Toonz Media Group and Be That Spark Corp, a joint venture between BLKBX Originals and Zuroam Media, have signed a co-production and co-distribution agreement for upcoming 3D animated series “Little Sparks.” “Little Sparks” is based on the children’s book series “A Little Spark” by Chris Parsons, recipient of the Mom’s Choice Award Gold Medal for family-friendly media. The books will be adapted into a CGI animated series aimed at the four to eight age group. In addition, a subsequent feature film based on the book series is being planned. The series traces the journey of Spark, a timid sev ..read more

Q Toonz stands as a testament to QYOU Media India’s commitment to recognizing the immense potential of animated entertainment. This collaboration with Toonz Media aims to create a channel that transcends age barriers, offering an immersive journey into a world of endless imagination, creativity and excitement. In an endeavor to revolutionise the world of animation entertainment, QYOU Media India has collaborated with Toonz Media, a global animation creator producer, and distributor to announce the launch of Q Toonz, a FAST animation channel. Currently live, across the Q Play+ app and over 130 ..read more

Animation is on the brink of a revolutionary journey characterized by innovative technologies, cutting-edge trends, and perceptive forecasts. Virtual reality stands poised to completely transform the animation experience, drawing viewers into dynamic and captivating stories. Real-time animation and rendering technologies are pushing the boundaries of creative expression, empowering animators to work more productively and experiment with novel storytelling strategies. Artificial intelligence is emerging as a potent ally in the animation process, automating certain tasks and unlocking new crea ..read more

The company, one of the first animation firms in the country, has now grown as a creator, producer, and distributor of premium content for children; it has now started live action shooting for global films Sometime in the 1990s, entrepreneur G.A. Menon, who was already a big name in the electronics industry, came across an article in the Los Angeles Times about works related to the software industry, especially animation, moving to more cost-effective locations in Asia and elsewhere. Soon, he pitched the idea with the Comcraft Group to start an animation company in Thiruvananthapuram ..read more

Animation outfit Toonz Media Group has acquired rights to make a feature adaptation of the children’s book Santa on a Panda written by Parker Jacobs (Yo Gabba Gabba) of the Dumb Idea Group with Multi-Emmy Award-Winner Brian A. Miller (Steven Universe, Adventure Time, Regular Show, Primal) signed on to produce. Based on the children’s book and song, Santa on a Panda will be produced by Toonz Media Group. The synopsis reads: With all of Santa’s reindeer missing and Mrs Claus on a one-woman mission to find them before Christmas Eve, Santa must work against all odds a ..read more

Cisneros Kids has teamed with Mexican toy brand Distroller to develop, produce and distribute two IPs from Distroller’s toy lines. Nerlies: Space Babies, inspired by the Ksi-meritos toys, follows the adventures of a quirky and shy 7-year-old girl whose life takes a turn when she becomes responsible for the care and feeding of three mischievous space babies. Cisneros Media and Toonz Media Group are set to co-produce and jointly distribute the new series, which is scheduled for release in 2026. Certified as a European Union production, Cisneros Media Distribution will exclusively handle media co ..read more

Toonz Entertainment, the distribution wing of global kids’ and family entertainment co. Toonz Media Group, has picked up worldwide right to the award-winning Chinese animated series Mech Car, produced by Bilibili. The 52 x 11′ 3D CG series for kids 6-10 is a fantasy adventure celebrating courage, exploration and problem solving. The story revolves around a plucky vehicle character called Dash, who along with his friends embark on an adventure to save Mech Lands from scheming villains by collecting different gems, which provide mystical powers. Mech Car has already received accolades ..read more

Nuttery Entertainment and Toonz Media Group announce the start of the production for the pilot episode of their new animated series, Defenders of Imagination. Based on the long-running book series character Håkan Bråkan, created by best-selling Swedish authors Anders Jacobsson and Sören Olsson, the Defenders of Imagination is taking aim at Annecy to premiere its fight against boredom using a unique blend of fantasy, adventure, and comedy. Defenders of Imagination revolves around a dynamic and imagination-powered brother-and-sister duo and the other in habitants of their small town of ..read more

The new CG-animated movie The Canterville Ghost is the latest charming adaptation of the beloved Oscar Wilde tale. The film, which is directed by Kim Burdon, co-directed by Robert Chandler and produced by Chandler and Gina Carter, features a stellar voice cast which includes Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Freddie Highmore, Emily Carey, David Harewood, Toby Jones and Imelda Staunton. Distributed by Blue Fox Entertainment and Shout! Studios, the film follows the adventures of a modern American family that moves to a classic mansion in England, only to find it haunted by the ghost of Sir Simon de Cant ..read more

Zoonicorn LLC and Toonz Entertainment have inked a new deal to greenlight season three of the popular preschool series, with 52×7 new episodes now in development. The global preschool property currently streams worldwide, with consumer products rolling out for Q4, 2023 and into 2024. Zoonicorn’s seven-minute episodes are produced by Toonz Entertainment and Zoonicorn LLC and distributed by Toonz Entertainment. Global licensing for the brand is shared by the two companies and headed by J’net Smith of All Art Licensing. With the new deal, Zoonicorn will have a total of 130 episodes available for ..read more