The European Animation Journal

13/03/2025

𝘛𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘤 𝘎𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯, a beautiful Czech-Slovakian-Slovenian-French co-production, recently had its world premiere at Berlinale, and was presented as sneak preview at .

🔎 This animated stop-motion film highlights the importance of imagination in strengthening family bonds and discovering joy during challenging times.

Discover more in this article beautifully crafted by Davide Abbatescianni for the #1/2025 EAJ Issue!

The Czech-Slovakian-Slovenian-French co-production title shows how imagination can help families stay close and find joy in tough times.

12/03/2025

PGS Entertainment, in collaboration with The Smiley Company, has teamed up with El Reino Infantil to launch a distribution agreement for the preschool series !

👉 Starting December 9, 2024, Mini Smiley episodes are available on The Children’s Kingdom, El Reino Infantil’s English platform. But that’s not all! Beginning March 4, 2025, El Reino Infantil also manages the Spanish Mini Smiley channel, bringing the magic to Spanish-speaking audiences everywhere.

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PGS Entertainment, in collaboration with The Smiley Company, announces a major distribution agreement with El Reino Infantil for Mini Smiley, its preschool musical animated series.

12/03/2025

Exciting news for kids (and gamers!) 🌟 's brand new animated series 𝘗𝘪𝘯̃𝘢𝘵𝘢 𝘚𝘮𝘢𝘴𝘩𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 has officially premiered on YTV and STACKTV in Canada. Based on the popular Roblox gaming universe, and produced by Chorus Entertainment and Toikido, this vibrant 2D series brings the adventurous Piñataverse to TV for the first time.

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The highly anticipated 2D animated series premiered on YTV and STACKTV in Canada.

11/03/2025

MIAM! distribution has secured international sales for upper-preschool sitcom “The Tinies”! 🎉

Produced by MIAM! animation in coproduction with Panique! and Lunanime with Canal+, VRT-Ketnet and RTBF as commissioning broadcasters, the series has been picked up by WildBrain Television (Canada), NPO (Netherlands), and RTS (Switzerland).

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The company announced that its latest upper-preschool sitcom comedy has been picked up by WildBrain Television (Canada), NPO (Netherlands), and RTS (Switzerland).

11/03/2025

With Mocca Animation Studio joining the journey, Ánima Kitchent is set to complete a total 26 new 5-minute episodes of 2D series "Tippi T-Rex"
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The global partnership will see the production of 26 new 5-minute episodes of the 2D series, bringing fresh content to preschoolers worldwide.

10/03/2025

🎉 Calling all animators, producers, directors, and industry pros!
The CEE Animation Forum is happening from November 4-6 in Pilsen, Czech Republic, and it's time to submit your work! You have until April 10 to send in your Features, Series/TV Specials, Shorts, and Student Films.

Don’t miss out – check out more details on EAJ!

The CEE Animation Forum, one of the leading events for pitching, financing, and co-production of European animated film projects, has launched a call for projects for its 2025 edition.

04/03/2025

Here's another round of incredible projects we're covering at CARTOON ! 🎬✨

This year's event features groundbreaking concepts and stunning animation. To celebrate, our latest issue of The European Animation Journal Magazine will be available on-site, with a special focus on the amazing projects showcased!

Don’t miss out on the inside scoop—pick up your copy and dive into the future of animation with us!

We look forward to seeing you at the event! 🙌

04/03/2025

Dearest readers!
Postcards from Bordeaux ✉️ We’ve just arrived for CARTOON (March 4-6) and we can't wait to match the energy ✨

👉 Our brand new issue of The European Animation Journal has just dropped, featuring a special 10-page spread dedicated to all things Cartoon Movie and some of its projects.
Dive into it online (🔗), or better yet, come see us in person to grab your copy! We can’t wait to connect and chat about our favorite topic—animation 🐳

Catch you soon!

