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Blue Ant Media To Acquire Atomic Cartoons Parent Company, Thunderbird Entertainment
Blue Ant’s purchase of Thunderbird boosts its animation footprint, adding Atomic Cartoons’ extensive originals catalog and impressive studio Rolodex.
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WBD Sale Moves Forward As Paramount Skydance, Netflix, And Comcast Submit Nonbinding Bids
The offers put WB’s vast animation catalog and its workforce in the spotlight as staff brace for a fourth major transition in a decade.
Unity, Epic Partner To Open ‘Fortnite’ To Unity Games And Expand Unreal Support
Unity and Epic Games team up to bring Unity-built games into ‘Fortnite’ and expand cross-platform tools, giving developers wider reach and flexibility.
Angel Studios Acquires Top-Performing IPs ‘Tuttle Twins’, ‘The Wingfeather Saga’
The acquisitions fit Angel’s model of testing new IP on its platform and then doubling down on the franchises that gain audience traction.
Roger Rabbit Creator Gary K. Wolf Reclaims His Toon Universe, Teases New Projects
After 35 years, Gary K. Wolf regains control of Roger Rabbit and plans new films, including a live-action Jessica Rabbit project.
Netflix Reportedly Exploring Warner Bros. Discovery Bid
According to Reuters, Netflix has tapped an investment bank to explore a possible WBD bid and has been given access to the company’s financial data room.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ And AI Integration Headline Netflix’s Third Quarter
A one-time loss in Brazil marred an otherwise strong quarter for the streamer, which has plenty more animation and AI planned for the near future.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Finally Gets Its Big Merch Push After A Historic Co-Licensing Deal With Mattel, Hasbro
Netflix names Mattel and Hasbro co-master toy partners for its record-breaking animated hit ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ with products coming in 2026.
Warner Bros. Discovery Confirms Its For Sale, Bidders Circling
WBD says its board is reviewing strategic options to boost shareholder value. No word in today’s release on how a sale might impact employees or customers.
Report Sheds Light On Bankruptcy of Scottish ‘Eyes of Wakanda’ Studio Axis Studios
Axis Studios, which has worked on global IPs including ‘Halo,’ ‘League of Legends,’ and ‘Love, Death & Robots,’ has entered administration after 25 years.
‘Smiling Friends’ Creators Launch Indie Outfit Zam Studios In L.A.
Focused on “high-quality work made by people who love the craft,” Zam aims to revive the magic of classic cartoons with modern animation and VFX techniques.
M-AI-ya The Bee: AI-Driven French Studio Animaj And Studio 100 Relaunching Iconic European Franchise
Animaj and Studio 100 join forces to relaunch classic kids’ brand ‘Maya the Bee’ with new digital content, films, and planned global expansion.
South Africa’s Triggerfish Opens U.K. Studio, Recruiting Artists For TV Special
South Africa’s Triggerfish opens a UK studio, expanding its European reach and recruiting local talent for an upcoming TV special.
TikTok Ban Averted As U.S. And China Strike Agreement
A U.S.–China deal keeps TikTok alive, securing a vital platform for animators and studios to reach audiences and drive viral campaigns.
Joel Kuwahara, Last Remaining Bento Box Co-Founder, Departs As ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Studio Integrates Further With Fox
Joel Kuwahara, co-founder of Bento Box Entertainment, has exited the Fox-owned studio, marking the end of its founding leadership era.
Vimeo’s $1.38 Billion Sale Marks The End Of An Era
Once a hub for indie filmmakers and animators, Vimeo’s $1.38B sale to Bending Spoons marks bookends its long decline from online indie content dominance.
Paramount Skydance Plots Bid For Warner Bros. Discovery As Ellisons Expand Media Empire
Paramount Skydance, backed by the Ellison family, is weighing a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery in a move that could reshape Hollywood’s studio landscape.
‘Iyanu,’ ‘Hair Love’ Producer Lion Forge Entertainment Lands $30M Investment To Fuel Expansion
Oscar-winning studio Lion Forge Entertainment lands $30M led by HarbourView to scale its kids, family, and YA animation franchises.
KitBash3D And Greyscalegorilla Merge To Expand 3D Tools And Assets
KitBash3D and Greyscalegorilla join forces to expand 3D assets, plugins, and workflows, promising to speed up the creative process.
French Animation Exports Slide: Established IPs Hold But New Properties Struggle As North America Hits 16-Year Low
French animation exports fell nearly 10% in 2024, with North American sales plunging 37% to their weakest level since 2008.