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News: ASIAN ANIMATION SUMMIT 2014 TO TAKE PLACE IN HANOI

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 ASIAN ANIMATION SUMMIT 2014 TO TAKE PLACE IN HANOI, VIETNAM

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Showcasing 24 animated projects from Korea, Malaysia, Thailand,
Australia and beyond that have never been to market before

Toronto, July 30, 2014: Kidscreen is thrilled to announce thatthe third-annual Asian Animation Summit will take place this year in Hanoi, Vietnam from December 3 to 5. The event’s venue is the Sofitel Plaza, a five-star hotel located just a few minutes away from the inspiring capital city’s Old Quarter.

An initiative of KOCCA (Korea), MDeC (Malaysia), SIPA and DITP (Thailand), AAS 2015 is owned and produced by Kidscreen, and supported by Screen Australia. Its organizers are anticipating that 250 to 300 attendees will take part this year. The event is designed to attract producers of animation who are interested in co-producing projects with Asian partners, as well as Asian broadcasters, distributors and investors from Asia and beyond.

Over the course of the three-day event, 24 projects from Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia and elsewhere in Asia that are brand-new to the market and looking for financing and partners will be presented. Each day will begin with a highly informative panel discussion or presentation that explores new market trends, business models or creative techniques that are most relevant to Asian producers.

More information about the 2014 Asian Animation Summit can be found online at www.asiananimationsummit.com.

For further details, please contact:

Aimee Norman at DDA Blueprint PR

Tel: +44 (0) 208 985 4708 Email: aimee@ddablueprint.com

 

Monique Levine at DDA Blueprint PR

Tel: +44 (0) 207 932 9825 Email: Monique@ddablueprint.com

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News: RAINMAKER ENTERTAINMENT’S TARA KEMES UPPED TO VP CULTURE & TALENT

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TaraRAINMAKER ENTERTAINMENT’S TARA KEMES UPPED

TO VP CULTURE & TALENT

Former Director of Talent Development

Spearheads Company’s Recruitment Efforts at SIGGRAPH

Vancouver, BC (July 30, 2014) Rainmaker Entertainment, the multifaceted Vancouver-based animation studio, has promoted its Director of Talent Development, Tara Kemes, to the newly created position of Vice President Culture and Talent.  Kemes, who first joined Rainmaker in 2009, will spearhead the company’s recruiting efforts while also continuing to develop the unique culture that distinguishes Rainmaker from other animation production studios as it continues to expand its creative and technical teams. Kemes reports to Rainmaker Entertainment SVP, Production and Operations, Kim Dent Wilder, who announced Kemes’ promotion today.
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News: Cartoon Network Re-ups the Funny

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Regular Show

Cartoon Network Re-ups the Funny with More Adventure Time, Regular Show, Uncle Grandpa, Steven Universe and Clarence

New Seasons Ordered for Five Original Cartoon Network Studios Comedies 

Today and tomorrow at Comic-Con® International: San Diego 2014 Cartoon Network will host jam-packed panels for all their hit original comedy animated series.  Amongst the surprises and hilarity of Comic-Con and coming on the heels of ratings and critical success around the world, the Network will announce Season 7 of the Emmy®-winning Adventure Time, Season 7 of the Emmy®-winning Regular Show, Season 2 of the Emmy®-winning Uncle Grandpa, Season 2 of Steven Universe and 13 more half hours of Clarence.  Regular Show, Uncle Grandpa, Steven Universe and Clarence originate from the prolific artist-driven Cartoon Network Shorts Program at Cartoon Network Studios.

“We have created global momentum with this group of home-grown series,” said Rob Sorcher, chief content officer for Cartoon Network.  “Our commitment to keeping all of these comedies going strong is a reflection of our continued belief in the impressive creative talent powering them.”

What time is it?  Just nominated for a 2014 Primetime Emmy® Cartoon Network is happy to announce that pop cultural phenomenon Adventure Time will be back for a seventh season.  New episode premieres from Adventure Time’s Season 6-to-date have averaged almost 2.9 million Persons age 2+, nearly 1.4 million kids 2-11 and more than 1.0 million kids 6-11.  Adventure Time’s unlikely heroes Finn and Jake are buddies who traverse the mystical Land of Ooo and encounter its colorful inhabitants. Adventure Time is created by Pendleton Ward and is produced at Cartoon Network Studios.  Currently in Season 6, Adventure Time airs Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. (ET/ PT).

