The devastating adventures of monsters, spells and bird rushes of the world's greatest mercenaries reach a crescendo this week with the Friday (February 18) season one finale of The Legend of Vox Machina, exclusively on Prime Video. Produced by Amazon Studios, Critical Role and Titmouse, the adult animated series 100% Certified Fresh (Rotten Tomatoes) follows the Vox Machina, a gang of misfits with a passion for alcoholism and fighting. Desperate to pay off their mounting bar, these unlikely heroes end up on a mission to save the kingdom of Exandria from the dark magical forces. From sinister necromancer to mighty curse, the group faces a series of obstacles that not only test their skills, but also the strength of their bond.
South Park's historic 25th season continues Wednesday (February 16) at 20pm. ET / PT on Comedy Central with the brand new episode "City People". In the episode, Cartman is furious that his mother gets a job. In a new preview clip, the foul-mouthed fourth-grader turns to his gullible foil, Butters, for help. The new episodes will be available to stream on SouthPark.cc.com, CC.com and the Comedy Central app after the premiere.
Rick and Morty
Streaming audience has a new crop of Adult Swim favorites to enjoy on HBO Max. Now available:
Follow the employees of a small business dedicated to bringing happiness to a bizarre but colorful world in the new Smiling Friends series.
Spend quality time with the best Rick and Mortys in the Multiverse in Rick and Morty Season 5.
Take a walk to North Georgia and enjoy all 12 seasons of Squidbillies.
Cosmicrew
Meta Media Entertainment has been named worldwide distributor of the new 3D series for Cosmicrew high school produced by Perfect World Animation, part of a leading Chinese entertainment company. The animal rescue comedy series for children aged 4 to 8 has been one of the most successful children's series in China since its launch in 2018 and is now in its fourth season (156 x 15 ′). Cosmicrew airs on all six national animation networks in China, as well as 15 provincial networks, 25 provincial children's channels and 80 local TV channels, and boasts an extensive licensing program.
“I am thrilled to be working with such a prestigious Chinese company on such a finely crafted series that I am sure it will delight children around the world as much as it did in China,” said Sara Cooper, founder of Meta Media Entertainment.
Liu Peng, General Manager of Perfect World Animation, commented: "We are very excited to be working with Meta Media on Cosmicrew and are confident that Meta Media will help one of China's most popular series reach young audiences around the world."
Moonbug Entertainment Ltd. has acquired Little Angel, one of the fastest growing children's channels on YouTube - the Little Angel Network, which also hosts Little World, boasts over 88 million subscribers globally and the brand's global viewership is doubled since 2019. Moonbug plans to grow Little Angel exponentially by investing in content, expanding distribution to its global network, and creating more ways for audiences to interact with the brand.
The show features premium 3D content and has a library of over 400 original songs and over 500 animated episodes. Education specialists evaluate to ensure that all content is focused on valuable preschool lessons such as learning letters, numbers, manners and healthy habits in a fun and age-appropriate way.
The sound collector
British indie Eagle Vs Bat has signed a worldwide distribution deal with Serious Kids for the company's first production, the live-action / stop-motion series The Sound Collector (60 x 5 ', kids 4-7), which will go aired in 2023. The series is produced by Eagle Vs Bat for ITV (UK), in co-production with Enanimation for RAI (Italy), with support from the BFI's Young Audiences Content Fund. Animation and models by Mackinnon & Saunders (The House, Fantastic Mr Fox, Corpse Bride); created by Tom & Erica Angell, written by Dave Ingham (Lucas the Spider, Clangers, Shaun the Sheep).
The series includes 60 tales about sound, heard through the ears of a very active little being called the Sound Collector, who has a passion for sound despite being very hard of hearing. He spends his days discovering and using new sounds he finds in his adventures: the snapping and popping of sea anemones, the sinking of a cockroach or even the snoring and sniffing of his best friend and pet, Mole.
Counting with Paola
Award-winning Singapore and UK animation company Omens Studios has secured a deal with Singapore national public broadcaster MediaCorp for 20 more episodes of the hit preschool series Leo the Wildlife Ranger (126 x 11 ′) and 40 more episodes. by Counting with Paula (340 x 11 ′).
- The 20 new episodes of Leo the Wildlife Ranger for children aged 3 to 6 will air on MediaCorp's okto block on Channel 5 in the last quarter of 2022. The first season was sold in over 50 countries around the world and the second season of the adventure series won the award as Best Preschool Program at the Asian Academy Creative Awards 2021 and the Silver Award for Television Series at the Telly Awards 2021. The series aims to encourage knowledge and appreciation of wildlife and nature and to develop environmental awareness in young children.
- Counting with Paula, aimed at children between the ages of 3 and 6, is available in English, Chinese, Spanish and Russian and has had international success, currently being available in over 50 territories. The new seventh season will also air on MediaCorp's okto block on Channel 5 in February 2023. It follows Paula, six, and her friends who make learning math, literacy and social development fun, easy. It is funny.
Cartoon Network Africa is bringing back a second season of its original local production, CN to the Rescue. The combination of quality live-action and animation with pure African humor and imaginative content helped season 1 reach the number one watched show in South Africa on all children's channels in January 2021.
CN to the Rescue 2 delves into the adventurous parallel world of Tapiwa's “Imagination Room”, where the lines between reality and animation become blurred, the story becomes more real and the adventure becomes even crazier than ever! Is the mysterious new member of the family, Cape Town's Uncle Ezekius a good guy or is he plotting evil? Haibo! Will Tapiwa and her no-nonsense, glam but caring mom, intensely focused nerdy bra and light-hearted Gogo find a way out of the "Room of Imagination" in time?
More TV & streaming news bytes:
- Disney has released two beloved animated series as box sets this season: The Proud Family: The Complete Original Series comes 20 years after its initial telecast (and before the debut of Louder and Prouder) with all 52 episodes digitally (February 15) and the seven-disc DVD Anniversary Collection (March 15). And for the first time on Blu-ray, Chip 'n' Dale Rescue Rangers: The Complete Series invites fans to go crazy for all 65 episodes on a six-disc set (February 15).
- Jetpack Distribution has obtained three new deals for Moley (52 x 11 ') and a half-hour special Master Moley: By Royal Invitation with ZDF (Germany free TV & VOD), Globo (Brazil TV & SVOD, Globoplay) and TVNZ (New Zealand free TV and VOD).
- The Nadasdy Film special Zibilla (26 ') continues its global fight against bullying through an agreement between the Superights agency and RAI (Italy), which recently premiered the animation on Rai Yoyo and Raiplay.
Zibilla
Go to the source of the article on www.animationmagazine.net