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World Water Day 2022: Toonz initiative with UNESCO

On World Water Day, UNESCO along with its partners released three animation films under its initiative “H2Ooooh! – Waterwise program for the Children of India”. The films are based on the stories submitted by school students focusing on protection and conservation of Indian Rivers. The initiative was launched by UNESCO in July 2021, jointly with...

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Toonz teams up with Tunche Films and CMG for Kayara

Peruvian animation studio Tunche Films has partnered with global animation major Toonz Media Group to co-produce Kayara through its Spain-based Fortoon Island, following the worldwide success of Tunche’s Ainbo – Spirit of the Amazon. The CGI film is set amidst the Inca civilization and, like Ainbo, follows an adventurous female lead. “It is, indeed, a privilege for Toonz to...

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Toonz inks strategic deal with Hearst Media Production Group

Recently launched production and distribution entity Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG), which sits under New York-based Hearst Television, has struck an animation-focused strategic partnership with India’s Toonz Media Group. Under the deal, HMPG said it will bring its distribution expertise to engage North American audiences with Toonz’s slate of children’s animated projects. The companies are collaborating to find US...

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Toonz and partners to bring life to ‘Bartali’s Bicycle’

Legendary road cyclist Gino Bartali has become the inspiration for a new feature film, this time an animated treatment targeted at a younger audience. Global animation major Toonz Media Group is teaming up with Lynx Multimedia Factory, Rai Ragazzi and Telegael to co-produce Bartali’s Bicycle (working title), inspired by the sportsman’s daring acts of courage and...

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Tremblay Bros. Team with Toonz for ‘SWAT-KATS’ Revival

Twenty-eight years after the original series was produced, cult classic animation SWAT-KATS is all set to make a thrilling comeback. Show creators Christian and Yvon Tremblay have teamed up with global animation major Toonz Media Group to produce a brand-new series of the popular show about high-flying anthropomorphic feline fighters. The new series, SWAT-KATS Revolution, to be co-produced...

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JG and the BC Kids teaser makes a splash

Fans got a first look at upcoming 2D animated feature JG and the BC Kids today, with a musical teaser offering a sneak peek at the heartwarming story of a young Black boy and his magical dreadlock-rocking mentor. Actor Will Smith shared the teaser to his social media yesterday, fueling buzz for the new story conceptualized...

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Toonz Kids Indonesia launched

With the launch in Indonesia, Toonz will expand into other emerging markets for kids' television such as Malaysia, Singapore, and MENA. Global kids and family entertainment major Toonz Media Group has announced the launch of a new kids television channel in Indonesia, which will go on air on November 14. This will be Toonz’s maiden...

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Toonz ventures into the NFT space

Animation Studio Toonz Media Launches NFT Design Lab (EXCLUSIVE)..... Longstanding Indian animation firm Toonz Media Group has teamed with digital R&D firm Guardianlink to launch a NFT design lab, creating digital assets for brands and celebrities. The new facility will kick off by turning some of Toonz’ proprietary characters and series into non fungible tokens. NFTs, which have...

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Clan joins our flagship 2D project Sunnyside Billy

Spain’s leading teen and children’s broadcaster Clan has joined Imira Entertainment, the Spanish subsidiary of Toonz Media Group, as co-producers of the highly anticipated 2D kids’ animation series Sunnyside Billy. The flagship original production of Toonz was conceptualized by a team led by the legendary animation master Olivier Jean-Marie, who passed away in May. Yago Fandiño,...