Tag "TV"

Atomic, Ellipseanime Get OK to Develop ‘Pirate Express’

May 24, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image

Vancouver-based Atomic Cartoons is proceeding with development on Pirate Express, an animated comedy series for children ages 7-11. With a green light from Teletoon Canada, the 52 x 11 min. series is a co-production with France’s Ellipseanime. The company describes the show as follows: Pirate Express is about an adventurous [...]

Question for the Week of May 9 2011

May 9, 2011 by admin 4 Comments divider image

Several new animated series are joining the TV lineup this season. Which one are you most excited about? The Amazing World of Gumball (CN) Thundercats (CN) Voltron Force (Nicktoons) Ultimate Spider-Man (Disney XD)

Shout! & FremantleMedia Bring ‘M.A.S.K.’ to Home, Digital

March 31, 2011 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image

Shout! Factory and FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) have announced a deal to bring popular ‘80s animated series M.A.S.K. to the home entertainment market. Under the multi-year agreement with FME, Shout! will be the exclusive home entertainment distributor with digital rights to the first 65 episodes of the action-packed series in North [...]

Nelvana Goes for Laughs at MIPTV

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Canada’s Nelvana Enterprises is putting the spotlight on its animated comedies at the MIPTV market next week. Three new toon series Sidekick, Spliced and Scaredy Squirrel will be joined by live-action sitcom Mr. Young. Sidekick follows Eric and Trevor on their not-so-heroic adventures training to be superhero sidekicks. With access [...]

Nelvana, Nick Nab ‘Bolts and Blip’

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In advance of the MIPTV market in Cannes, ToonBox Entertainment and CJ Entertainment have secured international deals for the Redrover Co. Ltd. & ToonBox animated comedy series Bolts and Blip. The sales include a home entertainment deal with Nelvana and broadcast with Nickelodeon on Israel’s Ananey Network, set for July [...]

Question for the Week of March 28 2011

March 28, 2011 by admin 4 Comments divider image

On May 4, Cartoon Network will unveil the new Looney Tunes Show, which features newly designed versions of classic characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Elmer Fudd. What is your gut reaction to this new offering? Are you excited to see these familiar faces on TV?