Tag: Room on the Broom
Hannah Waddingham to Swim with New BBC/Magic Light Christmas Special, ‘Tiddler’
The BBC and Magic Light Pictures will present a new animated special this Christmas called Tiddler. Based on the popular book by Julia Donaldson and Axel...
‘The Smeds and the Smoos’ Wins Kids’ Animation Prize at International Emmys
Magic Light Pictures’ animated film The Smeds and the Smoos won the award for Best Kids' Animation at the 51st International Emmy Awards, presented...
‘The Velveteen Rabbit’ Producer Martin Pope Discusses Bringing a Beloved Toy to Life
The final weeks of the year are the perfect time for the family to catch well-made adaptations of heart-warming literary properties. This year, you...
Magic Light at 20: Co-founders Michael Rose and Martin Pope Look Back at Early Days of Their Award-Winning Prod.Co.
Connoisseurs of quality, meticulously crafted animation are familiar with the wonderful, award-wining specials produced by U.K.-based Magic Light Pictures. Beginning with The Gruffalo in...
Magic Light Pictures’ ‘Pip and Posy’ Returns to Milkshake! for Second Season
The the BAFTA-nominated bunny and mouse BFFs of animated series Pip and Posy (104 x 7', children 3-5) are returning to Channel 5's Milkshake! for another...
First Look: Magic Light Reveals ‘The Smeds and the Smoos’ Ahead of BBC Debut
Oscar-nominated producer Magic Light Pictures (The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, Revolting Rhymes) is ready to introduce the world to the animated stars of The...
‘Superworm’: Meet Magic Light’s Incredible Invertebrate! (New Trailer)
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***This article originally appeared in the January '22 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 316)***
It wouldn’t be a proper holiday season without another charming animated...
Dan Ojari & Mikey Please Craft a Bird’s Eye View of Christmas in ‘Robin Robin’
***This article originally appeared in the December '21 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 315)***
Fans of Aardman Animations’ charming stop-motion gems will get an early...
ViacomCBS & Sky Pick Magic Light’s Debut Pre-K Series ‘Pip and Posy’
ViacomCBS and Sky announced their first co-production partnership on Wednesday, teaming up for preschool CG animated series Pip and Posy (52 x 7'). The...
Magic Light’s ‘Zog’ Premieres on Amazon Prime Dec. 16
Multiple Oscar-nominated Magic Light Pictures (The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, Revolting Rhymes, Chico & Rita) has announced the release of its latest acclaimed...
The World Animation and VFX Summit Returns Nov. 3
We at Animation Magazine are excited about our 7th World Animation and VFX Summit, which takes place November. 3-5 at its new venue, The...
World Animation & VFX Summit Announces 2019 Hall of Fame Honorees
Animation Magazine has unveiled its list of this year’s distinguished Animation Hall of Fame Game-Changers award recipients. The honorees will receive their awards at...
Rob Brydon, Sally Hawkins & Diana Rigg Set Sail with ‘The Snail and the Whale’
Multi-Oscar-nominated production company Magic Light Pictures (The Gruffalo, The Highway Rat, Revolting Rhymes) is continuing its tradition of providing animated holiday specials for the...
2019 Cartoon Tributes Nominees Announced
The 30th Cartoon Forum will be held in Toulouse, France from September 16-19. The European animation co-production event will provide a platform for 85...
BLE Spotlights British Animation with Top Execs Keynote Panel
Brand Licensing Europe has announced the first of two keynotes that will take place at this year’s event. Storyboard: The Best of British Animation...
Key Territories Turn on Magic Light’s ‘Snail and the Whale’
U.K.’s Oscar-nominated animation outfit Magic Light Pictures has announced pre-sales for its new half-hour animated special The Snail and the Whale to major broadcasters across Europe...
Magic Light Pictures Flies High with ‘Zog’ Special
Over the past decade, we’ve come to expect great things from the discerning animation production team of Michael Rose and Martin Pope of Magic...
MIP Junior: Eight New Shows to Keep an Eye On!
The MIP Junior market in Cannes (Oct 13-14) is considered one of the world’s top showcases for kids programming. This 2018 edition will offer...
Lenny Henry Stars in Magic Light’s ‘Zog’ Special for BBC One
Multi-Oscar-nominated production company Magic Light Pictures has revealed that Sir Lenny Henry (Broadchurch, Pirates! Band of Misfits) will lead the voice cast for it’s...
Academy Invites 928 New Members for 2018
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences has announced the film industry individuals who have been invited by one or more branches to...
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