Tag: Mattel
The Power Returns! First Look at ‘Masters of the Universe: Revelation’ from Kevin Smith
Netflix has debuted the first images for the highly anticipated new He-Man series, Masters of the Universe: Revelation, and announced that Part 1 (5...
Andrea Miloro Named President of Mikros Animation
Technicolor announces that Andrea Miloro has joined as President of Mikros Animation. Her appointment reinforces Technicolor's commitment to expand the company's global feature and...
WildBrain Appoints Lorna Withrington as VP Development-Animation
WildBrain, a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment, has appointed executive Lorna Withrington to the newly created role of Vice President, Development-Animation. As...
Matthew Luhn Keynotes KingstOOn; PM Holness to Open Event
KingstOON 2021, taking place virtually April 21-25, will feature as its opening keynote speaker Matthew Luhn, Storyteller Extraordinaire. His story artist credits include the...
Two New ‘Barbie’ Specials Come Out of the Toybox This Year
Mattel has announced the upcoming launch of two all-new animated Barbie specials. Barbie & Chelsea The Lost Birthday, the first dedicated television movie featuring...
Mercury Filmworks Greenlights ‘BloopyMerps’ from In-House Creative Trio
With plans to nurture its own in-house talent to develop career paths and create new opportunities, Mercury Filmworks, Canada’s premier animation studio, announced today...
Canadian Animation Exec John Rooney Has Died at Age 50
John Rooney, Executive Director of TAAFI (Toronto Animation Arts Festival International) and a respected figure of the Canadian animation industry, died Thursday, December 10,...
ZeptoLab Celebrates Om Nom’s 10th Birthday
ZeptoLab is inviting fans to join the anniversary celebrations for the 10th birthday of the adorable, emotive and world-renowned Om Nom, who first appeared...
An Extraordinary Friendship: WildBrain & Cartoon Saloon’s ‘Dorg Van Dango’
***This article originally appeared in the October '20 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 303)***
A normal kid named Dorg finds his life turned upside down...
Amir Nasrabadi Gives Us the Scoop on the WildBrain-Cartoon Saloon Co-Pro, ‘Dorg Van Dango’
A normal kid named Dorg finds his life turned upside down when he befriends several paranormal characters (a cool unicorn, an ancient witch and an eerie...
Netflix Taps Kevin Clark as New Director of Preschool Animation
L.A.-based children’s media consultant Kevin Clark is Netflix’s new director of preschool animation. Clark has consulted on diversity, content development and strategy for companies...
TeamTO Allies with France TV, Super RTL to Greenlight ‘Jade Armor’
Maverick European kids entertainment company TeamTO has partnered with leading kids platforms France Télévisions (France) and Super RTL (Germany) on its animated action comedy...
Mattel Tunes Up Musical Movie ‘Barbie Princess Adventure’ for Netflix
A new animated musical adventure from Mattel Television and animation studio Mainframe will bring young viewers along on a journey of self-discovery with an...
Mainframe Expands Pre-K Presence with New Head Tanya Green
Mainframe Studios (a division of WOW! Unlimited Media) announced the hiring of industry leader Tanya Green for the newly created role of Head of...
Kids’ Ent. Vets Launch Epic Storyworlds with Radio Canada Commission
Seasoned children’s entertainment executives Steve Couture and Ken Faier have joined forces to launch Epic Storyworlds, an independent kids content creation company headquartered in...
KEPYR Kicks Off ‘Kindred Spirits’ Fundraiser for UNICEF COVID-19 Relief
Kids Entertainment Professionals for Young Refugees (KEPYR), the grassroots, all-volunteer organization comprised of kids and family entertainment professionals, has announced the launch of their...
‘Thomas & Friends’ Crowns 75th Anniversary Bash with ‘Royal Engine’ Special
Mattel is officially kicking off worldwide celebrations for the 75th anniversary of the iconic global preschool brand, Thomas & Friends. The momentous year for...
Vancouver’s Global Mechanic Celebrates 20 Years
Boutique Canadian animation studio Global Mechanic celebrates its 20th anniversary in March 2020, while looking towards the future. After making advertising for clients like...
New York Toy Fair Round-Up
The New York Toy Fair has returned to the Jacob K. Javits Center to dazzle fans, collectors and kids-at-heart with a tidal wave of...
Dutch Dynamos: Amsterdam’s Submarine Celebrates 20 Years of Innovation
***This article originally ran in the February ‘20 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 297)***
This month, Amsterdam-based animation studio Submarine is celebrating its 20th anniversary...
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