Latest News | Animation UK

14 February 2023

Paper Owl Films gets the greenlight for second series of Happy the Hoglet

ITV and RTÉjr will recommission the show, with production of the next 26 episodes planned to start in late 2024.

1 February 2023

CAKE and Pioneertown Productions announce new seasons of How to Draw

The company closes deals in Europe and Asia for TV shows created by Marvel and Star Wars comic book artist Will Sliney.

31 January 2023

3D Sparrow scores new deals for Booba as hit animated IP reaches digital milestone

The new fourth season launches on Netflix, with ITVX, Star Channel, 9Go! and Pro Plus picking up the series too.

30 January 2023

RENDR Festival welcomes award-winning animators to speaker line-up

The new creative industries festival will take place in Belfast from 23-24 February 2023.

27 January 2023

HaZimation’s latest animated masterpiece RIFT to screen at TAAFI 2023

Kicking off the Toronto Animation Arts Festival International, the high-concept feature film will have its online screening on February 13, 2023.

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.