Netflix and Warners Will Serve Up ‘Green Eggs and Ham’
The next Dr. Seuss screen adaptation may be the most expensive animated television program ever.
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Netflix To Launch 13 Episodes of ‘Dragons: Race to the Edge’ in June
Hiccup and Toothless are making their move from cable TV to online streaming.
Internet Animation Guide: ‘World of Tomorrow,’ Studio Ghibli, and Michel Gondry
Your guide to the best Internet animation available via streaming and video-on-demand.
‘Niko and the Sword of Light’ Gets 22-Minute Amazon Pilot
“Niko and the Sword of Light.” which began as an independently produced animated comic book app, has been turned into a 22-minute pilot produced by Amazon Studios.
Nick Cartoons Headed to Hulu
Hulu and Nickelodeon’s parent company Viacom announced earlier this week a deal that will bring the Nicktoons library to the online streaming service.
New ‘Judge Dredd’ Series Blurs Line Between Fan Films and Official Releases
One of the most interesting things about the new “Judge Dredd: Superfiend” online mini-series is how it straddles the line between fan work and official product.
Bill Plympton’s Animated Films Will Finally Be Available Online
Indie American animation legend Bill Plympton, whose films have been officially unavailable on the Internet for the past decade, has reached a deal with Shorts International to make his extensive body of self-produced work available to online audiences.
Mondo Media Seeks Pitches For Toy-Driven Channel Spindo
After years of producing teen-targeted shows like “Happy Tree Friends” and “Dick Figures,” Mondo Media is eyeing the lucrative kids’ market by teaming up with major toy manufacturer Spin Master, makers of Bakugan Battle Brawlers, Air Hogs, and Hedbanz.
Behind “BoJack Horseman” With Its Creator and Supervising Director
“BoJack Horseman” creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg and director Mike Hollingsworth speak with Cartoon Brew about the making of the show, its dark but sincere tone, and the lighter side of bestiality.
French Cult Favorite ‘Wakfu’ Premieres on Netflix in the U.S.
Since its premiere in France in 2008, “Wakfu,” an anime styled fantasy-adventure series created by Roubaix, France-based company Ankama, has picked up a dedicated fanbase, even in countries where it hasn’t officially aired like the United States.
‘The Simpsons’ Officially Reaches China In Its 26th Season
It took just twenty-six seasons, but “The Simpsons” are set to officially air in China for the first time. The show will be presented to Chinese audiences via the online streaming service Sohu Video.
Comedy Central Launches Raunchy Webseries ‘Biatches’
This morning, Comedy Central debuted “Biatches” a new animated webseries made exclusively for release on their digital platform CC:Studios, YouTube, and the network’s mobile app.
Nickelodeon Animation Proves Its Relevance by Sponsoring LoopDeLoop
As part of Nickelodeon Animation’s ongoing effort to rebrand itself as a champion of artist-driven projects, the studio announced that it has teamed up with the Australian animation website LoopDeLoop.
Amazon Studios Greenlights 3 New Animated Kids’ Pilots
Amazon Studios, which produces original content for the streaming site Amazon Prime, has announced production on three new animated kids pilots.
Nick Previews Its First Web Series ‘Welcome to the Wayne’
Nickelodeon unveiled the revamped Nick.com today, and as part of the new site, they offered a 90-second first-look at “Welcome to the Wayne,” which is their first animated series made exclusively for digital platforms like the Nick App.
‘Annedroids’ Creator J.J. Johnson on Developing Amazon’s Latest Original Series
“Annedroids” creator J.J. Johnson talks to Cartoon Brew about science-based kids programming, the challenges of making live-action/animation hybrids, and why not understanding the animation process can work to a producer’s benefit.
Netflix Adds More Animated Series: ‘The Knights of Sidonia,’ ‘Ever After High,’ and ‘Dinotrux’
Netflix’s slate of original animated programming continues to grow with the recent announcements of three new series: “The Knights of Sidonia,” “Ever After High” and “Dinotrux.”
Nick Yanks ‘Korra’ From TV, Moves Series To Online Platforms
In a first-of-its-kind programming move that even surprised the show’s creators, Nickelodeon will remove “The Legend of Korra” from its network schedule, and premiere the remaining episodes of season three exclusively on digital platforms.
Watch An Animated Feature and Help The Alzheimer’s Foundation At the Same Time
In a unique partnership with the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, a portion of digital sales of ‘Wrinkles’ will be donated to the organization.
Criterion Will Release ‘Watership Down’ on iTunes
Criterion is adding another animated to its collection: Martin Rosen’s “Watership Down.”
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