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Toonz Media Group Lands Global Distribution Deal for Breakout Animated Series MechWest

Global animation company to introduce award-winning indie CG series to international buyers this Annecy  Toonz Media Group has signed a worldwide distribution agreement for MechWest, the acclaimed dieselpunk Wild West animated series created by Dave Gallagher and produced by AnimSchool Studios. Under the agreement, Toonz will represent and distribute the series to linear and non-linear channels worldwide.  The announcement comes as the global animation industry...

Supersub LLC And Toonz Media Group Announce The Taste Of Water, An Animated Feature Documentary On Japan’s Sake Heritage 

The film transforms live-action footage into anime-influenced animation using AI-assisted rotoscoping and 3DGS, blending documentary realism with immersive visual storytelling  ANNECY, France, 23rd June 2026 – Supersub LLC and Toonz Media Group have announced their collaboration on The Taste of Water, an animated feature documentary that explores the history, culture, and future of Japanese sake through a unique combination...

20 Years Young! Gummibär Continues to Delight New Generations Worldwide

From viral YouTube sensation to global kids’ entertainment powerhouse, the iconic green character marks two decades of cross-platform success and global fandom Gummybear International Inc. is marking 20 years of Gummibär, the animated green character that has evolved from one of the earliest viral internet sensations into an iconic global kids’ entertainment mainstay spanning music,...

Toonz Media Group Launches ‘MyToonz’ FAST Channel on LGIndia, Strengthens Direct-to-Consumer Strategy

Curated animated programming from the Toonz catalogue now available to Indian households via connected TV streaming. Toonz Media Group has announced the launch of MyToonz, its dedicated FAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming Television) channel, on LG Electronics India smart TVs. The channel is powered by Amagi, a leading cloud-based SaaS technology provider specializing in FAST and...

Beyond Technology: The Enduring Power of Hand-Drawn Animation

Beyond Technology: The Enduring Power of Hand-Drawn Animation

In an era where AI can generate animation in seconds and software can replicate almost any visual style, many young artists are asking a serious question: is traditional animation still relevant? For UK Prakashan, the answer is clear. Traditional animation is not just relevant. It is foundational. With 26 years of experience at Toonz...

Jay Jagannath Crosses 110 Million Facebook Viewsin 30 Days, Redefining the Global Potential of IndianMythological Animation

 Jay Jagannath, the animated mythological series created by Ele Animations and distributed by Toonz Media Group, has recorded a significant digital milestone, surpassing 110 million views on Facebook within 30 days. The performance positions the series among the fastest-scaling Indian animated properties on social platforms and highlights the expanding global appetite for culturally rooted...

Financial lessons from animation production and distribution | Toonz Talks | Toonz Media Group

Managing the Business of Creativity: Financial Lessons from Animation Production and Distribution

In conversations around successful animation IPs, the spotlight often falls on storytelling, characters, and creative vision. Yet behind every enduring franchise lies a quieter, equally decisive force: financial discipline. In animation, where timelines are long, costs are layered, and outcomes uncertain, financial strategy is not a back-office function. It is a creative enabler. In...

Kids & Family Animation Content Acquisition | Animation Distribution

A Globally Local Approach to Content Distribution in a Rapidly Evolving Market

The global content distribution ecosystem is undergoing a period of rapid transformation, driven by changing audience behaviour, evolving platform dynamics, and increasing competition for attention. In this environment, effective distribution is no longer defined solely by reach, but by the ability to align content with cultural context, market realities, and long-term IP value. Toonz...

Future Of AI in Animation 2026

The Future of Animation Is Human-Led, AI-Powered

Artificial Intelligence has rapidly moved from the fringes of experimentation to the center of conversations in the animation and creative industries. What once felt like a futuristic add-on is now actively influencing how studios think about speed, scale, and sustainability. In a candid conversation on Toonz Talks, Babulu P George, Global Head – CG...

From Belief to Screen: Durga Prasad’s Journey Behind Jay Jagannath

From Belief to Screen: Durga Prasad’s Journey Behind Jay Jagannath

At Toonz Media Group, meaningful collaborations begin with respect for creative intent. As part of the Toonz Talks podcast series, Toonz recently hosted Durga Prasad, creator of the animated series Jay Jagannath, for a reflective conversation on belief, storytelling, and the long road to building a devotional animated series rooted in Indian culture.Distributed by...