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Frederator, Anima Estudios Create Spanish YouTube Animation Network
The two companies have made an initial investment of $1 million to launch the YouTube network.
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TV Studio Bento Box Launches Mobile- and VR-Focused Digital Division
As millennials abandon TV viewing and gravitate to mobile and online consumption, traditional TV studios are scrambling to adapt to the viewing habits of young viewers.
Cinesite’s New Montreal Mega-Animation Studio Will Employ 500 and Produce 9 Features, Including ‘Klaus’
The studio’s first project will be “Klaus” directed by Sergio Pablos.
Here’s How To Tell People You Can’t Create Free Artwork
Use this handy tool the next time someone asks you to create free artwork.
Thanks to Crowdfunding, Sun Creature Studio Reaps ‘The Reward: Tales of Alethrion’
From low wages to concussions, producing a crowdfunded indie animated series isn’t a job for the faint of heart.
Peilin Chou Will Head Up Oriental DreamWorks’ East-West Creative Fusion
A veteran of Hollywood companies like Disney and Nickelodeon, Peilin Chou is the new exec heading up Oriental DreamWorks’ big plans for the future.
Nick Puts Chris Viscardi in Charge of Reviving Its Classic Shows
Viscardi’s first project will be to oversee a “Hey Arnold!” made-for-TV movie.
Warner Bros. Animation Promotes Jay Bastian, Ed Adams
WBA president Sam Register executes a pair of high-profile promotions to mine existing properties as well as streamline daily business activities.
Waterman Entertainment Acquires Film Roman, Invites Founder Phil Roman Back
The 31-year-old animation company that produces the animation for “The Simpsons” has a new owner.
Boston Studio Cloudkid Will Shut Down
Cloudkid has become the second major Boston animation studio to shut down in the last eight months.
‘Star Wars’ is Dominating Animation Brands Like ‘Peanuts’ and ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ in Toy Aisles
‘Star Wars’ could generate over $2 billion of merchandise sales in the last four months of 2015.
Rob Minkoff Delves Further Into China With Animated ‘Wolf Totem’ Adaptation
Minkoff’s Flying Tigers Entertainment has sealed a two-picture deal with China’s Le Vision Pictures, including an animated adaptation of ‘Wolf Totem.’
Universal Launches New Kids Division
Buoyed by the success of Minions, Universal is launched a new kids division.
Aardman Buys Majority of Nathan Love to Create US-Based Aardman Nathan Love
Aardman Animations, the venerable Bristol, UK-based animation studio, announced today that it has acquired a majority share in New York …
In Further VFX Consolidation, Technicolor Acquires The Mill
Technicolor has acquired The Milll, the world’s largest advertising vfx studio, in a deal valued at nearly $300 million.
ILM Hires VFX Outsider Sam Mercer as Studio Head
Film producer Sam Mercer has been hired to run ILM’s four studios in San Francisco, Vancouver, London, and Singapore.
Disney TV Animation Solidifies Exec Ranks with Key Hires and Promotions
Eric Coleman will continue to lead Disney TV Animation in his new role of senior v-p of original programming.
‘Angry Birds’ Maker Rovio Will Lay Off 260 People
The layoffs will not affect anyone working on “The Angry Birds Movie,” which the company hopes will be a big hit.
Brown Bag Films Acquired by 9 Story Media, Will Hire 50 New Staff
The Irish animation producer of “Doc McStuffins” and “Henry Hugglemonster” has been acquired by a Canadian company.
How Did Sony Animation Hire An Exec Who Bought An Emoji Movie Pitch?
A leaked Sony email reveals part of the decision-making process that led Sony executives to hire Kristine Belson as the head of their animation division.
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