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25 September 2025

LUPUS FILMS STARTS PRODUCTION ON MOG’S BAD THING

Channel 4 Commissions half-hour animated special and Serious Kids come on board for international distribution.

23 September 2025

From Britain to Europe: Animation UK Builds Bridges at Cartoon Forum

Animation UK was proud to return to Cartoon Forum last week, with Executive Chair Kate O’Connor championing the Animated UK Meets Europe initiative and advocating for a lasting role for British creativity in European markets.

12 September 2025

BBC’s Award-Winning Children’s Documentary Series ‘My Life’ Goes Global with Serious Kids

The BBC’s critically acclaimed children’s documentary strand My Life is set to reach viewers around the world for the first time, following a new distribution deal with London-based company Serious Kids.

11 September 2025

Animated UK meets Europe at Cartoon Forum: Kate O’Connor on the Future of UK-EU Creative Relations

Kate O'Connor, Executive Chair of Animation UK, recently spoke to The European Animation Journal about rebuilding creative bridges with Europe and the role of UK producers in today’s shifting landscape.

13 August 2025

Numberblocks Expands Curriculum in New Series Commissioned by BBC

Alphablocks Ltd. and Blue Zoo Animation Studio have announced the launch of a new series of their global hit preschool IP, Numberblocks.

29 July 2025

The VFX and Animation World Atlas reveals global growth over the last 12 months

25 July 2025

Toikido and Lil Critter Workshop crack open animated plans for Bad Egg Co.

Toikido has announced a new partnership with the acclaimed animation studio to bring an all-new Bad Egg Co. animated series to YouTube in 2026.

24 July 2025

BBC acquires BAFTA-nominated animated feature Kensuke’s Kingdom from Modern Films

The BBC has acquired Lupus Films’ hand-drawn animated feature film from distributor Modern Films.

17 July 2025

The Children’s Media Conference 2025: Animation Assemble!

Featuring a range of engaging discussions, take a look back at the Children's Media Conference, as we recap our Animation Assemble! panel and other highlights.

16 July 2025

Sky announcement marks another blow to UK children’s content creation

The decision by Sky to end commissioning of original children's content represents a significant loss to the UK’s animation and children's media sector.

MBC and Acamar Films launch Bing across MENA

MBC Group has signed a landmark agreement with Acamar Films, commencing the next stage of Bing’s global expansion across the Middle East and North Africa.

15 July 2025

CAKE secures German broadcast deal with NDR for season 3 of The Sisters

The leading kids’ entertainment specialist has announced a deal in Germany for a third season of the popular 2D animated comedy series.

2 July 2025

BBC Sport serves up stunning Wimbledon intro with A+C Studios’ papercraft stop-motion magic

The award-winning stop-motion specialists have unveiled a charming new papercraft animation created for BBC Sport’s Wimbledon 2025 coverage.

26 June 2025

Blue Zoo welcomes Claire Horseman to head up award-winning studio culture

The B Corp-certified studio has announced the appointment of Claire Horseman as its new Head of People & Talent.

23 June 2025

Animation UK welcomes Creative Industries Sector Plan

We warmly welcome the Government’s launch of the plan, as a powerful recognition of the UK's world-leading screen industries and a vital step towards long-term growth, innovation, and opportunity across our creative economy.

17 June 2025

Welcome to our worlds: Animation UK at Annecy 2025

The UK Pavilion was brought to life by Animation UK and supported by the British Film Institute, the British Film Commission, the Department for Business and Trade, Film London, Creative Wales and Northern Ireland Screen.

Warner Bros. Pictures Animation and Locksmith Animation set The Lunar Chronicles for 2028

The film brings Marissa Meyer’s best-selling futuristic fairy-tale series to the big screen on 3 November 2028.

Omens Studios secures sales across award-winning slate

New international deals have been announced for Leo the Wildlife Ranger, Counting with Paula and Paula & Pals.

11 June 2025

Miyu Productions’ new series Claudy partners with Serious Kids for global sales

Miyu Productions has announced its partnership with Serious Kids for the global sales of the 52 x 13-minute animated comedy-adventure series.

6 June 2025

Kino Bino premieres short animated film Of All The Things

The short was funded by the BFI NETWORK and shines a light on hoarding disorder.