Regular Show, also nominated for a 2014 Primetime Emmy® has been greenlit for Season 7.  Regular Show’s Season 5 new episode premieres to-date have averaged nearly 2.5 million Persons 2+, almost 1.2 million kids 2-11 and 909,000 kids 6-1.  Created by JG Quintel and produced by Cartoon Network Studios, Regular Show features best friends and groundskeepers, Mordecai, a six-foot-tall blue jay and Rigby, a hyperactive raccoon who spend their days trying to entertain themselves by any means necessary.  Their everyday pursuits often lead to things spiraling out of control and into the surreal.  Regular Show currently airs Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. (ET/ PT).  Season six of Regular Show will premiere this fall on Cartoon Network.

It’s been a “Good Morning” for Uncle Grandpa!  Season 2 of the Emmy®-winning show (recently announced individual achievement winner Nick Edwards for Character Design) has been greenlit.  All new episodes of Uncle Grandpa will commence Thursday, August 21 at 7:30 p.m. (ET/ PT).  The new episodes will also feature great guest stars, including hip hop legend Tone Loc, wrestling icon Ric Flair and comedian Ken Marino.  Uncle Grandpa debuted in September 2013 and quickly became a ratings success.  Ranked #1 on Mondays among kids 6-11 and boys 2-11 & 6-11, and #1 in its 8 p.m. timeslot among all key kids and boys.  Across first quarter 2014, Uncle Grandpa claimed the #1 program on Tuesdays among boys 6-11.  Uncle Grandpa is created by Pete Browngardt with Audie Harrison (The Golden Compass) serving as creative director.

Believe in Steven!  Greenlit for Season 2 and created by Emmy® and Annie Award-nominated writer and storyboard artist Rebecca Sugar (Adventure Time), Steven Universe tells the story of three magical defenders of the planet….and Steven the “little brother” to the Crystal Gems — a team of magical guardians of humanity. Steven may not be as powerful as the Crystal Gems.  Or as savvy.  And he may not have much control over his powers.  But that doesn’t stop him from joining Garnet, Amethyst and Pearl on their magical adventures and somehow finding a way to save the day!  New episodes of Steven Universe are back at 6:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on Thursday August 21 on Cartoon Network and the premiere episode “Coach Steven” will feature guest voice Nicki Minaj.  Across an average week, Steven Universe reaches 4,962,000 total viewers P2+, 2,311,000 kids 2-11 and 1,737,000 kids 6-11.

Continue to celebrate the best of childhood: epic dirt fights, awkward crushes, trampoline combat, sleepover pranks and secret tree forts with more Clarence. Cartoon Network has picked up 13 additional half hours of the animated series.  New episode premieres of Season 1 of Clarence to date have averaged nearly 2.4 million Persons 2+, more than 1.3 million kids 2-11 and 998,000 kids 6-11.  An optimistic, spirited, lovable boy who sees the best in all things and wants to try everything. Because everything is amazing! Clarence’s novel perspective transforms nearly any situation, however mundane, into the best day ever. The original short for Clarence received a 2013 Emmy® nomination.  Clarence currently airs Thursdays at 6:45 p.m. (ET/ PT).

Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com) is regularly the #1 U.S. television network in prime among boys 6-11 & 9-14. Currently seen in 97 million U.S. homes and 194 countries around the world, Cartoon Network is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.’s ad-supported cable service now available in HD offering the best in original, acquired and classic entertainment for kids and families. In addition to Emmy®-winning original programming and industry-leading digital apps and online games, Cartoon Network embraces key social issues affecting families with solution-oriented initiatives such as Stop Bullying: Speak Up and the Move It Movement.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.

Adventure Time Ratings Period:

Source: Nielsen Media Research based on Live+7 Blended data for 04/21/14-07/18/14.

 Regular Show Ratings Period:

Source: Nielsen Media Research based on Live+7 Blended data for 09/02/13-07/17/14.

