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United Media appoints Tatjana Pavlović Director Original Content Sales and Co-production

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United Media, the leading media company in Southeast Europe, has appointed Tatjana Pavlović Director Original Content Sales and Co-production. Pavlović, who has more than 15 years’ experience in international programme sales, will be responsible for activities including increasing collaboration with global media houses, expanding international production, and promoting United Media’s original productions. United Media –[…..] […]

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Jon M. Chu as director of the upcoming film adaptation of Oh, The Places You’ll Go!

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Dr. Seuss Enterprises, a leading global children’s entertainment company, and Warner Animation Group, the animated film production arm of Warner Bros. Pictures, announced plans to bring on Jon M. Chu as director of the upcoming film adaptation of Oh, The Places You’ll Go! The film, set to debut in 2027, will bring the iconic story[…..] […]

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CYBER GROUP STUDIOS PARTNERS WITH GRILLED CHEESE MEDIA TO CREATE NEW PRESCHOOL ANIMATED SERIES, YUM-YUM

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Award-Winning Studio Teams Up with New Content Company Co-Founded by Entertainment Industry Veterans Dave Coulier and Bob Harper Paris and Los Angeles, November 11 , 2021 – Cyber Group Studios, a leading producer and distributor of animated series best known for its award-winning preschool show, Gigantosaurus, is partnering with Grilled Cheese Media, a producer of[…..] […]

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Highlights from AFM Animation Forum

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While the pandemic has limited live-action film production, animation projects have successfully forged ahead. Industry experts discuss the creative process, production, and sales opportunities for independent animated product now and what the future holds. Moderator Ben Dalton, International Reporter, Screen International Panelists Daniel Bort, Head of International, Fantawild Animation Edward Noeltner, President, Cinema Management Group[…..] […]

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Corus Entertainment signs three-year deal with ABC Commercial for new Wiggles content

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Sydney, Australia: ABC Commercial announced it has completed an expanded three-year agreement with Canada’s leading media and content company Corus Entertainment for over 30 hours of fresh pre-school programming from, the world’s most popular children’s entertainment group, The Wiggles. The agreement will give Corus exclusive broadcast rights on their pre-school cable television channel Treehouse for[…..] […]

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Manchester Animation Festival’s Industry Day is Coming!

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Manchester Animation Festival’s Industry Day is just over two weeks away! The MAF Marketplace brings together companies and animation studios to showcase their work and meet the Festival delegates. This year’s Industry Day kicks off with a brand new event – The Animation Keynote. As a festival first, Patricia Hidalgo, Director of Children’s and Education[…..] […]

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International Film Market: Consumption of Black Culture, Rejection of Black Stories – presented in partnership with NAACP

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International Film Market: Consumption of Black Culture, Rejection of Black Stories – presented in partnership with NAACP The NAACP convenes a panel of storytellers to explore the myths and rigors of international distribution for black-themed content and leading roles. The full session replays are available by logging into the AFM platform at afm2021.online and clicking[…..] […]

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LARGO AI REVEALS HOW AI CAN HELP LEVERAGE CASTING SUCCESS AT AFM 2021

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MAN VS THE MACHINE LARGO AI REVEALS HOW AI CAN HELP LEVERAGE CASTING SUCCESS AT AFM 2021 Gender diversity in lead role representation has improved by 6% in the last three years Women rank within two of the top three matches to play next James Bond according to AI Idris Elba sweeps AI victory as[…..] […]

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101 Films International boards sales for UK Production Finance Market title Finding Forever

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London, 5 November — UK-based sales firm 101 Films International, a member of the Amcomri Media Group,  has boarded world sales on BUFF Originals’ drama Finding Forever which the company is launching at the virtual American Film Market . Casting is already underway on the feature, which will be written and directed by Clare Anyiam-Osigwe (No Shade), and[…..] […]

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