Animation veterans partner with the global agency on content distribution and consumer products representation for new CG animated sci-fi action-comedy series aimed at kids 7–12.
The ‘Wonka’ helmer boards the film based on Pop Mart’s infamous and hugely popular dolls that have become a worldwide phenomenon due to their clever ‘blind boxes’ and hot secondary market for in-demand designs.
The long-term deal will kick off with the production of 3 shows, which will debut across Spacetoon platforms in MENA and Türkiye; the projects will expand into global markets Spring 2027.
The Rome event, which runs through October 10, features over 80 sessions, including panels, seminars, workshops and 5 showcases with 44 Italian and international titles across Animation, Doc & Factual, Drama, and Film.
The listing includes a cartoon portfolio with around 1,500 original artworks and video footage.
The content market dedicated to kids’ entertainment returns to Cannes, France October 11-12 with networking, screenings, keynotes, and conferences.
The world’s largest entertainment content market returns to Cannes October 13-16.
VRT Ketnet, Téléquebec, YLE, Warner Bros. Discovery Italy, RTS, and SVT have picked up the 3DCG preschool comedy series following its BBC launch.
The project includes a business model spanning content, digital education, merchandise, interactive apps, and a Bitcoin treasury strategy; anime-style show to be fully produced in AI with K-pop music track.
Company president outlines plans to expand operations outside the U.S.; new job openings reportedly will outnumber layoffs in a move not based on cost-cutting or ‘driven by financial performance.’
Seasoned executive Danielle Tanton joins the leading brand licensor as Director, Location-Based Entertainment, EMEA, Experiential Strategy & Partnerships.
New licensees for ‘Zig & Sharko,’ ‘Buddybot,’ ‘Space Goofs,’ and ‘Oggy and the Cockroaches’ include Game Plak, PTS, Snuggly Figs, Manne & Co., celio, Trade Invaders, and Topla.
The show follows the separate journeys of its 7 protagonists as they seek to restore the balance of the universe.
Stadium promotion set for July 3 Dodgers vs Chicago White Sox game; the first 40,000 ticketed fans in attendance will get a co-branded straw hat, while supplies last.
Deal includes theatrical, television, digital, home entertainment, ancillary, and merchandise rights across North America, Latin America, and Oceania.
The live-action/animated hybrid film based on the board game will be overseen by Elizabeth Bassin and Steve Spohr for Mattel and Shary Shirazi and Kelseigh Coombs for TriStar.
Multi-title deal kicks off with all 8 episodes of the animated sci-fi horror comedy now available on the streamer.
The event will feature over 300 lots ranging from original movie posters to screen-used props, high-end replicas, toys, comics, and artwork; concludes with a live session on May 4.
The leading Japanese pop culture entertainment company’s former CEO Ken Sasaki has been named Chairman & Executive Advisor, while Brad Woods has been appointed President and CEO.
The pitching and co-production forum for animated TV projects returns to Toulouse September 15-18, 2025; projects are now being accepted through May 7, 2025.
Subscribers will receive a monthly mystery shipment with bespoke apparel, collectible items, and paraphernalia featuring cartoon characters designed by studio artists, as well as a code to unlock private cartoon viewing.
International Festival of Animation, Transmedia and Meta-Arts returns to Pescara, Italy May 29 – June 1, 2025.
Opening April 10, the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned store will offer multiple ‘Harry Potter’-themed areas, exclusive merchandise, props, and a Butterbeer Bar.
The global Web3 team introduced fans to the animated adventures of 4 penguin roommates who live inside an iceberg; made in collaboration with the studio behind ‘5-Minute Crafts’ and ‘Avocado Couple.’
DreamWorks Animation and Dentsu’s new music-driven animated kids comedy series, based on Medicom Toys’ collectible figures, premieres globally March 21.