Uncle Grandpa Ratings Period:

Nielsen Media Research based on Live+7 data. 09/02/13-10/21/13. 3 telecasts minimum.

Nielsen Media Research based on Live+7 data. 12/30/13-03/30/14. Tue 6a-6a. 3 telecasts minimum.

Clarence Ratings Period:

Source: Nielsen Media Research based on Live+7 Blended data for 04/14/14-07/17/14.

Steven Universe Ratings Period:

Source: Nielsen Media Research based on Live+7 data. 04/28/14-05/04/14. All plays. 6 minute qualifier. Custom Unification 75 %.

CONTACTS:

Atlanta

James Anderson

(404) 855-4205                 james.anderson@turner.com

Farrah Hersh

(404) 575-9283                 farrah.hersh@turner.com

Angie Weiss

(404) 575-5077                 angeline.weiss@turner.com

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Shana Ungerson

(212) 275-8012                 shana.ungerson@turner.com

Los Angeles

Courtenay Palaski  

(310) 788-6903                 courtenay.palaski@turner.com

Dawn Lach  

(310) 788-6787                 dawn.lach@turner.com

 

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News: New THE PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR trailer

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20th Century Fox and DreamWorks Animation have just released a NEW clip and poster for THE PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR, featuring everyone’s favorite, mysterious birds. THE PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR hits theaters everywhere on November 26, 2014
THE PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR
Animation- Comedy
Release: November 26, 2014, in 3D
Directed by: Simon Smith, Eric Darnell
Produced by: Lara Brey, Tripp Hudson, Mark Swift
Cast: Tom McGrath, Chris Miller, Chris Knights, John Malkovich, Benedict Cumberbatch, Ken Jeong, Annett Mahendru, Peter Stormare
SYNOPSIS
Discover the secrets of the most entertaining and mysterious birds in the global espionage game: Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private now must join forces with the chic spy organization, the North Wind, led by Agent Classified (we could tell you his name, but then Å  you know), voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch to stop the villainous Dr. Octavius Brine, voiced by John Malkovich, from taking over the world.
THE PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR Official Socials
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News: THE BOXTROLLS ARE PACKING FOR COMIC-CON 2014

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News: THE BOXTROLLS ARE PACKING FOR COMIC-CON 2014

Focus Features, LAIKA and The Boxtrolls are headed to Comic-Con for a highly anticipated Hall H Panel, “Eat Like THE BOXTROLLS” food truck experience and more. Full details below.

THE BOXTROLLS ARE PACKING FOR COMIC-CON 2014

KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR LIFE-SIZED BOXTROLLS ROAMING COMIC CON. SNAP YOUR PIC AND TWEET USING #THEBOXTROLLS

FRIDAY, JULY 25

#EatLikeTheBoxtrolls

Bug Chef David George Gordon will dare you to EAT LIKE THE BOXTROLLS as he cooks up some of his famous bug and insect edible creations

2:00PM- 4:00PM

Location: Petco Park

2:00PM-3:00PM Univision Radio will be hosting the experience. Stop by for a limited edition signed Fish poster by Isaac Hempstead Wright.

3:00PM-4:00PM Nerdist will be hosting the experience. Stop by for a limited edition signed Shoe poster by Isaac Hempstead Wright.

SATURDAY, JULY 26

THE BOXTROLLS COMIC-CON PANEL

1:30PM-2:30PM

Location: HALL H / Convention Center

Participants: Sir Ben Kingsley, Isaac Hempstead Wright, Elle Fanning, Directors Anthony Stacchi and Graham Annable, and Producer and Lead Animator,and LAIKA president and CEO, Travis Knight

Moderated by Fandango’s Dave Karger

#EatLikeTheBoxtrolls

Location: Petco Park

2:00PM-3:00PM: Cinema Blend will be hosting the experience. Stop by for a limited edition signed Oil Can poster by Isaac Hempstead Wright.

3:00PM-4:00PM: Coming Soon will be hosting the experience. Stop by for a limited edition signed Shoe poster by Isaac Hempstead Wright.

DOWNLOAD THE BOXTROLLS CHARACTER POSTERS: http://www.42west.biz/BOXTROLLS/CharacterPosters.zip

THE BOXTROLLS releases in theaters on September 26!

