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25 January 2023

Aardman celebrates 30 years of Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers

Released in 1993, The Wrong Trousers was the first film starring the beloved duo to win an Oscar and introduced fan favourite, Feathers McGraw.

24 January 2023

The Rubbish World of Dave Spud returns for a third series

The 26 new episodes will be animated at leading Welsh animation company, Cloth Cat.

23 January 2023

Animated UK: Bristol

This month, we take a deep dive into our members based in Bristol. Learn more about these studios and take a look at some of their recent projects.

20 January 2023

Bing cinema screenings extended across Poland

Due to high demand, four dates have been added at Helios Cinemas.

16 January 2023

CAKE sells over 1000 episodes in Spanish-speaking Americas

Deals finalised by CAKE’s Head of Sales Bianca Rodriguez include two series of Dodo and two series of Total Drama Island.

10 January 2023

Gutsy Animations’ Moonminvalley secures season four greenlight

Viaplay Group boards the new instalment as a Co-Production Partner and will air all four seasons in multiple territories.

5 January 2023

The 2022 Kidscreen Hot50 results are revealed

The industry voted for the top fifty kids entertainment companies across broadcasting, production, distribution, licensing and digital media categories.

19 December 2022

Season’s greetings 2022: an animated festive round-up

We've rounded up some of our favourite festive releases in the world of animation. Join us as we celebrate the year's end with new films, TV series and songs that spread the holiday cheer.

15 December 2022

CAKE and August Media Holdings Announce Second Season of Tish Tash with CBeebies

A further 52 episodes of the International Emmy Award-nominated animation are in production, with delivery planned for Autumn 2024.

9 December 2022

Paper Owl Films launches new pre-school show on littleBe and RTÉjr

The production company released its latest show, Happy the Hoglet, in November 2022.

7 December 2022

The Snowman melts hearts once more in new Channel 4 Christmas Ident

Lupus Films and 4creative celebrate the 40th anniversary of the much-loved animation's debut on Channel 4 with a festive animated ident.

2 December 2022

CITIB publish “Putting the UK’s Creative Industries Centre Stage” report

The Creative Industries Trade & Investment Board report focuses on growing export rates, increasing inward investment and more.

30 November 2022

First festive single release for Blue Zoo’s Numberblocks

The CBeebies children's show will release their very first Christmas song, with a large proportion of profit going to Children in Need.

28 November 2022

The BAFTA Children and Young People Awards 2022

This year saw victories for Studio AKA and Magic Light Pictures across the Animation, Director, Performer and Pre-School Animation categories.

24 November 2022

Manchester Animation Festival 2022: A buzzing week of talent and creativity

From engaging panels to thrilling screenings, take a look back at the festival as we recap some of this year's highlights.

21 November 2022

Asia’s leading animation studio Assemblage joins the Cinesite group

The majority stake deal marks Cinesite’s foray in Asia and expansion of its Asian footprint.

18 November 2022

CAKE announces new appointments in development and production

Ciara Breslin becomes SVP of Production and Martha Sepulveda joins CAKE’s development team as Senior Development Executive.

DNEG announces new visual effects and animation studio in Sydney

Academy Award winner Andrew Jackson is named as Creative Director for the new DNEG Sydney Studio. Their first project is Furiosa, with Director George Miller.

17 November 2022

UK Screen Alliance and Animation UK welcome the consultation into screen sector tax reliefs

We welcome the announcement made by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the Autumn Statement of a consultation on reforming the screen sector tax reliefs.

11 November 2022

HaZimation announces UK premiere of RIFT

The high concept animated feature film will have its UK premiere at BUFF 2022, which runs from 26 November to 3 December this year.