans for the 40th anniversary celebrations of much-loved kids’ property Mr. Men. In addition to their popular books and TV cartoon The Mr. Men Show, this year will welcome a new character, the launch of a confectionary range and a collaboration [...]

VIZ Kids Acquires Licenses for Five Animated Properties

April 12, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image

VIZ Media is expanding its VIZ Kids imprint with the acquisition of licenses for the popular animated properties Hero 108, Pokemon, Mr. Men and Little Miss, Voltron Force and Mameshiba. The anime and manga company broke down the deal by property as follows: Hero 108 – VIZ Kids will be [...]

Levy, Fox Animation Plan ‘Mr. Men’ Movie

February 8, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image

20th Century Fox Animation and producer Shawn Levy are teaming up to bring the popular British children’s book and TV series stars Mr. Men to the big screen, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The project will be produced through Levy’s company, 21 Laps Entertainment, which is based at Fox. No [...]