Story: A family event movie from the creators of “Coraline” and “ParaNorman” that introduces audiences to a new breed of family – The Boxtrolls, a community of quirky, mischievous creatures who have lovingly raised an orphaned human boy named Eggs (voiced by Isaac Hempstead-Wright) in the amazing cavernous home they’ve built beneath the streets of Cheesebridge. When the town’s villain, Archibald Snatcher (Academy Award winner Ben Kingsley), comes up with a plot to get rid of the Boxtrolls, Eggs decides to venture above ground, “into the light,” where he meets and teams up with fabulously feisty Winnifred (Elle Fanning). Together, they devise a daring plan to save Eggs’ family.

Directors: Anthony Staachi and Graham Annable

Writer: Based on the novel Here Be Monsters by Alan Snow

Voice Cast: Ben Kingsley, Isaac Hempstead Wright, Elle Fanning, Jared Harris, Toni Collette, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Richard Ayoade, Tracy Morgan

MPAA Rating: PG

 

For additional information please visit: http://www.focusfeatures.com/the_boxtrolls

To view the official trailer please visit: http://youtu.be/z3eHd87dx6M

 

Get social with the Boxtrolls:

https://www.facebook.com/theboxtrolls

http://instagram.com/theboxtrolls#

https://twitter.com/TheBoxtrolls

http://www.theboxtrolls.com/

#boxtrolls #animationnews #animation #cartoons #animatedfeatures #laika

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News: Kidscreen Awards 2015 official call for entry

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Kidscreen Awards 2015

Kidscreen Awards 2015 official call for entry 

NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES!

Programming Categories deadline: September 19
Broadcasting Categories deadline: October 31

July 18, 2014: Heading into its sixth year of singling out and celebrating the year’s best kids programming and broadcasting work, Kidscreen Awards 2015 is now accepting entries.

Early-Bird Entry Fees are in effect again this year to reward companies that complete their entries well before deadline.

New this year, we have added a Programming Category for Best New Animation to call special attention to outstanding kids shows that have launched in the last year. And we have also retired Best Companion Website due to overlap with a similar category in our iKids Awards set.

So in our 2015 Programming Category lineup, television shows targeting Preschoolers (0 to 5), Kids (6 to 10) and Tweens/Teens (11 to 17) can be put in the running to win these prizes:

  • Best New Series
  • Best Animated Series
  • Best Non-Animated or Mixed Series
  • Best One-off, Special or TV Movie

Early-Bird Entry Fee (until August 15): US$300
After August 15: US$400

Winners will again be chosen by juries of highly respected entertainment professionals, who will also single out programs that merit special Creative Talent Awards for Animation, Directing, Voice Talent, Writing, Music, Design and Acting.

 

And in our Broadcasting Categories, dedicated kids channels and strands from around the world can compete for the following Kidscreen Awards:

  • Channel of the Year

Early-Bird Entry Fee (until September 19): US$500
After September 19: US$700

  • Best Channel Design
  • Best Channel Website
  • Best Interstitial Campaign
  • Best Integrated Promotion
  • Best On-Air Host or Hosting Team

Early-Bird Entry Fee (until September 19): US$250
After September 19: US$350

Entries in these streams will be shortlisted by Kidscreen’s esteemed editorial team, and the final winners determined by an industry vote open to the magazine’s 10,000-plus readers.

Winners in all categories will be announced at an evening presentation event as part of next year’s Kidscreen Summit, which is set to take place in Miami from February 23 to 26. All Kidscreen Summit delegates will be invited to attend the ceremony and cocktail party as part of their event experience, after registering online at summit.kidscreen.com. And other guests can sign up to attend just the Kidscreen Awards event for $150, beginning in January.

Detailed information on eligibility, judging and entering can be found at awards.kidscreen.com. The deadline for entries in the Programming Categories is September 19, and the Broadcasting Categories entry window closes a little later on October 31.

For further details, please contact:

Aimee Norman at DDA Blueprint PR

Tel: +44 (0) 208 985 4708 Email: aimee@ddablueprint.com

 

Or Monique Levine at DDA Blueprint PR

Tel: +44 (0) 207 932 9825 email:monique@ddablueprint.com