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Animar_BCN 2024: a new milestone for the European Animation Industry
Gathering over 90 delegates from 60 European organizations representing 24 European countries, this year’s European Animation Convention addressed crucial topics...
Kartoon Channel! growth surges
Kartoon Studios (NYSE American: TOON) continues to deliver on its mission to grow Kartoon Channel! into a premier entertainment destination for kids, as the platform...
NJ World: future-focused animation for Gen Alpha
Nelly Jelly is a beloved children’s character and a national brand hailing from Lithuania, designed to encourage kids to explore,...
DogHead: an international animation factory with an Italian touch
DogHead is an Italian animation factory with a strong international presence that has lead it to quickly established itself as a...
News
Gian Paolo Tagliavia joins Rainbow Group
Leading Italian production and animation studio, Rainbow Group has announced the appointment of Gian Paolo Tagliavia as Executive Vice President of TV,...
DeAPlaneta Entertainment celebrates 25 years consolidating its leading position in the sector
A quarter of a century of all-round leadership in the entertainment sector, during which DeAPlaneta Entertainment has distributed Academy Award-winning...
“Maybe Elephants” shortlisted for Academy Award for Animated Short Film
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has just announced that Oscar winner Torill Kove’s Mikrofilm/National Film Board of...
Reviews
“Flow” – A black cat at the end of the world
A black, big-eyed cat stares at its own reflection in a pond, as if trying to discover something about itself....
The Wild DreamWorks
Based on Peter Brown’s bestselling novel, The Wild Robot is a visual poem written and directed by Chris Sanders, the...
“The Storm”: a reflection on war and humanity through the eyes of children
At the heart of "The Storm" is the friendship between Zeno, who is struggling with the recent loss of his...
Chicken for Linda!: A heartwarming must-see of grief and rebirth
Directed by Chiara Malta, making her debut in animation, and Sébastien Laudenbach (The Girl without hands), Chicken for Linda! has...
Events
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[BLE 2024 Special] An exclusive interview with Xilam Animation
In anticipation of the upcoming Brand Licensing Europe (BLE) event in London from September 24-26, which is the only pan-European trade...
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[BLE 2024 Special] An exclusive interview with Roubina Tchoboian
In anticipation of the upcoming Brand Licensing Europe (BLE) event in London from September 24-26, which is the only pan-European trade...
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[BLE 2024 Special] An exclusive interview with Rob Goodchild
In anticipation of the upcoming Brand Licensing Europe (BLE) event in London from September 24-26, which is the only pan-European trade...
The cradle of children’s content
The Bologna Children’s Book Fair (BCBF) has always been the world’s leading event for finding the next publishing IP to...
Coming soon
Animotion Media Group launches new animated series “Detective Finnick”
Animotion Media Group will be introducing Detective Finnick, the enchanting new 3D TV series, as an exclusive MIPCOM premiere. Successful...
3D CGI animated series “20 Dance Street” greenlit for production
With over twenty novels published to date since 2016, the new series is a TV adaptation of the hit French...
Studio 100 International and Gaumont partner with I Josh Around to develop new “Jungle Book” series
Studio 100 International, a leader in children's and family entertainment, and Gaumont’s Animation, Kids & Family division – an international...
Liquid Rock Entertainment brings “Superthings” phenomenon to global screens
The Superthings franchise has captivated boys and girls, consistently ranking as a top-selling brand in major markets, such as Spain,...
Talents
Rob Doherty launches Social Gaming Consultancy
Industry veteran, Rob Doherty, has launched a Social Gaming focussed consultancy, RELEVANT CONTENT, that taps into his 30 years of...
Talents from Portugal. David Doutel, Vasco Sá
This year, Portugal is the Guest Country at the Annecy Festival, providing a platform to showcase these emerging talents. Among...
Honouring Laika’s story
Moscow, 1957: Sputnik II, the first satellite in history to carry a living being, Laika, is about to be launched...
Animation needs Connection
CGWire is the company behind Kitsu, a collaboration platform that helps you efficiently deliver animated content from anywhere. EAJ interviewed...
Schools
Call for projects for International Animation Residency
The Bordeaux Animation Workshop (BAW) announces the launch of the call for projects for its International Animation Residency for 6...
Università Cattolica in Milan. A school that dialogues with the industry
The growing demand for exportable original content and the increasingly complex processes of audiovisual production have highlighted two main requirements:...
Filmuniversität Babelsberg Konrad Wolf, a comprehensive educational offer
The Film University Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF, the oldest and largest film school in Germany, was one of the leading animation...
Beyond Animation
Pippi returns in a new game for mobile and tablet
Stockholm-based game studio Paper Play Games, in collaboration with Astrid Lindgren Aktiebolag, offers children worldwide the chance to dive into...
BEYBLADE X Global Launch
BEYBLADE X – the fourth generation of the toy brand which has sold over 500m lifetime units – is flying...
Xilam Animation sews up partnership with fashion retailer celio
Academy Award®-nominated French animation studio Xilam Animation has secured a new partnership with French fashion retailer celio, under which a...
Sanrio characters come to life in stop-motion series ‘My Melody & Kuromi’
Since her debut in 1975, My Melody has continued to be loved by a wide range of fans. Kuromi, who...
Lionel Messi-inspired animated series “Messi and The Giants” acquired by Disney Branded Television
Disney Branded Television scores a goal with the acquisition of Messi and the Giants, a sci-fi animated show inspired by...
New episodes of “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” to kick off the New Year
Premiering the week of January 6, brand-new episodes of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood from Fred Rogers Productions and 9 Story Media...
Digitoonz and Citrus Ink Studio launch a new venture in VFX, Animation and Gaming
DGX is a game-changing VFX studio set to push the boundaries of digital creativity and innovation in the entertainment industry. Operating...
Laws & Rules
Animation UK champions British Animation at Annecy 2024
Animation UK serves as the unified voice of the animation sector, representing an alliance of companies, studios, producers, and distributors....
The role of artificial intelligence in the creation of IPs
Following her dedicated conference at the International Kids Licensing Days during the last Bologna Licensing Fair/Kids, Francesca Perri, Partner at...
