Entries now being accepted in multiple categories, including shorts, visualizations, VFX sequences, game cinematics, and real-time pieces; deadline to enter is 31 July 2022. Daegu, South Korea, 25 May 2022 – The SIGGRAPH Asia 2022 Computer Animation Festival (SACAF 2022) is now open for submissions. The festival invites creators from around the world to submit[…..] […]
Executive Producer Joe Hisaishi and the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC)’s world premiere of the stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro breaks Barbican box office record for ticket sales in a single day Following the opening of public booking on Thursday 19 May 2022, the world premiere of the stage adaptation of My Neighbour[…..] […]
International distribution company Superights has acquired global rights to the Momolu brand’s Ferly, the Finnish animation, publishing, and licensing studio announced international distribution company, Superights, will act as global distributor for preschool show, Momolu and Friends. A co-production with Ferly, Canada-based Yellow Animation and Belgium’s Digital Graphics, the Superights deal marks the continued international expansion of[…..] […]
Genius Brands Signs 20-Year Deal with Marvel Studios to License “Stan Lee” for Use in Future Projects Stan Lee Universe, LLC Genius Brands International’s controlled venture with POW! Entertainment, has signed a 20-year deal to license the name and likeness of Stan Lee to Marvel Studios for future feature films and television productions, as well[…..] […]
Molo x Jurassic World Dominion Molo is extremely proud to announce a collaboration inspired by the highly anticipated new movie Jurassic World Dominion, from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, coming to theatres June 2022. Fan favorite dinosaurs are coming to life in a collection packed with Molo’s signature use of colors and prints. The world[…..] […]
Five-time Academy Award, Golden Globe, BAFTA and Emmy-nominated animation studio, Cartoon Saloon heads into the upcoming Licensing Expo in Las Vegas announcing a slate of new licensing partners for its Irish Folklore Trilogy, all created and directed by Tomm Moore, a co-founder of Cartoon Saloon. The Irish Folklore Trilogy includes Academy Award-nominated features WolfWalkers (directed[…..] […]
Germany’s Studio 100 Film, Australia’s POP Family Entertainment, and Ireland’s Telegael jointly announce their partnership for the whimsical and wacky animated comedy film Being Betty Flood. The announcement was made today by Thorsten Wegener, Director of Business Operations at Studio 100 Film, POP Family Entertainment’s Executive Producers Carmel Travers and Gerry Travers, and Cathy Ní[…..] […]
Japanese IP Specialist ADK Emotions NY Incorporated (ADK) continues to accelerate the growth of Beyblade in key international markets, adding an official TikTok channel to the brand’s digital ecosystem that now includes YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. Embracing consumer demand for shorter form and socially accessible content, @beyblade_official showcases a variety of fast-paced and eye-catching animated[…..] […]
Licensing Expo 2022 Facilitates 3,000+ Meetings To Date and Draws High-Profile Visitor Registrations Licensing Expo 2022 Mandalay Bay Las Vegas The global licensing community is ready to re-convene at Licensing Expo 2022, held this May 24-26 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center for its first in-person gathering since 2019. Attendees and exhibitors are eager to[…..] […]
Marco Nobili Elevated to EVP and International GM of Paramount+, Olivier Jollet Promoted to EVP and International GM of Pluto TV Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) today announced key leadership appointments to further the company’s international expansion of its streaming products, Paramount+ and Pluto TV. Marco Nobili has been promoted to Executive Vice President (EVP),[…..] […]
