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Netflix releases the official teaser of animated film ‘Vivo’
Netflix has released the first official teaser of Vivo, an animated film directed by Oscar nominee Kirk DeMicco (The Croods) and co-directed by Bradon Jeffords with new songs written and performed by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Netflix has acquired the global distribution rights for the movie from Sony Pictures except for...
Netflix to release part 1 and 2 of hit franchise ‘Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon’ on June 3
The latest instalment in the hugely successful Sailor Moon franchise, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal The Movie Part 1 & Part 2 will be premiering globally on Netflix on June 3. Produced by Toei Animation and Studio DEEN and directed by Chiaki Kon, the latest crystal-powered adventure...
Netflix releases the main trailer for highly anticipated anime ‘Yasuke’
Global streamer Netflix has released the official main trailer and key art for the highly anticipated anime original Yasuke, premiering this Thursday, April 29. The studio also confirmed additional voice stars who will be heard alongside LaKeith Stanfield (playing Yasuke) on the project. Takehiro Hira as Nobunaga,...
US-based BulbKIDZ announces a new preschool IP ‘Gopher It!’
U.S. kids entertainment company, bulbKIDZ has launched with industry veterans Nancy Aries Koff and Kiersten Halstead at the helm, announcing their first preschool animation original, Gopher It! (52 x 11’). Involving Award-winning Canadian creators, Andrew Sabiston and Ron Rubin, this Canadian production is presently in development and slated...
Banijay acquires France based Manello Productions
Banijay announced today the acquisition of animation company Monello Productions, based in France just outside Paris. The addition of this producer — alongside Zodiak Kids and Tiger Aspect Kids and Family — bolsters the group’s existing children’s catalogue, taking it up to more than 2,200 hours. Previously part of Tetra Media...
Award-winning studio One Animation secures new deals
Award-winning content creation, distribution and licensing studio One Animation has secured new deals with global and local VOD platforms across its portfolio of CG-animated series including the short-form, long-form and seasonal specials of Oddbods, as well as Insectibles (52×11’), Rob the Robot (104×11’) and Antiks (80×2’). The VoD partners include Kidoodle.TV and Roku, as...
Netflix releases the new trailer of animated adult series ‘Love Death+ Robots’
Netflix has released a trailer for the upcoming next instalment of the Emmy Award-winning animated adult anthology Love Death + Robots, launching May 14 globally. The upcoming Vol. 2 will include eight new animated shorts, with a third instalment featuring eight more coming in 2022. Love Death +...
Stan Lee’s last creation ‘Superhero Kindergarten’ to premiere this April
Genius Brands International announces the official launch of Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten, which premiers on April 23, streaming exclusively on the company’s Kartoon Channel! new episodes of the 26 x half-hour series will debut each week. Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten is one of the last creations from the genius...
Sony Yay! to collaborate with Neela Film Productions to adapt ‘Tarak Mehta Kka Ooltah Chashmah’
In a category-first move to adapt a TV show, Sony YAY! welcomes the famous Gokuldham society and its characters into the animated realm with its mega summer release, Taarak Mehta Kka Chhota Chashmah. The show will bring all the fan-favourite characters of the live-action show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah...
Novel Entertainment secures global deals for ‘Horrid Henry’ with Yoto
Novel Entertainment has secured a new global deal for its internationally renowned Horrid Henry brand with dedicated kids’ audio platform Yoto. Under the partnership, five initial Horrid Henry audio titles will launch as cards for Yoto’s award-winning Yoto Player in June, including Ice Cream Dream, The Name Game, The Best Boys’...