Jun
22
Buddy's Baby Crawling School Part 2
Posted in: Animation
via YouTube Capture
Jun
22
Hilarious opening speech. I told him it was the most fun flight I ever took and thank you for going above and beyond to make everyone feel comfortable and entertained. He threw a cocktail party 1/2 way through the flight as well. What a GEM he was! I will be removing any negative comments about this video. This flight attendant deserves praise and recognition!
Jun
22
Greg McKeown saw first-hand how success can lead straight to professional and personal failure, during his career evaluating and coaching Silicon Valley executives. The heart of the problem, he says, is the insidious idea that we can do it all. As entrepreneurs and executives find success, they’re often overwhelmed by expectations and options, and end up losing the single-minded focus that made them successful in the first place. Taking inspiration from legendary designer Dieter Ram’s philosophy of “less but better”, McKeown outlines an antidote in his book Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, which features practical tips on how to figure out what’s most important, eliminate the trivial, and establish routines for effortless execution. McKeown earned his MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Find out more about Greg McKeown: http://gregmckeown.com
Learn more about Stanford Graduate School of Business: http://www.gsb.stanford.edu
Jun
22
SAINT MOTEL – My Type
Posted in: Animation
SAINT MOTEL “My Type” Director / Editor: A/J Jackson Producer: Charlie Corella Director Of Photography: Mario Contini Motion Graphics: Sam Winkler Colorist: Jeremy Ian Thomas Executive Producer: DJay Brawner Production Company: Anthem Films
Jun
22
A portrait of Rémi Chapeaublanc, a portrait photographer. http://www.remichapeaublanc.com Film director : Martin Zarka Director of photography : Yann Tribolle Sound-design: Vandy Roc Producer : Pierre Baussaron Production company : Blast production
Jun
21
ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) recently unveiled its UK broadcast and master toy partners for Super 4, the new kids’ CGI comedy-adventure series inspired by the iconic Playmobil toy brand.
Following the signing of a unique partnership with Playmobil and co-producers Morgen Studios and Method Animation, UK licensing agent ITVS GE is readying a dedicated UK consumer products programme for the new Super 4 series.
ITVS GE SVP head of global merchandising Trudi Hayward said: “Super 4 has received a fantastic response. With guaranteed terrestrial broadcast and a leading toy partner already on board for the UK, we are in the midst of building a strong consumer products programme for what promises to be an exciting new children’s TV property. The launch of this new series has been timed to coincide with the 40th anniversary celebrations of the Playmobil brand this year and we’re confident that it will resonate with consumers and retailers alike.”
Leading children’s UK terrestrial broadcaster CiTV will premiere the 52 episodes (11 minutes each) CGI series aimed at 5-9 year olds that follows the adventures of four main characters; Alex the Knight, Ruby the Pirate, Agent Gene and Twinkle the Fairy, as they travel through five different imaginary worlds inspired by the Playmobil universe. CiTV will air 26 episodes in 2014 and a further 26 in 2015.
Playmobil is also on board as master toy licensee and will launch its range of the Super 4 Heroes and playsets at UK retail in Q3 2015. ITVS GE will develop a full UK consumer products programme and is currently seeking licensing partners in key categories including publishing, periphery toys and games, apparel and accessories, gifting, home entertainment, stationery and FMCG.
Jun
21
ITV Studios global entertainment brings ‘Thunderbirds Are Go!’ to the international stage at licensing expo 2014
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ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) is unveiling exciting global licensing opportunities for its highly anticipated boys’ action adventure TV property, Thunderbirds Are Go! which will be showcased at this year’s Licensing Expo 2014.
Vivid Imaginations, master toy licensee with worldwide rights excluding US & Asia is already on board, with new partners to be announced imminently.
Thunderbirds Are Go! will spearhead ITVS GE’s slate at the show with the ambition of establishing the brand in additional international territories and across new demographics. As part of its Expo launch activity, ITVS GE has unveiled the first official image of the
iconic Thunderbird 1 from the new series to give potential partners a glimpse of the toyetic vehicle designs that will play a key role in the franchise. Visitors to ITVS GE’s stand will be able to see a large scale model of the Thunderbird 1 that has been exclusively created for the show by leading designers at Pukeko Pictures and Weta Workshop in addition to an unmissable green screen experience.
ITVS GE SVP head of global merchandising Trudi Hayward said in a statement: “The new series looks stunning and we have every confidence that it will be a massive global hit. There is a huge affection for this much-loved brand in the UK where it is a national treasure and there are also many exciting themes and characters that will chime with global audiences tuning in for the first time. The series will be supported by one of our biggest ever marketing and retail campaigns and we look forward to showcasing a wide array of licensing opportunities at this year’s International Expo.”
Thunderbirds Are Go! is the exciting new remake of the classic 1960’s TV series which coincides with the 50th anniversary in 2015. The new series has been produced by ITV Studios in partnership with Pukeko Pictures and highly acclaimed Weta Workshop. Debuting on TV screens from Spring 2015, Thunderbirds Are Go! will introduce cutting-edge new filming techniques that combine CG animation with live-action miniatures. The first series will launch with 26×22 minute episodes and will air in the UK on ITV and CiTV, the UK’s foremost kids’ commercial TV channel.
