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28 October 2024

Tapocketa awarded Innovate UK funding for web-based animated storybook

The indie creative studio was awarded funding for Galdo’s Gift: The Boovie®, supported by UK Research and Innovation.

21 October 2024

Maddie + Triggs launching on CBeebies and RTÉjr

Maddie + Triggs is created by Irish production studio Turnip + Duck, with animation services provided by Sun & Moon Studios.

17 October 2024

King Banana’s first fully animated co-production launching on CBeebies

The leading kids’ entertainment specialists partnered with Paper Owl Films and CAKE to produce 2D animated family sitcom Nikhil & Jay.

16 October 2024

Serious Kids has a lot to be happy about

The distributor has inked the worldwide distribution rights (ex UK) to Happy Town, a 50 x 7’ 2D pre-school animated series.

Jellyfish Originals and Toikido strike co-production deal for new kids’ property Battalor

Battalor targets 6-10 year old audience with the toy-inspired action-comedy series.

14 October 2024

Brands & Retail Conference Winter 2025

Turn your IP into merchandise at the upcoming Brands & Retail Conference on 20 January 2025.

10 October 2024

Acamar Films secures new publishing deals for Bing as IP debuts at Cheltenham Literature Festival

These new partnerships across the UK and Italy mark a significant expansion for Bing’s presence in the audio and publishing space.

8 October 2024

CAKE announces Kiri and Lou movie

The leading kids’ entertainment specialist has announced that production has begun on the 60-minute movie, Kiri and Lou Rarararara!

7 October 2024

Acamar Films announces a raft of new licensing deals and renewals for Bing across Europe

The 15 partnerships will bring new products and categories to families, while strengthening Bing's presence in toys, apparel, stationery, and more.

Eaglet Films’ Piripenguins slides into Banijay Kids & Family Distribution

The 52 x 11’ series is produced by Eaglet Films, together with Red Monk Studio and Wild Child Animation.

Paper Owl Films and CAKE partner with Crayola Studios on Pablo: Boy Meets School

The new 40 x 11’ mixed media series was commissioned by BBC Children’s and Education and RTÉjr.

Glasgow Film Festival announces fifth year of talent development – and largest cohort in its history

Scotland’s leading forum for people working in film and TV has announced the selected candidates for the second edition of its innovative talent lab, Animatic.

1 October 2024

Mojo Swoptops zooms onto CBeebies this October

Blue Zoo's new CG-animated comedy action series is revving up to bring non-stop fun to UK preschoolers in October on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer.

11 September 2024

Omens Studios launches Roblox experiences for preschool shows

The animation company is launching Roblox games for its hit Sky Kids’ series 123 Number Squad! and the globally renowned show Leo the Wildlife Ranger.

21 August 2024

An inside look at the AfroAnimation Summit with Nutmeg Animations UK Ltd

Nutmeg Animations UK Ltd's Olu Alemoru caught up with the Summit's co-founder on what is in store for 2025, the Summit's origins and legacy, keeping momentum and hot button issues.

Creativity unleashed at Labour Party Conference 2024

Forty creative organisations, including UK Screen Alliance and Animation UK, have come together with Creative UK for the Cultural and Creative Industries Pavilion.

2 August 2024

BAFTA unveils the categories, voting rules and eligibility for the 2025 EE BAFTA Film Awards

Key changes include a new Children’s and Family Film category, a voting update to the Animation category, and an eligibility update to the British Short Animation category.

1 August 2024

BAFTA hosts “Why Children’s Content Matters” masterclass

BAFTA recently held a masterclass in which BBC Children’s, Animation UK, the LEGO Group and more, addressed the issue of why children's content matters.

26 July 2024

Sixteen South’s Coop Troop continues its flight across the globe

The 52 x 11’ deluxe CGI animation, aimed at kids aged 6-9, has been acquired by a host of broadcasters globally.

25 July 2024

Serious Kids and Keyframe Studios team up to co-produce hybrid comedy series

Cats React to Facts is a mixed media comedy series for 7-12 year olds, based on the series of books by Izzy Howell, published by Hachette Children’s Group.