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10 December 2019

Kidscreen Awards 2020 shortlist announced

Winners to be revealed at a gala event on February 11 during Kidscreen Summit 2020 in Miami, Florida.

6 December 2019

BLUE ZOO ANIMATE FESTIVE MUSIC VIDEO FOR ‘LET’S NOT GO AWAY’, NEW SONG BY SCOUTING FOR GIRLS

The music video for Christmas single 'Let's Not Go Away' by Scouting For Girls, has first-time director Katie Gascoyne taking the reins in Blue Zoo’s innovative shorts programme.

2 December 2019

LUPUS FILMS’ ‘THE CHRISTMAS LETTER’ TO AIR ON SKY ONE & SKY KIDS THIS CHRISTMAS

Kate Winslet Narrates This Must-See Festival Special, animated by Lupus Films, coming to screens this Christmas.

28 November 2019

Award Winning Co-founder and VFX Supervisor of Axis Studios Wins Second BIFA for Shaun The Sheep: Farmageddon

Howard Jones is among the prestigious recipients of The British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) craft award winners for 2019.

26 November 2019

AARDMAN’S FESTIVE SPECIAL, ROBIN ROBIN, TO COME TO NETFLIX IN 2020

Aardman has announced its new animated holiday special, Robin Robin, coming to Netflix in 2020.

ACAMAR FILMS PARTNERs WITH VUE AND SHOWCASE TO BRING BING TO THE BIG SCREEN FOR CHRISTMAS

Following the successful debut of Bing in cinemas last year, Acamar Films have developed a new feature-length cinema experience, “Bing’s Christmas”, which will run exclusively in 105 cinemas across the UK from Friday 29^th November.

20 November 2019

‘The Adventures of Paddington’ animated by Blue-zoo to air March 2020 on Nick Jr.

Ben Whishaw returns in the title role of the series, set to air in March 2020 on Nick Jr., with a brand-new theme song “Paddington Bear” written and performed by Gary Barlow.

15 November 2019

AARDMAN CREATES MUSIC VIDEO FOR COLDPLAY

Aardman has announced its music video for Coldplay’s forthcoming album track, ‘Daddy’, with the release of a teaser across social media.

13 November 2019

Jellyfish Pictures Meets A-List Security Requirements with PixStor Storage For Blockbuster Projects

New PixStor secure multi-tenancy capabilities allow leading VFX and animation house to meet exacting security standards whilst delivering collaborative workflows.

12 November 2019

Magic Light’s ‘Zog And The Flying Doctors’ to be on BBC One for Christmas 2020

Multi Oscar-nominated and Bafta Award-winning production company Magic Light Pictures has announced an animated adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s children’s book, 'Zog And The Flying Doctors', is set to premiere on BBC One for Christmas 2020.

Screen industries help keep UK out of Recession

UK GDP monthly estimate reveals screen industry key in supporting the economy and preventing a recession.

11 November 2019

DAVID TOWNSEND JOINS AXIS AS HEAD OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Axis Studios announced the appointment of David Townsend as new Head of Business Development.

1 November 2019

LOCKSMITH ANIMATION SIGNS DEAL WITH WARNER BROS. PICTURES

Dedicated feature CG Animation Studio Locksmith Animation has signed a multi-picture deal with Warner Bros. Pictures.

30 October 2019

Animation UK and CMC help Industry ‘Be Ready for Brexit’

The event, free for attendees and tailored for animation and kids’ content TV/digital production communities, distributors and media freelancers, was an opportunity for a range of industry experts to present invaluable information on how the sector can prepare for various Brexit outcomes.

29 October 2019

CREATIVE INDUSTRIES PUBLISH NEW MANIFESTO

A consortium of industry bodies representing key stakeholders and employers in the creative industries have issued a 10-point manifesto outlining statements of intent.

24 October 2019

BRITISH ANIMATION AWARDS ANNOUNCE CATEGORIES FOR 2020

The British Animation Awards (a.k.a. the BAAs), has announced the categories for its 2020 awards. One of UK animation’s landmark events, this will be the 13th awards to be held since their introduction in 1996.

18 October 2019

1st Broadcast Tech Innovation Awards winners named

Last night in London the inaugural Broadcast Tech Innovation Awards were held, revealing the talented winners from across TV production and broadcast in VFX, VR, Post Production and more.

14 October 2019

shots Awards Europe 2019 shortlist announced

The shortlist for the 2019 Europe shots Awards has been announced, with a plethora of talented companies and individuals shortlisted for this year's Euro-centric award show.

10 October 2019

CAKE TO LAUNCH NETFLIX ORIGINAL LEGEND QUEST AT MIPCOM

At MIPCOM this year, leading kids’ entertainment specialist CAKE, has announced it will be bringing new Netflix Original Legend Quest.

7 October 2019

CAKE AND DREAMCHASER ANNOUNCE NEW WOOZLE & PIP ANIMATED SERIES

Leading kids’ entertainment specialist CAKE and Amsterdam-based The Dreamchaser Company have teamed up to develop a brand new Woozle & Pip animated series.