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Aardman to Create New Site for ‘The 99'
Aardman Digital is creating a new kids fansite for the international animated series The 99. Created by Kuwaiti psychologist, Dr. Naif Al-Mutawa, The 99 is a comic book brand and animated TV show created with the intention of providing new role models for young people all over the world. The superheroes are based on [...]
Turner Fires Up Marketing Blitz for Toonami in Asia
Turner is launching a major marketing campaign for its Toonami brand in the Asia Pacific region. As part of the launch campaign for the block, which officially premiered on Dec. 1, animation fans are invited to attend events, enter an innovative competition and be a part of the brand’s development [...]
‘One Piece Film Z’ Breaks More Records
Toei Animation’s hit feature One Piece Film Z has earned 3.1 billion yen (about $36 million) during its first 10 days at the Japan box office since it opened on December 15. The 2D animated pic has sold selling a total of 2.6 million tickets, according to Nikkan Sports. During [...]
‘One Piece Film Z’ Rises to the Top in Japan
Toei Animation’s 11th One Piece animated feature tilted subtitled Film Z, landed at the No. 1 spot at the Japanese box office with a 1.3 billion yen (approximately $16.2 million) during its opening weekend (Dec. 15, 16). The 11th film of the long-running hit anime series opened on 300 screens [...]
Turner Expands Toonami and Cartoonito in Asia
Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific will launch its Toonami action/anime channel and Cartoonito preschool network across Southeast Asia in early 2013. Turner will continue to offer its existing kids channels in the region—Cartoon Network, Boomerang and POGO. The 24-hour boy-centric multi-platform block Toonami will offer hit animated shows such Young Justice, [...]
Pitch Party ’12: Adult Swim’s Manning Joins Judges’ Table
Animation Magazine is pleased to announce that Adult Swim programming honcho Kim Manning has joined our judges line-up for the 2012 Pitch Party competition! Entries to our annual animation concept contest, which puts your toon ideas in front of top industry decision makers, will be closed to entries after June [...]
Adult Swim’s ‘Toonami’ Releases New Lineup
According to Anime News Network, a new lineup has been announced for Adult Swim’s Toonami block, which will kick off on Sunday, May 27. The new season of the anime block will feature shows such as Deadman Wonderland and Casshern Sins at 12:30 a.m. and 1 a.m. Deadman Wonderland is [...]
Adult Swim Releases Full Details of 2012-13 Season
Adult Swim officially announced its full slate of new and returning programming at its annual Upfront presentation in New York City. After having its most-watched broadcast season-to-date in its history with adults 18-34, Adult Swim has ordered second seasons of new hit shows China, IL and Loiter Squad. The top-rated [...]
DeMarco Promoted to Marketing VP at Cartoon Network
Jason DeMarco has been promoted to VP of strategic marketing and promotions at Cartoon Network and Adult Swim. He will be responsible for developing promotional marketing programs, as well as overseeing the development and execution of customized integrated promotions and sponsorships that drive revenues for Cartoon Network and Adult Swim. [...]
BinWeevils Appoints Henwood...
U.K.-based digital social world BinWeevils, for kids 6-12, has appointed media...
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