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28/02/2025

🏏 Exciting news for young cricket fans!
Cricket Australia is teaming up with Xentrix Studios Australia to launch 𝙎𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙠 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬, the first-ever 3D animated series on cricket!

Join Snick, a spirited Indian boy, and Willow, an adventurous Australian girl, as they embark on a thrilling quest to save their local cricket club from developers by discovering cricket artefacts from around the globe.

Check the article online to learn more!

As the first-ever 3D cricket-themed animated series, Snick and Willow will blend adventure, mystery, and sportsmanship in a way that resonates with both young fans and families.

28/02/2025

Leading games, IP and toy company Hasbro reveals big news for PEPPA PIG and family!
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The family’s expansion will be showcased in the PEPPA PIG "The Big Announcement" episode premiering on March 31, 2025, on Nickelodeon.

27/02/2025

Next week, we'll dive into the world of animated feature films at the CARTOON event in Bordeaux as Media Partners.

This annual gathering is renowned for being the key pitching event connecting producers, investors, and distributors in the feature-lenght European animation industry.
From innovative storytelling to stunning visuals, the lineup promises to be spectacular. Here's five more projects to discover!

27/02/2025

For over 40 years, Festival Anima has been the ultimate destination for the Belgian animation scene.

Organised by the non-profit Folioscope, and led by Dominique Seutin and Karin Vandenrydt, Anima is a must-see event in Central Europe. Don't miss out! It starts tomorrow 🎬

🗓 February 28 - March 9
Brussels, Belgium

Read the article by our Kévin Giraud, straight from the brand new Winter Issue of EAJ!

The first magazine entirely devoted to the European Animation

27/02/2025

WildBrain Studios has partnered with Samsung TV Plus to launch a brand-new Pokémon FAST channel!
Get ready for endless fun with your favorite characters!

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WildBrain, a global leader in kids’ and family entertainment, has teamed up with leading free streaming television service Samsung TV Plus to launch a brand-new Pokémon FAST channel.

27/02/2025

✨ New heroines are in town! ✨
Get ready to meet the legendary Three Musketeers like you've never seen them before—reimagined as powerful female figures!

This exciting new series features 52 episodes, each packed into 13 thrilling minutes. It's a collaborative masterpiece brought to you by Palomar (a Mediawan company), Method Animation, France Télévisions, ZDF, and Rai Kids.

After making a splash in France, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 3 𝘔𝘶𝘴𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘴 is ready to charm Italian audiences!
👉 set to premiere on Rai Gulp on March 1, 2025

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The new project from Palomar promises an exhilarating and courageous adventure infused with universal themes of justice, friendship, and empowerment.

26/02/2025

OAK9 Entertainment is expanding into licensing with Ann Buckingham and Maria Ancieta-Risher at the helm.
🦏 This move follows the recent milestone of securing a worldwide distribution deal for animated hit 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘱! 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘱! 𝘙𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘰𝘴!

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Accomplished Executives to Spearhead Consumer Products Program for “Stomp! Stomp! Rhinos!”.

26/02/2025

Bluey is coming to Japan! 🇯🇵
TV Tokyo will be bringing the beloved animated series to 6 group networks, reaching over 70% of households nationwide starting this April!
Plus, get ready for some awesome Bluey toys, launching in stores this autumn thanks to Tomy, the local distributor for Moose Toys. 🧸

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25/02/2025

We are thrilled to announce the release of the Winter Issue of The European Animation Journal!

🎈This edition features a wealth of content, including an entire section dedicated to . Additionally, we shine a , showcasing insights from Berlinale and the European Film Market (EFM), and the Stuttgart Animated Week.

Our readers will also find an insightful piece on Animar and Green Animation, along with a preview of upcoming events where we’ll be partnering.
Dive in to explore the vibrant landscape of European animation!

🌀 Now available online and on print next week at CARTOON Movie event in Bordeaux (4-6 March)!

The first magazine entirely devoted to the European Animation