The international roll out of Thunderbirds Are Go! will be supported by an extensive consumer marketing campaign, which includes retail promotions, digital initiatives, new product partnerships, events and live shows. The new series has already generated significant interest from the brand’s fan base and the market to date, attracting best in class partners for the licensing programme.
Jun
21
Warner Bros. Consumer Products EMEA (WBCP EMEA) has inked a multi-year Europe-wide deal with Allegre HKM, the first partner to join the Looney Tunes NBA co-branded licensing programme.
WBCP EMEA EVP & GM Pilar Zulueta said in a statement: “Following the success of the first Looney Tunes Active! and Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA co-branded basketball clinic in London in January, we’re very proud to unveil Allegre HKM as the first partner to join the Looney Tunes NBA co-branded licensing programme. Allegre’s product range brings to life perfectly the logical link between the inherently active Looney Tunes and the NBA in products that are fun and encourage participation in sport and basketball in particular.”
The Shanghai based toy manufacturer is on-board to produce a range of plush that will include puppets, cushions and plush key chains featuring iconic characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Sylvester dressed in NBA team jerseys including the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs.
“We’re very excited to be collaborating with Warner Bros. and the NBA on this exciting new initiative that combines the active credentials of the iconic Looney Tunes and NBA brands. We will bring all our product development expertise to bear and we are confident that the program will be a commercial success across the whole of Europe,” added Allegre HKM founder and CEO Eugenio Liu.
WBCP EMEA first announced the multiyear partnership with the NBA at Brand Licensing Europe 2013, in the presence of Warner Bros’ characters Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, and NBA Legend Gary Payton. The collaboration combines the power of the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA and Looney Tunes Active! brands to drive interest and encourage participation in basketball amongst children aged 4-to-12 across EMEA.
The evolving consumer products programme will feature apparel, accessories, toys, games and consumables. The merchandise will integrate the popular Looney Tunes characters with the NBA’s branding, and feature Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and other Looney Tunes characters in NBA team jerseys.
Jun
21
Warner Bros. Consumer Products EMEA (WBCP EMEA) in association with Shooting Stars, its licensing agent for the Middle East, is set to bring ‘Scooby-Doo’ and ‘Tom and Jerry’ to the region with MBC inking a deal to develop live theatrical shows and consumer experiences for the iconic animation brands.
The new deal will see the characters brought to life through ticketed and non-ticketed events in theatres, shopping malls, stadiums and arenas. The two-year agreement covers Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia with the live events that are currently in production, set to debut in Q4 2014.
WBCP EMEA VP of agent markets Francois Simonetta said in a statement: “We’re delighted to be working with MBC on developing live shows and consumer experiences for Scooby-Doo and Tom and Jerry. As a partner, they reflect our entertainment experience and expertise and we will work together to develop brand enhancing experiences that engender consumer loyalty for our brands and that drive traffic to all MBC platforms.”
The new Scooby-Doo and Tom and Jerry events will benefit from unprecedented support offered by MBC3, MBC’s children’s edutainment channel and Warner Bros. International Television’s (WBITV) official output partner in the region. Scooby-Doo and Tom and Jerry are broadcast on MBC3, and they are supported across the interactive MBC3 website that attracts more than 19 million page views per month.
MBC Group CEO Sam Barnett added: “It’s great to work with such fabulous children’s brands and we’re excited to extend our co-operation with Warner Bros. Consumer Products. MBC 3 captures the attention of, informs and entertains so many millions of kids across the region and these live shows will be yet another way to engage with our young audience”.
The new programme of live events also offers the licensees an interesting new opportunity to sell licensed products directly to fans via the official show merchandise outlets that will be present at every show. Retailers based within the shopping malls that will be hosting live events will also benefit from the increased consumer traffic and demand for Scooby-Doo and Tom and Jerry licensed products from visiting fans.
Jun
21
Kartun Studios under the KRU Group banner will focus on the areas of 2D and 3D animation.
Based in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), it serves as the animation arm of the KRU group of companies. The outfit will specialise in creating and co-producing original IP, focused on 3D animated feature films as well as 2D and 3D animated TV series.
Y. B. Dato’ Sri Ahmad Shabery Cheek, the Malaysian minister of communication and multimedia, said in a statement: “The continued development of the communications content and infrastructure (CCI) sector is key for the country as it strives towards achieving a high-income status. Spanning a wide eco-system, the government’s commitment to the CCI Sector has seen numerous initiatives all aimed to encourage development and propel the nation towards a knowledge-based economy. Initiatives, which include the 30 per cent production rebate by FINAS, the rollout of high speed broadband, and the development of digital television networks as of 2015, are part and parcel of preparing the nation to take the next step. As such, I am proud to witness the efforts of the KRU Group in not only having the vision to strengthen their presence internationally through Kartun Studios, but also in developing, training and nurturing the next generation of highly skilled workers through KRU Academy.”
“2D and 3D animation content provide an opportunity for local studios to become major players in the global arena,” KRU Group exec prez and CEO Norman Abdul Halim added. “Take for example, Ribbit, KRU’s first animation feature film – it has been sold to more than 80 countries and will be having its world premiere screening at The Niagara Integrated Film Festival in Canada on June 21, 2014. Kartun Studios will be producing three animation films, 130 3D animation series and 130 2D animation series within the next five years.”
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