The British Academy Children’s Awards proved a ringing success for Cartoon Network, which scooped up three prizes for its animated series at the event in the Animation (The Amazing World of Gumball), Writer (also Gumball) and International (We Bare Bears) categories. Other top animation honors went to Disney’s Zootropolis, a.k.a. Zootopia (Feature Film); Studio AKA’s Hey Duggee (Preschool Animation) and Spin Kick Bros.’ Good as Goaled (Short Form).
“What an incredibly successful evening for Cartoon Network! The Amazing World of Gumball and We Bare Bears are shining examples of everything Cartoon Network stands for: funny, irreverent and unique shows that appeal the world over,” said Ian McDonough, SVP & Managing Director for Turner, Northern Europe. “We are so proud of their success and it’s an honour to see that recognised at the British Academy Children’s Awards.”
BAFTA Children’s Awards Winners 2016
Animation: The Amazing World of Gumball
Ben Bocquelet, Mic Graves, Sarah Fell
Film: Zootropolis
Byron Howard, Rich Moore, Clark Spencer
International: We Bare Bears
Daniel Chong, Manny Hernandez, Carrie Wilksen
Preschool – Animation: Hey Duggee
Grant Orchard, Janine Voong, Sue Goffe
Short Form: Good as Goaled
Tom Gran, Martin Woolley
Writer: The Amazing World of Gumball
Writing Team
Learning – Primary: I Can’t Go to School Today
Production Team
Interactive – Adapted: Get Well Soon Hospital App
Juliet Tzabar, Anne Brogan, Ranj Singh
Game: LEGO Dimensions
Channel of the Year: CBeebies
Independent Production Company: Sixteen South
Live-Action Winners
Comedy: Horrible Histories – Sensational Shakespeare
Drama: Refugee
Entertainment: Sam & Mark’s Big Friday Wind-Up
Factual: The Boy on the Bicycle (My Life)
Interactive Original: Secret Life of Boys
Learning – Secondary: Ten Pieces II
Preschool – Live Action: Topsy and Tim
Performer: Nick James
Presenter: Iain Stirling
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