Mainframe Studios, Cookbook Media Form Strategic Partnership
Vancouver‑based Mainframe Studios has teamed up with franchise‑management firm Cookbook Media to create an integrated commercial and business‑development engine for its original IP and work‑for‑hire slate. The partnership will drive new production partnerships, global distribution, licensing, merchandising and digital extensions, beginning with projects such as *The Immortals & The Shadow Realm* and the horror‑comedy *Ghost Town*. Cookbook will package Mainframe’s development slate for co‑productions, pre‑sales and financing, while expanding revenue across linear, digital and consumer platforms. The collaboration aims to turn concepts into long‑term, multi‑platform franchises.
Jim Broadbent Joins ‘The Wingfeather Saga’ Season 4 Cast
Angel Studios announced the Season 4 cast for the animated series *The Wingfeather Saga*, adding Academy‑Award winner Jim Broadbent as Bonifer Squoon. The show, now owned by Angel after a recent acquisition, will debut in Fall 2026 following a successful crowdfunding drive...
Cookbook Media, David Marshall and Todd Gallina Launch ‘Force 5’
Cookbook Media has been named the global agent for content distribution and consumer‑product licensing of the new CG animated series *Force 5*, created by veteran animators David Marshall and Todd Gallina. The series is in development as a 13‑episode, 22‑minute format...
Production Begins on ‘The Saddle Club’ CG Animated Series
Frog Box and Red Monk Studio have launched production on a 26‑episode CG adaptation of Bonnie Bryant’s bestselling The Saddle Club series. The European co‑production, backed by France Télévisions, Rai and ZDF, will be split between France and Italy, with Superprod...
Rob David Promoted to Senior Vice President of Animation at Mattel Studios
Mattel Studios announced Rob David’s promotion to Senior Vice President of Animation, effective immediately. In his new role, David will oversee development, creative and production for both adult and children’s animated series across broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms, including YouTube....
JFX Appoints Ingo Putze and Jenn Epstein to Senior Creative Team
JFX has appointed Ingo Putze as VFX Supervisor and Jenn Epstein as Associate VFX Supervisor, expanding its senior creative team after its April 2025 launch. Both bring experience from high‑profile projects such as The Woman King, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, and senior...
Call for Entries: The 30th Edition of Cartoons on the Bay
The Pulcinella Awards, part of the Cartoons on the Bay International Festival of Animation and Transmedia, are now open for 2026 submissions. The competition runs May 27‑30 in Pescara, Italy, with a hard deadline of March 16. Entries are accepted across TV...