Disney+ To Debut ‘Morphle And The Magic Pets’ In March And Stream ‘Om Nom Stories’ Later This Year
The acquisitions are the latest demonstration of global streamers acquiring popular internet properties
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Moonbug Closes ‘Oddbods’ Producer One Animation Less Than Two Years After Acquiring The Studio
When Moonbug purchased the company in 2022, it employed 60 workers in Singapore.
Jury Awards Moonbug $23.5 Million In ‘Cocomelon’ Copyright Lawsuit
Chinese company Babybus must pay the fee for “blatantly copying” hundreds of videos with its ‘Super Jojo’ series.
Why Studios, Distributors, And Indie Creators Are Focusing On Roblox
Production companies, distributors, game developers, and indie creators are using Roblox to find and promote their work.
The Art Of The Acquisition: Moonbug Managing Director Andy Yeatman On What His Company Looks For In An IP
Yeatman also offered some sound advice for creators looking to grow their properties through new partnerships.
Toronto’s Guru Studios Is Staffing Up For Moonbug’s Series Adaptation Of ‘My Magic Pet Morphle’
In addition to the ‘Morphle’ series, Guru is hiring for a ‘Charlotte’s Web’ adaptation and a new season of ‘PAW Patrol.’
Moonbug Acquires Singapore’s One Animation, The Studio Behind ‘Oddbods’
It’s the second Moonbug acquisition this year; in February the company purchased the Little Angel Youtube franchise.
Moonbug Sold To Company Run By Disney Vets Kevin Mayer, Tom Staggs
In other news, Mayer has been tapped to consult on Discovery’s upcoming merger with Warnermedia.
Moonbug’s Popular Preschool Shows Will Stream In Latin America On HBO Max
The company’s catalogue includes some of Youtube’s biggest preschool hits.
Here’s A Chart Of The Most Popular Animation Channels On Youtube (Exclusive)
Who’s winning the animation game on Youtube? Not who you might think.
Youtube Terminates Cocomelon Rival Super Jojo Channel With 22 Million Subscribers
Cocomelon’s maker is suing Super Jojo for “copying and exploiting every possible element of the Cocomelon channel.”
Where Animation Is Headed: Veteran Executive Eric Calderon Names 7 Trends For 2021
In a Youtube video, Calderon appraises the major studios’ strategies, praises the industry’s growing diversity, and singles out the companies that deserve more airtime.
Former Disney Executive David Levine Joins Moonbug As Head Of Studio
The start-up, which buys and develops preschool IP, bills itself as “one of the largest digital media companies in the world.”
CASE STUDY: How ‘My Magic Pet Morphle’ Became One Of Youtube’s Biggest Kids’ Shows
Arthur van Merwijk started making “Morphle” by himself. Now, it’s a global entertainment brand with millions of Youtube subscribers and billions of views.
This Start-up Is Buying And Developing Some Of Youtube’s Biggest Kids’ Animated Shows
The Korean Youtube series “Arpo” is its latest pick-up.
