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‘Independence Day’ Director to receive VES Visionary Award
The Visual Effects Society (VES) has announced that director-producer-screenwriter Roland Emmerich is being honoured with the VES Visionary Award in recognition of his valuable contributions to filmed entertainment. The award, which is designated by the VES board of directors, recognizes an individual who has uniquely and consistently...
‘Loki’ leads way to ‘Madness’
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has lately revealed that the Disney+ series Loki will find its traces into Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Both these projects were announced this summer as part of the MCU’s ambitious Phase IV slate, each scheduled for spring 2021. Doctor Strange: Multiverse of Madness is set...
Diamond Toons to create ‘Talking Comics’ on Guru Nanak’s life.
On the eve of 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Diamond Toons brings an interactive ‘talking comics’ to educate children about his legacy, divinity and teachings. The comic aims at making kids aware of the teachings of Sikh culture and its rich heritage. The comic...
Fantawild releases ‘The Wild Life’
Leading Chinese animation company Fantawild has set the domestic release date for feature film Boonie Bears: The Wild Life — the latest instalment in the hit franchise, which introduces a sci-fi spin on the beloved characters. The picture will carry on Fantawild’s tradition with a Chinese theatrical debut during...
Netflix to launch its first animated original
Netflix is releasing the streaming service’s first foray into animated features, Klaus, this month and it’s a stunning return to 2D animation. A clever spin on an old tale, telling of how Santa Claus came to be the beloved father Christmas children know and love, Klaus took...
Jeff Goldblum to star in ‘They shot the Piano Player’
Jeff Goldblum will be voice starring in animated film, They Shot the Piano Player, a new music-filled visit to the past from Oscar-nominated directors Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal (Chico & Rita). The announcement was made at the American Film Market in Santa Monica, California. Film Constellation...
Toon2Tango takes ‘Monster Park’ Worldwide
Toon2Tango GmbH & Co. KG., the new kids and family entertainment venture headed up by long-time television and movie industry experts Ulli Stoef and Jo Daris, has been named worldwide distributor for Monster Park (52 x 11’) — a highly original and very entertaining animated series for...
Guy Pearce to star in ‘The Seventh Day’
Guy Pearce is leading horror movie The Seventh Day for director Justin P. Lange and producers Cinestate and Fangoria. Pitched as “Training Day meets The Exorcist“, the movie follows a renowned exorcist who teams up with a rookie priest for his first day of training. As they plunge deeper into hell on earth, the lines...
Karen Fowler joins 9 Story Media Group
9 Story Media Group has named Emmy Award-winning producer Karen Fowler as Vice President, Development (Animation and Live Action), heading up the 9 Story Development team in Toronto. Reporting to Chief Creative Officer Angela Santomero, Fowler will be working closely with Jennie Stacey (VP Development), Sarah Wallendjack...
One Take Media to bring ‘GoGo Bus’
One Take Media (OTMC) has acquired the broadcasting and OTT rights of new 3D Kids animated series, GoGo Bus season one and two with 26 episodes of 13 mins each. These series will be aired globally in Hindi. GoGo Bus is about the adventures of the children, in a beautiful...