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13 November 2019

Jellyfish Pictures Meets A-List Security Requirements with PixStor Storage For Blockbuster Projects

New PixStor secure multi-tenancy capabilities allow leading VFX and animation house to meet exacting security standards whilst delivering collaborative workflows.

12 November 2019

Magic Light’s ‘Zog And The Flying Doctors’ to be on BBC One for Christmas 2020

Multi Oscar-nominated and Bafta Award-winning production company Magic Light Pictures has announced an animated adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s children’s book, 'Zog And The Flying Doctors', is set to premiere on BBC One for Christmas 2020.

Screen industries help keep UK out of Recession

UK GDP monthly estimate reveals screen industry key in supporting the economy and preventing a recession.

11 November 2019

DAVID TOWNSEND JOINS AXIS AS HEAD OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Axis Studios announced the appointment of David Townsend as new Head of Business Development.

1 November 2019

LOCKSMITH ANIMATION SIGNS DEAL WITH WARNER BROS. PICTURES

Dedicated feature CG Animation Studio Locksmith Animation has signed a multi-picture deal with Warner Bros. Pictures.

30 October 2019

Animation UK and CMC help Industry ‘Be Ready for Brexit’

The event, free for attendees and tailored for animation and kids’ content TV/digital production communities, distributors and media freelancers, was an opportunity for a range of industry experts to present invaluable information on how the sector can prepare for various Brexit outcomes.

29 October 2019

CREATIVE INDUSTRIES PUBLISH NEW MANIFESTO

A consortium of industry bodies representing key stakeholders and employers in the creative industries have issued a 10-point manifesto outlining statements of intent.

24 October 2019

BRITISH ANIMATION AWARDS ANNOUNCE CATEGORIES FOR 2020

The British Animation Awards (a.k.a. the BAAs), has announced the categories for its 2020 awards. One of UK animation’s landmark events, this will be the 13th awards to be held since their introduction in 1996.

18 October 2019

1st Broadcast Tech Innovation Awards winners named

Last night in London the inaugural Broadcast Tech Innovation Awards were held, revealing the talented winners from across TV production and broadcast in VFX, VR, Post Production and more.

14 October 2019

shots Awards Europe 2019 shortlist announced

The shortlist for the 2019 Europe shots Awards has been announced, with a plethora of talented companies and individuals shortlisted for this year's Euro-centric award show.

10 October 2019

CAKE TO LAUNCH NETFLIX ORIGINAL LEGEND QUEST AT MIPCOM

At MIPCOM this year, leading kids’ entertainment specialist CAKE, has announced it will be bringing new Netflix Original Legend Quest.

7 October 2019

CAKE AND DREAMCHASER ANNOUNCE NEW WOOZLE & PIP ANIMATED SERIES

Leading kids’ entertainment specialist CAKE and Amsterdam-based The Dreamchaser Company have teamed up to develop a brand new Woozle & Pip animated series.

5 October 2019

Animation Industry Experts on ‘HOW TO TELL A TIMELESS STORY’ at BLE

Animation industry representatives from Animation UK members Aardman Animations, Blue-Zoo, Magic Light Pictures, and Acamar Films, joined the panel at Brand Licensing Europe for an insightful discussion on storytelling.

4 October 2019

AARDMAN REBOOTS TIMMY TIME FOR RETURN TO CBEEBIES

The popular pre-school series is to be refreshed for a new generation of fans.

3 October 2019

CAKE celebrate autism with key international partnerships for ‘Pablo’

Leading kids’ entertainment specialist CAKE, has signed a number of deals for ground-breaking pre-school animated series Pablo.

2 October 2019

ENCOUNTERS FESTIVAL AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED

The 25^th Edition of the Film Festival Hosted the Awards Ceremony at Colston Hall in Bristol.

25 September 2019

Creative Industries Federation and Creative England join forces

Today a public statement has been released on the merging of the Creative Industries Federation and Creative England to become a part of the same UK-wide organisation.

24 September 2019

CAKE BRINGS CBEEBIES’ BIGGLETON TO CANNES

Leading kids’ entertainment specialist CAKE, has announced the international launch of CBeebies’ hit series Biggleton at MIPCOM.

Young Audience Content Fund Exceeding Targets

Animation UK Executive Chair Kate O'Connor gives an update on the fund in relation to submissions from the animation sector.

19 September 2019

SEAN CLARKE APPOINTED AS MD OF AARDMAN

Aardman announced today the successor to David Sproxton, who is stepping back from the MD role after 43 years at the helm of the studio.