Year Ender 2022: Basking in the glory of original content creation, Indian animation studios promise to keep up the tempo
For the Indian animation industry, 2022 has been fruitful in terms of new projects, working on own Intellectual Properties (IPs) and overall growth. The increasing number of animated series and features being produced in India has attracted global audiences, with many of India’s works getting distributed globally. The demand for animation has expanded with...
India’s AVGC sector can become $100 bn industry by 2030, say speakers at Kochi Design Week
With an average annual growth of no less than 25 per cent, India’s AVGC (Animation, Visual effects, Gaming and Comics) sector can emerge as a $100-billion industry by 2030 from the current $40 billion, speakers at a session at Kochi Design Week (KDW) noted. With children and adolescents (0-19 age group) forming one-third of its...
‘Zoonicorn’ heads to UK as Toonz Entertainment secures deal with SKY UK
Toonz Entertainment, the content distribution division of Ireland-based global kids and family entertainment major Toonz Media Group, has secured a strategic deal with Sky UK Limited for its CGI-animated preschool TV series Zoonicorn. Under the deal, Sky has acquired rights for season one of Zoonicorn (52×7) for Free TV, Basic TV, Pay TV, and...
From Toonz to Walt Disney, an insight into Chatrasal Singh’s inspiring journey in the animation field
We are so glad to see this fascinating journey of our protégé Mr Chatrasal Singh who has scaled new heights. You have made all of us at Toonz Media Group proud. Everyone wants to live the life of their dreams, and Chatrasal Singh is one of the fortunate few who has been able to do...
Toonz Media Group: character-driven shows to engage
Toonz Media Group completed a great presence at MIPCOM Cannes with a slate focusing on character-driven shows. Read this news coverage as we successfully wrap up our stint at Cannes. Toonz Media Group concluded off a strong presence in Cannes with a slate highlighted by "The Black Diamond Race," a series that was formally chosen...
Toonz Boards FuturumKids’ New Pre-K Series ‘Charlie’s Ark’
We are elated to share that Toonz Media Group has inked a deal with Futurum Kids to coproduce and co-distribute Charlie's Ark, the exciting new animated series. FuturumKids, an animation and media company based in Gran Canaria, has been busy preparing for MIPCOM this year. The company has recently inked a co-production and co-distribution deal...
Harold and the Bearsy Bears to Debut at MIPCOM
Toonz Media Group and M2 Tremblay Entertainment are thrilled to introduce their new series Harold and the Bearsy Bears at MIPCOM this year. At MIPCOM this year, Toonz Media Group and M2 Tremblay Entertainment will be debuting their new series Harold and the Bearsy Bears. The CGI series "Harold" follows the titular character as he goes...
Toonz Entertainment Inks Strategic Partnerships Ahead of MIPCOM
We are thrilled to announce that Toonz Entertainment, our content distribution division has closed strategic partnerships with leaders in the industry to bring exciting animation series to the market ahead of MIPCOM. Toonz Entertainment, the content distribution arm of Toonz Media Group, a key player in the world of kids and family entertainment, has forged...
Market In Focus: MIA’s Popular Co-Production Forum Set To Welcome Pitches From Dario Argento & Wim Wenders’ Niece
We are thrilled to share that The Black Diamond Race, coproduced by Toonz Media Group with Gruppo Alcuni is selected in Animation Pitch at MIA. It's been eight years since the key film and TV market MIA kicked off in Rome, and each year its popular co-production market and pitching forum seem to get stronger...
Award-Winning “Goosebumps” Author R.L. Stines’ Novel “Zombie
Town” Now in Production for Theatrical Release and International
Streaming
We are thrilled to announce the production of Zombie Town, a live-action adaptation of a mystery novel by R.L. Stine. Set to premiere in U.S. theatres this December and stream on various services early next year, the movie will star legendary Oscar-nominated actor/comedian Dan Aykroyd and comedic legend Chevy Chase. Executive Producers are Trimuse...